Athens: 2-Day Meteora Monasteries & Cave Guided Tours + Hotel

Duration2 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Embark on an exciting overnight trip from Athens to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Meteora. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and uncover the secrets of Meteora.

Options

2-Day Trip without Hotel Stay

Select this option if you wish to join this 2-day trip but book your own accommodation in Kalambaka or Kastraki.

2-Day Trip with Hotel Stay

Select this option to enjoy roundtrip transfers, two breathtaking guided tours and one night accommodation with breakfast.
Stay at a 3 or 4-star hotel: Enjoy your stay at a handpicked 3 or 4 star hotel (depending upon availability).

What's included

Free WiFi onboard
Free audio guides in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean
Roundtrip Athens to Meteora transportation with an air-conditioned bus
Local, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide in both tours
1-night accommodation at a 3 or 4-star hotel (depending upon availability and option selected)
Breakfast at the hotel (depending on option selected)
Participation to our 4h Guided Meteora Sunset Tour the first day
Small group tours with an air-conditioned mini-bus
Participation to one 4h tour of your choice the second day. (Morning Sightseeing or Morning Hiking)

Transfers to/from the meeting point in Athens
Entrance Fee of Each Meteora Monastery
Meals and drinks
Entrance Fee of the Byzantine Church
Accommodation tax

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1

Athens
4h

On day one, your journey starts as you board our private, air-conditioned bus at 07:45 AM, conveniently departing from the street across the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). Sit back and enjoy a scenic bus ride through the enchanting countryside, offering picturesque glimpses of mainland Greece.

Enjoy a relaxing 30-minute stop at a local store halfway along the route, perfect for refreshments and a restroom break.
Kalambaka
Pass by

At 12:45 arrive at Kalambaka, where your tour guide will be waiting for you, holding a signboard with your name and will transfer you to your hotel for some relaxation.
Meteora
4h

In the afternoon we will pick you up from your hotel for the “Amazing Meteora Sunset” tour. During this guided tour you will have the opportunity to see all six majestic monasteries and admire the interior of one of them. You will view some of Meteora’s most spectacular “hidden gems” like the ancient hermitages of Bandovas, the Byzantine church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary and the picturesque old district of Kalabaka.

You will also discover the “other side” of Meteora, like the truth about why the hermits settled in these imposing caves a thousand years ago and how the monks achieved the “impossible”.

Last but not least, you will enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views, capture some amazing photos and witness one of the most breathtaking sunsets you will ever see.

At the end of the tour we will transfer you back to your hotel where you can relax or take a walk to explore on your own the town of Kalabaka.

Day 2: Day 2

Kalambaka
4h

Next morning, you will be able to participate in a 4h tour of your choice. You can either participate in our 4h “Meteora: Morning Half Day Sightseeing and Monasteries Tour” to further explire the monasteries or our 4h “Meteora: Hiking Tour on Hidden Trails” to discover the hidden walking trails of Meteora.
Agios Stefanos
30m · Admission ticket not included

The Monastery of Saint Stephen’s is located just above the city of Kalampaka and is the most accessible monastery in Meteora, as there are no steps to reach the entrance and the access is easy through a small stone bridge.
Great Meteoron Monastery
15m

The Monastery of Great Meteoron or Transfiguration of Christ, expresses the greatness and history of the Holy Meteora, as it is the oldest and most important monastery.
Roussanou Monastery
Pass by

The Roussanou Monastery, also known as Arsani, stands on top of an impressive vertical and steep cliff of Meteora, between the Monasteries of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas and Varlaam.
Varlaam Monastery
Pass by

The Varlaam Monastery or Monastery of All the Saints is located on an imposing rock exactly opposite of the Great Meteoron and it is the second largest monastery.
Kalambaka
Pass by

After the tour, enjoy some free time in the town of Kalambaka before we pick you up from your hotel at 17:30 to transfer you to the bus returning to Athens. You will arrive in Athens at 22:15.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Begin your adventure by boarding our private, air-conditioned bus at 07:45 AM. The bus will be located on the street (Theodore Diligiannis) across the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). You'll easily identify it by the "Meteora Trip" sign displayed in the front window.

End point

Begin your adventure by boarding our private, air-conditioned bus at 07:45 AM. The bus will be located on the street (Theodore Diligiannis) across the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). You'll easily identify it by the "Meteora Trip" sign displayed in the front window.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The optional Hiking Tour on the second day is weather dependent and requires a minimum of 3 participants in total to operate. In case of unsuitable weather or if the minimum number is not met, the itinerary proceeds with the Morning Sightseeing and Monasteries Tour.
The monasteries of Meteora only accept cash for the entrance fees (€5 per person/monastery)

Cancellation policy

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

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