Meteora Day Trip From Athens in English or Spanish With Optional Lunch
Do this because
- Admire Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See all monasteries in one day and visit 3 of them
- Learn from a local tour guide expert in the area
- Get convenient roundtrip transportation by bus
- Add an optional Greek lunch to your experience
What to expect
Enjoy a visit to Meteora from Athens and explore its amazing ancient Monasteries. The bus departs from Athens Railway Station at 08:00 am every day, right outside the train station, on the road across the street (Diligianni Str). During the journey, relax and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes and the scenic beauty of the Greek countryside.
Arriving in Kalabaka around 01:00 pm, your local tour leader will welcome you and begin your panoramic Meteora tour. First, you'll make a short stop for food and relax from the trip under giant trees, overlooking the majestic landscape.
Then continue with a 4-hrs Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and visit 3 of them. 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.
The tour will conclude at Kalabaka, with a brief stop to prepare for the return trip to Athens. The bus departs at 06:00 pm from Kalabaka, and you'll arrive in Athens at around 10:30 pm.
You can choose between the following options available in the order box:
Option 1: Tour in English
Option 2: Tour in English with lunch included
Option 3: Tour in Spanish
Option 4: Tour in Spanish with lunch included
Important to know
Not allowed:
- No pants for ladies, no shorts, no sleeveless shirt. For men, sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee are prohibited. Appropriate clothing is required to enter the monasteries. For ladies skirts by the knee or longer are required
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- The entrance fees to the three monasteries are not included. There is an additional cost of 3 euros per person for every monastery visited to be paid in cash locally
Know in advance:
- If you choose Option 2 or 4 (with lunch included), you will get to choose one dish and a Greek salad from 10 flavors. A vegetarian plate is also available
- If you are visiting the area during winter (November 1st – February 22nd) you'll have also the chance to see the sunset of Meteora from the most panoramic and popular viewpoint on the rocks
- The activity provider is not responsible if you miss the bus, please be at the meeting point on time
What’s included
Transportation in air-conditioned coach
Map
WiFi
Local guide
Panoramic bus tour
What’s not included
Entrance fees
Tips (optional)
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Meteora Thrones - Travel Center
Need a hand?
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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