From Athens: Meteora Day Trip by Bus with Optional Lunch | 14 hours

669 Reviews | Athens
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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour only (excluding lunch)
2 Adults x $74.38
$148.76
Approx Total
$148.76
Tour with Greek lunch
2 Adults x $85.26
$170.52
Approx Total
$170.52
Traditional Greek lunch: Book this option to join a group tour of Meteora and enjoy a traditional Greek lunch at a local restaurant.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Monasteries audio tour
  • Roundtrip transfer from Athens to Meteora
  • Expert English speaking guide
  • Free Map and bottle of water
  • Traditional Greek lunch (if option is selected)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off service in Athens
  • Entrance fees of the Monasteries (each monastery admission costs €3 per person per monastery)

Overview

Immerse yourself in some of Greece’s most spectacular scenery on a day trip to Meteora by bus, the most fascinating way you could never imagine.

Meeting points

You need to be in the opposite side of the Athens Railway Station at 07:30 am. You can reach the Athens Railway Station by metro, getting off at the Larissis Metro Station.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Catch the bus of 08:00 am to Kalambaka in the morning from opposite the Athens Railway Station and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the countryside. Arrive around 12:30 pm in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries.

  • Meteora

    Arriving in Kalambaka, our English speaking expert escort will be waiting you holding a signboard with your name on it and will transfer you to the Meteora Monasteries. For almost 5 hours you will have the time to explore two Monasteries as well as the hermit caves of Badovas. Meteora is included in the UNESCO world heritage monument list. The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks. The most visited Monastery is the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron, which is the largest of the monasteries located at Meteora. It was erected in the mid-14th century and was the subject of restoration and embellishment projects in 1483 and 1552. The building serves as the main museum for tourists. The Katholikon (main church), consecrated in honour of the Transfiguration of Jesus was erected in the middle of 14th century and 1387/88 and decorated in 1483 and 1552.

    5 hours

  • N/A

    At the end of the day, our expert escort will transfer you back to Kalambaka, where you will have the time to stroll around and have a light lunch (not included). At 5:35 p.m. the bus departs from Kalambaka, and arrives at 9:58 p.m back to Athens.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants (ages 3 and under) are free
  • To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Women should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts.
  • Amendments are serviced based on the availability
  • The tour requires customers to climb stairs upon their approach to the monasteries. If someone finds climbing stairs challenging, it is possible to wait at the parking area where some benches are.
  • Customers do not need to buy the monasteries tickets ahead of time. They pay in cash on the spot.
  • The bus that will drive the customers to Kalambaka is only for the travel group.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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669 reviews

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Meteora trip

Published on Nov, 2024

Later a the guide was very knowledgeable, sweet and kind person and mostly funny. She made sure everyone had a good time - highly recommended

Meteora trip

Published on Nov, 2024

Later a the guide was very knowledgeable, sweet and kind person and mostly funny. She made sure everyone had a good time - highly recommended

Meteora trip

Published on Nov, 2024

Later a the guide was very knowledgeable, sweet and kind person and mostly funny. She made sure everyone had a good time - highly recommended

Meteora trip

Published on Nov, 2024

Later a the guide was very knowledgeable, sweet and kind person and mostly funny. She made sure everyone had a good time - highly recommended

Must take when in Athens

Published on Nov, 2024

It was an amazing day of fantastic views and warm atmosphere on the tour. Dimitris was our guide, very knowledgeable and professional, and provided us with all the necessary information we needed on this tour. It was fun and interesting. Highly recommend this tour for a one day getaway when staying in Athens.

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