Greece · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Full day Trip from Athens to Meteora

14 Hours Round trip from Athens Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day trip from Athens to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora
02 Travel through the picturesque Greek countryside to Kalambaka
03 5-hour guided tour with a knowledgeable local guide
04 Visit 3 of the most popular monasteries
05 See all 8 monasteries from panoramic viewpoints
06 Explore the hidden hermit caves of Meteora
07 Round-trip transportation included
08 Wi-Fi, USB chargers, map, and bottled water onboard

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Meteora on a full-day trip from Athens, ideal for travellers who want to experience one of Greece’s most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites in a single day. Travel through the Greek countryside to Kalambaka, then explore Meteora’s dramatic rock formations, panoramic viewpoints, and famous monasteries with a knowledgeable local guide.

This experience combines convenient round-trip transportation with a 5-hour guided tour of Meteora, including visits to the area’s most popular monasteries, photo stops, and the hidden hermit caves. With onboard Wi-Fi, USB chargers, bottled water, and an audio guide inside the monasteries, it’s a comfortable and memorable way to see the highlights of this extraordinary destination.

Accompanied by our knowledgeable local guide, you'll be whisked away in a VIP minibus to witness the best viewpoints that showcase the majestic rock formations of Meteora.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Athens, Meteora, Kalabaka

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Meteora, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece

Depart promptly at 8:00 am from Athens' Larissis train station.

You'll be transported through the picturesque Greek countryside.

Arriving at your destination, Kalambaka, at approximately 12:45 pm. Lunch break 45min.

Accompanied by our knowledgeable local guide, you'll be whisked away in a VIP minibus to witness the best viewpoints that showcase the majestic rock formations of Meteora.

You'll be transported back to Kalambaka train station in time to catch the 6.00 pm bus back to Athens.

The bus will be back in Athens at 11:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Athens 3 cities · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

free audio guide inside the monasteries and points of interest
Round-trip transportation from Athens
5-hour guided tour of Meteora
Map of Meteora
Entry to 3 most popular monasteries
Panoramic photo stops
See all 8 monasteries
Visit to the hidden hermit caves
Stops on the way to buy lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks
Wi-Fi and USB chargers onboard
Bottled water

What's Not Included

Pick up/ drop off service from Hotel in Athens to Train station in Athens
Food and drinks
Entrance fees to the monasteries (3 EUR per person for each monastery)
Guide inside the monasteries (audio guide available)
Tips (optional)

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travellers
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Dresscode applied
Journey Details: The trip will take 5 hours each way, inclusive of a 20-minute stop for refreshments and restroom use.
The Meteora tour itself will last 5 hours.
Bus Identification: Please look out for buses with the logo Visit Meteora at the front door.
Departure: The bus will depart from Larissis train station in Athens at 08:00 am. We request you to be present at the exit of the Larissa metro/subway station on Deligianni str, directly opposite the Athens train station, by 07:45 am. Here is the exact location for your reference: Return: The bus will be back in Athens at 11:00 pm.