Duration
10 hr - 14 hr
Free cancellation
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience
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Audio guide
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Transfers included
Meals included
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4.6/5
(207)
Alice
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5
I had an amazing trip to Meteora today! Our guide, Kate, was absolutely wonderful – friendly, knowledgeable, and always smiling, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The driver was also excellent, making the journey smooth and comfortable.
The monasteries of Meteora were breathtaking – perched high on the rocks with stunning views all around. It truly felt like stepping into another world, full of history, spirituality, and natural beauty. Walking through the ancient paths and seeing how the monasteries were built on such incredible rock formations was unforgettable.
I highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Greece – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that combines history, culture, and some of the most magnificent landscapes you’ll ever see!
Urinboy
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5
I joined a Meteora tour with Riki, and it was one of the highlights of my trip. The guide’s knowledge of the monasteries, local history, and the rock formations made the entire journey fascinating. The pacing was comfortable, with enough time to enjoy the views and take photos without feeling rushed. What really stood out was the passion for the area—it made every stop feel meaningful rather than just a photo opportunity. Overall, it was a well-organized, engaging, and memorable experience that I’d recommend to anyone visiting Meteora.
Charkova
Sep 2025Verified booking
4/5
The staff who brought us and accompanied us during our visit to Meteora. Thank you.
But there were some nuances: the tour description said that there was a phone charger.
It was expected that you could charge it in the bus seat, but you could only charge it with the bus driver. The number of connected phones is limited by the number of USB ports in the adapter. We bought a tour from Athens, the trip takes several hours, the phone is actively used and runs out of battery during this time.
- This tour is your all-in-one pass to Meteora, combining luxury travel, monastery visits, hidden cave access, and a traditional Greek lunch, all in one unforgettable day.
- A professional guide will share how monks carved staircases into sheer cliffs, how nuns preserve ancient rituals, and the hidden meanings behind frescoes painted during Ottoman rule.
- Depending on the day, explore Great Meteoron, with its fresco-lined dining hall and relic-filled ossuary, or Varlaam, known for its ornate domed chapels and a 12,000-litre rain barrel suspended high above the valley floor.
- Follow a short trail to reach the weather-worn Hermit Caves, where monks once lived in complete isolation, hoisting up supplies with ropes and ladders that still dangle hauntingly above the entrances.
- Did you know? At Great Meteoron Monastery, a monk named Father Theophilos spent over a decade reviving 15th-century frescoes using natural pigments made from crushed stone and local plants.
- Round-trip, luxury coach transfers to and from Athens (with free Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and air-conditioned facilities)
- Meteora tour with panoramic views of all 6 monasteries
- Traditional Greek lunch at Kastraki Village
- Entry to 3 to 4 monasteries (subject to the day’s schedule, as some monasteries are closed on specific weekdays)
- Entry to the Hermit Caves of Badovas
- English-speaking driver
- Expert English or Spanish-speaking tour guide (based on option selected)
- Smart audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese
- Bottled mineral water onboard
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens
- A small offering of €3 to €5 per monastery
- Guide inside the monasteries (multilingual audio guides available)
- Tips for the guide (optional)
You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from Spain, United States, France and over 35 countries have loved this experienceGiselle
Aug, 2025Verified booking
100% recommendable. A beautiful place, with magnificent views. In addition, our guide Rula, attentive and friendly, was always close to the group, making sure everything was correct.
Hidde
Aug, 2025Verified booking
It was a beautiful day with lovely vieuws. It was more beautiful then i expected. Definitly worth it! The food, people, monks, busdrive, monestry. I enjoyed it all!Urinboy
Aug, 2025Verified booking
I joined a Meteora tour with Riki, and it was one of the highlights of my trip. The guide’s knowledge of the monasteries, local history, and the rock formations made the entire journey fascinating. The pacing was comfortable, with enough time to enjoy the views and take photos without feeling rushed. What really stood out was the passion for the area—it made every stop feel meaningful rather than just a photo opportunity. Overall, it was a well-organized, engaging, and memorable experience that I’d recommend to anyone visiting Meteora.Florescu
Aug, 2025Verified booking
The organisation of the visit to the Meteora monasteries was impeccable, from the pickup in front of the Larisa metro station to the end. The guide (I apologise for not remembering his name) was particularly well-informed; he answered all the participants' questions competently. The three monasteries visited were well chosen, impressive in their positions, perched on the rocks of Meteora and in terms of the treasures of Orthodox art. The lunch, although frugal, was sufficient.Jacek
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Eva was a great guide! She showed us the best places, explained everything with great knowledge. The day of many wonders. Thank you for this exceptional professional trip! 🤩🗺️✨ #Guide #Places #Knowledge #Wonders #Trip
What to bring
- Bring cash for monastery offerings (€3 to €5 per site) and any small purchases.
- Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with a good grip. Trails and monastery steps can be uneven and steep.
- Carry water and a light snack, especially during the summer months (June to August).
- Don’t forget earphones and a fully charged smartphone if you plan to use the audio guide during your visit.
What's not allowed
- Photography is welcome in outdoor areas, but taking pictures inside churches, or of monks and nuns, is not permitted.
- Drone use is strictly forbidden unless you have special permission.
Accessibility
- Most of Meteora’s sites are not wheelchair-friendly, as all monasteries involve climbing stairs or navigating inclined paths.
- For visitors with limited mobility, St. Stephen’s Monastery offers the easiest access, with a level, paved path and minimal steps.
Additional information
- Exit Larissa station and head straight across the street. You'll find your 'Visit Meteora' bus parked on Theodore Diligianni Street, right outside Everest Café.
- Depending on the day, you’ll enter 2 to 4 monasteries. Each monastery has one designated closing day per week (Great Meteoron is closed Tuesdays, and Varlaam is closed Fridays), so the tour route may vary.
- Monastery offerings (€3 to €5 per person) are not typically included in tour prices and must be paid in cash at the gate.
- A modest dress code is strictly enforced at all monasteries. Men should wear long pants, while women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders. Wrap skirts and shawls are available at the entrance if needed.
- Tours use local minibuses or shuttle vans for transportation between stops. Roads can be winding, but distances are short.
- Toilets are available at larger monasteries like Great Meteoron, Varlaam, and St. Stephen’s. A small tip is often expected when using them.
- Guides are not permitted to offer commentary inside the monasteries. Enhance your visit with the multi-language audio guide.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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