Itinerary
Day 1: Travel from Athens to Meteora by bus, soaking in Greek mainland views. Check in at noon, then enjoy a sunset tour.
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
You will enjoy the Meteora sunset tour. You will visit a monastery (Saint Stephen), The Byzantine church, The hermit Caves, The hidden monasteries and few breathtaking view points for great photo opportunities.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Iera Moni Agiou Stefanou, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
As the day winds down and the tourists clear out, our small-sized tour takes you on a late afternoon adventure through winding narrow roads to places away from the beaten tourist paths. Our expert local leaders will share the history and legends of the area, taking you on a life-changing experience rather than a simple sightseeing tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, Kalambaka Greece
As the day winds down and the tourists clear out, our small-sized tour takes you on a late afternoon adventure through winding narrow roads to places away from the beaten tourist paths. Our expert local leaders will share the history and legends of the area, taking you on a life-changing experience rather than a simple sightseeing tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Meteora, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
As the day winds down and the tourists clear out, our small-sized tour takes you on a late afternoon adventure through winding narrow roads to places away from the beaten tourist paths. Our expert local leaders will share the history and legends of the area, taking you on a life-changing experience rather than a simple sightseeing tour.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a top rated 3 star hotel
Day 2: Breakfast with stunning views, then choose between hiking or a half-day tour to explore monasteries and scenic vistas.
Stop At: Great Meteoron Monastery, Eparhiacos dromos Meteoron, Kalambaka 42200 Greece
You can choose between the half day tour (mini bus tour) or the Meteora hiking tour.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Hiking tour or Half day tour is included for the second day
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Varlaam Monastery, Kalambaka Greece
Visit The monastery with the half day tour
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Roussanou Monastery, Kalambaka Greece
Visit the most photogenic and the most photographed convent.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Experience awe-inspiring vistas, explore ancient monasteries, immerse yourself in captivating art, and delve into local lore with our knowledgeable guides. Escape the crowds and uncover hidden treasures on your journey of discovery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kalambaka, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Discover the charming small town of Kalampaka, nestled under the awe-inspiring shadow of the majestic Meteora rocks. Immerse yourself in the local culture by browsing for souvenirs, indulging in authentic cuisine at quaint cafes, leisurely strolling through the streets, exploring shops, and engaging with friendly locals.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
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1: Domokou & Filadelfias, Athina 104 39, Greece
2: Σιδηροδρομικός Σταθμός Καλαμπάκας, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
08:00 AM
2 days(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Ladies should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : cunjian_d
We had a great time. The sunset trip was spetacular. In fact, stops before the last one (viewing sun setting in the mountain) were even better. Great opportunities for taking amazing photos of the monastries bathing in the soft and golden sun light.
The morning hiking trip was also amazing. We saw many beautiful scenes, some are hidden gems.
We had two different guides. Both were friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke perfect English.
Strongly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : Ivana_V
We had sunset tour and a hiking one. Both were amazing, and both guides were perfect, pleasant, highly engaging and educated. Smooth organization and flow. We took 3stars option hotel and it was more than enough for a night, clean, comfy beds and great sleep. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Divya_M
The Sunset and Hiking tours were absolutely worth it! Very educational and with the most incredible sights. Visit Meteora really goes out of their way to make sure its guests enjoy their time in Meteora. Our tour guides, Katerina and Evan, were incredibly knowledgeable about the history, flora, and fauna of Meteora. They encouraged us to take as many pictures as we wanted and often took us to the best possible viewpoints/monasteries. Overall, a wonderful experience that is unique to mainland Greece!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Destination703409
Amazing views and excellent, knowledgable and friedly guides. I did the sunset tour one afternoon/evening and a hiking tour the next morning. Very different tours where we saw very different views and visited different monasteries. Well worth it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-04
Posted By : maggiewW3134RT
Would strongly recommend two days in Meteora so you can do the hiking tour on the second day morning.
The hiking tour at Meteora was absolutely the highlight of my twenty days trip in Greece and Italy. Chris was very professional with great local knowledge and insight! Being able to spend a whole hour at Varlaam in the morning before the tourist buses arrive was abolutely amazing. So serene!! Thanks Chris! Was great to meet you. :)
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Posted On : 2024-01-15
Posted By : 107virginiak
The only downside of this tour was that due to the devastating floods, it was a bus tour. And it's a long drive from Athens. Other than that, everything was perfect. We opted for the Sunset Tour and the Hiking Tour. Our guides were wonderful, and the logistics were well organized. I especially liked the fact that the hiking tour involved real hiking, with some elevation gain that got us to the top of several towers for great views. We had time to explore Kalambaka on our own, rather than having every hour of the day scheduled. I always consider my first trip to a place to be a reconnaissance mission. After visiting Meteora, I know I'll be back. And the next time, I'll bring my climbing gear!
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Posted On : 2023-11-20
Posted By : A7124LEsandrab
This tour was spectacular! Even though we had to take the bus from Athens instead of the train (no Tran service due to the devastating floods that occurred a few months ago) there was still plenty of time to explore. I loved learning about the history and geology of the area and viewing all the monasteries. My favorite part of the trip was the hike we took on the second day with our guide, Chris. I loved seeing all the rock formations up close and Chris had so much knowledge about the area and the landscape. I highly recommend this tour to future visitors!
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Posted On : 2023-11-18
Posted By : astridparamita
We booked initially for the train journey (which I had looked forward to) but due to train track issues, the company organized a bus instead. I was worried cause sometimes I get car sick on long journeys but the bus trip turned out to be very smooth and pleasant!
We booked the package with 3* hotel, sunset tour, and hiking tour. The hotel was ok, with a highlight of balcony view towards Meteora. Our sunset tour guide, Katarina, was amazing. She’s a local and very passionate in telling us stories about the region and herself. Especially love her story with the hermit monk! <3.
The hiking tour is equally amazing too. Our guide Kristus is also very passionate with nature and happy to point us the unique things about the hike. And of course the hike view is breathtaking! A little note, it’s not a difficult hike but do wear good shoes and bring appropriate clothing just in case.
Everything is also very well organized so we can just relax and enjoy Meteora!
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Posted On : 2023-10-26
Posted By : nicholassG2659UP
Excellent communication from company. No problems with transportation. Friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating tour guides were excellent. The two day trip gave us time to enjoy the local town and see meteora from the road and trail. Definitely recommend staying at least a night! The rail is down, which required a bus ride instead of the train - but it wasn't a problem and it was totally worth the journey.
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Posted On : 2023-10-07
Posted By : susanacF7314JD
Everything was fine. Very friendly stuff.
Only one minus, was that the sunset tour guide was very knowledgeable, though was difficult sometimes to understand his pronunciation….🤪
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Posted On : 2023-09-27
