Athens to Meteora Full Day Tour up to 9 people,Local Guides

View of Meteore from the Nunnery of St. Barbara Rousanou

The Nunnery of St. Barbara Rousanou and the Varlaam Monastery

View from the balcony of the Nunnery of Rousanou

Duration14h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 9 travelers

Overview

Embark on an exhilarating one-day expedition from Athens to the stunning rock formations of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Find our vehicle waiting for you on the opposite side of Athens Central Railway Station ,aka Larissis train station.

Upon arrival in Kalabaka, an expert English-speaking local tour leader will be waiting to guide you through the ethereal landscape of Meteora. You'll have ample time to see all 6 monasteries and explore 3 of them, each offering breathtaking views. Our small group tours(0 people maximum) will offer you the flexibility to explore the area in the best possible way, avoiding big groups, crowds and traffic.

Travel details:
In the morning our vehicle from Athens departs at 7:45AM arriving in Meteora at around 12:15PM with a brief stop on the way.
In the afternoon our vehicle from Meteora departs at 17:30PM arriving in Athens at around 22:00PM with a brief stop on the way.

What's included

See all active monasteries from a close distance
Small group (up to 9 people)
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round-trip transportation (Athens-Kalampaka-Athens)
Bottled water
Local English-speaking tour leader
Visit 3 of them inside
Stops for photos at the most panoramic spots

Gratuities (optional)
State licensed guide inside the monasteries
Meals/Snacks/Soft drinks
Pick-up from/Drop-off at your accommodation in Athens

What to expect

Athens
5h

Enjoy your almost 5 hours trip through green valleys from Athens to Kalabaka. When you arrive you will see the giant rocks of Meteora and your trip to the Unesco World Heritage monument.
Kalambaka
Pass by

Have a quick look of Kalabaka city. One of the most ancient lands in Greece.
Kastraki
15m

See village Kastraki which is built at the roots of the giant rocks. Learn the story and traditions related to the village.
Great Meteoron Monastery
1h · Admission ticket not included

The monastery of Tranfiguration of Jesus is the first monastic community in the area. Before blessed Athanasion of Mt Athos started this monastic community monks were living in Meteora only as hermits or ascetics. A monastery with a great almost 700 years history.
Varlaam Monastery
50m · Admission ticket not included

The monastery of Varlaam, which was the first that a pulley system was used from monks so they could bring materials on the top of the rock easier and safer. The monastery has an amazing museum and also you can admire the original pulley system and the frescoes of the great artist Frago Catellano.
Iera Moni Agiou Stefanou
20m · Admission ticket not included

Explore the first convent of the area. Monastery was founded in 14th century by monk Antonios and was bombed during WWII and depopulated. From 1941 monastery was empty of life since 1961 when nuns asked and took permission to reconstruct the broken section and organize the first convent of the area.
5h · Admission ticket included

Board on our vehicle, relax and experience the lanscape of Greece with a 4,5 hours trip back to Athens.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point is the Larissis Central Train station in Athens. Go to the main trainstaion in Athens. Our vehicle departs at 7:45 AM. Please be there at least 20 minutes to find your bus. Then get on board and enjoy the green valleys until you arrive in Kalabaka (Meteora)which is the last station.

End point

Meeting point is the Larissis Central Train station in Athens. Go to the main trainstaion in Athens. Our vehicle departs at 7:45 AM. Please be there at least 20 minutes to find your bus. Then get on board and enjoy the green valleys until you arrive in Kalabaka (Meteora)which is the last station.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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