A full-day tour in which you will catch the train from Athens to discover the fabulous Meteora. You will travel through the countryside, seeing the biodiversity and the enormous ecological value of Greek nature.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 14 hours
- Starting time 7:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Greek
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- See all six monasteries in one day
- Explore the interiors of 3 of the monasteries
- Admire the beauty of the Greek countryside
- Let the skilled guide enlighten you about the culture and history of the area
- Enjoy amazing photo stops and some of the best views
Full description
Your tour will begin from "Stathmos Larissis", the fabulous central railway station of Athens where you will depart to Kalambaka from. Throughout your train journey, indulge in the unique scenic routes that the Greek countryside provides. You can discover a mosaic of unique beauty, biodiversity and enormous ecological value. At about 11:30 AM, you will arrive at your destination, the railway station of Kalambaka.
Once having arrived, you will meet with your guide who will be holding a signboard with your name on it. From here your tour to the Meteora Monasteries is going to begin. You can admire the amazing christian architecture, and discover how monasteries have been influenced over time, having existed for over 700 years.
After 4 hours of exploration, your tour will come to an end and you will be driven back to Kalabaka where you will have free time to spend under the shadow of giant rocks. You will arrive back in Athens at 9:25PM after a full-day exploring.
Includes
- Round-trip ticket from Athens-Kalambaka
- English-speaking tour leader
- Bottle of water
- Wifi on board
- Photo stop at the significant points of Meteora
- Taxes and services
- Pick-up and drop off service in Kalabaka
- Luxury mini-bus transportation
- Pickup or drop-off
- Monasteries entrance fees at 3€ per person
- Dormition of the Mother of God church entrance fee at 2€ per person
- Guided tour inside the monasteries
- Option for another tour language (to be arranged at an extra cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Important: you must take the train yourself from the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larissis) at 7:00 AM, departing for Kalambaka. Your guide will meet you holding a sign with your name on at the main entrance of Kalambaka Train Station, Kondili 59, Lárisa 412 22.
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What to bring
- Snacks
Not allowed
- Pets
- Shorts
- Smoking
- Sleeveless shirts
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
- Due to the monasteries' strict dress code, men must wear trousers and a t-shirt or shirt with sleeves and women must wear a long skirt
- At the monasteries, there are usually trousers and skirts provided
- The tour is done in a small group of maximum of 13 people
- Babies up to 3 years old are free to join if they can share the seat with their parent
- This tour is semi-independent, which means your guide will provide you with all necessary information about monasteries on the bus, but will not escort you into them
- Please wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven surfaces. For some monasteries, walking up stairs is necessary.
- Bring a snack as the tour is around 13 hours long
- Credit cards are not accepted for paying the monastery's entrance fees
- Animals are not allowed to enter the monasteries
- You will receive the train tickets by email. Please be at the train station in Athens 30-minutes before the train departure time (7:00 AM is the ideal time to be at train station)
