METEORA - 2 Days from Athens Everyday with 2 Guided tours & Hotel

4.5 (223 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Travel by our coach-bus from Athens and enjoy two 4hrs local Meteora Tours one each day , Majestic Sunset Tour (1st day) & choose between Panoramic Morning Tour or Authentic Hiking Tour (2nd day) , offered only by us in the area , see all 6 Monasteries and the amazing phenomenon of the giant rocks. Learn the history by the best Local Tour Guide with our Mini Bus.

Free Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English | Spanish | French | Italian | Deutsch | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese

Options

4* Hotel with breakfast

Choose this option if you want 4* Hotel with breakfast

3* Hotel with breakfast

Choose this option if you want 3* Hotel with breakfast

Flex Option excluding Hotel

Choose your own accommodation : Ideal for travelers who wish to book the hotel that suits their personal preferences.
Choose your own accomodation: Choose this option if you wish to exclude the hotel from the package. The rest of the inclusions remain the same.

What's included

  • Hotel Pickup / Drop off (for the 2 Meteora tours)
  • One night 3* hotel accommodation with breakfast (4* extra cost)
  • Panoramic Morning OR Authentic Hiking Meteora Tour – ( 2nd day )
  • Convenient transportation from / to Athens with air-conditioned bus-coach
  • Highly educated, English speaking, Tour Leader during the 2 tours
  • Smart Audio guide in Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
  • Smart Audio guide in Engllish, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Portuguese
  • Majestic Sunset Meteora Tour – ( 1st day )
  • Pickup / Drop off from Hotel in Athens
  • Stayover hotel tax paid personally in reception (3€/room 3* hotel, 7€/room 4* hotel)
  • Meals and soft drinks
  • Guide inside the monasteries (free multilingual smart audio guide available)
  • Tips (optional)
  • Meteora
  • Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary

What to expect

Day 1: Departure from Athens by bus - Hotel Check in - Majestic Sunset Meteora Tour
  1. Meteora
    4h · Admission ticket not included
    Depart from Athens at 9:00am to Kalabaka with our coach-bus and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes during your trip. Shortstop midway to Meteora.

    Arriving in Kalabaka at 12:30 we will transfer you to your hotel to check in and be prepared for the Majestic Sunset Meteora Tour. We will pick you up from your hotel for the
    tour.

    The Majestic Sunset Meteora tour is one of the top rated tours in the area. You will have for 4 hrs the chance to see all the area , visit 1 main monastery inside , the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary in the old city of Kalabaka and admire the sunset from the best panoramic viewpoint of Meteora rocks.

    After your tour, we will drop you off again at your hotel or in Kalabaka for a short walk.
  2. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    Admire St Stephen (Agios Stefanos) Nunnery during your Majestic Sunset Meteora Tour
  3. Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the oldest monument of the area and learn the history of this important sacred place.
Day 2: Panoramic Morning Tour or Authentic Hiking Tour - Free Time - Departure from Kalabaka to Athens
  1. Meteora
    4h · Admission ticket not included
    Next morning at 09:00 join a comprehensive Panoramic Morning Meteora Tour (3 monasteries inside) or an Authentic Hiking Meteora Tour (1 monastery inside) (your choice , you have to inform us by email after the booking which tour you wish to do).

    For 4 hours you will have the chance to experience all the beauty of the unique phenomenon of Meteora and the Holy monasteries on top of the rock giants.

    After your morning Meteora activity we will transfer you back to your hotel to have lunch and prepare for your departure back to Athens.

    The bus departs from Kalabaka at 18:15 and you will arrive in Athens around 22:45.
  2. Great Meteoron Monastery
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit Great Meteoron , the biggest and oldest monastery of Meteora. You will visit this monastery if you choose Panoramic Morning Meteora Tour or the Authentic Hiking Meteora tour (the monastery is closed every Tuesday and in this case you will visit Varlaam or St Nicholas Monastery)
  3. Varlaam Monastery
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Admire the monastery of Varlaam
  4. 35m · Admission ticket not included
    Admire Rousanou Nunnery

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

--- Athens Railway Station (Larissis Station) at : 09:00 am --- There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus, waiting outside the train station on the road across the street from the train station , Diligianni Str (be there at least 15 min before )

End point

--- Athens Railway Station (Larissis Station) at : 09:00 am --- There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus, waiting outside the train station on the road across the street from the train station , Diligianni Str (be there at least 15 min before )

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Departure place: Athens Train Station (Larissis Station) be there at least 15 min before the departure of the bus at 09:00 am exactly
  • There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus , waiting outside the train station on the road across the street from the train station.
  • Supplier is not responsible if you miss the bus please be there on time
  • Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. For ladies skirts by the knee or longer are required. No pants for ladies, no shorts, no sleeveless shirt. For men sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee are prohibited.
  • Please make sure you have cash for the monasteries 5 euro each entrance. There is no ATM machine in the area.
  • For the second's day activity please send us an email or message with your choise between the Panoramic Morning Meteora Tour or the Authentic Hiking Meteora Tour
  • If you do not contact us with your preference for the 2nd day you are automatically registered to the Panoramic Morning Meteora Tour
  • Tour is guided in English with Live Local Guide.
  • Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English | French | Italian | Dutch | Spanish | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese

Cancellation policy

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

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