2-Day Guided Tour to Meteora from Athens with Accommodation

4.3 (3 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers

Overview

Travel from Athens to the UNESCO-listed cliff-top monasteries of Meteora and immerse yourself in its mystical atmosphere, rich history and stunning natural landscapes.
Catch the bus to Kalambaka and begin your journey with a scenic drive through the Greek countryside.
Join a magnificent Sunset tour of Meteora, discover hidden spots and get ready to take some great photos.
Discover the inner sanctum of a monastery, the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary, and the Hermit caves of Badovas.
Visit the cliff-top monasteries, enjoy great views and experience the unique phenomenon of Meteora.

Options

Meteora Tour with 3-Star Hotel

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What's included

  • Multilingual self-guided audio tour inside the monasteries
  • Expert local guide
  • Buffet breakfast at hotel
  • Sunset Tour
  • Accommodation in 3 star hotel (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kalambaka
  • Morning Sightseeing tour of Monasteries
  • Round-trip transportation from Athens to Meteora by luxury, air-conditioned bus
  • Entrance fees to the monasteries (€5 per person)
  • Meals and drinks
  • Accommodation Tax

What to expect

Day 1: Athens - Meteora
  1. Meteora
    4h · Admission ticket not included
    Opposite the Athens railway station, catch the bus to Kalambaka and begin your journey with a scenic drive through the Greek countryside. During your trip, listen to your personal audio guide, and learn important historical information before arriving in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of rocky grey cliffs crowned by the monasteries of Meteora.
    Upon your arrival in Kalambaka, our professional guide will wait for you to welcome you and take you to your hotel to check in and to take some rest until the evening, when you can either walk through the town of Kalambaka and explore the city on your own or you can can join the Sunset tour. On this 4-hourvtour you will admire one of the most mesmerizing sunsets you have ever seen while your local guide unravels the hidden spots of Meteora from where you can take stunning photos.
  2. Iera Moni Agiou Stefanou
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    On this 4-hour tour you will admire the cliff top monasteries of Meteora and discover the inner sanctum of the monastery of St. Stephens,.
  3. Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary, the oldest monument of the area and learn the history of this important sacred place.
  4. Meteora
    1h
    Admire one of the most mesmerizing sunsets you have ever seen while your local guide will unravel you the hidden spots of Meteora from where you can take stunning photos.
Day 2: Meteora Sightseeing tour or Hiking tour - Kalambaka - Athens
  1. 4h · Admission ticket not included
    The day following you will join a morning sightseeing tour of Meteora monasteries. For almost 5 hours you will have the time to explore two Monasteries as well as the hermit caves of Badovas.
  2. Great Meteoron Monastery
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit Great Meteoron , the biggest and oldest monastery of Meteora
  3. Varlaam Monastery
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Joining the sightseeing tour you will visit also the Varlaam Monastery
  4. Roussanou Monastery
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the well-known Roussanou Monastery and take some great photos of the view.
  5. Kalambaka
    1h
    You will enjoy great views of the town and at the end of the day, our expert escort will transfer you back to Kalambaka to catch the bus for Athens

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

• 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

End point

• 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

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • • Please note that a hotel accommodation tax will be applied. The tax will be paid directly to the hotel and the cost is as follows: 4 star hotels - €10 per room/per night and 3 star hotels - €5 per room/per night

Cancellation policy

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

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