Main Info
3 Days Rail Tour from Thessaloniki to Meteora
Departure: from Athens
Tour Highlights
- Admire the world famous Meteora & Visit all the monasteries
- Excellent views between Thessaloniki and Meteora
- Accommodation at top-rated hotels
- Visit all the monasteries
- Join the Meteora Sunset Tour
- Choose between Meteora Hiking Tour and Meteora Half-day Tour as the second day's tour
- Discover the hidden monasteries, the hermit caves, breathtaking views and avoid the crowds
Useful Information
- Duration: 3 days
- Max People: 16
- Availability: Daily Departures
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Why to book the 3 Days Rail Tour from Thessaloniki to Meteora
- Quality & value for your money
- By booking a train tour through Visit Meteora you are free to travel at your own pace
- Save time and effort! Organizing your own holiday can be a stressful task. Let us do the work for you!
- You will learn about the culture and history of the place on a deeper level from a local’s perspective.
- Daily departures depart any day you want, 365 days a year.
- You will go to secret local spots that the vast majority of other travelers will never experience.
Inclusions
- 2 nights accommodation at a 3-star or 4-star hotel with breakfast
- Round trip train ticket from/to Thessaloniki
- First class train tickets upon request
- Pick-up and drop off from Kalampaka train station to your hotel
- Join the Meteora Sunset Tour
- Choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour and the Meteora Half-day Tour for the second day's tour
- Free wifi on board
- Free Map and Bottle of water provided on the tours
Not inclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
- Accommodation Tax
- Lunch and Dinners
- Entrance fees to the monasteries, 3 euro per person, per monastery
- Transfer to the Thessaloniki railway station
- Personal travel insurance
Book with confidence
- 100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours prior to the start time of the tour
- Rearrange your dates once with no change fee
- COVID-19 safety measures apply
ATTRACTIONS
Just a few of the beautiful sights you’ll see during your tour
ACCOMMODATION
COMFORT PLUS
Standard rooms in good quality and comfortable three-star hotels. Accommodation options in this category are top boutique hotels or guesthouses, typically with a restaurant or bar on-site. Rooms with private facilities and breakfast included.
SUPERIOR
Standard rooms in four-star hotels or in Superior rooms in premium three-star boutique hotels. Accommodation options in this category are premium hotels, with a restaurant and bar on-site. Rooms with private facilities and breakfast included.
Tour Details
Sometimes you want to go somewhere that’s a little tricky to get to on your own. Maybe there isn’t good public transport, or maybe renting a car doesn’t appeal to you. Sometimes having to drive can really take away from the sights you want to see. It’s worth booking a tour package when having someone else handle the transportation arrangements so you can sit back and truly enjoy the experience. By booking a train tour through Visit Meteora you are free to travel at your own pace with no tour leaders or set schedules. Travel from Thessaloniki to Meteora and back by train and enjoy captivating views of an out of this world landscape. Seize the chance to engage in memorable activities on a 3-days tour that will definitely become the highlight of your entire visit to Greece.
The train tickets are all issued on 2nd class seats as standard. If you wish to upgrade them to 1st class seats you may choose to add to your basket the 1st class seats upgrade add-on that will pop-up on your screen before you complete the booking!
IMPORTANT: The trains are not direct. You will switch trains at Paleofarsalos station on both trips.
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours prior to the start time of the tour​
- Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Itinerary
Day 1, Thessaloniki to Meteora and Sunset Tour
Trains are the most spacious and comfortable mode of travel in Greece. Catch the train to Kalambaka at 08:56 am from Thessaloniki Railway Station and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the Greek countryside. Upon your arrival in Kalambaka, at around 12:03 am, our English speaking driver will be waiting for you at the train station holding a signboard with your name on it to transfer you to your hotel. Late in the afternoon, our VIP mini bus will pick you up from the hotel to join 'Meteora Sunset Tour' to admire breathtaking views of Meteora and to discover the hidden gems of this place.
Day 2, Morning tour and free afternoon
For the next morning we offer you the chance to choose the activity you wish: the 'Half-Day morning Tour of Meteora' to see the main attractions, the monasteries of Meteora with a VIP minibus, or the 'Hiking Tour of Meteora' to walk among the rock giants. Experience amazing sceneries and visit monuments of the Byzantine period, the monasteries of Meteora and learn their history. After this morning tour, at around 13:00 pm, the bus will drop you back to your hotel. The evening is free for you to explore the area on your own.
Day 3, Free morning and back to Thessaloniki
The morning is free. In the evening a taxi transfer from your hotel at 18:00 pm to the local train station at Kalambaka will be arranged for you. At 18:22 pm the train departs from Kalambaka and arrives at 22:19 pm to Thessaloniki.
Departure and return point
Frequently Asked Questions About This Tour
No. On our train tours, you will board the train from Athens or Thessaloniki on your own, using the tickets we will send you via email. Our guide will meet you at Kalabaka train station after your train arrives at Meteora. He will be holding a signboard with your name written on it in the parking lot of Kalabaka train station.
We use only the best 3 and 4-star hotels in the area for your accommodation. All hotel we cooperate with have beautiful rooms and offer exceptional service.
Yes, all hotel overnights include breakfast.
We will send you the train tickets via email approximately one month before your trip date.
There is an off-chance that a train inspector might give you a hard time if you present them with an electronic version of your tickets. This is why we recommend you to print them.
Please be at the station at least 30 minutes before the departure in order to have plenty of time to find your coach and seats. The stewards there will assist you.
Yes, there is a cafeteria-coach inside every train, where you can buy snacks and refreshments.
Yes, first class seats are more comfortable and quieter. They are almost always arranged in a 6-seat-rooms, offering a higher amount of privacy and the first class coach is located next to the cafeteria, offering fast access there.
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