What is the entrance fee for the Meteora monasteries?

The current entrance fee is €5 per person, per monastery. Payment is normally made in cash at the entrance of each monastery. Entrance fees are separate from transportation or guided-tour costs unless a tour specifically states otherwise.

Is there a dress code for the Meteora monasteries?

Yes. Modest clothing is required because the monasteries are active places of worship. Women should wear skirts below the knee and cover their shoulders. Men should wear long trousers and avoid sleeveless tops. Wrap-around skirts may be available at some entrances, but visitors should bring suitable clothing.

Are all Meteora monasteries open every day?

No. Each monastery follows its own weekly closing days and seasonal timetable. Opening hours can also change during religious holidays, special services, bad weather or without prior notice. Visitors should check the latest timetable shortly before their visit.

Do Meteora monastery hours change during Easter, Christmas or other religious holidays?

Yes. Opening hours and access may change during Orthodox Easter, Christmas, religious celebrations and special monastery services. Changes may occur with limited notice, so visitors should check the latest local information before travelling.

How can I visit the Meteora monasteries without driving?

Visitors can use a local guided tour, taxi or private transfer. Guided tours are often the most convenient option because the route is planned around the latest available monastery opening hours, weekly closed days, parking conditions and local access.

Can I visit all six Meteora monasteries in one day?

Visiting all six active monasteries in one day is difficult because they have different opening hours, weekly closures and access requirements. Most visitors can comfortably enter two or three monasteries in one day. A two-day stay offers a more complete and less rushed experience.

Are the Meteora monastery opening hours the same in summer and winter?

No. Summer schedules generally apply from April through October, while shorter winter schedules usually apply from November through March. Some monasteries also have different Sunday hours or seasonal starting dates.

Should I check the opening hours again before visiting?

Yes. Monastery schedules may change because of religious services, public holidays, weather, maintenance or internal monastery decisions. Check the latest timetable shortly before your visit even if you have planned your itinerary in advance.

Monasteries Opening Hours and Days

Latest Meteora Monastery Schedules: Hours, Closed Days & Seasonal Updates

The Meteora monasteries’ opening hours and days found here can change without prior notice! Minor changes might occur in relation to opening hours and days during religious celebrations or due to other causes.

Be aware that although we try our best to keep the timetable of Meteora monasteries updated as much as possible, we are not responsible for any sudden changes to the opening hours and days. The Monasteries decide the opening hours and days, and monks can change them without any prior notice!

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The summer timetables
The winter timetables

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Meteora Monasteries Opening Hours and Days

Monasteries Summer Opening Hour

(April 1st to October 31st)

*Please note: the full summer timetable for St. Stephen’s and Roussanou begins on May 15.

Monastery	Opening Hours	Days Closed	Notes
Great Meteoro	09:30–15:00	Closed on Tuesdays	Peak season high traffic
Varlaam	09:00–16:00	Closed on Fridays	Peak season high traffic
Roussanou	09:00–16:30	Closed every Wednesday	09:00–16:00 on Sundays
Holy Trinity	10:00–16:00	Closed Thursdays	Steep walk access
St. Stephen’s	9:00 to 13:30 and 15:30 to 17:30	Closed on Mondays	Easy access
St. Nicholas Anapausas	9:00 to 17:00	Closed on Fridays	Steep walk access

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Monasteries Winter Opening Hour

(November 1st to March 31st)

Monastery	Opening Hours	Days Closed	Notes
Great Meteoro	09:30–15:00	Closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays	Shorter winter operating week
Varlaam	09:00–16:00	Closed on Thursdays and Fridays	Shorter winter operating week
Roussanou	09:00–14:00	Closed every Wednesday	09:00–16:00 on Sundays
Holy Trinity	10:00–16:00	Closed Thursdays	Steep walk access
St. Stephen’s	9:00 to 13:00 and 15:30 to 17:00	Closed on Mondays	Easy access
St. Nicholas Anapausas	09:00 to 16:00, Sundays: 9:30 to 16:00	Closed on Fridays	Steep walk access

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Visiting Tips

✔ Arrive early to beat crowds
✔ Combine monasteries in logical order
✔ Wear appropriate modest attire
✔ Check local holidays & closure days
✔ Bring water & comfortable shoes
✔ Bring cash for the entry fees

Visitor Essentials: Meteora monasteries dress code & entrance Fee

Dress Code:
Visitors must wear modest attire when entering the monasteries. Women should wear skirts below the knee and tops covering their shoulders (wrap-around skirts are available at monastery entrances). Men are required to wear long pants—sleeveless tops are not allowed for either gender.
Entrance Fee:
The current entrance fee is €5 per person per monastery, payable in cash at the monastery entrance.