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Meteora DayTrip English or Spanish, option Lunch by Local agency
4.7
583 Ratings
Athens
Embark on a comprehensive day tour from Athens to Meteora, featuring a scenic train journey and exploration of the famous monasteries. Discover the hidden secrets and breathtaking views of this UNESCO World Heritage site with a knowledgeable local tour leader.
Duration:
14 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Meteora - Depart from Athens at 8:00am to Kalabaka with our coach-bus and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes during your trip. Shortstop midway to Meteora.
Arriving in Kalabaka around 13:00 our highly educated Tour Leader will be waiting for you.
We will do a shortstop for food for 30 min to relax from the trip. Choose one dish and a Greek salad from our 10 flavors (vegetarian plate also available). .We’ve reserved the best bus stop under giant trees, overlooking the majestic landscape.
You can choose to include lunch in the package during your booking.
Continue with an amazing 4 hours Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and visit inside 3 of them. Your Tour Leader will give you full attention and care. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and many secret places that only locals know will make your tour a lifetime experience.
Finally, will be transferred back to Kalabaka to travel back for Athens. You will arrive in Athens around 22:45.
- Kastraki - See the picturesque village of Kastraki under the rocks of Meteora
- Great Meteoron Monastery - Visit Great Meteoron , the biggest and oldest monastery of Meteora
- Varlaam Monastery - Admire the monastery of Varlaam
- Holy Monastery of Rousanos - Saint Barbara - Admire Rousanou Nunnery
- Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas of Badova - See the hermitage of Badovas and the secret hermit caves
- Agios Stefanos - Admire St Stephen (Agios Stefanos) Nunnery
- Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) - Admire the monastery of Holy Trinity
- Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas - Admire St Nicholas (Agios Nikolaos) Monastery
- Kalambaka - See the city under the rocks and learn the amazing history
What's Included
- Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
- Panoramic views of all six monasteries for great photos
- Enjoy the Majestic Sunset at Meteora (from Nov 01 until Feb 22)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Local, expert Tour Leader
- Roundtrip Transfer from Athens by air-conditioned coach-bus
- Comprehensive 5-hour tour of Meteora
- Visit inside the 3 most popular monasteries - ONLY BY US
- Free Panoramic Meteora Map
- See the Hermit Caves
What's Not Included
- Pickup and drop-off at Athens’ Larissa train station
- Entrance fees to monasteries (approx. 3 euro each ) - only by cash
- Guide inside the Holy Monasteries
- Tips (optional)
- Lunch ( if you do not select this option)
Additional Information
Visit Meteora from Athens for an amazing experience on this full-day tour. Travel by our air-conditioned coach-bus from Athens and see all 6 Monasteries on this Panoramic tour with a local, expert in the area, Tour Leader. Relax in comfort aboard your Bus with WIFI as you take in the spectacular views. You’ll have plenty of time to stop for wonderful pictures and enter 3 of the most popular monasteries before your return to Athens. See also the Hermit Caves and many secrets points that only locals know. You can also choose to include a traditional lunch in a Local restaurant with a beautiful view of Meteora.
- Departure place: Athens Train Station (Larissis Station) be there at least 15 min before the departure of the bus at 08:00 am exactly
- There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus , waiting outside the train station on the road across the street from the train station.
- Supplier is not responsible if you miss the bus please be there on time
- Your guide will be waiting for you upon your arrival at Kalabaka Bus stop
- Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. For ladies skirts by the knee or longer are required. No pants for ladies, no shorts, no sleeveless shirt. For men sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee are prohibited.
- Please make sure you have cash for the monasteries 3 euro each entrance. There is no ATM machine in the area.
- Lunch: The lunch includes a main dish, an atomic salad, bread & water. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.
Location
Larissa Station
--- Athens Railway Station (Larissis Station) at : 08:00 am --- There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus, waiting outside the train station on the road across the street from the train station , Diligianni Str (be there at least 15 min before )
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rohmadhika
Aug 29, 2024
Best day tour trip to Meteora from Athens - We are really happy with the tour, everything arranged smoothly & on time.
We had a great time in Meteora with Klemens, our tour guide.
He explained very well a lot of interesting informations, educational and delivered in funny way.
He is very professional and helpful, I really recommended him if you take this trip.
Meteora itself is very beautiful view, breathtaking!
Visited the monasteries while learning the history and enjoying the view is one of our highlights during our trip to Greece.
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John_k
Aug 28, 2024
Our tour guide Clement... - Our tour guide Clement was very knowledgeable about the Meteora monasteries and the surrounding area and made the tour fun. He kept everyone on time and the stop for lunch was very good. The area is beautiful and we highly recommend taking a day to go there.
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Jolene_k
Aug 25, 2024
Long day but well worth the time. Stunning views inside and out. - Absolutely stunning views both inside and out. It was incredible to see the monasteries and imagine how they were built so long ago. Guides were very knowledgeable about the both history and current information regarding the monasteries and hermits. The timing of the buildings was very well choreographed as well. It was quite a bit of walking and multiple steps so make sure you are in relatively good shape if you plan on seeing inside the monasteries. It was also a very long day, so plan accordingly.
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Anonymous
Aug 20, 2024
No to miss this trip - Excellent trip. Clement was a super guide very professional and efficient in his job. It was nice to listen his clear voice and English native.
Recommended and must do trip to anyone visiting Greece.
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829vesnam
Aug 19, 2024
Unforgettable Meteora - Meteora...one word, but such a powerful meaning. Yes, when you see all the posts and photos you just have to visit the place...but only when you get on the spot you can truly understand the power of it. Incredible Greek herritage, full of grace, respect, loyalty and pride. You can feel all that and more when you take just one look at it. And the scenery, the museums full of historical items and belongings, the churchs inside with holy places will leave you speachless.
But to trully know all about its history I kindly suggest to have a tour guide. And believe me, the story behind the Meteora is remarkable. We visited Meteora on 18. August 2024...yes, yesterday from Athens with Meteora Thrones Local Agency... a one day bus tour booked via Booking. Our tour guide presented herself as Maria. Lovely young girl with beautiful smile, kind presence and fluent English immediatelly reached our attention for listening to her. But not only because of her looks it was the way how she presented the Meteora. We were told the unforgettable historical story with such pasion, love and respect that we could imagine ourselfs beeing there in the past. We could see the men climbing and putting scarfs on the shelf of the rock, we could picture the battles for freedom during the occupation and world war, imagine the building of the Monastieres and feel the pain, struggle, hope, success, glory and more of the inhabitants. And even now, no matter that only monks and the nuns live inside, the Meteora will take your breath away with its past and you will leave it with huge respect and allready planning the next visit. We certanly are. So thank you Meteora and Maria for the unforgettable story and feelings. We will meet again.
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Jos_sc8739ds
Aug 19, 2024
A journey through a unique wonder in the world. - Incredible trip, worth making the 5 hours of travel from Athens. The Guide Clement was absolutely fantastic, explained with knowledge,passion and enthusiasm and was unparalleled in attention and help. I highly recommend. The landscape is unique and wonderful.
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Explorer35116459531
Aug 13, 2024
Beautiful experience - It was an amazing experience! I recommend it to everyone who wants to see beautiful views. It felt like it was a different world. The local guide was nice, helpful and engaged. It didn't feel rushed. Moreover, I had a feeling that we did a lot in just 4,5h. Definitely a must have if you are in Greece!
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Jane
Aug 12, 2024
Just Amazing - The Best Tour we have ever done. Amazing views and unbelievable scenery.
Clements the tour guide was the best with all the information we needed to know. He was so easy to talk with and you could tell he was in Love with the monastery’s and the hills they were all built on. Took a lot of steps to get to them but SO worth it.
Would recommend every one do it.
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Meander53545218844
Aug 25, 2024
The monasteries are an indispensable place to visit for visitors to Greece - It was a pity not to have a Guide to accompany the tour from Athens. This is the only reason I do not rate excursion with maximum score.
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Sel4worldtravels
Aug 5, 2024
Disappointing Experience with Meteora Thrones: Overcharges and Poor Service - Review for Meteora Thrones - Travel Center
★☆☆☆☆
As a frequent world traveler and part of an international travel recommendation group, I was excited to explore Meteora based on a group member's suggestion and decided to book a tour with Meteora Thrones. Unfortunately, my excitement quickly turned to disappointment. I was overcharged by €20 per person (€40 total for two), paying €72 instead of the advertised €52, despite the website’s promise of a "price guarantee" and "best price match."
I tried addressing this issue through WhatsApp and in-person, only to be dismissed with a "too bad, your loss." Furthermore, the tour conditions were subpar: the bus was uncomfortably hot with broken air conditioning and a locked bathroom. We were also taken on an unnecessary hour-long detour to a rest area, seemingly so the company could earn commission, which was not in the interest of the guests.
The tour also failed to include promised sights, like a visit to a cave. While our guide, Stacie, was professional and sympathetic, she was unable to resolve these issues due to her position, and the management’s response was dismissive.
I have requested:
A refund of the €40 overcharge.
A formal apology for the poor service.
An improvement in communication and service as advertised.
Accurate tour descriptions on their website.
Travelers looking for a reliable and comfortable tour experience in Meteora might consider looking elsewhere. you must visit Meteora but with different tour company.
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