Day Trips

From Athens: Meteora 2-Day Trip with Hotel Stay and Tours

4.8/5(34)

Nikodem R

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Our tour guide John from Meteora Tour (Meteora Thrones) did a wonderful job of telling the story of these stunning rocks and houses without ever letting us get bored. I highly recommend it. Thank you very much!

Phillip O

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Right from the start the tour was grand. The attendants and drivers were courteous and respectful to everyone and extremely knowable about the areas we visited. The acomodations were marvelous and above my expectations and the area it was located in was great. I was set up in the Hotel Anoniadis which was located directly across the street from a Natural History and Mushroom museum. and was within easy waling distance of the main streeet in Meteora and lined with great restaurants and tavernas and general shopping stores. How much better could that have been. The guides were very helpful to me personally and assisted me in walking and climbing when I needed it without hesitation. That was a great comfort to me. I would highly recommend your tours for sure.

Ana O

Group

Verified booking

Jun 2026

We loved visiting Meteora with your company. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. The schedule was followed exactly as planned, which made the trip very comfortable and worry-free. The value for money is excellent, especially considering everything included in the tour. The transportation was comfortable, the information provided was very interesting, and the staff was always friendly and professional. Meteora is a breathtaking place, and this experience made the visit even more special. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who wants to discover Meteora in a comfortable, organized way and at a very reasonable price.

Marion R

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The 2 day Meteora tour is fantastic. Ask for the guide Kosta! He's a history teacher and has grown up in Meteora. Not only does he know everything about the history of the rocks and the monestries, but he is also a great and easy understandable narrator. The 3 star hotel Alexiou is very good, especially the breakfastbuffet. I recommend on day 2 the walking tour, with the same guide Kosta. To experience the nature, both flora and fauna. We saw several turtles and butterflies in the wood. Both tours were very good!

Spend 2 days discovering Meteora with round-trip luxury coach transfers from Athens, a hotel stay in Kalabaka or Kastraki, and guided touring each day.

A professional English-speaking guide accompanies both days, leading a sunset tour on Day 1 and your choice of a sightseeing or hiking tour on Day 2, with hotel transfers included.

On Day 1, visit one or two Meteora monasteries, explore the Hermit Caves of Badovas and the Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, then end the day at a panoramic sunset viewpoint.

On Day 2, choose between a sightseeing tour or a guided hike, visiting Meteora's monasteries, scenic viewpoints, and the region's distinctive rock formations at a relaxed pace.

Round-trip transfers to and from Athens by air-conditioned coach bus

Meteora sunset tour (first day)

Half-day Meteora sightseeing tour or Meteora hiking tour (second day)

See all 6 monasteries

Entry to 4 monasteries (depending on their rotating schedules)

See the Hermit Caves of Badovas

Entry to the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary (on the sunset tour)

Photo stops for panoramic views

Professional local English-speaking tour guide

Professional hiking guide (for the hiking tour)

One night 3/4-star hotel accommodation with complimentary breakfast (as per option selected)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off (only for the tours)

Free Wi-Fi and USB chargers on the bus

Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens

A small offering of €5 per monastery (only by cash to the entrance of the monasteries)

Hotel tax (typically €1.5/room in 3-star hotels & €3/room in 4-star hotels)

Guide inside the monasteries

Food and drinks

Tips for the guide

Personal travel insurance

TOTAL DURATION38 hours - 40 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Larissa Station
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3 hr 28 min by a/c bus
336 km
1. Kalabaka
Free Admission
30 min
Arrive in Kalabaka by early afternoon and check into your selected 3-star or 4-star hotel, surrounded by Meteora’s dramatic stone peaks. Settle in and refresh before your first guided tour begins.
20 min by a/c bus
7.3 km
2. Panoramic Viewpoint of Meteora
Tickets included
2 hr
20 min by a/c bus
6.4 km
3. Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary
Tickets included
30 min
10 min by a/c bus
3.4 km
4. Meteora monasteries
Tickets included (based on selection)
3 hr 20 min
1 activity
50 min
7 km
5. Hermit Caves of Badovas
Tickets included
30 min
15 min by a/c bus
3.7 km
6. Kalabaka
Free Admission
30 min
3 hr 44 min by a/c bus
338 km
End point
Larissa Station
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Fernando R
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Everything went on schedule, no hazards. John was our guide , he is very knowledgeable, talked about history and art and different periods in history. Love every minute.
Fabrizio A
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The First day was pretty complete and sustainable. Time to relax and eat before the experience till the sunset.
Marion R
Solo
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The 2 day Meteora tour is fantastic. Ask for the guide Kosta! He's a history teacher and has grown up in Meteora. Not only does he know everything about the history of the rocks and the monestries, but he is also a great and easy understandable narrator. The 3 star hotel Alexiou is very good, especially the breakfastbuffet. I recommend on day 2 the walking tour, with the same guide Kosta. To experience the nature, both flora and fauna. We saw several turtles and butterflies in the wood. Both tours were very good!
Ximena M
Solo
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The hiking tour with Kosta was amazing, he explained very Well the history, geography and nature of the site and mantained our attention all the time.
Phillip O
Solo
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Right from the start the tour was grand. The attendants and drivers were courteous and respectful to everyone and extremely knowable about the areas we visited. The acomodations were marvelous and above my expectations and the area it was located in was great. I was set up in the Hotel Anoniadis which was located directly across the street from a Natural History and Mushroom museum. and was within easy waling distance of the main streeet in Meteora and lined with great restaurants and tavernas and general shopping stores. How much better could that have been. The guides were very helpful to me personally and assisted me in walking and climbing when I needed it without hesitation. That was a great comfort to me. I would highly recommend your tours for sure.

What to bring

Smartphone and earphones: Required to use the multilingual audio guide inside the monasteries.

Comfortable clothing and footwear: Wear closed-toe shoes with good grip for uneven paths and stairs. Men must wear long trousers, while women should wear skirts below the knee and cover their shoulders to enter the monasteries.

Water and light snacks: Recommended, especially during the warmer months.

What's not allowed

Photography restrictions: Photography is not permitted inside chapels or of resident monks and nuns.

Drones: Flying drones is prohibited without prior authorization.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible: Meteora's monasteries involve stairs and sloped paths. St. Stephen's Monastery offers the easiest access, with a paved pathway and fewer steps than the others.

Additional information

Facilities: Restrooms are available at larger monasteries such as Great Meteoron, Varlaam, and St. Stephen's, and may require a small tip for use.

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