Duration
4 hr
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Guided tour
Transfers included
4.6/5
(36)
Wilhelmus
Sep 2025Verified booking
5/5
Ana
Oct 2025Verified booking
5/5
Orane
Sep 2025Verified booking
5/5
- Ditch the crowds and enjoy a more personal Meteora experience with a small-group tour (max 19), complete with hotel pickup, round-trip transfers in a VIP Mercedes minibus, and flexible touring options.
- Choose between a half-day sightseeing tour with access to up to 3 monasteries and in-depth storytelling, or a sunset tour that includes 1 monastery, the Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, and ends with a golden-hour photo stop.
- An English-speaking local guide will share tales of monks who hauled themselves up in rope baskets, the secrets of the 1000-year-old Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, and how Meteora became a place of refuge during invasions and empires.
- Take in the quiet beauty of Agios Stefanos, with its floral courtyard and active nunnery, or explore the vertical wonder of St. Nicholas Anapausas, famed for its 16th-century frescoes and soul-stirring mountain views.
- Did you know? The tiny chapel inside St. Nicholas Anapausas Monastery was painted in just one month by a single monk-artist, Theophanes the Cretan. His vivid 16th-century frescoes still cover the walls today.
- Round-trip transfers to and from Kalabaka or Kastraki Village by VIP Mercedes minibus
- Pick-up from your hotel/ Airbnb in Kalabaka or Kastraki Village
- Half-day Meteora sightseeing tour (based on option selected)
- Meteora sunset tour (based on option selected)
- Entry to 1 to 3 monasteries (based on option selected and depending on their rotating schedules)
- Panoramic views of all 6 monasteries
- Entry to the Hermit Caves of Badovas
- Entry to the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary (based on option selected)
- Photo stop for sunset views (based on option selected)
- Small group size (up to 19 guests)
- Live English-speaking local tour leader
- Audio guides in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Italian, and Korean
- Free Wi-Fi, a map, and bottled water onboard
- A small offering of €3 to €5 per monastery
- Guide inside the monasteries (multilingual audio guides available)
- Meals and soft drinks
- Tips for the guide (optional)
- Personal travel insurance
- TimelineMapStart point
2 starting points available
1. Kalabaka
2. Kastraki
58 min by A/C Minibus3.6 km
1. Meteora monasteries
Highlights
Great Meteoron Monastery (Megalo Meteoro)
Varlaam Monastery
Rousanou Monastery
St. Nicholas Anapausas Monastery
Holy Trinity Monastery
St. Stephen’s Monastery
36 min by A/C Minibus2.5 km
2. Panoramic Viewpoint
15 min by A/C Minibus5.8 km
3. Hermit Caves of Badovas
12 min by A/C Minibus3.7 km
4. Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary
15 min by A/C Minibus6.4 km
5. Sunset photo point
12 min by A/C Minibus7.3 km
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Ana
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5
John
Oct 2025Verified booking3/5
Jurgen
Sep 2025Verified booking5/5
Wilhelmus
Sep 2025Verified booking5/5
Orane
Sep 2025Verified booking5/5
What to bring
- Bring some cash for entrance offerings (€3 to €5 per monastery) and any purchases, as credit card facilities may not be available.
- Opt for sturdy shoes with good grip, as paths can be uneven and include many steps.
- Carry water and light snacks, especially during warmer months (June to August).
- Don’t forget to bring your own earphones and a fully charged phone to listen to the audio guides comfortably.
What's not allowed
- While outdoor photography is generally permitted, refrain from taking photos inside churches and of monks or nuns unless explicitly allowed.
- Flying drones is prohibited without special permission due to privacy concerns and wildlife protection.
Accessibility
- Meteora is not wheelchair accessible. All monasteries involve steps or inclined paths.
- If you have mobility constraints, consider visiting monasteries like St. Stephen’s, which has a paved path and minimal stairs.
Additional information
- Your guide will pick you up directly from your accommodation in Kalabaka or Kastraki Village.
- Expect to enter between 2 to 4 monasteries during your visit. Each has a fixed weekly closing day (Great Meteoron is closed on Tuesdays, Varlaam on Fridays), so the exact lineup may vary depending on when you go.
- All monasteries require a €3 to €5 offering per person, payable in cash at the gate.
- Tour guides are not allowed inside the monasteries. To continue exploring while inside, take advantage of the multilingual audio guides.
- Tours use minibuses or local shuttles to transport visitors between sites.
- Basic toilets are available at larger monasteries (Great Meteoron, Varlaam, St. Stephen) and may require a small tip.
- The Meteora monasteries follow a strict dress code. Men must wear long pants; women need long skirts and shoulder coverage. Sleeveless tops and shorts are not allowed.
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Your voucher will be mailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays. Bring a valid photo ID proof for verification.
Hotel Transfers
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The ticket includes pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki.
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In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
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On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby or entrance 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
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