Guided Tours

From Athens: Meteora Full Day Trip with Greek Lunch

Train journey through Greek countryside from Athens to Meteora, showcasing scenic landscapes and historic monasteries.

Train journey through Greek countryside with view of Meteora rock formations, Athens to Meteora full-day trip.

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

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

Transfer to/from hotels in Athens
Entrance fees of each monastery (3 EUR per person)
Guide inside the monasteries

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Mukesh

5/5

Oct, 2024

Smooth booking process, clear instructions and well planned trip. On top of that our guide Maria was a good choice. We enjoyed a lot.

Karolyn

5/5

Aug, 2024

all worked well. Bus and explanation for getting to the bus stop worked well . Day trip well organised and a great guide Maria

Ewa

5/5

Jul, 2024

The whole trip was very well organized, Nicolaus the guide very nice and helpful. Meteors amazing. Everybody should visit the place. Great experience.

Jocelyn

5/5

Jun, 2024

Must visit when you go to Greece! Nicolas, tour guide and George, driver were great!!

Attila

5/5

Mar, 2024

The tour was fantastic. The booking was simple and fast. Everithing was fine.

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Your experience

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

Know before you go

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.

My tickets

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