Athens to Meteora: 3-Day Tour

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Embark on a 3-day rail tour from Athens to Meteora and immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Byzantine Monasteries and geological wonders. Book now!

Duration: 3 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Athens - Meteora by bus - Meteora sunset tour

Agios Stefanos - Explore the monastery
Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary - Tour the church
Great Meteoron Monastery - Visit the monastery without the crowds and enjoy the tranquility and evening hues
Varlaam Monastery - Witness the most stunning views
Meteora - Capture…

What's Included

Complimentary onboard WiFi
English-speaking tour leader
Daily breakfast provided
Free map and water bottle
Hotel pickup and drop-off at Kalampaka station
Option to choose between Meteora Hiking or Half-day Tour

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Accommodation Tax
Entrance fees for the monasteries 12.00€(sunset/hiking) - 22.00€(sunset/Half day bus tour)
State licensed guide inside the monasteries. ( Multilingual smart audio guide available for free)

Additional Information

Embark on a captivating 2-day journey to Meteora from Athens. Catch the 8:00 am bus, and upon arrival at 12:30, our driver awaits to transfer you to your hotel. Join the Meteora Sunset Tour for mesmerizing views and hidden gems. Choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Half-day Morning Tour the next day, exploring the cultural and natural wonders….

Location

Athens Railway Station

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The bus will depart from Larissis train station in Athens at 08:00am. We request you to be present at the exit of the Larissa metro/subway station on Deligianni str, directly opposite the Athens train station Everest cafe, by 07:45am. Here is the location: https://goo.gl/maps/16AcMUsyJNSoFF698

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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131yuryb

Apr 30, 2025

Wonderful Private Transfer from Meteora to Delphi with Sotos - We had a fantastic experience with Sotos, our driver from Visit Meteora, during our private transfer from Meteora to Delphi. He picked us up right on time, and from the start, the drive was smooth, relaxing, and completely carefree. We made a quick stop at Thermopylae for a bathroom break, and then continued through a stunning mountain route with beautiful scenery. Sotos offered thoughtful commentary along the way, pointing out interesting landmarks and sharing insights into Greek culture, food, industry, sports, and more. The conversation was natural and engaging, and he had a great sense of when to chat and when to let us rest. He was incredibly warm, friendly, and responsive to any questions we had, even pulling over at scenic spots so we could take photos. It felt like more than just a transfer—it was a memorable part of our trip. Highly recommended!

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Noreen_n

Apr 29, 2025

Meteora 3 day - 2 day is lots. 3 rd day was free time which we could have had in Athens. Said they sent a schedule in March which I couldn’t find. Asked for one again and it was not sent to me. Disappointing.

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Mjd013

Mar 20, 2025

Very professional tour company. Great tour and 2 night stay at Meteora - I cannot recommend this company enough. They were absolutely fantastic !! And we are so glad that we visited Meteora with them. We wanted to spend two nights in Meteora, and visit as many monasteries as we could, and do the hiking tour. All prior communication via email was promptly and patiently answered. And I have to say, I had a lot of questions… After many emails and changes back and forth, they organised a schedule for us that wasn’t a private tour, but a combination of their other tours. Which was much appreciated. We eventually did the sunset tour on day 1, the monasteries tour the next morning, and the hiking tour on the third day. All the guides were very knowledgeable (thanks Vasilli and Christos). The bus transfer from Athens was seamless and very punctual. The return transfer had a bit of mechanical issues, that were quickly resolved. Definately recommended.

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2milliel

Jan 17, 2025

Good Experience - Sotos was an excellent driver. Maria was an excellent tour guide for the bus tour. And Kostas was a great hiking tour host! Thanks for a great trip

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422mtc

Nov 14, 2024

Great Hiking - Beautiful hikes and scenery. Visit Meteora was supportive and took care of the details. The hotel and restaurant, Gardenia, was outstanding. They took care of us and we’re very friendly.

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Yasumi

Sep 25, 2024

The Best Meteora Tour Company - This is definitely one of the best tour companies we used. Very well executed and very personable. I booked our 2 night 3 day tour after having a difficult time to find train tickets to Meteora from Athens. After reading reviews of the past clients, I decided to rely on a professional team to arrange the transportation and tours. The train system still has issues after last year’s horrible flood and we rode a very comfortable brand new bus instead. The driver was great - safe and nice countryside drive. We stopped at a very nice rest stop for coffee, pastry and even Greek salads! Once we arrived, we were dropped off and picked up for sunset tour. We entered one monastery and drove by the rest of beautiful monasteries. The guide, Chris, was excellent! He brought us to a very historical church in the city and also stoped at a “cave monastery” and gorgeous view points. The next day weather forecast said heavy rains and he helped to change our hiking tour to monastery tour at the last minutes. Despite the rain, the tour was great one. The guide ( I lost my note with his name, sorry) and the driver made several “Greek stops” ( on the side of the road) to see the monasteries covered with fogs/clouds after rain - it was magical. The 3rd day, I requested (when I booked 9 months ago) to arrange our transportation to Thessaloniki instead of Athens. The train was not available so they bought bus tickets for us, printed the booking tickets and brought us to the bus stop from our hotel. We cannot ask better personal service than that. We truly enjoyed our trip!

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Richard_b

Sep 24, 2024

Wonderful adventure - All of the monasteries, the food, and the people. Everyone was so kind. It’s no wonder that this is a UNESCO site.

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435vanjak

Jul 17, 2024

Magical experience - I apologize for the lengthy review, but I truly feel I must share this with you. As someone who prefers to explore at my own pace, I usually avoid guided tours. However, due to time constraints, I decided to make an exception and chose Visit Meteora based on their positive reviews. I booked a three-day trip from Athens for myself and my 19-year-old daughter, including visits to Thermopylae on the last day and Delphi on the way back. The experience far exceeded my expectations. The organization was excellent. Our stay was in a spacious room with three terraces offering a fantastic view of Meteora, the monasteries, and a church. The owners were truly kind and very helpful. They also have a family restaurant next to the apartment where we tried the best traditional Greek food we found throughout Greece—you could sense it was cooked by their grandma 😊. The places we saw during the trip were insanely beautiful. We also received plenty of information about the history and life in the monasteries. Our guide, Apostolis, was fun, knowledgeable, and full of energy. Being a local, he shared interesting facts about life in the nearby village: "All the people there don’t only know everyone but also everything about everyone." We took a sunset tour and a morning tour with Apostolis. We also went on an additional, separately paid hiking tour with Kris, a great expert who explained the formation of Meteora right on the sandy ground. Kris told us many interesting things about history, the village, and Meteora. We also talked a lot about our hobbies, making it a very fun experience. He even showed us a "secret place" where only the locals go, and we enjoyed the sunset to the fullest there. Kris is also an excellent photographer and took wonderful photos of us (with our phones, of course). This hiking tour was the cherry on top—an exceptional experience where we climbed the Meteora mountain, discovered a hidden chapel, and rang the bell high up. In Thermopylae and Delphi, we traveled in a private minivan. Our driver, Sotos, was very friendly and communicative. He told us many things about the landscape and Greek history. The drive through the mountains and past the olive groves went by in a flash. Did you know where the term "Thermopylae" comes from? We visited the monasteries during less crowded times, traveled in the latest air-conditioned vans, and most importantly, received friendly, good-natured, and professional guidance from locals who truly have Meteora in their blood.

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Evelyn_c

Jul 10, 2024

A giant sculpture garden - We spent Tree days are two nights there. Not enough!! It was HOT. Wish the weather was cooler so we could do more.

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Stevenis1337

Jun 10, 2024

Amazing experience and Professional Company - Very happy with this tour. Super convenient pick up from Athens, easy ride to Meteora. All guides were knowledgeable and kind and experiences are thought out by locals. If you want the best, go with Visit Meteora (this company)!

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