Guided Tours

Hidden Trails of Meteora Hiking Tour

Duration

4 hrs

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Explore the hidden trails of Meteora, a UNESCO world heritage site, like a true local with an experienced guide, and get hotel transfers included in your ticket.

Go on a hiking tour in Meteora, a one-of-a-kind landscape that is surrounded by flora and fauna that is unique to this place.

With a professional mountain guide, you will get to take a hidden trail, known only to locals, that has been used for 15 centuries by monks.

Visit the monastery of Great Meteoron or Varlaam and explore the “hidden” monastery of Ypapanti.

You will also get to view the ruins of St. Dimitrios in addition to the amazing panoramic views throughout the hike.

Starting at the foothills of Meteora, on your hike, you will also learn about the history and legendary stories about these hills from a local, making your tour truly immersive.

Hotel transfer (in a luxury VIP minibus)

English speaking local mountain guide

Wifi (on the bus)

All taxes

Entrance fees to each monastery

Guided tour 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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Paige M
Group
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2 weeks ago
just getting the back story about the area and the monasteries
Loo W
Family
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Feb 2026
We like the walk especially the path of the monks, it is so meaningful. Love it Hopefully more n more people can join this tour!
Headout Guest
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Aug 2024
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Aug 2024

Spend your morning deep-diving into the trials of Meteora, a UNESCO world heritage site. The trail that you will take offers you breathtaking views amidst which the flora and fauna of the place truly bring out the natural beauty of these hills. An experienced mountain guide will accompany you on the tour, telling you about the history and stories of the trails that are only privy to locals.

There are a number of spots that you will get to visit on the tour like the ancient Ruins of St. Dimitrios and the monastery of either Varlaam or Great Meteoron (depending on the day of the hike). This tour follows a 15 centuries-old trail that is known to have been used by the first monks who passed through here. Your guide will make sure to help you discover jaw-dropping views so we encourage you to take loads of pictures to remember your tour.

Your tour also includes hotel transfers from Kalabaka or Kastraki so that all you have to focus on is getting your gear on for a fun and adventurous hike ahead of you!

Important Information

It is recommended to bring appropriate footwear, your camera, and a smartphone.

The monasteries of Meteora have a strict code. Men must wear long trousers and women must cover their shoulders and wear long skirts.

Skirts are provided at the entrance of each monastery.

Timings

Apr 8 to Dec 31

Daily at 8:30am

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki

On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout.