Embark on a full-day monastery tour from Athens to Meteora. Enjoy a scenic train ride through the Greek countryside, visit three monasteries, and explore the UNESCO-listed geological formation. Small groups and luxurious transportation provided.
Embark on a full-day monastery tour from Athens to Meteora. Enjoy a scenic train ride through the Greek countryside, visit three monasteries, and explore the UNESCO-listed geological formation. Small groups and luxurious transportation provided.
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Meteora - Experience the charm and history of Meteora on a day trip from Athens. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Greek countryside during a comfortable train ride to Kalambaka. Travel with a guide in a van or bus and stop to photograph six historic monasteries.
Start at Larissis station, Athens’ main railway station, where you will board the train…
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Meteora - Experience the charm and history of Meteora on a day trip from Athens. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Greek countryside during a comfortable train ride to Kalambaka. Travel with a guide in a van or bus and stop to photograph six historic monasteries.
Start at Larissis station, Athens’ main railway station, where you will board the train to Kalambaka. Relish the unique scenic routes offered by the Greek countryside throughout your journey.
Upon arrival, meet your guide holding a signboard with your name. Walk with your guide to the Meteora Monasteries to admire the stunning Christian architecture. Explore over 700 years of history and the monasteries’ influence.
After the tour, you will be transferred to Kalabaka’s city center, where you will have about an hour to enjoy lunch or coffee under the shadow of giant rocks. You will receive all the necessary information on how to get to the train station.
- Kastraki - Upon arrival in Kalambaka, there will be a 20-minute stop for lunch, a break, a food market visit, or coffee.
- Meteora - View all six monasteries from the outside and visit three of them depending on the day of arrival: - Great Meteoron Monastery: the oldest and largest. - Varlaam Monastery: the second largest. - Saint Stephen’s Monastery: the most accessible. - Holy Trinity: the most challenging to access (featured in a James Bond movie). - Roussanou Monastery: easily accessible. - Saint Nicholas Monastery: known for its significant iconography and the first one encountered on the way to Meteora.

- Visit the Hermit Caves
- Bottled water
- See all six remaining monasteries and visit 3 of them
- Luxury mini-bus transportation by Mercedes
- Local English-speaking tour leader
- Wi-Fi and USB chargers on board
- Round-trip ticket from Athens-Kalambaka with e-mailed train e-tickets
- Visit the Hermit Caves
- Bottled water
- See all six remaining monasteries and visit 3 of them
- Luxury mini-bus transportation by Mercedes
- Local English-speaking tour leader
- Wi-Fi and USB chargers on board
- Round-trip ticket from Athens-Kalambaka with e-mailed train e-tickets
- Gratuities (optional)
- Credit cards are not accepted for paying the monasteries entrance fees
- Travel insurance
- Pickup / Drop off from Accommodation in Athens to railway station
- Licensed guide, inside the monasteries
- Lunch
- Admission fees
- Gratuities (optional)
- Credit cards are not accepted for paying the monasteries entrance fees
- Travel insurance
- Pickup / Drop off from Accommodation in Athens to railway station
- Licensed guide, inside the monasteries
- Lunch
- Admission fees
Start your journey at Stathmos Larissis, the main railway station in Athens, and board the train heading to Kalambaka. The train leaves at 07:58 AM. Around 10:45 AM, the train will stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should disembark and take the connecting bus to continue to Kalambaka. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Greek countryside along the way….
Start your journey at Stathmos Larissis, the main railway station in Athens, and board the train heading to Kalambaka. The train leaves at 07:58 AM. Around 10:45 AM, the train will stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should disembark and take the connecting bus to continue to Kalambaka. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Greek countryside along the way. Upon arrival, your guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your name.
~ No partners will be met at the Station
~ Full-day rail trip from Athens
~ Explore all six remaining monasteries
~ Visit three of them
~ Travel in a luxurious, air-conditioned Mercedes mini-bus to Meteora
~ Complimentary WiFi
~ Round-trip rail tickets included in the price
~ Small groups for a more personalized experience
~ If you’re in Athens, this is likely the perfect way to discover one of the world’s most impressive monuments.
- You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the tour.
- Please make sure you have cash for the monasteries 5 euro each entrance
- If you have not received your train tickets please contact us. You will not be able to travel by train.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.