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Meteora Hiking Tour

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Explore the Untouched Beauty of Meteora Hiking Tour

Embark on a journey through the stunning landscapes of Meteora. Among the top family-friendly activities at Meteora. Beginning at the foothills of Doupiani Rock and the remnants of Pantokrator Monastery. Led by our expert guides, uncover hidden gems like Ypapanti Monastery and the ruins of St. Dimitrious, each steeped in centuries of captivating history and lore. Immerse yourself in the tales of the land as you traverse ancient footpaths once tread by monks, culminating in a visit to the iconic monastic enclaves of Great Meteoron or Varlaam. This is more than a hike; it’s a timeless exploration of Meteora’s rich UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The tour does not overlap with our Meteora Sunset Tour.

Price p.p

35€

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Important information

Not suitable for
  • People with heart problems
  • Visually impaired people
  • Children under 7 years
  • People with low level of fitness
  • People with mobility impairments
What to bring
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Cash
  • Snacks
  • Hat
Not allowed
  • Pets
  • Sleeveless shirts (for entering the monastery)
  • Sandals or flip-flops

Reviews

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Awesome morning with Christos
Awesome morning with Christos
Feb 3, 2024 - Erika_G
We had our hiking reservation booked for jan 2024. The day before i asked the team about the time for the pickup and they confirmed quickly. The day after, Christos came to our hotel in kalambaka just in time, we picked up another person and went close to the monasteries road. During the whole morning christos shared information about meteora history, the monks, the monasteries and other interesting details. He also told us about himself and we were talking about music and the hobbies we had in common, he was fantastic! He made sure everyone was safe and i could feel he's a great professional. This hiking day was the best part of out visit, we had a lot of fun walking in the nature close to the monasteries. By the end of the morning Christos left us at the hotel again and recommended us a place for lunch (it was great!). I would recommend it 100%. You will enjoy it 🙂
Highlight of my trip
Highlight of my trip
Nov 29, 2023 - M7174VWfionad
The hiking tour was an incredible experience. Kostas was a friendly and very knowledgeable guide, and told me so much about the history of the area and the monasteries. With the tour I was able to discover paths and see views that I never would have found by myself. I was a solo traveller and this was a perfect way to see and learn about Meteora.
Great half day hike
Great half day hike
Oct 22, 2023 - 699stephenh
We started the tour with a short bus ride to our starting point. There were 10 of us. Evan was our guide - He was amazing! Informative, personable, gave us time to walk at our own pace but didn't leave us behind. The hike even though it seems like it would be difficult considering the change in altitude from start to the monastery, wasn't as bad as it looked. There were a few older people with bad knees in the group and it was manageable for all even without technical climbing gear/experience. WE made many stops along the way as Evan pointed out views of monasteries, cave dwellings, historical sites. THe climb up to the monastery via many/many steps seemed overwhelming also but was not that difficult since there were alot of switchbacks. When we went it wasn't hot (warm but not hot). I can't imagine doing those stairs in the heat of summer. Evan had extra walking sticks for the climb down the mountain since it was fairly steep. That is where bad knees would be hindering, but just go slowly and watch you footfalls. IF women weren't wearing a dress to cover their knees, they were given wraps at the monastery entrance. Men just needed long shorts. No tank tops for either. There was a toilet at the monastery (standing up only) and a couple refreshment trucks outside the monastery if you need water/beverage. THe bus picked us up and dropped passengers off at the respective hotels. The tour group even allowed us to store our luggage at the office since we had checked out and hadn't checked in to our lodging. It was a very pleasant and enjoyable experience and Evan gets 3 thumbs up - he was great!!!
Truly a gem of an experience
Truly a gem of an experience
Aug 22, 2023 - Jacqueline_H
Chris was one of the best tour guides I've experienced hands down. Paced the hike well, was extremely knowledgeable about the area and Greek history, and in general fun to talk to. It was a pretty intensive hike (in a good way, thoroughly enjoyed the exercise) that gave us breathtaking views of the monasteries away from the crowds.
Truly a gem of an experience
Truly a gem of an experience
Aug 22, 2023 - Jacqueline_H
Chris was one of the best tour guides I've experienced hands down. Paced the hike well, was extremely knowledgeable about the area and Greek history, and in general fun to talk to. It was a pretty intensive hike (in a good way, thoroughly enjoyed the exercise) that gave us breathtaking views of the monasteries away from the crowds.
Visit Meteora Travel is a First Class High Quality High Value Tour Group
Visit Meteora Travel is a First Class High Quality High Value Tour Group
Jun 4, 2023 - Jet34649954284
We did both the sunset tour with Dimitri (who was SO knowledgeable, funny--at times breaking into song related to what we were seeing, and an all around superb tour guide) and the day hiking tour with Evangelos, who was also extremely knowledgeable about the history, culture and geography--he was good with all ages: 11 to older adults. We highly recommend Visit Meteora Travel as the preferred tour agency in the area.
Amazing hiking experience
Amazing hiking experience
Mar 30, 2024 - fofia198
We arrived in meteora with our own car from Athens and the first day we were very disapointed by the lack of parking and crowding on the monasteries . We searched and found an alternative way to experience Meteora by hiking . We loved it ! It takes you to a side of Meteora that is inaccesible by car . Thanks a lot Visit Meteora and many thanks to our guide Chris who was very helpfull and full of knowledge !
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Tour Details

Embark on an unforgettable journey as you commence your hike from the picturesque foothills of Doupiani Rock, nestled beneath the ancient remnants of the Pantokrator Monastery. Traverse through awe-inspiring rock formations that lead you to the northern expanse of Meteora. Along this path, you’ll encounter the concealed splendor of Ypapanti Monastery and the historic ruins of St. Dimitrious.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of tales and legends woven into each landmark along the trail, where centuries of history come alive through captivating narratives narrated by our knowledgeable local mountain guides.

Following this captivating exploration, indulge in a visit to the iconic monastic enclaves of Great Meteoron or Varlaam. Conclude your adventure by descending along the ancient footpaths once trodden by monks for generations, a fitting conclusion to this extraordinary hike through time.

Departure: from Kalampaka or Kastraki

With comfortable transportation from your hotel and knowledgeable guides, our Meteora Hiking Tour is the perfect way to enjoy this unique geological phenomenon and learn about the history of this incredible site. Don’t miss out on this amazing guided hiking tour – which is among the top family-friendly activities at Meteora. Book your spot today and experience the wonders of Meteora for yourself!

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Tour

We pick up clients from AirBNBs on our tours. If you are staying in one then please also include your phone number on your booking details in order for us to be able to reach you.

Trikala is a city about 21km away from Kalampaka. Because of that, we do not offer pick up from there. You can catch the local bus to Kalampaka, which runs regularly and come by our offices here to start the tour.

First of all, keep in mind that, since every monastery closes on some days of the week, we do not visit the same monasteries every day. The monasteries we usually visit though are the following: Meteora Half-day Tour: Great Meteoron, Varlamm and Rousssanou Sunset Sunset Tour: St. Stephen Meteora Hiking Tour: Great Meteoron.

All our bus tours run regardless of weather. If we are forced to cancel an activity because of extreme weather conditions, you have the option to change date or switch activity or cancel and receive a refund.

The pick-up time for all our tours is the same as the meeting time, indicated on your vouchers and our website. Please note that there may be a slight difference of 5-10 minutes between that time and the actual pick up time, depending on the number of pickups we have scheduled. Please be ready 10 minutes prior to your trip in order to facilitate that.

You can make a booking with us literally at the last minute! Just keep in mind that there may be no seats left on the tour if you do that! We recommend booking at least one week in advance, in order to have the best chances of finding availability.

We have split our tours tom morning and afternoon ones. Furthermore, all our tours visit different places at Meteora. This way, you can combine any morning tour with any afternoon tour you wish! All all-time-classic combination is the Meteora Hiking Tour in the morning and the Meteora Sunset Tour in the afternoon.

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