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Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves Day Trip
4.7
1,089 Ratings
Athens
Embark on a full-day adventure from Athens to Meteora by train. Explore the stunning landscapes, visit all six monasteries, and discover hidden gems. Don’t miss the breathtaking sunset!
Embark on a full-day adventure from Athens to Meteora by train. Explore the stunning landscapes, visit all six monasteries, and discover hidden gems. Don’t miss the breathtaking sunset!
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kastraki - Upon reaching Kalabaka, we’ll begin the adventure with a leisurely lunch and a convenient restroom break in the charming village of Kastraki. Take this opportunity to refuel and prepare for an awe-inspiring exploration of the breathtaking Meteora region.
- Kastraki - Upon reaching Kalabaka, we’ll begin the adventure with a leisurely lunch and a convenient restroom break in the charming village of Kastraki. Take this opportunity to refuel and prepare for an awe-inspiring exploration of the breathtaking Meteora region.
What's Included
- Audio guide in multiple languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese
- Bottled water provided
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with free WiFi & USB chargers
- Local English-speaking tour leader
- Greek lunch with 10 dish options, including meat, vegetarian & vegan choices (if option selected)…
- Audio guide in multiple languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese
- Bottled water provided
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with free WiFi & USB chargers
- Local English-speaking tour leader
- Greek lunch with 10 dish options, including meat, vegetarian & vegan choices (if option selected)
- Experience the breathtaking sunset (November to February 28)
- Visit inside 3 monasteries and the hidden hermit caves
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees (5 euros per person at each monastery)
- State Licensed guide, inside the monasteries
- Entrance fees (5 euros per person at each monastery)
- State Licensed guide, inside the monasteries
Additional Information
Begin an unforgettable adventure from Athens at 8:00 am aboard a modern coach, enjoying the picturesque Greek landscapes along the way. Arrive in Meteora by 12:30 pm and delight in lunch at the quaint Kastraki Village. Experience a 4-hour tour of all six renowned Meteora monasteries, with special access to three, and explore the monasteries and hermit…
Begin an unforgettable adventure from Athens at 8:00 am aboard a modern coach, enjoying the picturesque Greek landscapes along the way. Arrive in Meteora by 12:30 pm and delight in lunch at the quaint Kastraki Village. Experience a 4-hour tour of all six renowned Meteora monasteries, with special access to three, and explore the monasteries and hermit caves. End your day with a comfortable return, reaching Athens around 10:30 pm, filled with cherished memories and stories.
A live local English-speaking guide will offer captivating insights into the history and importance of each site, ensuring a memorable and educational journey.
The tour is conducted in English only. Additional languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese) are available through a complimentary SMART audio guide.
Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch with 10 dish options, including meat, vegetarian, and vegan selections, with bread and water included. You have the option to order and pay directly at the restaurant.
- Dress Code for Monastery Visits: Please note that a modest dress code is enforced to enter the monasteries. For women, skirts below the knee or longer are required. Pants, shorts, or sleeveless shirts are not allowed. For men, sleeveless clothing and shorts above the knee are also prohibited.
- Rain or Shine: This tour will take place regardless of the weather conditions. Please come prepared with appropriate clothing and accessories to ensure a comfortable experience.
- Climbing Steps to Monastery Tops: Please be aware that reaching the top of the monasteries involves climbing steps. There are no elevators available, so please consider this if you have any mobility concerns.
- Pick-up and Drop-off at Kalambaka Train Station: Your tour guide will be waiting for you at Kalambaka Train Station, regardless of any train delays. Please be aware that the activity provider is not responsible for any train delays that may affect the duration of the tour.
- Please make sure you have cash for the monasteries 5 euro each entrance. There is no ATM machine in the area.
- Supplier is not responsible if you miss the bus please be there on time (15 minutes before the departure)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
- Tour is guided in English only. Additional languages (Spanish, French German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese) are available on a free SMART audio guide.
- At midday, you will enjoy a relaxing break in the picturesque village of Kastraki, where you can savor a delicious traditional Greek meal at a local restaurant. You will have the option to choose from 10 authentic Greek dishes, catering to all dietary preferences: Meat & Poultry Options: Chicken baked in the oven with potatoes Meatballs in red sauce (Soutzoukakia) Pastitsio (Greek-style lasagna) Moussaka Vegetarian Choices: Greek salad Spinach and feta cheese pie Cheese pie Vegan Options: Stuffed peppers & tomatoes with risotto (Gemista) Briam (Greek-style roasted vegetables) Giant beans baked in the oven (Gigantes) Bread and water are included with the meal. If you prefer, you can also choose and pay for your meal directly at the restaurant.
Location
Larissa Station
The bus will depart from Larissis train station in Athens at 08:00am. We request you to be present at the exit of the Larissa metro/subway station on Deligianni str, directly opposite the Athens train station Everest cafe, by 07:45am.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
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Sandra_r
May 9, 2025
Magical Meteora - The tour was very well organized. Our guide Maria was friendly, warm and truly seemed to care about each person on the tour to ensure they were getting the most out of it. She was so knowledgeable and we loved hearing about the history of the monasteries, hermit caves and the breathtaking rock formations. I highly recommend this tour!
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Courtneywj3218ro
May 9, 2025
Unreal, once in a lifetime trip - The views are so amazing. Definitely worth both the long bus ride and climb of the stairs and inclines. It was a little problematic be ause I am out of shape, but doable. The guide was knowledgeable and witty. Overall would highly recommend.
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Jeanne_m
May 8, 2025
Meteora was amazing. Our... - Meteora was amazing. Our guide Maria was informative, helpful, friendly- wonderful! It is a very long day but well worth the trip.
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Eric_o
May 7, 2025
Solid tour. Everything is... - Solid tour. Everything is planned really well and goes smoothly. The tour guide was really knowledgeable and was really funny, not corny how some tour guides can be but a genuinely funny person. Plus she knew all the cats at every stop and even brought them food. The only thing I would mention is for female travelers is that they are really strict about dress code while in the monasteries, I know it’s 2025 but they are very old school within the monasteries so bring a long sleeve you can take on and off as needed cause it also gets really hot, even in May. They provide “skirts” at the ticket booth
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Cee_l
May 7, 2025
Fabulous tour and Guide - It was my first time in Athens and was very pleased with this tour. From beginning to end. The pick up site was clear, getting onto bus was smooth and the rest of the entire tour was orderly. Shout out to our guide KATE :). She was a breath of fresh air and Stephanus the driver was Kool. I do recommend others for this tour, it was informative and interesting. Be clear that guide will not enter the monasteries with you and you will pay your own entrance fees. I chose tour with meal, lunch that is, and the mousaka was good. Enjoy 😉
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Isabella_a
May 6, 2025
This was one of the best... - This was one of the best tours we took on our trip! If you want to do something more adventurous or see something more unique, this is the tour to book! Our tour guide Jim was the best you could get. He lives in the city, so his knowledge of the town and history was unbeatable. The views from the stops and from all the monasteries are breathtaking! It is truly a hidden gem in Greece that everyone should experience!
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Nicole_a
May 5, 2025
Great Tour - a must see - Our tour guide Maria was great. Lots of knowledge and humor to keep us awake and motivated to walk up those steps. The sites were amazing absolutely beautiful. Maria made them come to life with her commentary. Our bus driver Demetrios was exceptional. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Daniela_r
May 6, 2025
The trip was overall... - The trip was overall great! Meteora is super impressive and offers incredible views. However, the guide was a bit rude at times and wish we had guided tours of the monesteries.
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Yolyc563
May 5, 2025
Stunning views, beware what's included - A 100% recommended excursion. Wonderful views, a very nice guide that explained everything very well. Stops at various sites to take pictures and see the stunning scenery. We took the option with lunch, what entered us was a small salad, a second course and a bottle of water, not bad. The bus was very good although the Wifi was not working well. Very punctuality throughout the tour since we were picked up.
Having said that I have to comment that in the propaganda of the tour says that it is the only tour that includes The Hermit Caves of Badovas, the only way we saw it was from quite a distance from the road, the guide explained what it was. I expected to have been at least close and stopped next door, I live in an area where there are caves and I was curious.
Propaganda also states that you visit six monasteries that have to be paid for in three of them, you actually go through 6 monasteries (like anyone who goes through that road) and you visit three.
Despite everything, it is a highly recommended tour in which I think they have to change the way they do it advertising
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Erica_p
May 9, 2025
Visit to the Monasteries - The trip was amazing! We had 5hours of driving there, 5hours spent with the tour guide explaining about the monasteries to us, 5hours driving back to Athens. The trip itself was amazing, but the rest stops wasn't great, food and snacks was expensive at location, for eg, simply greek salad was sold for €9 per small box! The lunch provided was average (35mins stop for lunch), it's not really "traditional Greek food" as advertised, the portion was acceptable. Please note the back seat of the bus is not fit for purpose for such long trips especially when its at max capacity.
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