Activity provider: Visit Meteora
Day trip

From Athens: Full-Day Rail Tour to Meteora w/ Hermit Caves

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    From Athens: Full-Day Rail Tour to Meteora w/ Hermit Caves

    Activity provider: Visit Meteora
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    From US$ 102.53 US$ 82.02 per person

    Don't miss the opportunity during your stay in Athens to visit the breathtaking Meteora monasteries with this amazing full-day rail tour. Countless panoramic images will remain etched in your memory with the opportunity for video and photos along the way.

    About this activity

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    Duration 14 hours - 1 day
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    Live tour guide
    English, French, Russian, Greek, Romanian, Spanish
    Private group available

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Travel back to ancient time as you visit the hidden hermit caves and monasteries
    • Admire the beauty of the countryside, several photo stops at breathtaking view points
    • Take a 5-hour tour with the locals
    • Enjoy a top quality tour in English with a first-class train ticket option
    • Learn about the stories and legends of the old hermitages of Bandovas
    Full description
    Catch the train to Kalambaka in the morning 07.57 AM from the Athens railway station and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the countryside. Arrive in Kalambaka at 12:03 PM, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora monasteries. Your driver will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name, and you will board VIP Mercedes minibus that will transfer you to the Meteora monasteries (Meteora is included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites). For 5 hours, you will have the time to explore three monasteries. Visit the thousand years old hermitages caves of Bandovas, learn the stories and the legends, and enjoy great views from the most panoramic spots. At the end of the day, your driver will transfer you back to Kalambaka, where you will have the time to stroll around and have a light lunch (not included). At 18:22 PM, the train will depart from Kalambaka and arrive back at 22:26 PM to Athens.
    Includes
    • English-speaking tour leader
    • 5-hour tour of Meteora by Mercedes minibus
    • Free map
    • Photo stops
    • Visit to 3 monasteries and hidden Hermit caves
    • Bottle of water
    • Free Wi-Fi onboard the bus
    • Lunch stop at Kastraki village, free time at Kalampaka town
    • First-class train ticket upgrade option
    • Tips
    • Entrance fees to the monasteries (3 EUR per person for each monastery)
    • Transfer to the Athens railway station
    • State licensed guide inside the monasteries.
    • Personal travel insurance
    • Meals
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask

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    Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun hat

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Sleeveless shirts

    Know before you go

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Ladies should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
    • You will board the train from Athens on your own, using the tickets sent to you via email.
    • Your guide will meet you at Kalambaka train station after your train arrives
    • You will be sent the train tickets via email approximately one month before your trip date
    • Please be at the station at least 30 minutes before the departure in order to have plenty of time to find your coach and seats. The stewards there will assist you.
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.8 /5

    based on 163 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.7/5
    • Safety
      4.9/5

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    This was a super-awesome trip!!! Not to sound like I'm straight out of the 80s but seriously, this trip was amazing - I only wish it was a little longer so we could explore the monasteries a little longer, but as a day trip it's constrained by the local train schedule. Meteora is a beautiful place, the history is fascinating, and the tour guide we had was PHENOMENAL!!!!!!! We were on the go literally the entire time, it was such a fun trip - HIGHLY recommended. And I want to give a shout out to our guide, I don't remember his name & I apologize, but he was truly amazing - so, so knowledgeable & engaging, & our driver was great as well, much appreciation to them both!

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    April 8, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Germany Verified booking

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    This tour exceeded my expectations! Katarina was friendly, witty, and incredibly knowledgeable about the Meteora area all of the Monistaries and the Hermit Monks. She not only grew up in the area, she studied the history in school, certified by her PHD. The weather was unpredictable, in this late November tour but somehow we had the best of luck and the fog parted each time we arrived at a photo stop. Our Driver, I didn’t catch his name was also very friendly and safely drove our group to the best lookouts. He even offered to take pictures. Thank you for an excellent experience

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    November 25, 2021

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    Jennifer – Germany Verified booking

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    This trip is great and worth it all in all! Our tour guide and our driver are the best, they even helped us with taking pictures and they are very friendly and helpful. The only problem we had was how to figure out the train in Athens because it was quite confusing for someone who isn’t from here. We had to ask people about it so I think the solution is to go there earlier as you can so you won’t miss the train no matter what circumstance. The 4 hrs train ride to go and come back was okay as long as you’re prepared and have some snacks with you. I promise you it’s worth it!! I’ll come back again someday just to see the beauty of this place again.

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    November 10, 2021

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    Shanikka – Germany Verified booking

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