Discover the Rich History of Kalambaka and Experience a Stunning Sunset

Meteora - Embark on a 2-day journey from Athens to Meteora, featuring an overnight hotel stay, train tickets, and guided tours of the Meteora Rocks and monasteries in an intimate group setting. Collect your tickets and head to Athens’ Central Railway Station (Stathmos Larissis) by 7:30 AM. Board the train to Kalampaka, arriving in Meteora at 12:05 PM.

Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up from the train station and driven to your hotel, where you’ll have approximately 3 hours of leisure time. Later, you’ll be collected for the sunset tour. Visit all six monasteries, a hermitage, and a Byzantine church, immersing yourself in the area’s rich history. After the tour, you’ll be returned to your hotel, with free time to explore Kalambaka. Discover excellent museums such as the National History Museum and the Digital Projection Centre of Meteora. Stroll through the city and enjoy the local cuisine at various restaurants.

Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary - The Byzantine Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God stands as Kalabaka’s most significant monument.

Located in the old city, this temple was constructed between the 10th and 11th centuries on the remnants of an early Christian basilica. It features a mixed-type aisled Basilica design, with banking, an illuminated intermediate declinable splint, and a tribelon. Explore this remarkable church and discover how ancient and medieval elements have been harmoniously combined.

Discover the Wonders…Tour Around Meteora

Meteora - On the following day, our partners will pick you up from your accommodation to begin your Meteora tour. Delve into the area’s history, from the first hermits living in caves to the medieval monks who, despite great risks, built on these towering rocks. Learn what inspired the monks to construct their homes in this steep and inaccessible region. After the tour concludes, you’ll have time to enjoy Kalabaka under the shadows of the city’s towering guardians. Later, at 5:05 PM, catch the train from Kalabaka back to Athens.

• Round trip train tickets
• Luxury mini-bus transportation
• On-board WiFi
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Bottled water
• Breakfast
• Local English-speaking tour leader
• See and visit monasteries, hidden gems, and hermitages
• Choose second day’s tour

• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees
• State Licensed guide, inside the monasteries
• Dinner,lunch
• Stay over hotel tax paid personally in reception (3€/room

Embark on a two-day journey from Athens, the cradle of Western civilization, to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora, one of Greece’s most important monastic communities.

Start your adventure at Stathmos Larissis, Athens’ central railway station, where you will board a train bound for Kalambaka. The train departs at 06:58 AM. Around 09:45 AM, the train will pause at Paleofarsalos, where you will disembark to catch a connecting bus provided by the train company, continuing your journey to Kalambaka.

~ Travel by train through Greece’s mainland to reach Meteora

~ Marvel at a one-of-a-kind geological formation, also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site

~ Experience the beauty and biodiversity of the Greek countryside

~ Enjoy two guided tours of the Meteora rocks and visit all six unique monasteries

~ Explore the town of Kalambaka and visit local museums

~ Witness the stunning sunset from atop the towering rocks

• Pets are not allowed to enter the monasteries.
• You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the tour.

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