Visit Meteora from Athens for an amazing experience on this full-day tour. Travel by our lux coach-bus from Athens and see all 6 Monasteries on this Panoramic tour with a local, expert in the area, Tour Leader. Relax in comfort aboard your Bus with WIFI as you take in the spectacular views. You'll have plenty of time to stop for wonderful pictures and enter 3 of the most popular monasteries before your return to Athens. See also the Hermit Caves and many secrets points that only locals know. You can also choose to include a traditional lunch in a Local restaurant with a beautiful view of Meteora.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
✔ Panoramic views of all six monasteries for great photos
✔ Enjoy the Majestic Sunset at Meteora (from Nov 01 until Feb 22)
✔ Free Wi-Fi
✔ Local , expert in the area , Tour Leader
✔ Roundtrip Transfer from Athens by lux coach-bus
✔ Comprehensive 5-hour tour of Meteora
✔ Visit inside the 3 most popular monasteries - ONLY BY US
✔ Free Panoramic Meteora Map
✔ See the Hermit Caves
✖ Pickup and drop-off at Athens' Larissa train station
✖ Entrance fees to monasteries (approx. 3 euro each ) - only by cash
✖ Guide inside the Holy Monasteries
✖ Tips (optional)
✖ Lunch ( if you do not select this option)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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--- Athens Railway Station (Larissis Station) at : 08:00 am --- There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus, waiting outside the train station on the road across the street from the train station , Diligianni Str (be there at least 15 min before )
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Meteora
Depart from Athens at 8:00am to Kalabaka with our lux coach-bus and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes during your trip. Shortstop midway to Meteora.
Arriving in Kalabaka around 13:00 our highly educated Tour Leader will be waiting for you.
We will do a shortstop for food for 30 min to relax from the trip. Choose one dish and a Greek salad from our 10 flavors (vegetarian plate also available). .We've reserved the best bus stop under giant trees, overlooking the majestic landscape.
You can choose to include lunch in the package during your booking.
Continue with an amazing 4 hours Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and visit inside 3 of them. Your Tour Leader will give you full attention and care. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and many secret places that only locals know will make your tour a lifetime experience.
Finally, will be transferred back to Kalabaka to travel back for Athens. You will arrive in Athens around 22:45.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Kastraki
See the picturesque village of Kastraki under the rocks of Meteora
3
Great Meteoron Monastery
Visit Great Meteoron , the biggest and oldest monastery of Meteora
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Varlaam Monastery
Admire the monastery of Varlaam
Duration: 45 minutes
5
Admire Rousanou Nunnery
Duration: 35 minutes
6
See the hermitage of Badovas and the secret hermit caves
Duration: 15 minutes
7
Agios Stefanos
Admire St Stephen (Agios Stefanos) Nunnery
Duration: 35 minutes
8
Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)
Admire the monastery of Holy Trinity
Duration: 35 minutes
9
Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas
Admire St Nicholas (Agios Nikolaos) Monastery
Duration: 35 minutes
10
Kalambaka
See the city under the rocks and learn the amazing history
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Departure place: Athens Train Station (Larissis Station) be there at least 15 min before the departure of the bus at 08:00 am exactly
• There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus , waiting outside the train station on the road across the street from the train station.
• Supplier is not responsible if you miss the bus please be there on time
• Your guide will be waiting for you upon your arrival at Kalabaka Bus stop
• Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. For ladies skirts by the knee or longer are required. No pants for ladies, no shorts, no sleeveless shirt. For men sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee are prohibited.
• Please make sure you have cash for the monasteries 3 euro each entrance. There is no ATM machine in the area.
• Lunch: The lunch includes a main dish, an atomic salad, bread & water. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.
