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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Weekly Closed Days for Each Monastery

Monasteries Summer Timetable

(April 1st to October 31st)

* St. Stephen’s Monastery and Roussanou Monastery from May 15th

9:00 to 13:30 and 15:30 to 17:30.
Closed on Mondays.

09:30 to 15:00.
Closed on Tuesdays.

09:00 to 16:30 (16:00 on Sundays).
Closed every Wednesday.

10:00 to 16:00.
Closed on Thursdays.

09:00 to 16:00.
Closed on Fridays.

09:00 to 17:00.
The monastery is open every day.

Monasteries Winter Timetable

(November 1st to March 31st)

9:30 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 17:00.
Closed on Mondays.

09:30 to 14:00.
Closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

09:30 to 14:00.
Closed every Wednesday.

10:00 to 16:00.
Closed on Thursdays.

09:00 to 15:00.
Closed on Thursdays and Fridays.

09:00 to 16:00, Sundays: 9:30 to 16:00.
The monastery is open every day.

 
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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.

For special holiday schedules—especially during Easter (Holy Week)

See our guide on “Good Thursday: The Last Supper and Easter in Meteora” or check out our 2025 travel tips blog for updates on open hours and traditions.

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