Private Meteora Day Trip from Thessaloniki

Name: Private Meteora Day Trip from Thessaloniki by Train - Visit Meteora
Brand: Visit Meteora
Price: 370 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2850 reviews)

Join an amazing full day private train tour from Thessaloniki to Meteora, and this will be the highlight of your entire trip to Greece!

This Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora by Train will give you the opportunity to visit the amazing Meteora Monasteries! If you are in Thessaloniki, seize the day to admire a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. The private day trip provides more flexibility to adjust the itinerary according to your personal preferences. It includes train tickets, a 5-hours tour of Meteora with English speaking local tour leader, the best viewpoints, and VIP vehicle with a driver!

To add a state licensed guide to follow you inside the monasteries there is an additional cost. To check the price list click on the “add-on a guide” feature

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Private Meteora Day Trip from Thessaloniki by Train

Departure: from Thessaloniki

Up to 2 people: 370 EUR

Up to 3 people: 430 EUR

Up to 4 people: 540 EUR

Up to 5 people: 600 EUR

Up to 6 people: 660 EUR

Tour Highlights

See all six monasteries
Private & flexible tour with VIP vehicle
Enter inside 3 monasteries
Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Discover thehidden monasteries and hermit caves.
Excellent views between Thessaloniki and Meteora
Perfect for people who have limited time

Useful Information

Duration: 1 day
Max People: 19
Availability: Daily Departures
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Departure time from Thessaloniki: 08.59 - Arrival time in Kalabaka: 12.03. You will switch trains at Paleofarsalos station.
Departure time from Kalabaka: 18.22 - Arrival time in Thessaloniki: 22.19. You will switch trains at Paleofarsalos station.
Possibility to change returning city to Athens instead of Thessaloniki, by leaving a comment in your reservation.

Why to book the Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki by Train with us

Quality & value for your money
Daily departures depart any day you want, 365 days a year.
You will learn about the culture and history of the place on a deeper level from a local’s perspective.
You will go to secret local spots that the vast majority of other travelers will never experience.
By booking a train tour through Visit Meteora you are free to travel at your own pace
Local expertise and 24/7 help and assistance during your trip.

Inclusions

Private tour with flexible itinerary
English speaking tour leader
Round trip train tickets from Thessaloniki to Meteora
First class train tickets upon request
Free Map and Bottle of water provided on the tours
Free wifi on board
Taxes & service fees
Pick up and drop off service: Kalampaka Railway Station
5 hours tour

Not inclusions

Pick-up from Hotel to the Thessaloniki railway station
Meals
Gratuities (optional)
Entrance fees to the monasteries, 3 euro per person for each monastery
State licensed guide
Personal travel insurance

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ATTRACTIONS

Just a few of the beautiful sights you’ll see during your tour

Tour Details

Catch the morning train of 8:56 a.m. from Thessaloniki to Meteora from Thessaloniki’s Central Railway Station and enjoy a Private Day Trip to Meteora by Train that will give you the chance to explore Meteora and the monasteries.

Arriving in Kalabaka at 12:03, our English-speaking driver will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name on it and will transfer you to the Meteora Monasteries. For five hours, you will have the time to explore three Monasteries. Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage monument list.

Around 17:00 in the afternoon, the bus will transfer you back to Kalabaka train station for your trip back to Thessaloniki. The train departs at 18:22 pm so you will have around an hour and a half of free time to walk in the town center or to enjoy a quick meal. You will arrive by train back in Thessaloniki at around 22:19.

The train from Thessaloniki to Meteora 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 24 hours prior to the start time of the tour
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.

Itinerary

Day 1 (morning)

Your will board the train in Thessaloniki at 8:56am. 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.

Day 1 (evening)

At around 17:00 in the afternoon, the bus will transfer you back to Kalambaka train station for your trip back to Thessaloniki. The train departs at 18:22 pm so, you will have more than an hour free time to walk in the town's center or to enjoy a meal. You will arrive in Thessaloniki at around 22:19.

Departure and return point

Frequently Asked Questions About This Tour

Which monasteries do we visit inside on our tours?

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, Ypapanti

What if it rains?

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.

How late can I make a booking?

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.

Which tours can I join on the same day?

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.

What other tourists are
saying about us

My day trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora was one of my greatest experiences as an avid traveler. Beautiful, historical and unlike any place I have seen, Meteora is a must. The team at Visit Meteora went above and beyond in helping me orchestrate the logistics of my trip, and I cannot speak highly enough of Eva, who was an absolute fantastic guide and whose enthusiasm and knowledge made this trip all the more special. Highly, highly recommend traveling with Visit Meteora if you are in the vicinity, even if just for the day trip.

Visiting Meteoras was on my bucket list ever since my mother visited it. It was a breathtaking special experience. We are an undergraduate couple from Hungary. We made the best choice with choosing this travel agency. We would have never known this much of the history of this unique place. I am addicted to history, and after visiting Rome this was my best experience. it was a bless, a sentimental visit. Maria, our tour guide was even better: she grew up on this area, her personal stories, humor made this trip so touching. Our driver was sooo cute, he helped taking pictures, came to us, set the position, and our best pictures are the ones that he made. We cannot say anything, just thank you for this once in a lifetime experience. We travelled by trains from Thessaloniki, our trip was good, because the agency gave everything to us: basically, your job was to get on the train and then get off. 🙂 You have to see these blessed monasteries. Also, the view is amazing: you can't miss it.

It was a little bit of a "last minute" decision, we initially thought of doing it in a little different manner, but it all turned out great. All the vouchers were immediately sent upon payment, with exact information "where to go, when to go", we were met at the Kalambaka train station by Vassilis (I hope I didn't misspell his name), who turned out to be a real gold mine in terms of history knowledge for the area and more. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good value travel agency!!We have traveled extensively and we believe this company is everything and more that a traveler could want.

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