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Monastery of Varlaam
Meteora monastery
Old Habitation of Kastraki Village
Old Habitation of Kastraki Village
Fresh Greek honey tasting
Full day Tour of Meteora with transfer
Full day Tour of Meteora with transfer
Monastery of Varlaam
Meteora monastery
Old Habitation of Kastraki Village
Old Habitation of Kastraki Village
Fresh Greek honey tasting
Full day Tour of Meteora with transfer
Full day Tour of Meteora with transfer
Monastery of Varlaam
Meteora monastery
Old Habitation of Kastraki Village
Old Habitation of Kastraki Village
Fresh Greek honey tasting
Full day Tour of Meteora with transfer
Full day Tour of Meteora with transfer
Day Trips
4.5(110)

From Athens: Meteora Monasteries Full-Day Guided Tour with Lunch

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10 hr. - 14 hr.
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Meteora

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Kalabaka

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  • Enjoy a full-day, all-encompassing Meteora tour with train tickets, pickup service, and a guided minibus experience.
  • Discover the world of Greek Christian monks as you explore 2of the 6 awe-inspiring Meteora monasteries.
  • Unwind and experience the charm of Kalabaka with free time for a meal, coffee, or souvenir shopping.
  • Treat your taste buds to authentic Greek grape spirit, offering a unique insight into the local traditions by upgrading your tickets.
  • Enjoy a full-day, all-encompassing Meteora tour with train tickets, pickup service, and a guided minibus experience.
  • Discover the world of Greek Christian monks as you explore 2of the 6 awe-inspiring Meteora monasteries.
  • Unwind and experience the charm of Kalabaka with free time for a meal, coffee, or souvenir shopping.
  • Treat your taste buds to authentic Greek grape spirit, offering a unique insight into the local traditions by upgrading your tickets.

Inclusions

  • Round-trip transfers with air-conditioned limo minibus
  • English/Spanish-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)
  • English-speaking local guide in the minibus
  • Audio guide in English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese & Russian (as per option selected)
  • Greek lunch
  • Photostops in Meteora
  • Visit inside 2 of the 6 monasteries
  • Visit to the Monk Caves
  • Free time in Kalabaka

Exclusions

  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Guided tour inside the monasteries
  • Entrance tickets to the monasteries (approx.€3 per monastery)
  • Tip: Don't miss the chance to purchase some locally-made honey or grape spirit as a unique souvenir from your Meteora adventure.
  • The audio guide is available in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and English.
  • Delays in the train trip will influence the duration of the tour.
  • Photography is allowed, although flash photography and tripods are restricted.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas
Mountain scenery with Meteora rocks
Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Greece
Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora
Convent of Rousanou Meteora Greece
Great Meteoron Monastery Meteora
Paintings at the Great Meteoron Holy Monastery
Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas
Mountain scenery with Meteora rocks
Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Greece
Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora
Convent of Rousanou Meteora Greece
Great Meteoron Monastery Meteora
Paintings at the Great Meteoron Holy Monastery
Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas
Mountain scenery with Meteora rocks
Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Greece
Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora
Convent of Rousanou Meteora Greece
Great Meteoron Monastery Meteora
Paintings at the Great Meteoron Holy Monastery
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From Thessaloniki: Meteora Monasteries Full-Day Guided Tour

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10 hr.
Guided tour
  • Admire the Holy Monasteries of Meteora, perched on top of massive natural rocks.
  • Enjoy the chance to visit two of these monasteries, and explore the interesting attractions within!
  • With an archaeologist guide by your side, learn a great deal about the history and significance of the monasteries.
  • Transfers to and from Meteora are included, ensuring you have a hassle-free experience.
  • Admire the Holy Monasteries of Meteora, perched on top of massive natural rocks.
  • Enjoy the chance to visit two of these monasteries, and explore the interesting attractions within!
  • With an archaeologist guide by your side, learn a great deal about the history and significance of the monasteries.
  • Transfers to and from Meteora are included, ensuring you have a hassle-free experience.

Inclusions

  • Round-trip bus transfers
  • Expert English-speaking tour guide
  • Travel insurance

Exclusions

  • The visit ticket to each monastery costs € 3 for all visitors (cash only), except those with Greek citizenship who are entitled to free admission
  • Meteora monasteries tour
  • Lunch
  • Tip: Explore St. Nicholas Anapafsas Monastery atop a small rock, boasting a rare vertical structure.
  • Men wearing shorts, and women wearing sleeveless tops are not allowed to enter the monastery.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes, since there will be a fair amount of walking.
  • Every Monday we visit the monasteries of Varlaam and Rousanou, every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday the monasteries of Saint Stefanos and Varlaam and every Friday the monasteries of Rousanou and Saint Stefanos. In exceptional cases, visits to the monasteries may be varied.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Meteora Tour group exploring the ancient monasteries atop rocky peaks near Kalabaka's Train Station, enjoying a traditional Greek lunch
Meteora rock formations with monasteries, part of a tour from Kalabaka's train station.
Meteora rock formations with monasteries, viewed from Kalabaka, Greece, during a guided tour.
Meteora Tour group departing from Kalabaka's Train Station, exploring scenic landscapes and enjoying a traditional Greek lunch
Meteora rock formations with monasteries, view from Kalabaka train station tour.
Meteora rock formations with monasteries, view from Kalabaka train station tour.
Meteora Tour group exploring the ancient monasteries atop rocky peaks near Kalabaka's Train Station, enjoying a traditional Greek lunch
Meteora rock formations with monasteries, part of a tour from Kalabaka's train station.
Meteora rock formations with monasteries, viewed from Kalabaka, Greece, during a guided tour.
Meteora Tour group departing from Kalabaka's Train Station, exploring scenic landscapes and enjoying a traditional Greek lunch
Meteora rock formations with monasteries, view from Kalabaka train station tour.
Meteora rock formations with monasteries, view from Kalabaka train station tour.
Meteora Tour group exploring the ancient monasteries atop rocky peaks near Kalabaka's Train Station, enjoying a traditional Greek lunch
Meteora rock formations with monasteries, part of a tour from Kalabaka's train station.
Meteora rock formations with monasteries, viewed from Kalabaka, Greece, during a guided tour.
Meteora Tour group departing from Kalabaka's Train Station, exploring scenic landscapes and enjoying a traditional Greek lunch
Meteora rock formations with monasteries, view from Kalabaka train station tour.
Meteora rock formations with monasteries, view from Kalabaka train station tour.
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From Meteora: Guided Tour with Monasteries & Caves Visit

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4 hr.
Guided tour
  • Discover exactly why the Meteora monasteries are one of Greece’s most visited destinations and a popular UNESCO site.
    -An expert local guide will be ready and waiting to board a comfortable air-conditioned bus with you.
  • Be awed by the beauty of the centuries-old rock formations and the monasteries, and feel the solemn spirituality of the place coursing through you.
  • Visit all the magnificent monasteries, and step inside 3 of them to discover the intriguing history, myths, and secrets of the place.
  • Sate yourself with a delicious, traditional Greek lunch that includes a salad, mains, freshly baked bread, and vegetarian options.
  • Be awed by the hidden gems of Meteora, like the Chapel of Doupiani, and listen to the stories about the hermits who settled here.
  • Discover exactly why the Meteora monasteries are one of Greece’s most visited destinations and a popular UNESCO site.
    -An expert local guide will be ready and waiting to board a comfortable air-conditioned bus with you.
  • Be awed by the beauty of the centuries-old rock formations and the monasteries, and feel the solemn spirituality of the place coursing through you.
  • Visit all the magnificent monasteries, and step inside 3 of them to discover the intriguing history, myths, and secrets of the place.
  • Sate yourself with a delicious, traditional Greek lunch that includes a salad, mains, freshly baked bread, and vegetarian options.
  • Be awed by the hidden gems of Meteora, like the Chapel of Doupiani, and listen to the stories about the hermits who settled here.

Inclusions

  • 5-hour Meteora sightseeing tour
  • Local tour guide
  • Transfer by air-conditioned bus
  • Pickup and drop off at Kalambaka’s train station
  • Seeing all 6 monasteries, and entering 3
  • Lunch at a local restaurant (salad, main dish, bread, and water)
  • Strict dress code - There is a strict dress code to enter the Meteora monasteries. Men must wear trousers, while women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders.
  • Long skirts are available at the entrance of each monastery.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Greece
Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora
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Mercedes Benz vehicles Meteora
Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas
Convent of Rousanou Meteora Greece
Great Meteoron Monastery Meteora
Paintings at the Great Meteoron Holy Monastery
Kastraki village in Meteora in Greece
Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Greece
Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora
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Mercedes Benz vehicles Meteora
Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas
Convent of Rousanou Meteora Greece
Great Meteoron Monastery Meteora
Paintings at the Great Meteoron Holy Monastery
Kastraki village in Meteora in Greece
Holy Monastery of Varlaam, Greece
Monastery of Varlaam in Meteora
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Mercedes Benz vehicles Meteora
Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas
Convent of Rousanou Meteora Greece
Great Meteoron Monastery Meteora
Paintings at the Great Meteoron Holy Monastery
Kastraki village in Meteora in Greece
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From Athens: Private Day Tour to Meteora with Transfers & Audio Guide

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13 hr.
Audio guide
  • Enjoy a personalized, private day tour from Athens to Greece’s largest archaeological site, Meteora aboard luxury Mercedes Benz vehicles with an English-speaking driver.
  • Pay a visit to the monument of Leonidas in Thermopylae and listen to a multilingual audio guide, unraveling the tale of the legendary battle between 300 Spartans and the Persian forces.
  • Marvel at the stunning landscape and giant rock formations reaching heights of 400m in the sky at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora.
  • Admire the largest of the Byzantine monasteries, the Great Meteoron, and get a chance to visit inside 3 of the 6 operating monasteries.
  • Enjoy a personalized, private day tour from Athens to Greece’s largest archaeological site, Meteora aboard luxury Mercedes Benz vehicles with an English-speaking driver.
  • Pay a visit to the monument of Leonidas in Thermopylae and listen to a multilingual audio guide, unraveling the tale of the legendary battle between 300 Spartans and the Persian forces.
  • Marvel at the stunning landscape and giant rock formations reaching heights of 400m in the sky at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora.
  • Admire the largest of the Byzantine monasteries, the Great Meteoron, and get a chance to visit inside 3 of the 6 operating monasteries.

Inclusions

  • Full-day private tour to Meteora from Athens
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Private transportation by Mercedes Benz vehicles
  • Professional English-Speaking driver
  • Multilingual audio guide on your smartphone
  • Visit inside active monasteries
  • Bottled water and snacks

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees to monasteries (3€ per person at each monastery)
  • Professional guide
  • Meals (lunch or dinner)
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Athens: Start with an early morning departure from Athens for a 4-hour journey to Meteora.
  • Battlefield of Thermopylae: Visit the battlefield where King Leonidas and his warriors fought gallantly.
  • The Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas: The first monastery you'll see as you reach Meteora.
  • Monastery of Rousanos: The women’s monastery which covers the whole width of a small, steep cliff.
  • Varlaam Monastery: The second largest monastery, adorned with great frescoes.
  • Great Meteoron Monastery: The largest of all the monasteries on Meteora.
  • Monastery of the Holy Trinity: The most inaccessible and the third oldest monastery in Meteora.
  • Monastery of St. Stephan: The most easily accessible of the entire monastic complex of the Holy Meteora.
  • Panagia Church, Agios Nikolaos of Badovas: One of Athen's oldest churches and a monastery in Badova, stretching between two large rock formations.
  • Meteora: Home to stunning rock pinnacles and gorgeous scenery.
  • Athens: Enjoy a scenic journey back to Athens.

Need to Know

  • Tip: Look for religious artifacts displayed within the monasteries, such as ornate icons, intricately carved woodwork, and precious relics.
  • The audio guide is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese.
  • Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
  • It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking.
  • Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat.
  • You are required to dress modestly when visiting the monasteries. Women are required to wear long skirts (pants/trousers are not allowed) and cover their shoulders. Men should wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Meteora day trips: Stunning sights and scenic views await!

A Meteora day trip is a perfect option if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the Greek cities for some time. The Meteora tour will take you into a different world—one where natural beauty, rich history, and spiritual serenity come together in perfect harmony.

Imagine standing amidst a landscape where colossal rock pillars stretch across the horizon, forming deep valleys, and atop some of these pillars, you'll find centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating among the clouds. This is the magic of Meteora! Whether you're soaking in the breathtaking panoramic views from various viewpoints, hiking through the stunning terrain, or delving into the ancient caves, Meteora promises an experience that's both awe-inspiring and rejuvenating.

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Meteora Day Trip from Kalabaka, Meteora

  • The tour kicks off at the Kalabaka train station, where you'll meet your local guide. From there, you'll hop on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus that will whisk you away to Meteora and then return you to the station when the tour wraps up.
  • The tour offers a fantastic 5-hour guided sightseeing adventure around Meteora. You'll explore all six monasteries, gain entry to three of them, and visit the ancient Monk Caves. Plus, you'll get to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local Greek restaurant, which includes a salad, a main course, bread, and drinks.

Recommended ticket: From Meteora Guided Tour with Monasteries & Caves Visit

Please note: The tickets don't cover guided tours inside the monasteries or their entrance fees (around €3 for each monastery). 

What to see on a Meteora day trip?

The monasteries of Meteora

Out of the original 24 Meteora monasteries, only six remain active today, each with its own history and architecture. The tours allow you to visit two or three of the monasteries such as the Great Meteoron, Varlaam, and Roussanou, giving you a glimpse into the spiritual life of the monks who reside there.

The caves of Meteora

Before the monasteries were built, the caves of Meteora were home to hermit monks seeking solitude. These caves, hidden among the rock formations, provide a glimpse into the early monastic life that led to the creation of the Meteora monasteries.

Panoramic viewpoints

Several spots around Meteora offer breathtaking panoramic views of the entire region. The most popular is near the Holy Trinity Monastery, where you can see the monasteries from above, with the Pindos Mountains in the background.

Kalabaka town

Kalabaka is a charming town located at the foot of Meteora. It's the perfect spot to wander through quaint local shops, savor traditional Greek dishes, and soak up the local atmosphere. 

Sunset at Meteora

If your tour schedule permits, try to catch the sunset at Meteora. Watching the sun set behind the monasteries and rock formations, casting a golden glow across the landscape, is a magical experience that will stay with you long after you've left.

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Frequently asked questions about Meteora day trips

What should I bring on a day trip to Meteora?

Bring comfortable walking shoes, water, snacks, and a hat or sunscreen if you're visiting in the warmer months. Don't forget a camera for capturing the incredible scenery, and make sure to dress modestly if you plan to enter the monasteries.

Do I need to book Meteora day trips in advance?

It's recommended to book your day trip in advance, especially during the high season (spring and fall) when tours can fill up quickly. Booking ahead also ensures you get the best options for your preferred travel date and time.

What are the highlights of a Meteora day trip?

A typical Meteora day trip includes visiting two or three of the six active monasteries, taking in the stunning views of the rock formations, and possibly stopping at panoramic viewpoints. Guided tours often include stories and historical insights that enrich the experience. Some trips also offer time to explore the nearby town of Kalambaka.

Can I visit all six monasteries on a day trip?

Visiting all six monasteries in one day is challenging due to time constraints, especially on a day trip from Athens or Thessaloniki. Most tours focus on two or three of the most significant monasteries, allowing time to fully appreciate each visit. If visiting all six is important to you, consider staying overnight in Kalambaka.

Can I go on a self-guided day trip to Meteora?

Yes, you can plan a self-guided day trip to Meteora by taking the train or driving from Athens or Thessaloniki. However, a guided tour often provides a more in-depth experience, with knowledgeable guides who can share the history and significance of the monasteries.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my trip?

Meteora tours typically proceed in most weather conditions, but if the weather is severe (heavy rain, storms), some parts of the tour may be adjusted or canceled for safety reasons.

How physically demanding is a Meteora day trip?

A Meteora day trip can be moderately physically demanding. The monasteries are perched atop steep rock formations, and reaching them involves climbing a series of stone steps, which can be challenging for those not accustomed to strenuous activity. Walking paths between the monasteries may also include uneven terrain and inclines. However, if you are in reasonably good health and wear comfortable shoes, the experience is manageable and highly rewarding. Guided tours often proceed at a comfortable pace, with opportunities to rest and take in the views.