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Join this Day Trip from Athens to Meteora and it will become the highlight of your trip to Greece!
Discover the breathtaking wonders of Meteora on a day trip from Athens. Perfect for those with limited time in Athens, this excursion offers the best highlights of Meteora’s awe-inspiring rock formations and monasteries. Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
While the day trip provides an incredible experience, we also recommend extending your stay in Meteora for a deeper exploration of this magical place. Find more options here.
Book your Meteora day trip now and embark on an unforgettable journey!
FREE AUDIO GUIDE. Use our free audio guide inside the monasteries and 19 points of interest! Available in English, French, Spanish and German.
Important Information
Recent flooding in Greece has temporarily disrupted train services. Replacement buses are in place to ensure uninterrupted travel until train services are restored. The itineraries and destinations of this tour remain unaffected.
Key Details
- Transport: In light of the situation, we have arranged for a modern, air-conditioned bus to transport you from Athens to Meteora.
- Journey Details: The trip will take 5 hours each way, inclusive of a 20-minute stop for refreshments and restroom use.
- The Meteora tour itself will last 5 hours.
- Bus Identification: Please look out for buses with the logo Visit Meteora at the front door.
- Departure: The bus will depart from Larissis train station in Athens at 08:00 am. We request you to be present at the exit of the Larissa metro/subway station on Deligianni str, directly opposite the Athens train station, by 07:45 am. Here is the exact location for your reference: https://goo.gl/maps/16AcMUsyJNSoFF698
- Return: The bus will be back in Athens at 11:00 pm.
Tour Highlights
- Discover the astonishing Meteora
- Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Excellent views between Athens and Meteora
- Excellent value for money
- Perfect for people who have limited time
- Visit the hermit caves of Badovas
- See all 8 monasteries
- Enter inside 3 monasteries
Useful Info
- Starting Time: 8:00am
- Duration: 1 day
- Max People: 19
- Availability: Daily Departures
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Why Book With Us
- Small size groups
- Quality & value for your money
- Local expertise and 24/7 help and assistance during your trip
- Daily tour departures any day you want, 365 days a year whether you are traveling on your own or in a group.
- You will learn about the culture and history of the place on a deeper level from a local’s perspective.
Attractions
Just a few of the beautiful sights you’ll see during your tour
Inclusions
- Free audio guide inside the monasteries and points of interest
- Round-trip transportation from Athens
- 5-hour guided tour of Meteora
- Map of Meteora
- Lunch at a local restaurant (if add on selected)
- Entry to 3 most popular monasteries
- Panoramic photo stops
- See all 8 monasteries
- Visit to the hidden hermit caves
- Stops on the way to buy lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks
- Wi-Fi and USB chargers onboard
- Bottled water
Not inclusions
- Entrance fees to the monasteries (3 EUR per person for each monastery)
- Guide inside the monasteries (audio guide available)
- Tips (optional)
Optional Extras
- Transfer to/from the Athens railway station (Book it on request)
- Book this tour private (press here)
Book with confidence
- 100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours prior to the start time of the tour
- Rearrange your dates once with no change fee
- COVID-19 safety measures apply
- More than 10 years of experience
- Our small-size tours guarantee a personalized approach.
- Book with the locals! We are actually located here, in Meteora!
Itinerary
Map
*For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Reviews
Let our delighted customers do the talking – we prefer to let their reviews speak for themselves.
Feb 6, 2024 - Paola_K Read More
Meteora is such a mystical place. From the history of the first hermits living in caves and the construction of its amazing Monasteries, to its Fait. There is this mystical energy surrounding the area, the mountains are what makes this wonderful place even more surreal. I was able to meditate, breath, take in all that positive energy and fill my mind with good thoughts, heal my soul. Just spectacular, more than just buildings on top of mountains. It is the energy of them what makes this place simply magical. Loved it and I would go back and spend a few days there.
Jan 19, 2024 - kameel_S Read More
This excursion is amazing! The recent floods meant we had to take a coach instead of the train. But the long journey was totally worth it. The place and the monasteries we went to were stunning. Our guide was knowledgable and you could clearly see how much love and passion she had for the sites, as well as her/and her families connection to them.
Dec 31, 2023 - Stellayyl Read More
Tour guide Jim was excellent! Definitely go during low season to avoid the crowds. Suggest to spend two days in Meteora instead of one day trip. The trip back and forth to Meteora and Athens was 9 ½ hours alone (without traffic). Make the best of the trip to justify the time.
Nov 6, 2023 - Voyage314084 Read More
Meteora is breathtaking in its beauty and history. Our Visit Meteora tour got us to Kalambaka by bus (originally we were scheduled to go by train - the bus ride from Athens was ok - large bus and crowded; driver was safe) then we transferred to a smaller Merceds Sprinter for our guided tour with Kate. We stopped at a small family restaurant for lunch (on our own) and went on amazing tour. Our guide was knowledgable and was from the local area. Her personal story is inspiring and directly linked to the area. We had already been in Greece for 12 days but knew we couldnt leave without experiencing Meteora. This tour exceeded our expectations.
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Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours prior to the start time of the tour
- Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Alternative Options
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Tour
What time should I be at the station?
Please be at the station at least 30 minutes before the departure in order to have plenty of time to find the bus. The buses will be located across the street from the Train Station.
Is there food or toiled in the bus?
No, but the bus will make a stop mid-way, where you can use the facilities and buy snacks.
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