• Kalabaka - Board the 07:30 am bus to Kalambaka from across the Athens Railway Station and enjoy a journey that offers a chance to admire the scenic countryside. Arrive around 12:30 pm in Kalambaka, a charming town nestled at the base of the impressive grey rocks, surrounded by the Meteora Monasteries.
• Meteora - Upon arrival in Kalambaka, an English-speaking expert guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your name and will escort you to the Meteora Monasteries. You will have nearly 5 hours to explore two Monasteries and the hermit caves of Badovas. Meteora is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The monasteries are situated atop sandstone towers, which for centuries served as completely inaccessible sanctuaries for monks. The most frequented Monastery is the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron, the largest among the monasteries at Meteora. It was constructed in the mid-14th century and underwent restoration and enhancement in 1483 and 1552. The building functions as the main museum for visitors. The Katholikon (main church), dedicated to the Transfiguration of Jesus, was built in the mid-14th century and 1387/88 and adorned in 1483 and 1552.
• Kalabaka - At the end of the day, the expert guide will return you to Kalambaka, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll and a light lunch (not included). The bus departs from Kalambaka at 5:35 p.m. and arrives back in Athens at 9:58 p.m.

• Roundtrip transfer from Athens to Meteora
• Monasteries audio tour
• Expert local tour leader
• Free map and bottle of water
• Traditional Greek lunch (if option is selected)

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service in Athens
• Entrance fees of the Monasteries (each monastery admission costs €5 per person per monastery)

Taking the Meteora Day Trip from Athens by bus provides a unique adventure to one of Greece’s most breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This excursion ensures hassle-free round-trip travel from Athens in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus, allowing passengers to unwind and appreciate the picturesque Greek countryside on the way to Meteora. Upon reaching the destination, visitors can explore three of the six historic monasteries, each situated atop majestic rock formations, offering stunning views and insights into ancient monastic life. An optional traditional Greek lunch in the nearby village of Kastraki further enriches the cultural experience. The tour includes an audio guide that enhances the journey with historical insights and stories about the monasteries and the surrounding landscape. This blend of smooth transportation, guided exploration, and cultural immersion makes this tour a distinctive and rewarding way to discover the marvels of Meteora.

• Infants (ages 3 and under) are free
• To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Women should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts.
• Amendments are serviced based on the availability
• The tour requires customers to climb stairs upon their approach to the monasteries. If someone finds climbing stairs challenging, it is possible to wait at the parking area where some benches are.
• Customers do not need to buy the monasteries tickets ahead of time. They pay in cash on the spot.
• The bus that will drive the customers to Kalambaka is only for the travel group.

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