From Athens:Meteora Caves & Monasteries History Day Trip by Train

Rocky valley under your feet @meteorarocks

A multicultural trip stand in from Holy Monastery of Varlaam @meteorarocks

Monastery of St Stephen and the plain valley of Thessaly @meteorarocks

Staring rocky valley from above @meteorarocks

Love is floating in front of Great Meteoran @meteorarocks

Duration14h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Begin from Stathmos Larissis, the central railway station of Athens, where you will get on the train that takes you to Kalambaka. The train departs at 06:58 AM.At approximately 09:45 AM, the train will make a stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should exit and catch the connecting bus that will continue the trip to Kalambaka. Throughout your journey, indulge in the unique scenic the Greek countryside provides.Upon arrival, meet your guide, who will be holding a signboard with your name on it.

~ will not meet any of our partners at the Station

~Full day rail trip from Athens

~See all six remaining monasteries

~Visit three of them

~Luxurious air conditioned Mercedes mini-bus for your transportation to Meteora

~Free Wifi

~Round-trip rail tickets inlcluded to the price

Small groups for a more personalized experience

~If you are in Athens this is propably the ideal way to explore one of the most

impressive monuments worldwide.

What's included

Visit the Hermit Caves
Bottled water
Round-trip ticket from Athens-Kalambaka-You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets
See all six the remainig monasteries and visit 3 of them and wander at their interior
Luxury mini-bus transportation by Mercedes
Local English-speaking tour leader
Wi-Fi and USB chargers on board

Gratuities (optional)
Credit cards are not accepted for paying the monasteries entrance fees
Travel insurance
Pickup / Drop off from Accommodation in Athens to railway station
Licensed guide, inside the monasteries
Lunch
Monasteries

What to expect

Meteora
4h

Discover the beauty and history of Meteora on a day trip from Athens. Take in stunning views of the Greek countryside on the comfortable train ride to the town of Kalambaka. Travel with a guide on a van or a bus and stop to capture pictures at six historic monasteries.
Start from Larissis station, the main railway station in Athens where you will catch the train to Kalambaka. Throughout your train journey, indulge in the unique scenic routes that the Greek countryside provides.

Upon arrival, meet your guide who will be holding a signboard with your name on it. Walk with your guide to the Meteora Monasteries where you can admire the amazing Christian architecture. Discover the over 700 years of history and influence of the monasteries.
After the tour ends, you will be transferred to Kalabaka's city center where you will have about an hour to spend under the shadow of giant rocks either having lunch or a coffee. You will get all the needed information on how to get to the train St.
Kastraki
20m

As soon as you arrive in Kalambaka, we will make a 20-minutes stop for Lunch, Break time, Food market visit, Coffee
Meteora
4h · Admission ticket not included

See all the six monasteries from the outside and visit three of them depending on the arrival day: - Great Meteoron monastery: is the oldest and the biggest one. - Varlaam monastery: the second biggest monastery - Saint Stephens monastery: the most accessible monastery - Holy Trinity: the most difficult accessible monastery (known as a James Bond movie was filmed there) - Roussanou Monastery: an easy accessible monastery - Saint Nicholas monastery: important iconography and the first one we meet on our way to Meteora.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Head to Athens railway station by your own and you must be there at 06.40 am in order to complete the boarding procedure on time.The train departs at 06:58 AM.At approximately 09:45 AM, the train will make a stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should exit and catch the connecting bus. to Kalampaka.

End point

Head to Athens railway station by your own and you must be there at 06.40 am in order to complete the boarding procedure on time.The train departs at 06:58 AM.At approximately 09:45 AM, the train will make a stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should exit and catch the connecting bus. to Kalampaka.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the tour.
Please make sure you have cash for the monasteries 5 euro each entrance
If you have not received your train tickets please contact us. You will not be able to travel by train.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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