3 Days Tour from Athens to Meteora by Train

Was super impressed with customer service from Visit Meteora agents, both with email communication and in-person in their office. They were all so welcoming and lovely and they all speak excellent English. We did a 2n/3d rail tour from Athens to Meteora (and back). Which included a hike, a sunset tour, 2 nights accommodation (best breakfast ever) and return rail tickets. We were touring when Covid-19 was affecting Greece and there were barely any tourists left but despite the dire situation, all the people we met were extremely accommodating for us and we had such a great insight to the Meteora. We weren't even allowed inside the Monasteries but it was still exceptional. On the sunset tour, of course you aren't allowed to spend "all day" there, it's limited! that's what makes it so special. But you are granted well and truly enough time to experience it, learn about all aspects of the Meteora and take plenty of photos while also having time to take it all in. You don't need longer time. The local guides taught us soooo much information we could barely take it all in. We visited a local church on the sunset tour (on our way up the mountain) and I was blown away by the incredible, sacred history of this old place. The train schedule was amazing and the upgrade to 1st class is definitely worth it, it's already so cheap! the seats are so comfortable even for spending hours sitting down. The views from Athens to Kalambaka and back again were so amazing that I kept putting my book down to look outside. This was definitely a highlight on our 2 week trip to Greece. The only thing that was better was the accommodation we stayed at on this Visit Meteora tour - Monastiri Guesthouse. That was an incredible memory for us and I have written a separate review for them. Thanks to all the staff for making it so memorable.