- Meteora - Take a day out of your sightseeing in Athens to visit the awe-inspiring Meteora monasteries on this 14hrs excursion. Catch the train for Kalambaka at 08:27 from the Athens railway station and admire the beauty of the countryside along the way. At around 13:30 you’ll arrive in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of majestic grey rocky cliffs that are crowned by the monasteries of Meteora, which have been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
When you arrive in Kalambaka, an English-speaking driver will be waiting for you, holding a signboard with your name on it. You’ll be shown to the vehicle that will take you to the monasteries, where you’ll have 3 hours to visit 2 of them. At the end of the day, you’ll be transferred back to Kalambaka, and you’ll have some time to explore the town and enjoy a light lunch (not included in the tour price). At 17:22 the train departs Kalambaka, arriving Athens at 22:15.
- Train Tickets
- English-speaking guide from Kalambaka train station
- English-speaking driver from Kalambaka train station
- Monastery entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Hotel in Athens pick up/drop off
Embark on a day trip by train from Athens to the impressive Meteora monasteries perched high atop cliffs. Take in the scenic Greek landscape during the journey. Tour 1 or 2 of these monasteries, followed by a stroll around the quaint town of Kalambaka prior to heading back to Athens. Our Guide will greet you at the Kalambaka train station to commence the adventure.
- Subject to train availability (OSE) routes may be adjusted in r/t basis to Meteora from Athens by coach or one leg of the trip by coach by not affecting at all visit to the monasteries.
- Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)’ property.
- Your train ticket will be send to your mail for the routing Athens- Kalambaka and Kalambaka- Athens
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
