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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
- Dresscode applied
- 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
Book with confidence
- 100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 24 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
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
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
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.
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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