Meteora 1 or 2 Day Trip
Perched high up on sandstone rock formations, the Meteora Monasteries are spectacular buildings that blend with the natural landscape. Visit them on a 1 or 2 day trip from Athens!. Day Trip Details. At the indicated time, you'll head to Athens...
- 14 hours - 2 days
Perched high up on sandstone rock formations, the Meteora Monasteries are spectacular buildings that blend with the natural landscape. Visit them on a 1 or 2 day trip from Athens!
Day Trip Details
At the indicated time, you'll head to Athens Central Station on your own and take the bus to Kalambaka Station, where you'll meet your guide.
After a 4-hour journey, we'll arrive in Kalambaka and make our way to the stunning Meteora Monasteries. During the trip, the driver will reveal the history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If you wish, you can book the option with lunch. You'll be able to choose a main course of Greek cuisine from 10 available options, accompanied by a salad, bread, and mineral water. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.
We'll have approximately 4 hours to visit the Meteora complex, accessing 3 of the 6 priories: the Monastery of St. Nikolaos, Monastery of the Holy Trinity, Monastery of St. Stephen, Monastery of Roussanou, Monastery of Varlaam, and Monastery of Great Meteoron. You'll also stop at the Hermit Caves before returning to Kalambaka, concluding the day after 14 hours together.
2-Day Trip to Meteora
The 2-day trip offers more exploration. On the first day, upon arrival in Kalambaka, check in to the hotel and visit the Byzantine Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. In the evening, visit the Hermit Caves for a sunset view.
On the second day, enjoy a 4-hour guided tour of the Meteora monasteries, entering 3 and stopping at 6 to admire their exteriors. Depart from Kalambaka at 6 pm for the return to Athens, arriving about 4.5 hours later.
Important: The 2-day trip does not take place on December 7, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, and 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025.
Trip Accommodation
The 2-day trip includes 1 night of accommodation with breakfast. Choose your accommodation category during the booking process:
3-star accommodation: Hotel Alexiou, Hotel Kaikis, Hotel Rex or similar4-star accommodation: Hotel Kosta Famissi, Hotel Antoniadis, Hotel Theatro or similar
Prices
Included
- English–speaking guide
- Transport by coach with wifi
- Map of Meteora
- English–speaking driver
- Visit to the Hermit Caves
- 1 lunch (depending on selection)
- 1 night of accommodation in a 3 or 4
- star hotel with breakfast (depending on selection)
Not included
- Other food and drinks
- Entrance fees to enter 3 of the Meteora Monasteries: 3EUR per person for each monastery in cash
- Guided tour within the monasteries
- Hotel pickup
Tips
- Accessibility: Yes, most areas are accessible