Meteora Tour by Train

Come and discover one of Greece's greatest hidden gems on this excursion to Meteora by train and marvel at its monasteries and incredible landscapes.

Meteora Tour by Train

At the indicated time, your train will depart from Thessaloniki Station towards Kalambaka. Upon arrival at Kalambaka Station, an English-speaking driver will take you to the Meteora Monasteries, located 20 minutes away. During the drive, an explanation of the origin and history of this monastic complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be provided.

At the top of the Meteora Mountains, there will be four hours to visit the monasteries: Great Meteoron, St. Nikolaos, Holy Trinity, St. Stephen, Varlaam, and Roussanou. Each monastery has unique features and artworks. Visitors will admire the exterior of all monasteries and enter one or two during this time.

After the visit, the driver will return you to Kalambaka train station, where you can rest until your return train departs. You will arrive back at Thessaloniki Station after spending a fulfilling day at this beautiful site.

Visiting the Monasteries

Some monasteries may be closed to the public, except on Saturdays and Sundays. The Great Meteor Monastery is closed on Tuesdays.

Audio Guide

No guided tours inside the monasteries are available; however, an audio guide can be downloaded to learn about the monasteries.