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Meteora Day Tour from Thessaloniki by Train: Monastery Visit and Scenic Views
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33 Ratings
Thessaloniki
Embark on a breathtaking 12-hour train tour from Thessaloniki to Meteora. Explore 6 monasteries, enjoy scenic views, and experience the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Meteora - You will catch the train from Thessaloniki Train Station at 08:56 am to Kalabaka via Palaiofarsala (change train , waiting time about 20 min) and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes during your trip. Arriving in Kalabaka at 12:05am, your VIP limo mini-bus will be waiting for you at the Kalabaka Train Station with your guide, to begin your customized special panoramic Meteora tour.
You will take an amazing 5 hrs Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and even go inside 3 of them. There will be plenty of photo opportunity stops along the way. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to Kalabaka to catch the train back to Thessaloniki. The train departs from Kalabaka train station at 18:22pm (change train at Palaiofarsala , waiting time about 20 min) and you will arrive in Thessaloniki at approximately 22:20pm.
What's Included
- Guided by a local expert
- Travel in style with a VIP Limo Mini Bus
- Enjoy panoramic views of all 6 monasteries and visit 3 interiors
- Receive a panoramic map of Meteora
- Roundtrip train tickets included
- Stay connected with Wi-Fi on the bus
- All taxes covered
- Convenient pickup/drop-off from Kalabaka Train Station
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees of Monasteries (3 euro each)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and soft drinks
- Guide inside the Holy Monasteries
Additional Information
Embark on a breathtaking 12-hour journey to Meteora from Thessaloniki. Initiate your trip promptly at 08:56 am from the Thessaloniki New Railway Station, commuting via train to Meteora. Upon arrival, you’ll explore all 6 majestic Monasteries over a 5-hour panoramic guided tour from the comfort of a VIP limo mini-bus. The trip culminates with a drop-off at the railway station for the return journey to Thessaloniki. Do remember, food and beverages are not provided during the tour.
- Departure place: Thessaloniki Train Station , please be there at least 30 min before the departure of the train at 08:56 am
- 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.
- Supplier is not responsible for any train delays that might affect the duration of the tour. Your guide and minivan will be waiting for you at Kalambaka train station and are guaranteed to return you to the station in time to catch your return train to Athens
- Your train tickets are e-tickets and will be sent to your email 3 days before the trip or immediately if it is a last minute reservation. It is not necessary to print the train tickets you can just have them on your phone.
- Meeting point: Kalabaka Train Station (we will hold a sign with your name)
- Dont forget that you have to change train in Palaiofarsalos Station
Location
Thessaloniki
DEPARTURE POINT: Thessaloniki New Railway Station at 08:56 am -- MEETING POINT: Kalabaka Train Station at 12:05 pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(33 Ratings)
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Markomo9786xy
Apr 16, 2024
SPRING in Meteora - A wonderful day with the team from Meteora Thrones. Maria was an excellent guide. Kind, lovely girl with a lot of knowledge about what she talks about. We were returning by train to Thessaloniki and she made sure all the time that we don't miss the train. I highly recommend Meteora Thrones to everyone planning to visit Meteora, you won't regret it. :)
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Luciagq3136vo
Feb 1, 2024
Overall great experience - It was amazing. Maria explained everything perfectly and Kristos was a really nice driver. I was really glad to go on this trip and I recommend it to everybody.
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Akmmes
Jan 22, 2024
The best trip ever to the most magnificent place - This trip was amazing, the stuff, the guides everything. I’m very happy that I get the chance to see this amazing extraordinary place. It’s one of a kind and I definitely recommend it to everyone.
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Gioceccherini
Nov 13, 2023
great experience in Meteora - Great experience, with all transports perfect on time even though the weather was not good. The guide was a really experienced one and he made our group to understand the greatness and the unique atmosphere of the place. Highly advisable!u
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265judyc265
Oct 16, 2023
A fabulous tour of Meteora - A very well managed tour of a spectacular area. It was a long day (departing Thessaloniki @ 9.30am
and returning to our hotel @ 10.45pm); however we saw so much. Our driver and Tour Guide were terrific.
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Roninkirik
Aug 8, 2023
. - The place is just one of the most awesome things on Earth. The personnel involved in the tour is friendly and helpful. Recommended.
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Lesleyandstephen
Aug 16, 2024
Up in the Heavens - We were the only people on our tour who came from Thessaloniki. Everyone else came from Athens for the day. Communication was managed well though our arrival in Kalambaka was a little mixed up but we missed nothing so that was good. The trip from Thessaloniki was approximately 4 hours each way so it was a long day. Having said that, it was worth it to visit the area of Meteora. We visited 3 monasteries and saw three others from a distance. We had more than enough time at each of them. Ladies must wear a skirt (even over long pants) and no skin can be seen from the waist up so come prepared as they are very strict. Skirts were available at all three monasteries to be borrowed if you don't mind sharing with many others. Our guide, Clement, was easy to understand and made the transitions at each stop easy. Highly recommend the tour as it is a very special place.
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Livdaley
Jul 21, 2024
Seamless - I travelled from Thessaloniki which is about a 3.5-hour commute. Most of the other tourists came from Athens. The train was not running due to an accident, so they contacted me, explained and sent bus tickets instead. The bus station was only 7 minutes and a 7-euro taxi ride from my hotel. At the train station I exchanged the vouchers they sent for bus tickets. The bus stalls were clearly marked. And the transfer was easy with 30 minutes in between. In Meteora, they picked me up at the stop before the bus station and brought me up the hill to meet the rest of the group which was mid-sized (maybe 12 people). The guide was knowledgeable. We had 1 hour each at the two larger monasteries and half an hour at a smaller one. There were a handful of pit stops for scenic photos. If I were doing it again, I would wear sneakers as the stones are worn in places and slippery. There are 300 steps uphill to and then downhill from the largest monastery.
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Nomad44321274314
Oct 18, 2023
Great Trip-Here's some tips to make it better! - I highly recommend doing this, even if you have only one day. The trains were not working due to floods, so we took a bus. The bus took 2 stops each way for 20 minutes which ate a lot of time-food was bad and overpriced. Tour guide Clement was fantastic.
My tips: a) Make sure cell phones are charged and bring a power back-no USB ports on bus b) Bring a book or something to do-I even brought a pillow to make the trip more comfortable c) bring your own snacks, water, etc-the bus stop food had long lines and was bad except chicken kebabs d) Bring dog food and cat food for the starving animals you will see at each monastery-they really need your food!! Starving large white dog at St
Stephens. e) They will not allow women in pants at one monastery and will make you buy a wrap skirt for 3.50 Euros-plan your clothing in advance. There are many steps at one monastery.
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Subiasutto
Sep 15, 2023
More than regrettable, a fraud - They canceled the train trip and assured that I could do it by bus if I rescheduled. I accepted the rescheduling and, at the last minute, they announced that it was cancelled. Let's not even talk about the refund of the money (for the most expensive tour). The deadline they reported has already expired and there is no news.
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