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Meteora: Panoramic Morning Small Group Tour with Local Guide

Person photographing Meteora monasteries on rock formations, Greece, during a day tour from Athens.
Tour guide speaking to passengers on a bus during the Meteora Monasteries tour from Athens.
Ancient Meteora cliffside caves with wooden structures in Greece.
Female guest viewing exhibits inside Meteora Monastery, Greece.

Duration

4 hr

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Audio guide

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

4.2/5

(46)

Olivia Martinez

Olivia

Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
What stood out was how Lina and Sotos was perfects host of our Meteoras in the morning tour, Lina's passion about her home region is absolutely amazing. We got a lot of interesting informations and facts about the Meteoras, and the program was very relaxing.
Christina Campbell

Christina

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Excellent orginasation, very knowledgable tiur guides, attentive and polite bus driver, we'll do it again! You made our visit unforgettable. Thank you all! It felt well-paced and smooth.
Davide Colombo

Davide

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The guide shared fascinating details with such passion, and the driver made the trip feel effortless. The fact that they adjusted the schedule for us was a real bonus.
    • Ditch the crowds and enjoy a more personal Meteora experience with a small-group tour (max 19), complete with hotel pickup, round-trip transfers in a VIP Mercedes minibus, and flexible touring options.
    • Choose between a half-day sightseeing tour with access to up to 3 monasteries and in-depth storytelling, or a sunset tour that includes 1 monastery, the Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, and ends with a golden-hour photo stop.
    • An English-speaking local guide will share tales of monks who hauled themselves up in rope baskets, the secrets of the 1000-year-old Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, and how Meteora became a place of refuge during invasions and empires.
    • Take in the quiet beauty of Agios Stefanos, with its floral courtyard and active nunnery, or explore the vertical wonder of St. Nicholas Anapausas, famed for its 16th-century frescoes and soul-stirring mountain views.
    • Did you know? The tiny chapel inside St. Nicholas Anapausas Monastery was painted in just one month by a single monk-artist, Theophanes the Cretan. His vivid 16th-century frescoes still cover the walls today.
    • Entry to three monasteries in Meteora
    • Access to the Hermit Caves
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Kalambaka or Kastraki
    • Round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned coach
    • Expert English-speaking guide
    • Digital audio guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean & Chinese.
    • Panoramic views of all six monasteries
    • Free Wi-Fi, a map, and bottled water on the coach
    • Guided tour inside the monasteries (audio guides available)
    • Small offerings at each monastery (between €3 to €5)
    • Entrance fee of €5 per monastery, to be paid in cash only.
    • Food & drinks
    • Tips (optional)
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Rumyana Besarabska-Bakova

    Rumyana

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Excellent orginasation, very knowledgable tiur guides, attentive and polite bus driver, we'll do it again! You made our visit unforgettable. Thank you all!
    Ruby Hall

    Ruby

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Everything ran smoothly from pickup to drop-off. The guide was patient and personable, and the driver made the long drive very easy.
    James Simmons

    James

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Truly an amazing day! The guide kept us engaged with stories, the transport was comfortable, and the sites themselves were breathtaking.
    Christina Campbell

    Christina

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Excellent orginasation, very knowledgable tiur guides, attentive and polite bus driver, we'll do it again! You made our visit unforgettable. Thank you all! It felt well-paced and smooth.
    Davide Colombo

    Davide

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The guide shared fascinating details with such passion, and the driver made the trip feel effortless. The fact that they adjusted the schedule for us was a real bonus.
  • What to bring

    • Bring some cash for entrance offerings (€3 to €5 per monastery) and any purchases, as credit card facilities may not be available.
    • Opt for sturdy shoes with good grip, as paths can be uneven and include many steps.
    • Carry water and light snacks, especially during warmer months (June to August).
    • Don’t forget to bring your own earphones and a fully charged phone to listen to the audio guides comfortably.

    What's not allowed

    • While outdoor photography is generally permitted, refrain from taking photos inside churches and of monks or nuns unless explicitly allowed.
    • Flying drones is prohibited without special permission due to privacy concerns and wildlife protection.

    Accessibility

    • Meteora is not wheelchair accessible. All monasteries involve steps or inclined paths.
    • If you have mobility constraints, consider visiting monasteries like St. Stephen’s, which has a paved path and minimal stairs.

    Additional information

    • Your guide will pick you up directly from your accommodation in Kalabaka or Kastraki Village.
    • Expect to enter between 2 to 4 monasteries during your visit. Each has a fixed weekly closing day (Great Meteoron is closed on Tuesdays, Varlaam on Fridays), so the exact lineup may vary depending on when you go.
    • All monasteries require a €3 to €5 offering per person, payable in cash at the gate.
    • Tour guides are not allowed inside the monasteries. To continue exploring while inside, take advantage of the multilingual audio guides.
    • Tours use minibuses or local shuttles to transport visitors between sites.
    • Basic toilets are available at larger monasteries (Great Meteoron, Varlaam, St. Stephen) and may require a small tip.
    • The Meteora monasteries follow a strict dress code. Men must wear long pants; women need long skirts and shoulder coverage. Sleeveless tops and shorts are not allowed.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
    • 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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