Day Trips

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

4.6/5(46)

Cheng A

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Really enjoyed this tour! I’m so glad I chose the overnight option as it gave me the chance to experience Meteora at sunset, and the views were absolutely breathtaking. I chose the Panoramic Morning Tour and was especially lucky to have Maria as our guide. She is so bubbly, engaging and full of stories, with so much knowledge and passion to share about Meteora. I absolutely loved having her as our guide. She made the whole experience even more memorable, and I would highly recommend this tour and Maria to anyone visiting Meteora! ❤️. The hotel although rated 3 stars feels good. It was clean and well located and even included a simple breakfast which I enjoyed.

Josephina D

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

While I genuinely loved every minute of this experience, I would have to say the panoramic sunset was my favorite part, it was absolutely incredible! Additionally the trip was so well organized. It made it all so easy, all I had to do was hop on the bus and I was dropped off at each site and my hotel. I've already recommended this exact same trip to many of my friends.

Camila F

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

This tour was amazing! I booked the 3* hotel, which was nice and had a good breakfast. We're guided in the city by local guides, visiting the monasteries, the hermit caves, short stops to admire the view, watch the sunset (so beautiful!), learning fun facts. It was very rich. If I had done it without the guided tour, it'd be a loss. If they had a 3 days tour, it would stay be worthy! I could use an extra day for a hiking through the forest and to visit the Holy Trinity Monastery. Great deal. I strongly suggest.

Alicen C

Solo

Verified booking

Sep 2026

My guide, Andrea, was amazing. Her historical knowledge was exceptional. She did a great job explaining everything and going at a pace so everyone could follow along. I feel so well informed now. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Andrea. Thank you!

Hoarau A

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

The sunset excursion is a great experience! With a magical atmosphere! The guide on the second day, Maria, was very interesting and dedicated. The only downside is that the wait after the tour is much too long. We waited until 6:30 PM to leave, even though the tour ended at 1:30 PM. Especially since it takes another 4 hours of driving to get back to Athens. Perhaps trying not to group everyone together so much just to save money would solve this. Furthermore, there was a blatant lack of communication when they picked us up at 5:30 PM, only to make us wait for an hour just 10 minutes away from where we were, without any explanation, and then dropped us off at the hotel without any further communication.

Jimena L

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Everything was perfect, the only thing was that on the second day, after the panoramic tour, we were free at around 1:00 PM. Waiting until 5:00 PM to be picked up to return to Athens feels very long.

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
Get direction
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
Get direction
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
Cheng A
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Really enjoyed this tour! I’m so glad I chose the overnight option as it gave me the chance to experience Meteora at sunset, and the views were absolutely breathtaking. I chose the Panoramic Morning Tour and was especially lucky to have Maria as our guide. She is so bubbly, engaging and full of stories, with so much knowledge and passion to share about Meteora. I absolutely loved having her as our guide. She made the whole experience even more memorable, and I would highly recommend this tour and Maria to anyone visiting Meteora! ❤️. The hotel although rated 3 stars feels good. It was clean and well located and even included a simple breakfast which I enjoyed.
Josephina D
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
While I genuinely loved every minute of this experience, I would have to say the panoramic sunset was my favorite part, it was absolutely incredible! Additionally the trip was so well organized. It made it all so easy, all I had to do was hop on the bus and I was dropped off at each site and my hotel. I've already recommended this exact same trip to many of my friends.
Camila F
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
This tour was amazing! I booked the 3* hotel, which was nice and had a good breakfast. We're guided in the city by local guides, visiting the monasteries, the hermit caves, short stops to admire the view, watch the sunset (so beautiful!), learning fun facts. It was very rich. If I had done it without the guided tour, it'd be a loss. If they had a 3 days tour, it would stay be worthy! I could use an extra day for a hiking through the forest and to visit the Holy Trinity Monastery. Great deal. I strongly suggest.
Dingge Z
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I choose a 2day trip. The local tour guide are considerate and gentle and knowledgeable, but on my way back to Athens, they squeeze me into a silver colored Meteora Throns one day trip bus and the lady with hoarse voice who seems to be the tour guide of one day trip, is a bit rude. She Don't allow me to get on the bus before one day trip guests are all aboard. They were just getting a coffee and using toilets and I stand on the side waiting. And when I am allowed to get on, she looked at my backpack, lean in, and asked sarcastically "where are you gonna put it?" I wish I could put her sarcastic tone into words. The question is unnecessary, if there's no space just tell me or I will know when I get there. I answered "shelves above". She said "there's no space." I said “open up the luggage compartment door then.” This conversation make the other lady who was at the door looked at me worryingly. It was that obvious. After I store my luggage aborad the bus and sit down there is obviously a shelf and some space… so what's the whole point i dont understand. You dont want me on your bus or what??
Michael V
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
I really liked the guides, very attentive and knowledgeable.

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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