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From Athens: Meteora 2-Day Bus Journey & Guided Tour

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Activity provider:Visit Meteora
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Multi-day trip

From Athens: Meteora 2-Day Bus Journey & Guided Tour

Activity provider:Visit Meteora
4.7  / 5
64 reviews
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From $228.51 $194.23 per person

Explore the serene beauty of Meteora aboard a scenic bus journey from Athens. Experience the mesmerizing sunset, discover hidden hermit caves, and ancient Byzantine churches, and visit monasteries.

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Duration 2 days
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 18 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Admire the world famous Meteora and visit all the monasteries
  • Join two top-rated small size tours and activities and see all the monasteries
  • Accommodation at a 3-star or 4-star hotel with breakfast with buffet breakfast
  • Excellent views between Athens and Meteora
  • Experience the breathtaking beauty and rich history of Meteora
Full description
Begin your journey from Athens Railway Station aboard a bus that journeys through the picturesque Greek countryside. Alight in Kalambaka in the early afternoon where a welcoming English-speaking guide will greet you and whisk you away to your hotel. As dusk approaches, you'll be part of the enchanting Meteora Sunset Tour. This experience promises not only breathtaking vistas but also an introduction to Meteora's hidden gems: the inner sanctum of a monastery, the ancient Byzantine church, and the secluded hermit caves that whisper tales of old. Your subsequent morning in Meteora offers an enticing choice: Would you prefer to navigate the rugged terrain with the Meteora Hiking Tour or explore the landscape's majesty in comfort with a half-day tour on a minibus? Either way, a knowledgeable guide awaits you in the hotel lobby, ready to delve into Meteora's vibrant natural scenery and deep-rooted cultural heritage. Immerse yourself in stories of early hermits and pioneering monks, the very souls who founded the illustrious monastic community of Meteora. Please note that your transfer from Athens is temporarily done by an airconditioned bus departing from the Athens Train station, instead of a train. The reason is that trains have stopped operations due to a devastating flood. You will still enjoy the experience in the most stress-free manner possible. Not only is the bus ride to Kalabaka efficient and a bit faster, but it also allows you to soak up the enchanting countryside of Greece. Awe at the gorgeous landscapes that unfold before your eyes and prepare yourself for the wonders of Meteora to come.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kalambaka
  • Roundtrip transfer from Athens to Meteora (temporarily by bus)
  • Accommodation
  • Tour guide
  • Breakfast
  • Map
  • Bottled water
  • Onboard WiFi
  • Entrance fees to the monasteries (€3 per person and monastery to be paid in cash only)
  • Licensed monastery guide
  • Meals
  • Tips

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Meeting point

• Look for the 'Visit Meteora' logo on the front door to identify the tour bus • Departure: The bus departs from Larissis Station in Athens. Please be at the Larissa metro/subway station exit on Deligianni Street 15 minutes before. You can reach the meeting point by taking the Red Line metro/subway • Boarding procedure: No bus ticket is required. Just give your name to the driver for verification • Seats are not assigned, so you are free to choose your seat

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  • This tour is usually done by train. However, recent flooding in Greece has temporarily disrupted train services. Replacement buses are in place to ensure uninterrupted travel until train services are restored. The itineraries and stops of this tour remain unaffected, so you can enjoy this activity with confidence
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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 64 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Elaine – SingaporeNovember 5, 2023 – Verified booking
Bus ride back was no so good. Driver smoked, music was v loud. Train arrived at Athens at 10.25pm instead of 10pm. Thank you for acceding to our request to cancel the morning tour the day before. Special mention of staff Tolies and Chris! Very friendly and hospitable guides. Enjoyed every bit of our morning hike with Chris as he was took time to know what we like (photography, plants). You have a great staff! It was great knowing you Chris! All the best to your future endeavors! God bless you!!
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GetYourGuide traveler October 26, 2023 – Verified booking
We booked initially for the train journey (which I had looked forward to) but due to train track issues, the company organized a bus instead. I was worried cause sometimes I get car sick on long journeys but the bus trip turned out to be very smooth and pleasant! We booked the package with 3* hotel, sunset tour, and hiking tour. The hotel was ok, with a highlight of balcony view towards Meteora. Our sunset tour guide, Katarina, was amazing. She’s a local and very passionate in telling us stories about the region and herself. Especially love her story with the hermit monk! <3. The hiking tour is equally amazing too. Our guide Kristus is also very passionate with nature and happy to point us the unique things about the hike. And of course the hike view is breathtaking! A little note, it’s not a difficult hike but do wear good shoes and bring appropriate clothing just in case. Everything is also very well organized so we can just relax and enjoy Meteora!
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Chelsea – United StatesOctober 21, 2023 – Verified booking
OUR GUIDES WERE EXCELLENT! Especially our guide for the hike, it was a little rainy but he made it awesome. Our hotel people were also amazing too! My only complaint is you could have booked the hotel for a much cheaper price, but the guides were so great and the people who worked at Hotel Meteorites were also super kind, that i still give it 5 stars.
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