Meteora Day Trip
Perched high up on sandstone rock formations, the Meteora Monasteries are spectacular buildings that blend with the natural landscape. Visit them on this excursion from Athens!
Meteora Day Trip
At the indicated time, you'll head to Athens Central Station on your own and take the train to Kalambaka Station, where you'll meet your guide.
Upon arrival in Kalambaka, we'll take a minibus to the stunning Meteora Monasteries. During the trip, the driver will reveal the history of this group of monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We'll have approximately 5 hours to visit the Meteora complex. In total, we'll access 3 of these monuments. The complex is made up of a total of 6 priories: the Monastery of St. Nikolaos, the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, the Monastery of St. Stephen, the Monastery of Roussanou, the Monastery of Varlaam, and the Monastery of Great Meteoron. All the cloisters are of medieval origin and are built on various sandstone mounds, which dominate the surrounding landscape.
After the visit, we'll return to Kalambaka, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch at any of the nearby restaurants. Finally, you'll take the train back to Athens after 14 hours of excursion.
Train schedules
The train departs Athens Central Station at 8:28 am and arrives in Kalambaka at 12:49 pm. For the return journey, the train departs Kalambaka at 5:35 pm and arrives in Athens at 9:57 pm.
Price
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Duration
14 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Transport by train and minibus
Not included
Lunch
Entrance fees the Meteora Monasteries: € 3 (US$ 3.20) per person for each monastery
When to book?
You can book up until 10 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Varies according to the attraction included. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
No printing of documentation required.
Provider
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Is a guided tour of the inside of the monasteries included?
A - On the day of the excursion, we'll see 6 monasteries from the outside and enter 3 of them.
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Q - Will we visit the Monastery of Great Meteoron?
A - The Monastery of Great Meteoron is closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. If your reservation is on one of these days, we'll enjoy the monument only from the outside.
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Q - Is there a dress code for entering the monasteries?
A - All monasteries have a strict dress code: Men must be wearing clothing that covers their shoulders and knees (shorts and shirts without sleeves are not permitted). Women must also have their shoulders covered and their knees must be covered with a long skirt. Long trousers for women are not allowed.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us .
Free cancellation
Athens Central Station
