Meteora Day Trip: Ancient Monasteries & Views

Discover one of the world’s most popular UNESCO sites on this Athens to Meteora day trip. Explore ancient monasteries, enjoy panoramic views and learn all about the region’s history and myths.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Athens - Embark on an exceptional day trip from Athens to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora. Discover ancient monasteries, enjoy stunning panoramic views, and uncover hidden gems of Meteora that most travelers miss. From November to January, the tour includes the chance to witness the renowned Meteora sunset from a breathtaking panoramic…
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned bus with onboard WiFi and USB Chargers
  • Local, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide
  • Greek Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Panoramic photo stops
  • Stops to see all the monasteries of Meteora
  • Free Audio Guides in Spanish, French and Italian
  • Refreshment breaks at local shops on both bus routes
  • Free time to visit the interior of…
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees of each monastery (3 euros per person)
  • Guided tour inside the monasteries (available upon request)
Additional Information
  • If you wish to use our free audio guides in Spanish, French or Italian, please be sure to bring your smartphone and earphones with you.
Location
Stathmos Larisis
Begin your adventure by boarding our private, air-conditioned bus at 07:45 AM. The bus will be conveniently located on the street just opposite the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). You'll easily identify it by the "Meteora Trip" sign displayed in the front window.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Odyssey07451053262
Nov 18, 2024
Memorable - Mandatory visit for those who go to Athens. We took beautiful pictures. Guia Bill was exceptional and explained the entire history of the monasteries and how they formed the Meteora zone
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Randy_k
Nov 17, 2024
Great tour! - Very well put together tour. Well-directed and executed. Meteora is unbelievable, absolute must-see!
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Pioneer39761389309
Nov 4, 2024
Meteora Day Trip from Athens to Meterora and back. - We really enjoyed. The driver was very friendly. The bus was very comfortable. The restaurant and the food were so nice. Finally visiting the incredible Meteora monasteries really worth at least once in our life times. We never saw something like this in our whole life. We really recommend this tour.
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702bentea
Nov 1, 2024
Meteora- beautiful! - We went on the Meteora tour and it was amazing. The bus ride is quite long, but there were comfort breaks included. The tour included a visit to 3 of the monasteries, several photostops and also included a delicious lunch. Maria, our guide was very helpful, friendly and knowledgable and passionate about the area. The monasteries are located on hilltops, so there were quite a lot of steps to the entrance of each. We felt very safe with our driver, and we had a really special day.
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Maps16417940908
Oct 27, 2024
So close to heaven! - What a wonderful ascent! Leaving at 8am from the train station, we arrive at 10am in Agios Konstantinos for a 30-minute break at Makedonia. We leave for Kalambaka , for 2 hours drive, and there a delicious meal awaits us in a small local restaurant. At 2pm, the extraordinary discovery of the monasteries begins. We successively visited 3 of them: Agios Nikolaos, Varlaam and Roussanou. Everything is paid in cash: 3 euros the entrance and provide cash to buy in store. I had a pretty long dress with sleeves: no problem getting in. Be sure to put your shoes on and take water: you have to climb many stairs. But when you reach the top, your heart will be dazzled by the beauty of the breathtaking landscapes and the fruits of the monks’ labor: monasteries flush with the abyss and of a spellbinding beauty. Very high spiritual places, icons and frescoes so touching of humanity. What a joy! The return trip is identical to the outward journey with the possibility of eating at Agios Konstantinos and arriving at the station at around 10.30pm.
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Jackeline_m
Oct 26, 2024
Visit to a marvelous place - Meteors USA magical place that I recommend to everybody to visit. There are some details that should be improved by the local operator in Athens regarding the logistic to board the bus. The process is a little messy because each person has to found its name in the list that he gas in his phone. The driver in Athens was was very rude with some customers. I happy we did not board his bus. Our guide Maria was great and the overall experience was excellent
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Maria_x
Oct 24, 2024
Steve & Mary Australia - It was an amazing experience to visit Meteora our host Maria was exceptional explaining the history behind all the monasteries the Greek lunch was amazing it was an experience we will never forget. I highly recommend Viator tours thank you for the unforgettable memories
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Vacationtimemontreal
Oct 2, 2024
Meteora experience - Enjoyable day! Our driver and tour guide really made it work for us. Very punctual and smooth navigating. It is really worth it!
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Fang1101
Sep 13, 2024
A perfect trip! - The entire travel itinerary was smoothly connected, the bus environment was comfortable, and the tour guide's explanations were detailed and interesting. It is a highly recommended travel experience.
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Manuelgc9922sb
Dec 12, 2024
Good tour - A good tour. Nice and professional guide. We visited three monastries inside with sufficient time. Also a stop to see the sunset from a good place. We only missed the caves, which are also mentioned in the description of the tour, but still a nice excursion. The trip is long but the bus is comfortable enough. The make a stop half-day. The lunch was quite ok.
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