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Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Audio Guide and Lunch Option

Meteora rock formations with monasteries, part of full-day tour from Athens including transfers.
Family climbing stairs to Meteora monastery, Greece, with rock formations in view.
Frescoes depicting religious scenes inside Meteora monastery, Greece.
Two people sitting and viewing the Meteora Monasteries on rock formations in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Duration

10 hr - 14 hr

Free cancellation

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Guided tour

Transfers included

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.6/5

(82)

Edward Sanders

Edward

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
What stood out was how I really liked this trip and the long way there and back was soo worth it. Meteora is very beautiful. The trip was great, only thing is that they pick you up very early and leave you at the train station 1 hour earlier, I would prefer sleep 30 minutes more. You start at 7:00 and come back to Athens at 23:15. We had to switch from train to bus because of the float and also the honey tasting was not possible for that. But anyway the guide was super nice and had even snack and water prepared for us so we can see the monasteries before they close. The lunch where she recommended us was delicious and our guide Eva even had some home made greek alcohol so we could try it.Definitely recommend it.
Michael Ramirez

Michael

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Die Tour zu den Meteora-Klöstern hat mir sehr gut gefallen! Die Tour-Guide Maria hat einen sehr guten Job gemacht: Sie hat sehr viele Informationen zu den Meteora-Klöstern und der Gegend auf sehr unterhaltsame Weise vermittelt. Die Tour war sehr gut organisiert, wir konnten insgesamt auch drei Klöster von innen besichtigen inklusive eines sehr interessanten Museums in einem der Klöster. Der Fahrer Crhistos ist sehr gut gefahren. Ich kann diese Tour sehr empfehlen.
Jeffrey Hill

Jeffrey

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was a long day but absolutely worth it if you only have one day to spend in Meteora. We visited two monastaries, some caves and various view points to get awesome photos. The tour guide was very informative and knew all of the places to get the best photos. Even the included lunch was pretty good. The monasaries of Meteora is one of the most stunning places I've ever been to - super glad to have gone on this tour.
    • 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.

    • Skip-the-line entry to 3 monasteries

    • Access to the Hermit Caves

    • Multilingual audio guide in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, and Russian

    • Expert English-speaking guide

    • Round-trip transfers from Athens in an AC coach

    • Greek-style lunch (as per option selected)

    • €5 monastery entrance fees per site, payable in cash

    • Guided tour inside the monasteries

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

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

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    Edward Sanders

    Edward

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    What stood out was how I really liked this trip and the long way there and back was soo worth it. Meteora is very beautiful. The trip was great, only thing is that they pick you up very early and leave you at the train station 1 hour earlier, I would prefer sleep 30 minutes more. You start at 7:00 and come back to Athens at 23:15. We had to switch from train to bus because of the float and also the honey tasting was not possible for that. But anyway the guide was super nice and had even snack and water prepared for us so we can see the monasteries before they close. The lunch where she recommended us was delicious and our guide Eva even had some home made greek alcohol so we could try it.Definitely recommend it.
    Melissa Ross

    Melissa

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    C'est une expérience inoubliable et vraiment unique ! Eva, notre guide, est absolument adorable et très souriante ! Elle aime beaucoup sa ville et nous transmet cet amour durant toute cette journée ! J'ai pu découvrir des lieux uniques forgés par la nature, et des spécialités grecques à tomber ! Je recommande à 1 000% !
    Steven Ross

    Steven

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    La guía María es una excelente persona, la parada en el restaurante café ". Camino " se me hizo genial , así como la pizza para cenar . En Meteora la comida en "Eufrosino" súper rica y Los Monasterios son estupendos, un tour que es un imperdible al viajar a Grecia.
    Christine Harris

    Christine

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    I liked the service provided by the tour guide, the drivers and the company as a whole. Eva was so kind, considerate , and hospitable. She made sure everyone's needs were met. She answered all our questions with kindness. The tour itself was worth the long bus ride, the views from the bus were breathtaking. Meteora now holds a special place in our hearts. Its beauty and history is something to behold and remembered.
    Jeffrey Hill

    Jeffrey

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    It was a long day but absolutely worth it if you only have one day to spend in Meteora. We visited two monastaries, some caves and various view points to get awesome photos. The tour guide was very informative and knew all of the places to get the best photos. Even the included lunch was pretty good. The monasaries of Meteora is one of the most stunning places I've ever been to - super glad to have gone on this tour.
  • 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.

    • 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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