Guided Tours

From Athens: Meteora Full Day Trip with Greek Lunch

Meteora rock formations with monastery, Greece, viewed during Athens to Meteora full-day trip.

Railway tracks leading to Meteora rock formations in Greece.

Meteora rock formations with autumn foliage, view from Athens to Meteora full-day trip.

Meteora monastery perched on a cliff at sunset during Athens to Meteora full-day trip.

Duration

15 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

Transfers included

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

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Get ready for a day trip from Athens to Meteora complete with round-trip transfers, lunch, and a local guide.

4.7/5

(18)

Eszter

Feb 2025

Verified booking

The whole experience was very well planned and executed, we got exactly what we wanted and even more! Maria was a great guide, very sweet, with great knowledge about the Meteoras and their history. The balance was great between the guided tour and when we were left alone to explore for ourselves. The lunch was great, with a few options to choose from. Everything was beautiful, will advice all my friends to join this tour if they are travelling to Athens. :)

Shanmukha

Apr 2025

Verified booking

The trip was good. Guide Mr Nick have shown and explain about the monastery. It was not easy to find out the bus to Meteora as no one there to identify the bus. It has to be improved and helpful to the customer. Finally got it.

Travel in luxury and comfort on a VIP bus for a day trip from Athens to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora with a local guide.

Pass by ancient monasteries and step inside 3 of them to marvel at their architecture and history at your own expense.

Discover age-old hermit caves, the Chapel of Doupiani, and St. George Mandilas cave, uncovering the secrets of Meteora's past.

Enjoy a delicious Greek meal in Kalambaka, including a fresh salad, main dish, bread, and water, before heading back to Athens.

Fun Fact: According to Greek mythology, the striking rock formations of Meteora were created by the mythical hero Hercules.

Full-day tour of Meteora

Round-trip bus transfers from Athens

Luxury VIP bus

English-speaking local guide

Photo stops

Lunch at a local restaurant

Free Wi-Fi

All taxes included

Transfer to/from hotels in Athens

Entrance fees of each monastery (3 EUR per person)

Guide inside the monasteries

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

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Javion
May, 2025Verified booking
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Eszter
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The whole experience was very well planned and executed, we got exactly what we wanted and even more! Maria was a great guide, very sweet, with great knowledge about the Meteoras and their history. The balance was great between the guided tour and when we were left alone to explore for ourselves. The lunch was great, with a few options to choose from. Everything was beautiful, will advice all my friends to join this tour if they are travelling to Athens. :)
Shanmukha
Apr, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The trip was good. Guide Mr Nick have shown and explain about the monastery. It was not easy to find out the bus to Meteora as no one there to identify the bus. It has to be improved and helpful to the customer. Finally got it.
Khanh
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Nikolas was great. Definitely recommend going to Meteora.
Peter
Apr, 2025Verified booking
4/5

Discovering Meteora

Travel comfortably on a luxury VIP bus from Athens to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Meteora. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and uncover hidden gems of Meteora that most travelers won’t know about.

Begin your journey on a private and air-conditioned bus departing from the area opposite the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). The scenic ride takes you through the lush green countryside arriving at Meteora by noon. Here your local tour guide will take you around the iconic monasteries of Meteora. You will even be given time to step inside 3 of them, where you can admire their stunning architecture and interiors. Think hidden gems and the tour will take you through ancient hermit caves, Chapel of Doupiani, and St. George Mandilas cave. Learn why the hermits settled in the magnificent caves 1000s of years ago and the monks' significance on the region's culture. There will be multiple stops for photo shoots too!

Greek lunch ahead

There's more to this tour! Located at the foothills of Meteora, explore the charming town of Kalambaka. Here, savor a meal at a local restaurant including a fresh salad, your choice of main dish, freshly baked bread, and water. After exploring the town, hop back onto your bus and return to Athens.

Itinerary

7:45am: Depart from designated meeting point opposite the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis)

By noon: Arrive at Meteora

Tour of 6 monasteries, hermit caves, Chapel of Doupiani & St. George Mandilas cave

Visit Kalambaka village

Lunch at local restaurant

11pm: Reach Athens

What to bring

Bring local currency as the monasteries only accept cash payment.

What's not allowed

Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go in this experience.

Strict dress code: Inside the monasteries, men must wear long trousers and women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders.

Accessibility

The tour is accessible by prams or strollers, but not by wheelchairs.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Board your bus outside the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis).

Address: Athens 104 37, Greece.

Landmark: You’ll easily identify it by the “Meteora Trip” sign displayed in the front window..

Get Directions to the Meeting Point