Athens to Meteora: Explore UNESCO Heritage Monasteries and Majestic Rock Formations
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35 Ratings
Athens
Embark on a captivating journey from Athens to Meteora and discover the UNESCO heritage monasteries and majestic rock formations. Climb the extraordinary rocks, explore the monasteries, and capture the breathtaking landscape. Book now!
Duration:
13 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Stathmos Larisis - After being picked up from the your hotel or accomodation get transferred to Athens main train stetion to travel to Kalabaka by train and bus\n\nDuring the 4 hours journey take in the stunning countryside as you travel and snap some photos. Arrive in the traditional town of Kalabaka by noon, the city is built on the foot of the majestic Meteora rocks.\n\nGet picked up at the train station with your guide by a limo mini van and get transferred straight to the Monasteries travellling through green valleys.
What's Included
- English-speaking local expert guide
- Round-trip luxury coach tickets
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pickup from 4 meeting points in the morning to the bus station
- Audio guide available in 6 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Russian
What's Not Included
- drinks
- entrance in the Monasteries ( 3 euros per Monastery)
Additional Information
Experience an enthralling expedition to the UNESCO world heritage site, Meteora - extraordinary rock formations with monasteries majestically built atop mesmerizing natural pillars. Avail pick up from the 4 designated departure locations and enjoy a comfortable journey by luxury coach or minivan.
Key Features:
-Visit all 6 monasteries at Meteora
-Ascend the remarkable rock formations
-Experience monastery life by entering two of them (entrance fee not included, 3 euro for each monastery)
-Capture the stunning vistas in your camera
-Relish a 4-hour scenic train trip across the Greek mainland
-Comfortable pick up from 4 specified meeting spots
-Multilingual audio guide available in six languages
Location
Athens
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(35 Ratings)
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W5304ildianas
Oct 21, 2023
Meteora - it was an incredible trip, with unforgettable impressions. this beauty cannot be compared with anything else. many thanks to the tour guide and our driver, who were very attentive, met us and worried about us. organization at the highest level, and simply incredible people
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Juliewb5942dz
Oct 13, 2023
Amazing scenery - Beautiful trip! Amazing scenery and great guide. Pictures do not do justice to this place, like nowhere on Earth.
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Marwasofiaa
Sep 12, 2023
Meteora Tour - This was the best tour ever with Kleoniki!
We were only 4 people, we did the experience with the bee keeper and visited 2 monasteries. one was very authentic. It was well organized and with an audio in different languages. (french etc) I recommend 100%
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Sylviagy8387im
Aug 24, 2023
100% worth it - This trip was an absolute JACKPOT! We were kinda lucky to be the only ones on the tour and Kleoniki and Leo offered us to fully adjust the trip to our liking. We kept everything as is to be able to enjoy honey (it was yummy!) and tsipouro. We went inside two monasteries after and went to different viewpoints for photos. Kleo was very knowledgeable and passionate about local culture and history. Also is also very much fun! Shame we didn’t stay for long in Kalabaka, there’s so much more to see in there. And to tour guides- thanks so much for the best experience we had in Greece- you guys are legends.
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Sofia_b
Aug 24, 2023
Don't miss this day trip - It is the best price I found on the internet. Very good service and a good value for money product. We had full info and the driver was very friendly. Although, the duration of the train was 4 hours it was lovely and we learned about the mainland Greece , which is so unique and beautiful. Kleoniki and leonidas were waiting for us there. Meoteora are one of kind. The landscape is so unique. They provided us with free water, honey and cereal bars. Kalabaka is very different and lovely!!
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Nikol_g
Aug 20, 2023
Nice trip! - We booked this nice trip via viator. They took us from our hotel and they provided us with our tickets. There it was a comfort bus with a lovely local guide. The guide showed us the cave of Erimitis an the pathway. We visited the monasteries and sights and also had a small lunch.We had a spare hour to explore the town and the local flea market . After that , they took us back to the station and we arrived in Athens were they headed us back to our hotel.
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306pierreemmanuelg
Aug 17, 2023
Great experience - Excellent tour. The travel in train is very confortable. You can have a complete lunch and dinner for only 8 euros.
In Kalambaka we were taken in charge very well with a air condition coach. We visited the bee-farm and have a free degustation and honey pot. Then we visited the amazing monasteries and we have time to do so.
We even had the chance to visit a third monastery.
Very good experience and impressive landscapes.
Very kind guide and driver.
We can even come with the small dog
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Malcolm_w
Jul 19, 2023
Suspended in air - Very happy with the experience, and friendly care from our guide. Kleoniki was wonderful, shared stories with us, facts and her own experiences. Beautiful place to visit, awe-inspiring.
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Cheryl_s
Oct 17, 2023
Advise of lateness of return transport and transport options from Athens bus terminal at night - Pick up ok. Four hour drive by mini bus as problems with train service. Eight travellers. Advised return by commercial coach. Mini bus took us to three monasteries. Driver and guide excellent. At 3pm told our departure would be 7pm so arrive Athens 11pm! All Eight travellers complained bus too late and we caught earlier bus. Downside missed caves and honey tour. Bus terminated at a bus station in north Athens at 8pm and we struggled to find way to accommodation. Finally company should not assume all travellers have mobile data, most use wifi where and when available.
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Petrao889
Aug 9, 2023
Actually breathtaking - Very beautiful trip, the Meteora and history behind it is very interesting and indulging. Lathe tour Guide is a very nice person and local which is always great plus. The honey tastes delicious and that's coming from a person who does not like honey. Meteora is breathtaking, the only minus is the train. Unfortunately not a something that's anyone can fix. I very much enjoyed it and I found new friends along the way.
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