Athens: 2-Day Trip to Meteora with Guided Tours and Hotel
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Athens

Embark on an exciting overnight trip from Athens to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, and uncover the secrets of Meteora.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Day 1

Athens - Your adventure begins at 07:45 AM as you board our private, air-conditioned bus, conveniently departing from the street across the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). Relax and enjoy a scenic ride through the beautiful countryside, offering picturesque views of mainland Greece.

Take a relaxing 30-minute break at a local store halfway through the journey, perfect for refreshments and a restroom stop.

Kalambaka - Arrive in Kalambaka at 12:45, where your tour guide will be waiting with a signboard displaying your name and will transfer you to your hotel for some relaxation.

Meteora - In the afternoon, we will pick you up from your hotel for the “Amazing Meteora Sunset” tour. During this guided tour, you will have the chance to see all six magnificent monasteries and explore the interior of one. You’ll discover some of Meteora’s most spectacular “hidden gems” like the ancient hermitages of Bandovas, the Byzantine church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, and the charming old district of Kalabaka.

You will also learn about the “other side” of Meteora, including why the hermits settled in these imposing caves a thousand years ago and how the monks accomplished the “impossible”.

Finally, you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, capture stunning photos, and witness one of the most awe-inspiring sunsets you will ever see.

At the end of the tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel where you can relax or take a walk to explore the town of Kalabaka on your own.

Day 2

Kalambaka - The next morning, you can join a 4-hour tour of your choice. Opt for the “Meteora: Morning Half Day Sightseeing and Monasteries Tour” to further explore the monasteries or the “Meteora: Hiking Tour on Hidden Trails” to discover the hidden walking paths of Meteora.

Agios Stefanos - The Monastery of Saint Stephen’s is located just above the city of Kalampaka and is the most accessible monastery in Meteora, as there are no steps to reach the entrance and access is easy via a small stone bridge.

Great Meteoron Monastery - The Monastery of Great Meteoron, also known as the Transfiguration of Christ, represents the grandeur and history of the Holy Meteora, being the oldest and most significant monastery.

Roussanou Monastery - The Roussanou Monastery, also called Arsani, is perched on an impressive vertical and steep cliff of Meteora, situated between the Monasteries of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas and Varlaam.

Varlaam Monastery - The Varlaam Monastery, or Monastery of All the Saints, is located on a commanding rock directly opposite the Great Meteoron and is the second largest monastery.

Kalambaka - After the tour, enjoy some free time in the town of Kalambaka before we pick you up from your hotel at 17:30 to transfer you to the bus returning to Athens. You will arrive in Athens at 22:15.

What's Included
  • Free WiFi onboard
  • Roundtrip Athens to Meteora transportation with an air-conditioned bus
  • Local, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide in both tours
  • Breakfast
  • Participation to our 4h Guided Meteora Sunset Tour the first day
  • 1-night accommodation at a 3 or 4-star hotel (depending on availability)
  • Small group tours with an air-conditioned mini-bus
  • Participation to one 4h tour of your choice the second day. (Morning Sightseeing or Morning Hiking)
What's Not Included
  • Transfers to/from the meeting point in Athens
  • Entrance fees of each monastery (3 euros per person)
  • Guided tour inside the monasteries (available upon request)
  • Meals and drinks
Location
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Begin your adventure by boarding our private, air-conditioned bus at 07:45 AM. The bus will be located on the street (Theodore Diligiannis) across 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.

Customer Ratings
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Lucia_c
Jun 15, 2024
Amazing place. - It was amazing. Beautiful visit and the monasteries were just incredible. Loved it! The tour was perfect and the guides and fever very professional
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874colbyt
Jun 7, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing trip. Bill (not their Greek name) was a fantastic tour guide that I would highly recommend. Very good experience.
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Steve_t
May 31, 2024
Amazing place well worth the trip - Throughly reccomend. The place is amazingly. Definitely do the hike. You get the best view of the monestrties. Our guide was great. She had great English.
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Inês
Apr 3, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing experience. The organization was great since the tickets send by email to the itinerary explanation. Tours and guides were great on the explanations given. The hotel was fine. A little old for a 4 stars but the room had great views of the mountains. I stayed at kalambak but i believe saying at kastraki would have been even better as it is smaller and more beautiful. I truly recommend this trip.
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Wu_w
Mar 31, 2024
Amazing tour, absolutely recommended! - The tour was excellent! We viewed the monasteries afar and within with awe, observing the devout dedication with which the monks and nuns pursue their faith. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and willing to answer the many questions we had. His insight into the history of the monasteries and geographical phenomena that led to the formation of the rocks, coupled with the story about the Monastery of the Holy Trinity and its connection to an 80s James Bond film truly brought the experience to life. Absolutely recommended!
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Kirke1964
Dec 15, 2022
Excellent Meteora 2 day trip by rail from Athens - Really good 2 day overnight rail trip from Athens! On the first day, as we were the only people on the sunset tour that day, my wife and I had our own "private tour". Bill was our guide/driver and he spoke very knowledgeably about the monasteries and the history of the area. He was patient, considerate and spoke excellent English. He also recommended a restaurant in the town for our evening meal which was really good. The second day, the weather was not so great but again Bill made the tour really interesting and we visited the monasteries which we had not seen on the previous day. The trip ran very smoothly and I would definitely recommend Meteoratrip.com to anyone wishing to see the fabulous landscape and monasteries of Meteora.
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608hg
Sep 27, 2022
Excellent on all counts - Everything was on time and well organized. The Hotel Famissa Kosta we stayed at was excellent with a balcony view of the rocks. Staff was great. The mini vans were comfortable. The sunset tour was magnificent and the morning tour as well. The tour guides and drivers were considerate and full of knowledge and easy to understand. They stopped at many viewpoints for pictures as well as at the Monasteries. The village itself is charming with good places to eat. Overall, even better than expected and expectations were high. The walks into the Monasteries were reasonable for most people but difficult if your mobility is impaired. Lots of stairs, up and downhill. The pace set by the tour guides was perfect. Amazing place and highly recommended.
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271susannag
Aug 15, 2022
Unforgettable Trip - It was amazing trip, very well organized, many thanks to our guide Vasilis and driver Costa. We saw a beautiful landscape, sunset, historical sites... We really enjoyed our trip. Highly recommended!!!!
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Slhong40
Jul 12, 2022
2D1N Meteora Tour (from Athens) - It was amazing seeing the magnificent Meteora! Tour was even better with Bill being a wonderful guide. (Not) born in Meteora but raised there, he is very knowledgeable about the history, explaining each site in details. He is definitely passionate about sharing the stories with us tourist. Oh, and he takes nice pictures too! That IS the type of guide you want! Thank you, Bill! :) From: Edy and Shi Ling (Singapore)
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Denis_k
Nov 5, 2023
Excellent hike with Christos from Meteora Trip - Hike on the second day was excellent. Christos from Meteora Trip guided our small group. He was the best guide one can wish for: very nice, attentive, deeply knowledgeable about the history and geology of this place. He did a great job making the group feel at ease. I'd recommend this hike! The other half days was mainly.on the bus and visiting a monastery. It was good too, but the hike was definitely the highlight for me.
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