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From Athens: Explore Meteora with a Guided Bus Tour

By Meteora Thrones - Travel Center
4.6 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 268 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Get a glimpse at life inside three of the monasteries with exclusive entry
  • See all 8 monasteries and make stops at panoramic points to take photos
  • Enjoy a 4-hour Panoramic Meteora tour in English or Spanish
  • See the Hermit Caves -- visit and explore exclusively in this tour
  • Benefit from convenient pickup and drop-off from Larissis Station in Athens

Activity location

    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • The meeting point pickup will be from Kalabaka Train Station. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name written on it.
    • Kalampaka, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Private Tour In English with Hotel Pickup in Kalabaka
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Book this option with hotel pickup in Kalabaka and Kastrak included.

Starting time: 12:50
Price details
RM 1,362.88 x 1 TravellerRM 1,362.88
Total
Price is RM 1,362.88
Shared Group Tour in Spanish starting from Kalabaka Station
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • Spanish

This tour option is for people that prefer to join without the roundtrip transfer from Athens. You can meet the guide at 13:00 at Kalabaka Train Station or contact us for another meeting point.

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 12:50
Price details
RM 267.53 x 1 AdultRM 267.53
Total
Price is RM 267.53
Shared Group Tour in English starting from Kalabaka Station
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

This tour option is for people that prefer to join without the roundtrip transfer from Athens. You can meet the guide at 13:00 at Kalabaka Train Station or contact us for another meeting point.

Starting time: 12:50
Price details
RM 268.03 x 1 AdultRM 268.03
Total
Price is RM 268.03
Private Tour in Spanish, French or German with Hotel Pickup
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • German

Book this option to enjoy a private tour starting from Kalabaka Train Station, from hotels in Kalabaka or Kastraki.

Starting time: 12:50
Price details
RM 1,968.60 x 1 TravellerRM 1,968.60
Total
Price is RM 1,968.60
Shared Tour in English including Bus Transfer from Athens
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

This option includes bus transfer from Athens to Kalabaka. The bus departs at 08:00 am from Athens Railway Station everyday.

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 499.72 x 1 AdultRM 499.72
Total
Price is RM 499.72
Shared Tour in Spanish with Bus Transfer from Athens
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • Spanish

This option includes bus transfer from Athens to Kalabaka. The bus departs at 08:00 am from Athens Railway Station everyday.

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 499.72 x 1 AdultRM 499.72
Total
Price is RM 499.72

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransportation in a luxury minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedWi-Fi in the minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedPanoramic Meteora printed map
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive 4-hour tour of the Meteora landscape
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit 3 monasteries (exclusive to the activity provider)
  • What's includedWhat's includedSee the Hermit Caves
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip transfer from Athens to Meteora (optional – temporarily by bus)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees to the monasteries: 3€/person for each monastery — cash only
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedState-licensed guide for tours inside the monasteries
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBus transfer (if option not selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Short skirts, Shorts, Sleeveless shirts
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Since you are visiting Meteora for a few hours you have to spend your time in the best way and enjoy as much as you can this amazing phenomenon. This tour is specially designed for people that traveling from Athens or Thessaloniki to Meteora and departing the same day. You can also join if you are already in the area or if you are travelling by car or intercity bus.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora on a guided tour. Learn about the history, architecture, and spirituality of Meteora's monasteries from your guide. Hop aboard a comfortable vehicle and make a short stop before the tour starts for lunch (not included in the price). See the entire area , all the monasteries and take the best panoramic photos with our , expert in the area , local tour leader.

After boarding our mini-bus you will begin your wonderful about 5 hrs tour to see all the area of Meteora, all 6 active Monasteries and visit inside 3 of them. Our Tour Leader will give you full attention and care as the group will be small. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and many secrets places that only locals know will make your tour a lifetime experience. See also the Hermit Caves of Badovas exclusively in this tour.

In essence, you will be given the chance to fully experience the magnificence of Meteora, a place that is honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, learn about its history, the architecture and the spirituality of the Monasteries, and see for yourselves this unique creation of nature.

Please note that your transfer from Athens ( if option is selected) is temporarily done by an airconditioned bus departing from the Athens Train station, instead of a train. The reason is that trains have stopped operations due to a devastating flood. You will still enjoy the experience in the most stress-free manner possible. Not only is the bus ride to Kalabaka efficient and a bit faster, but it also allows you to soak up the enchanting countryside of Greece. Awe at the gorgeous landscapes that unfold before your eyes and prepare yourself for the wonders of Meteora to come.

Location

Activity location

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    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • The meeting point pickup will be from Kalabaka Train Station. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name written on it.
    • Kalampaka, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • • Look for the 'Meteora Thrones - Travel Center' logo on the front door to identify the tour bus • Departure: The bus departs from Larissis Station in Athens. Please be at the Larissa metro/subway station exit on Deligianni Street 15 minutes before. You can reach the meeting point by taking the Red Line metro/subway • Boarding procedure: No bus ticket is required. Just give your name to the driver for verification • Seats are not assigned, so you are free to choose your seat
    • Athina, Greece