Do I need to pre-book monastery tickets separately?

No, entry fees are paid on-site in cash. Your guide will let you know when and where to pay (around €3 to €5 per monastery).

What languages are the tours available in?

Guided tours are offered in English and Spanish (based on the option selected), and most buses provide **smart audio guides** in multiple languages, including French, German, Italian, Chinese, and more.

How physically demanding are the Meteora tours?

Most tours involve walking, stairs, and uneven paths. While not strenuous, you must be comfortable with light to moderate walking.

Can I bring luggage or backpacks on the tour?

Small backpacks are suitable, especially for hiking tours. For larger luggage, particularly on the 2-day tour, storage compartments on the coach are usually available. It's best to check with your tour provider in advance.

Are the tours suitable for children or seniors?

Yes, but it's best to choose tours with fewer monastery visits or limited walking. The sunset and sightseeing tours are ideal for all ages.

What happens if it rains?

Tours run in most weather conditions, including light rain or cloudy skies. It’s a good idea to bring a light rain jacket. Even in mist or fog, the landscape remains dramatic and memorable.

Meteora Day Trips with Transfers, Guides & Monastery Access

Guided Tours

4.6(0)

From Athens: Meteora Monasteries & Caves Full-Day Trip

Skip the logistics. Board a luxury coach and explore 6 cliff-top monasteries with an expert guide.

Day out to Meteora: Start your adventure at Athens' Larissa Railway Station, where a luxury coach awaits. Enjoy a scenic drive through Thessaly’s villages, olive orchards, and limestone cliffs, leading you to the stunning rock formations of Meteora.
Everything you get: Your ticket includes entry to 3 or 4 monasteries (depending on the day’s schedule) and a rare visit inside the secluded Hermit Caves of Badovas, and luxury coach transfers with reclining seats and full air-conditioning. Travel worry-free with a live, expert guide (English or Spanish) who brings the stories of the hermit monks to life and use the smart audio guide, available in 10+ languages, to explore at your own pace.
Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
Upgrades: Add the lunch upgrade and enjoy a traditional feast in Kastraki Village, featuring specialties like cinnamon-spiced lamb moussaka and baklava made from rare fir-tree honey from the Meteora hills.

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10 hr. - 14 hr.

Audio guide

Transfers included

BenceJun, 2025

5/5

I liked the service provided by the tour guide, the drivers and the company as a whole. Eva was so kind, considerate , and hospitable. She made sure everyone's needs were met. She answered all our questions with kindness. The tour itself was worth the long bus ride, the views from the bus were breathtaking. Meteora now holds a special place in our hearts. Its beauty and history is something to behold and remembered.

HarmatApr, 2025

5/5

We have seen beautiful lanscapes and monasteries of Greece. We had a charming tourguide.

LazarJun, 2025

5/5

The tour was awesome! The drivers are very good given that Athens traffic is not for the faint of heart. Meteora guide was very nice and knowledgable. 10/10

SoniaJun, 2025

5/5

Wonderful tour with informative explanations on Meteora and the monasteries. Our guide, Maria from Meteora Thrones was amazing!! So professional and kind. 100% recommend!

JohnMay, 2025

5/5

A wonderful day in the hands of a good coach driver 'Costa' and very in formative guide, sorry forgot the younge lady from Kalabaka, will remember this day and have some great pic to show

HeshamJun, 2025

5/5

Good tour, thanks to our guide Yiannis

EmilianoJun, 2025

5/5

Was a really great experience!!

HuguesJun, 2025

5/5

Everything: the view, history, and arrangements

HungjenJun, 2025

5/5

Astonishing views! Highly recommended. Quite some travel from Athens but worth it.

RodJun, 2025

5/5

Tour Guide Maria was absolutely fantastic . The rocks and monasteries spectacular

MarieJun, 2025

5/5

SophieJun, 2025

4/5

NatalliaJun, 2025

5/5

AnnaJun, 2025

5/5

LigavanJun, 2025

5/5

CurtisJun, 2025

5/5

FranciscoJun, 2025

5/5

CARMENJun, 2025

4/5

DámarisMay, 2025

5/5

BenardMay, 2025

4/5

JosephMay, 2025

4/5

RomanMay, 2025

5/5

YousafMay, 2025

5/5

OtmarMay, 2025

5/5

VanesaJun, 2025

2/5

The GUIDE was fantastic.Many Explanations very friendly.The DRIVER did very well,difficult road but smooth driving .the 2 out of 9. The explanations of the app when you book are NOT CLEAR.Entrance to monasteries puts INCLUDED that a DONATION to see them and.... NOT TRUE.IN ALL TICKET OBLIGATORY payment 5 per person AND without ENTERING the GUIDE from OUTSIDE tells you what you are going to see.

Skip the logistics. Board a luxury coach and explore 6 cliff-top monasteries with an expert guide.

Day out to Meteora: Start your adventure at Athens' Larissa Railway Station, where a luxury coach awaits. Enjoy a scenic drive through Thessaly’s villages, olive orchards, and limestone cliffs, leading you to the stunning rock formations of Meteora.
Everything you get: Your ticket includes entry to 3 or 4 monasteries (depending on the day’s schedule) and a rare visit inside the secluded Hermit Caves of Badovas, and luxury coach transfers with reclining seats and full air-conditioning. Travel worry-free with a live, expert guide (English or Spanish) who brings the stories of the hermit monks to life and use the smart audio guide, available in 10+ languages, to explore at your own pace.
Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
Upgrades: Add the lunch upgrade and enjoy a traditional feast in Kastraki Village, featuring specialties like cinnamon-spiced lamb moussaka and baklava made from rare fir-tree honey from the Meteora hills.

Inclusions

Round-trip, luxury coach transfers to and from Athens (with free Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and air-conditioned facilities)
Meteora tour with panoramic views of all 6 monasteries
Entry to 3 to 4 monasteries (subject to the day’s schedule, as some monasteries are closed on specific weekdays)
Entry to the Hermit Caves of Badovas
English-speaking driver
Expert English or Spanish-speaking tour guide (based on option selected)
Smart audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese
Traditional Greek lunch at Kastraki Village (based on option selected)
Bottled mineral water

Exclusions

Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens
- A small offering of €3 to €5 per monastery
- Guide inside the monasteries (multilingual audio guides available)
- Tips for the guide (optional)

Exit Larissa train station and head straight across the street. You'll find your 'Visit Meteora' bus parked on Theodore Diligianni Street, right outside Everest Café.
You'll visit 2 to 4 monasteries, depending on the day and schedule. Each monastery closes one day a week (Great Meteoron is closed on Tuesdays, Varlaam on Fridays).
Meteora is not wheelchair accessible; most monasteries involve steps or inclined paths. For easier access, visit St. Stephen’s, which has a paved path and minimal stairs.
Tours are by local minibus or coach. Distances are short, but roads are steep and winding.
Toilets are not available on the bus, but a rest stop is included mid-way for bathroom use and snacks.
Tour guides are not allowed inside the monasteries. Please bring earphones and a smartphone to use the audio guide during your visit.
Monasteries have a strict dress code. Men must wear trousers (no shorts), and women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders (no pants). Wrap skirts and shawls are available at the entrance.
Avoid flip-flops and wear comfortable closed shoes. There are uneven stone paths and many stairs.

You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Day Trips

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From Athens: Meteora 2-Day Trip with 2 Guided Tours & Hotels

Enjoy an overnight Meteora tour from Athens featuring all six monasteries, a cozy hotel stay, and flexible hiking or sightseeing options.

Day out to: Your two-day journey begins with a departure from Athens’ Larissa Railway Station, where you’ll board a luxury, air-conditioned coach with reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, and panoramic windows. Travel through central Greece’s storybook scenery, from vineyard-covered plains to misty mountain passes, before arriving in Meteora just in time for golden hour.
Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
Day 1: Join a 4-hour Meteora sunset tour, guided by a professional English-speaking expert, and visit monasteries like Agios Stefanos or St. Nicholas Anapausas. Stop at the Hermit Caves of Badovas, then head to the Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, a 1,000-year-old treasure built atop an ancient Greek temple. Cap the day at a secluded sunset viewpoint with sweeping vistas over Meteora’s cliffs and valleys. Spend the night in a 3-star or 4-star hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki.
Day 2: On the second day, choose between a 4-hour sightseeing tour with guided commentary, or a 5-hour hiking tour led by a professional mountain guide. Your ticket includes entry to all six Meteora monasteries (as per rotating availability), photo stops, and hotel pickup and drop-off for both tours.

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48 hr.

Guided tour

Transfers included

AndreaMay, 2025

5/5

This was a fantastic trip from start to finish. Great communication at all points of the trip made the journey seamless. We opted for the 3 star hotel which was a great hotel with very good breakfast included. The two included tours, run by Meteora Thrones, were excellent. It was a bit foggy for our sunset tour but our guide Yannis made it fun and was very informative and flexible to suit the weather. We had opted for the hike on day 2 but due to the weather we couldn't do it. This actually worked out very well! We did the Monastery Tour in the van in the morning and then asked to be dropped in Kastraki when the tour ended. We then had about 4 hours free time so we hiked up to Holy Trinity Monastery (which was not on our tour) starting from Kastraki and hiked back down to Kalabaka to finish, eat and meet the minivan. In the end, we felt we had the best of both worlds. The minivans were excellent as were our drivers and guides (sorry, I can't remember the name of the young lady guide on Day 2). Would definitely recommend this tour and doing two days.

MarleneJul, 2025

2/5

My tour was in Spanish, it was a 2 day tour and in the end it turned into 1. What it says on the internet is not what I bought, I only enjoyed the second day.

Enjoy an overnight Meteora tour from Athens featuring all six monasteries, a cozy hotel stay, and flexible hiking or sightseeing options.

Day out to: Your two-day journey begins with a departure from Athens’ Larissa Railway Station, where you’ll board a luxury, air-conditioned coach with reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, and panoramic windows. Travel through central Greece’s storybook scenery, from vineyard-covered plains to misty mountain passes, before arriving in Meteora just in time for golden hour.
Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
Day 1: Join a 4-hour Meteora sunset tour, guided by a professional English-speaking expert, and visit monasteries like Agios Stefanos or St. Nicholas Anapausas. Stop at the Hermit Caves of Badovas, then head to the Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, a 1,000-year-old treasure built atop an ancient Greek temple. Cap the day at a secluded sunset viewpoint with sweeping vistas over Meteora’s cliffs and valleys. Spend the night in a 3-star or 4-star hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki.
Day 2: On the second day, choose between a 4-hour sightseeing tour with guided commentary, or a 5-hour hiking tour led by a professional mountain guide. Your ticket includes entry to all six Meteora monasteries (as per rotating availability), photo stops, and hotel pickup and drop-off for both tours.

Inclusions

Round-trip transfers to and from Athens by air-conditioned, luxury coach bus
Meteora sunset tour (first day)
Half-day Meteora sightseeing tour or Meteora hiking tour (second day, based on option selected)
Entry to all 6 monasteries (depending on their rotating schedules)
Entry to the Hermit Caves of Badovas
Entry to the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary (on the sunset tour)
Photo stops for panoramic views
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Professional hiking guide (for the hiking tour)
One night 3-star hotel accommodation with complimentary breakfast (or 4-star hotel, depending on your choice)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (only for the tours)
Small group size (maximum 20 guests)
Free Wi-fi and USB chargers on the bus
Bottled water onboard

Exclusions

Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens
- A small offering of €3 to €5 per monastery
- Hotel tax (typically €1.5/room in 3-star hotels & €3/room in 4-star hotels)
- Guide inside the monasteries
- Food and drinks
- Tips for the guide (optional)
- Personal travel insurance

As you exit Larissa train station, head straight across the street. You'll find your 'Meteora Thrones' bus parked on Theodore Diligianni Street, right outside Everest Café.
You’ll typically visit 2 to 4 monasteries, depending on the day and opening schedules. Each monastery is closed one day a week (Great Meteoron doesn’t open on Tuesdays, and Varlaam is closed on Fridays).
Meteora is not suitable for wheelchair users, as all sites involve stairs or inclined pathways. If you have limited mobility, consider visiting monasteries like St. Stephen’s with a paved path and fewer steps.
Tours use minibuses or small coaches to travel between monasteries. The drives are short but often involve narrow, winding mountain roads.
While there are no restrooms on the bus, a scheduled mid-tour stop gives you time for a bathroom break and a quick snack.
Tour guides stay outside the monasteries; use your smartphone and earphones to listen to the included audio guide.
All monasteries follow a strict dress code. Men must wear long pants; women need knee-length skirts and covered shoulders. Wraps and shawls are typically provided at the entrance.
Wear closed, comfortable walking shoes, as many paths are uneven and involve climbing stairs.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Guided Tours

4.8(0)

From Meteora: Monasteries & Caves Morning or Sunset Guided Tour

Explore Meteora’s cliffs, caves, and sunsets in style—small group tour with a local expert, VIP van, and flexible sightseeing.

Day out to: Begin your Meteora journey right at your doorstep with hotel or Airbnb pickup from Kalabaka or Kastraki Village. Whether you are setting off in the morning or chasing the golden hour in the afternoon, your tour weaves through Meteora’s winding mountain roads, with frequent photo stops at cliffside lookouts.
Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
Everything you get: Choose between a half-day sightseeing tour with access to up to 3 monasteries, or a sunset tour featuring the 1,000-year-old Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary and a golden-hour photo stop. Enjoy cinematic views of all 6 monasteries, explore the ancient Hermit Caves of Badovas with a local expert, and dive deeper into Meteora’s legends with audio guides in 10+ languages. Ride in comfort aboard a VIP Mercedes minibus (max 19 guests) as you glide through a valley of towering stone pillars and hilltop sanctuaries.

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4 hr.

Audio guide

Transfers included

HajnalkaJun, 2025

5/5

Lina and Sotos was perfects host of our Meteoras in the morning tour, Lina's passion about her home region is absolutely amazing. We got a lot of interesting informations and facts about the Meteoras, and the program was very relaxing.

AnnaMay, 2025

5/5

The tour guide Katerina is very knowledgeable and tireless. Good value for money for this tour. Please keep it that way.

MiltonJun, 2025

4/5

ronJun, 2025

5/5

NorhafizahMay, 2025

5/5

MinhMay, 2025

5/5

YevgeniyMay, 2025

5/5

LeanneSep, 2024

5/5

It was a great orientation to Meteora. Katerina , the guide was very informative.

AdolphAug, 2024

4/5

CordiaMay, 2024

5/5

Ms.Feb, 2024

5/5

RobynJan, 2024

4/5

EwaldMar, 2023

5/5

VerlaFeb, 2023

4/5

MarianneAug, 2022

5/5

JacintheApr, 2022

5/5

Explore Meteora’s cliffs, caves, and sunsets in style—small group tour with a local expert, VIP van, and flexible sightseeing.

Day out to: Begin your Meteora journey right at your doorstep with hotel or Airbnb pickup from Kalabaka or Kastraki Village. Whether you are setting off in the morning or chasing the golden hour in the afternoon, your tour weaves through Meteora’s winding mountain roads, with frequent photo stops at cliffside lookouts.
Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
Everything you get: Choose between a half-day sightseeing tour with access to up to 3 monasteries, or a sunset tour featuring the 1,000-year-old Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary and a golden-hour photo stop. Enjoy cinematic views of all 6 monasteries, explore the ancient Hermit Caves of Badovas with a local expert, and dive deeper into Meteora’s legends with audio guides in 10+ languages. Ride in comfort aboard a VIP Mercedes minibus (max 19 guests) as you glide through a valley of towering stone pillars and hilltop sanctuaries.

Inclusions

Round-trip transfers to and from Kalabaka or Kastraki Village by VIP Mercedes minibus
Pick-up from your hotel/ Airbnb in Kalabaka or Kastraki Village
Half-day Meteora sightseeing tour (based on option selected)
Meteora sunset tour (based on option selected)
Entry to 1 to 3 monasteries (based on option selected and depending on their rotating schedules)
Panoramic views of all 6 monasteries
Entry to the Hermit Caves of Badovas
Entry to the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary (based on option selected)
Photo stop for sunset views (based on option selected)
Small group size (up to 19 guests)
Live English-speaking local tour leader
Audio guides in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Italian, and Korean
Free Wi-Fi, a map, and bottled water onboard

Exclusions

A small offering of €3 to €5 per monastery
- Guide inside the monasteries (multilingual audio guides available)
- Meals and soft drinks
- Tips for the guide (optional)
- Personal travel insurance

Start your tour with a convenient pick-up from any hotel or Airbnb in Kalabaka or Kastraki Village.
You'll visit 2 to 4 monasteries, depending on the day and schedule. Each monastery closes one day a week (Great Meteoron is closed Tuesdays, Varlaam on Fridays).
Meteora is not wheelchair accessible; most monasteries involve steps or inclined paths. For easier access, visit St. Stephen’s, which has a paved path and minimal stairs.
Tours are by local minibus or coach. Distances are short, but roads are steep and winding.
Toilets are not available on the bus, but a rest stop is included mid-way for bathroom use and snacks.
Tour guides are not allowed inside the monasteries. Please bring earphones and a smartphone to use the audio guide during your visit.
Monasteries have a strict dress code. Men must wear trousers (no shorts), and women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders (no pants). Wrap skirts and shawls are available at the entrance.
Avoid flip-flops and wear comfortable closed shoes. There are uneven stone paths and many stairs.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Day Trips

4.4(0)

From Thessaloniki: Meteora Monasteries & Caves Full-Day Trip

Go on a half-day Meteora tour from Thessaloniki with panoramic monastery views and an expert archaeologist guide.
Day out to: Depart from Thessaloniki on a comfortable, air-conditioned coach bus for a scenic drive to Meteora, a shorter, efficient route through the rugged Macedonian countryside. Drive past rolling farmlands, Byzantine churches, and villages like Grevena and Kalambaka.
Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
Everything you get: The 1.5-hour guided Meteora tour includes entry to 2 active monasteries (as per availability) and panoramic views of all six. Travel with an English-speaking archaeologist trip attendant with in-depth knowledge of Byzantine monasticism and medieval architecture.You’ll also stop in Kastraki village for lunch at a local taverna, including local spinach pies or wood-fired soutzoukakia (meatballs in spiced tomato sauce).

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10 hr.

Transfers included

Meals included

ThomasJun, 2025

4/5

Well organised enjoyable tour with a knowledgable guide.

HasmikMay, 2025

5/5

Excellent, good driver, friendly guide

AlbaJul, 2025

5/5

SharonJun, 2025

4/5

RADUCANMay, 2025

5/5

PaigeSep, 2024

5/5

HeadoutAug, 2024

5/5

HeadoutAug, 2024

4/5

MissAug, 2024

4/5

HeadoutAug, 2024

5/5

MacieAug, 2024

4/5

HeadoutAug, 2024

5/5

HeadoutAug, 2024

5/5

HeadoutAug, 2024

5/5

AmiraAug, 2024

4/5

MissAug, 2024

5/5

SisterAug, 2024

5/5

HeadoutAug, 2024

4/5

HeadoutAug, 2024

5/5

HeadoutAug, 2024

5/5

HeadoutAug, 2024

5/5

Ms.Aug, 2024

4/5

FlavieAug, 2024

4/5

HeadoutAug, 2024

5/5

DarioAug, 2024

4/5

Go on a half-day Meteora tour from Thessaloniki with panoramic monastery views and an expert archaeologist guide.
Day out to: Depart from Thessaloniki on a comfortable, air-conditioned coach bus for a scenic drive to Meteora, a shorter, efficient route through the rugged Macedonian countryside. Drive past rolling farmlands, Byzantine churches, and villages like Grevena and Kalambaka.
Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
Everything you get: The 1.5-hour guided Meteora tour includes entry to 2 active monasteries (as per availability) and panoramic views of all six. Travel with an English-speaking archaeologist trip attendant with in-depth knowledge of Byzantine monasticism and medieval architecture.You’ll also stop in Kastraki village for lunch at a local taverna, including local spinach pies or wood-fired soutzoukakia (meatballs in spiced tomato sauce).

Inclusions

Round-trip transfers to and from Thessaloniki by air-conditioned coach bus
Meteora tour with panoramic views of all 6 monasteries
Entry to 2 monasteries (subject to the day’s schedule, as some monasteries are closed on specific weekdays)
English-speaking trip attendant-archaeologist
Lunch stop in Kastraki village (meal not included)
Basic travel insurance (during transportation)

Exclusions

Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens
- A small offering of €3 to €5 per monastery
- Lunch at Kastraki Village
- Guided tour inside the monasteries
- Tips for the guide (optional)

Head to the corner of Aristotelous and Egnatia Street by 8am. You’ll find your guide waiting by the Venizelos Statue.
You’ll typically visit 2 to 4 monasteries, depending on the day and opening schedules. Each monastery is closed one day a week (Great Meteoron doesn’t open on Tuesdays, and Varlaam is closed on Fridays).
Meteora is not suitable for wheelchair users, as all sites involve stairs or inclined pathways. If you have limited mobility, consider visiting monasteries like St. Stephen’s with a paved path and fewer steps.
Tours use minibuses or small coaches to travel between monasteries. The drives are short but often involve narrow, winding mountain roads.
While there are no restrooms on the bus, a scheduled mid-tour stop gives you time for a bathroom break and a quick snack.
Tour guides stay outside the monasteries; use your smartphone and earphones to listen to the included audio guide.
All monasteries follow a strict dress code. Men must wear long pants; women need knee-length skirts and covered shoulders. Wraps and shawls are typically provided at the entrance.
Wear closed, comfortable walking shoes, as many paths are uneven and involve climbing stairs.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Guided Tours

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From Meteora: Guided Hiking Tour with Monastery Visit

Venture off the beaten path on a guided Meteora hike with forest trails, dramatic views, and monastery visits along the way.

Day out to: Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup from Kalabaka or Kastraki, followed by a scenic ride in a VIP Mercedes minibus to the trailhead near Doupiani Rock. Meet your expert mountain guide in the ancient settlement of Mesochori, a stone-built hamlet nestled beneath Meteora’s towering cliffs, then set out on your 5-hour journey, mostly on foot, along paths once traversed by monks, hermits, and pilgrims centuries ago.
Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
Everything you get: The ticket includes a professional mountain guide fluent in English, with French or Italian-speaking guides available on select days. With just 12 people per group, the pace stays relaxed and personal, with time for stories, rest stops, and spontaneous viewpoints. You'll also visit one monastery, typically Great Meteoron or Varlaam, and enjoy panoramic views of all six from spots unreachable by road.

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4 hr. 30 min.

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Venture off the beaten path on a guided Meteora hike with forest trails, dramatic views, and monastery visits along the way.

Day out to: Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup from Kalabaka or Kastraki, followed by a scenic ride in a VIP Mercedes minibus to the trailhead near Doupiani Rock. Meet your expert mountain guide in the ancient settlement of Mesochori, a stone-built hamlet nestled beneath Meteora’s towering cliffs, then set out on your 5-hour journey, mostly on foot, along paths once traversed by monks, hermits, and pilgrims centuries ago.
Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
Everything you get: The ticket includes a professional mountain guide fluent in English, with French or Italian-speaking guides available on select days. With just 12 people per group, the pace stays relaxed and personal, with time for stories, rest stops, and spontaneous viewpoints. You'll also visit one monastery, typically Great Meteoron or Varlaam, and enjoy panoramic views of all six from spots unreachable by road.

Inclusions

Round-trip hotel transfers from Kalabaka or Kastraki by VIP Mercedes minibus
Guide meeting point at Mesochori (Ancient Settlement of Kastraki)
Meteora hiking tour with panoramic views of all 6 monasteries
Small group size (up to 12 guests)
Professional English-speaking mountain guide
French and Italian-speaking guides (depending on availability)
Entry to 1 monastery (likely Great Meteoron or Varlaam, depending on their rotating schedules)
Bottled water onboard

Exclusions

A small offering of €3 to €5 per monastery
- Guide inside the monasteries
- Food and drinks
- Tips for the guide (optional)
- Personal travel insurance

Meet your guide at Mesochori (Ancient Settlement of Kastraki), near the Doupiani Rock trailhead, just beneath the Pantokrator Monastery ruins.
Depending on the day and schedule, you’ll visit between 2 to 4 monasteries. Each monastery closes one day per week ( Great Meteoron on Tuesdays, Varlaam on Fridays).
Meteora is not wheelchair accessible. All monasteries involve stairs or uneven paths. For easier access, consider visiting St. Stephen’s Monastery, which has a paved walkway and fewer steps.
Transport between sites is provided by a local minibus or coach. While distances are short, the roads can be steep and winding.
There are no toilets on the bus, but a scheduled rest stop is included midway for snacks and bathroom breaks.
Guided commentary is not allowed inside the monasteries.
Bring earphones and a smartphone if you’d like to use the audio guide app during your visit.
All monasteries follow a strict dress code. Men must wear trousers, and women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders. Wrap skirts and shawls are typically available at entrances, if needed.
Wear closed, comfortable walking shoes; paths are uneven and often steep.