Meteora Monasteries : Day Trip from Thessaloniki with Local Guide

Duration13h

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LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Experience this amazing day trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki. The tour will begin at 09:30 am at the Thessaloniki Bus Station, where you will travel by bus to Meteora. Once there, you see all 6 Monasteries with a panoramic about 5 hours tour led by your local guide. To conclude the tour, you will be dropped-off at the bus station to return to Thessaloniki. Food and drinks are not included on this tour.

Options

Tour in English

Local English Speaking Guide: Choose this option if you want an English speaking guide

Tour in Spanish

Local Spanish Speaking Guide: Choose this option if you wish the tour to be in Spanish language

What's included

Free Smart Audio Guide available in: English | Spanish | French | Italian | German | Dutch
Free WI FI on the bus
Full comprehensive , 4 hrs , Meteora Tour
Visit all 6 Monasteries ( the 3 most popular of them inside )
Highly educated , English or Spanish speaking Local Tour Guide
Stops for panoramic views and photos
Roundtrip Bus tickets by air-conditioned coach - bus
Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese
See the Hermit Caves

Entrance fees of Monasteries (5 euro each)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meals and soft drinks
Guide inside the Holy Monasteries
Each Meteora Monastery

What to expect

Thessaloniki
4h

Travel from Thessaloniki to Meteora comfortably by bus and experience one of Greece’s most breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites in just one day. Book now for an enchanting, unforgettable experience and discover the secrets of the area in a way that only a true local can guide you. Leave the planning to us and enjoy a comfortable journey across the Greek countryside.

Departure from Thessaloniki Bus Station
Your journey begins in the morning at 09:30 from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Kalabaka with an air-conditioned coach – bus. During the journey relax and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes and the scenic beauty of the Greek countryside. After a short change of bus in Trikala , you will arrive in Kalabaka around 13:15.
Meteora
5h · Admission ticket not included

Arriving in Kalabaka around 13:15 our local, highly educated, Tour Guide will wait for you to welcome you and begin your 4+ hours Panoramic Midday Meteora Tour.Guided Meteora Tour for 4+ hours with Live Local Guide

Continue with an amazing, 4 hours Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and visit inside 3 of them. Our Tour Guide will give you full attention and care. You will learn everything about this unique worldwide geological phenomenon, the creation of the rock formation, the history of the monasteries and the life of the monks. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and many secret places that only locals know will make your tour a lifetime experience. See also the Hermit Caves of Badovas exclusively in this tour.

FREE AUDIO GUIDE. Use our free audio guide inside the monasteries and 11 points of interest!
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese.
Kalambaka
4h

After the tour ends around 18:00 , enjoy free time in Kalabaka town to relax, have a late lunch, enjoy a coffee, taste delicious homemade ice cream, or stroll through the charming town center and souvenir shops.

In the evening, return comfortably to Thessaloniki by bus, filled with unforgettable memories from one of Greece’s most iconic destinations.

Bus departure is at 19:15 from Kalabaka and after a short change of bus in Trikala , you will arrive in Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station around 22.30.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

DEPARTURE POINT: Macedonia Intercity Bus Station at 09:30 am -- MEETING POINT: Kalabaka Bus Station at 13:15 pm

End point

DEPARTURE POINT: Macedonia Intercity Bus Station at 09:30 am -- MEETING POINT: Kalabaka Bus Station at 13:15 pm

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Departure time : 09:30 am (please be at the bus station at least 30 min before the bus departure)
Departure place : Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station ( quick bus change at Trikala Station )
Supplier is not responsible for any train delays that might affect the duration of the tour. Your guide and minivan will be waiting for you at Kalambaka train station and are guaranteed to return you to the station in time to catch your return train to Athens
Bus tickets will be sent to your personal email as a PDF attachment , along with all necessary detailed information , one day prior to your arrival.
Meeting point : 13:15 at Kalabaka Bus Station (we will hold a signboard with your name)
Dont forget that you have to change bus in Trikala Station
When you arrive at the Bus Station of Thessaloniki , you need to stop , prior to the departure of the bus , at the issuing desk with the bus tickets that you will find in the attached pdf file that we will send you , to get your printed bus tickets.
Short stop after your arrival in Kalabaka for a snack and refresh yourself before starting the Meteora Tour.
Please bring earpads and a smartphone to use the audio guide.

Cancellation policy

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

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