DAY (1)

Thessaloniki - Embark on an unforgettable overnight journey from Thessaloniki to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora. Discover ancient monasteries, take in stunning panoramic views, and uncover hidden treasures that many travelers miss.

Your adventure begins as you board the bus leaving Thessaloniki for Trikala at 09:30. Relax and enjoy a scenic ride through the charming countryside, offering picturesque views of mainland Greece. At 12:20, the bus will arrive at the Trikala bus station, where you will transfer to another bus departing for Kalambaka (Meteora) at 12:30. By 13:30, you will reach Meteora, where you can unwind at your hotel.

Kalambaka - In the afternoon, you will be picked up from your hotel for the 4-hour “Meteora: Guided Sunset Tour with Monasteries and Caves Visit.”

During this tour, you will explore some of Meteora’s most remarkable hidden gems, such as the ancient hermitages of Bandovas, the hermit caves, the Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, and the charming old district of Kalambaka. You will also have the opportunity to visit one of Meteora’s magnificent monasteries.

Finally, you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, capture stunning photos, and witness one of the most spectacular sunsets imaginable.

DAY (2)

Kalambaka - The next morning, you can choose to participate in a 4-hour tour of your preference. Options include the “Meteora: Morning Half Day Sightseeing and Monasteries Tour” or the “Meteora: Hiking Tour with Local Guide and Monastery Visit.”

Agios Stefanos - The Monastery of Saint Stephen is situated just above the city of Kalambaka and is the most accessible monastery in Meteora, with no steps to reach the entrance and easy access via a small stone bridge.

Great Meteoron Monastery - The Monastery of Great Meteoron, or Transfiguration of Christ, embodies the grandeur and history of the Holy Meteora, being the oldest and most significant monastery.

Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) - The Monastery of the Holy Trinity is the third oldest monastery in Meteora and is the most challenging to access, requiring visitors to traverse a downhill path and then ascend 145 steps carved into the rock. It is said that when the monks used a rope ladder and a net, it took them 70 years to transport materials and construct the monastery!

Roussanou Monastery - The Roussanou Monastery, also known as Arsani, is perched atop an impressive vertical and steep cliff of Meteora, nestled 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 your chosen morning tour, enjoy some leisure time in the town of Kalambaka before your bus departs at 15:15. You will arrive back in Thessaloniki at 18:30.

• One-night accommodation at a 3 or 4-star hotel
• Transfer service from/to Kalabaka’s Train Station
• English-speaking local guide
• Enjoy the Meteora Sunset Tour
• Complimentary breakfast
• Choice of a second tour - Sightseeing or Hiking
• Roundtrip train tickets from Thessaloniki to Kalabaka

• Transfer to/from Thessaloniki’s bus station
• Entrance fees of each monastery (€5 per person)
• Guided tour inside the monasteries
• Meals and drinks

• Your bus tickets and directions will be sent to you via email 24 hours prior your travel date. Please also check your spam folder.
• The bus route have approximately 50 available seats each day. In case they all sell out we will provide train/bus transportaion instead.
• The monasteries of Meteora impose a dress code for visitors. Men are required to wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves. Women must wear skirts that fall below the knee (trousers are not permitted) and cover their shoulders. Alternatively, women can use a long scarf wrapped around the waist to meet the dress code requirements.
• The monasteries of Meteora only accept cash for the entrance fees (€5 per person/monastery).

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.