About this experience
Travel from Athens to Meteora & enjoy 2 amazing, small group, local tours, including hotel. See all 6 monasteries, learn about their history from local guides and discover the secrets of the area.
Highlights
- Visit the magnificent monasteries ,the hidden caves , & learn their rich history
- Learn from a Local Tour Guide and discover secret gems that only locals know
- Benefit from convenient transfer from Athens with air-conditioned coach bus
- Stop at the best panoramic viewing spots and take incredible photos
- Enjoy 2 guided Meteora tours including a sunset tour on Meteora Rocks
What's included
- Roundtrip transfer from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned bus
- Accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star or 4-star hotel (depending on option selected)
- 4hrs - Majestic Sunset Meteora tour on the first day
- 4hrs - Panoramic Meteora Monasteries tour or morning hike on the second day
- Live Local English-speaking guide on all tours
- Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English | Spanish | French | Italian | German | Dutch | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese
- Visit to the most popular monasteries and the Hermit Caves
- Visit to the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary in the old town
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Meteora
- Small Group tours in Meteora by an air-conditioned minibus
- Wi-Fi and USB chargers on the bus
- Local Meteora map
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Explore the wonders of the Unesco World Heritage Site of Meteora , one of Greece’s most awe-inspiring destinations , on an overnight trip from Athens.
This stress-free package includes round-trip bus transfer and your choice of accommodation and the 2 best rated local Meteora Tours.
Discover the area with a Live , English-speaking , Local Guide on the sunset, morning, and hiking tours. Visit historic monasteries , the Hermit Caves and admire scenic Greek landscapes.
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.
Your wonderful trip begins at 08:00 AM from Larissa Station in Athens from where departs your bus and an English speaking driver will welcome you. Sit back and relax as you journey through the scenic Greek countryside, arriving in Kalabaka by 12:30 PM. From there, we’ll transfer you to your hotel, where you can check in and freshen up before an unforgettable evening.
After lunch (not included), enjoy a 4-hrs Majestic Sunset Meteora tour , the most popular tour of the area. Marvel at the surreal landscape, visit 1 monastery and the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary , and witness the sun dipping behind towering rock formations from the most panoramic viewpoint —a moment you'll never forget! After the the tour you can just head back to your hotel or finish your day with a visit to Kalabaka town for a short walk.
The next morning, join a comprehensive Meteora morning tour or a Meteora hiking tour (your choise).
- Panoramic Meteora Morning Tour – A guided small group tour with minibus through the region’s most iconic monasteries and panoramic viewpoints. You will visit the 3 most popular monasteries , not the same as the sunset tour.
- Authentic Meteora Hiking Tour – A nature lover’s dream, leading you through hidden trails and breathtaking rock formations and also you will visit 1 monastery , not the same as the sunset tour.
For the next 4-hours, experience all the beauty of the unique phenomenon of Meteora and the holy monasteries on top of the rock giants. You’ll immerse yourself in the mystical beauty of Meteora, uncovering its rich history and spiritual significance.
After the tour ends, get transferred back to your hotel where you can prepare for your departure to Athens in the evening.
During this time you can have lunch , coffee and have free time to see the beautiful town of Kalabaka overviewing Meteora.
The bus departure for Athens is at 18:00 in order to arrive at Athens at approximately 22:30 at night.
Why Book This Trip?
- Hassle-free travel with round-trip transportation
- Stay in a comfortable hotel with stunning views
- Choose between a morning monastery tour or an adventurous hike
- Experience Meteora’s famous sunset—the highlight of the trip!
Secure your seat today and embark on the ultimate Meteora escape!
Terms & conditions
• Tours are guided in English with Live Local Guide.
• Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English | Spanish | French | Italian | German | Dutch | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese
• Please bring earpads and a smartphone to use the audio guide.
• 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.
• There will be stops during the trip from / to Athens to buy breakfast, lunch, and dinner