Talal
Juan
Andrea
Sirine
Mingxi
Julian
Marlene
More time at the monasteries: Explore 6 monasteries at a relaxed pace instead of squeezing in just 2-3 on a single-day trip.
Overnight stay included: Rest in a comfortable 3–4 star hotel with breakfast, making the journey smoother.
Less travel fatigue: Break up sightseeing over two days, avoiding the long, same-day return to Athens.
Local immersion: Spend an evening in Kalabaka or Kastraki, with time to enjoy tavernas and authentic Greek hospitality.
Expert local guidance: Hear stories of hermit monks, Ottoman sieges, and hidden frescoes by a guide.
Leave from Athens by luxury coach from Larissa Station at 8am. Arrive in Kalabaka by noon, check into your 3–4 star hotel, and enjoy a taverna lunch.
(Pro tip: Try out Lamb Kleftiko since it's a local favorite).
Join your guide for a 4-hour tour that takes you to Meteora’s most dramatic viewpoints. As the sun dips behind the Pindus Mountains, the sandstone pillars glow orange and gold.
Along the way, step inside the Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, with frescoes that go back centuries.
After the tour, walk through Kalabaka’s stone streets. Choose a family-run taverna where recipes have been passed down for generations. Try moussaka with a glass of local rosé before returning to your hotel for the night.
Choose your experience: visit 3 to 4 cliff-top monasteries with your guide or join a 5-hour hike along old monk trails leading to panoramic viewpoints. Both options reveal Meteora’s history and hidden corners.
Before leaving, explore the Hermit Caves, once home to ascetics seeking solitude. You’ll also have free time in Kalabaka to shop for handmade icons or embroidered linens. Enjoy a relaxed lunch, then begin the late-afternoon return to back to Athens!
| Feature | 1-day trip | 2-day trip with overnight stay at Meteora |
|---|---|---|
Duration | 12-13 hours round-trip from Athens. | Split over 2 days with overnight stay. |
Travel time | 3 hrs 30 minutes each way, same day return. | 3 hrs 30 minutes each way, return on the second day. |
Monastery visits | 2-3 monasteries. | Up to all 6 monasteries, explored at leisure. |
Experiences | Daytime sightseeing with limited options focusing on only monasteries or hiking tour or sunset tour. | Includes an option between visiting monasteries or taking on a hiking tour on the second day. |
Free time | Limited, mostly guided. | Time to explore Kalabaka/Kastraki, dine at local tavernas. |
Accommodation | Not included. | 3 or 4 star hotel stay with breakfast included. If you prefer to book your own accommodation, select the tour-only option instead. |
Best for | Travelers short on time. | Anyone wanting the full Meteora experience without feeling rushed |
Value | Good for a quick visit. | Best balance of comfort, depth and authentic experience |
Why settle for a quick photo stop when two days with a guide mean golden sunsets, hidden monasteries, and stories you’d never hear on your own?
The trip from Athens takes about 4 hours and 10 minutes, whether you’re traveling by car or bus. Most guided tours plan a morning departure, so you’ll reach Kalabaka around lunchtime.
No. Entrance fees aren’t covered in the tour cost. Each monastery asks visitors for a small cash donation of €3–€5, which goes toward monastery upkeep. Keep cash handy since only bills and coins are accepted.
Yes, tours run year-round, even in winter. In winter, expect frosty mornings, snowfall, and shorter monastery opening hours on major holidays. If you don’t mind such weather, the advantage is fewer crowds and quieter visits.
Yes. Every itinerary includes at least an hour for independent exploring. Whether that’s photography, shopping in Kalabaka, or enjoying the scenery. You’ll also have a dedicated lunch break and evenings free to relax in town.
Yes, since it’s spread over 2 days. Kids over six usually enjoy the trip, and seniors are welcome too. But expect plenty of steps at the monasteries and some uneven paths, so comfortable shoes are a must.
Plan on 2–4 miles across two days. Most of this is climbing monastery steps (150–300 per site) and walking along stone paths or gentle dirt trails. Sturdy shoes with grip will make the experience much easier.
Yes, on the second day. You can choose a sightseeing tour of 2–3 monasteries, such as Great Meteoron or Varlaam, or opt for a hiking tour. The hike follows old monk trails through shaded forests and up to quiet cliffside viewpoints rarely visited by buses.
Only the hotel breakfast is included. Lunches and dinners are not, but there’s ample time to enjoy local tavernas and bakeries in Kalabaka or Kastraki. You’ll get enough time to enjoy lunch or dinner at local tavernas in Kalabaka or Kastraki.
Yes. The tour buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi and USB charging ports, so you can stay connected or recharge your phone between stops.
No, the 2-day Meteora guided tour is currently offered only in English. This ensures consistency across the group.
Enjoy an overnight Meteora tour from Athens featuring all six monasteries, a cozy hotel stay, and flexible hiking or sightseeing options.
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