Meteora Day Trip From Athens in English or Spanish With Optional Lunch
Attractions & guided tours

Meteora Day Trip From Athens in English or Spanish With Optional Lunch

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$123.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Chinese, Korean, Italian, French, Japanese, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 14 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Admire Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • See all monasteries in one day and visit 3 of them
  • Learn from a local tour guide expert in the area
  • Get convenient roundtrip transportation by bus
  • Add an optional Greek lunch to your experience
What to expect

You can choose between the following options available in the order box: Tour in English (Option 1), Tour in English with lunch (Option 2), Tour in Spanish (Option 3), Tour in Spanish with lunch (Option 4).

Option 1: Tour in English

Option 2: Tour in English with lunch included

Option 3: Tour in Spanish

Option 4: Tour in Spanish with lunch included

Take a trip from Athens to Meteora, where you'll find amazing monasteries on top of huge rocks. You'll travel by bus from Athens Railway Station, and you'll get to enjoy some great views of the Greek countryside on the way.

In Kalabaka, your local tour leader will take you on a 4-hour tour around Meteora. You'll get to visit 3 of the 6 monasteries and learn all about their history and the monks' way of life. You'll get some great photo opportunities at both famous and lesser-known spots, including the Hermit Caves of Badovas.

An audio guide, available in multiple languages, will give you some interesting insights at 11 points of interest. Then it's back to Athens, having experienced the geological wonder and historical significance of Meteora.

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What's included
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • check Map
  • check WiFi
  • check Local guide
  • check Multilingual audio commentary
  • check Panoramic bus tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where

Larissa Station, Athens 104 44, Greece

Meeting point:
Meet at the Athens Railway Station (Larissa Station) at 08:00am. The bus will be waiting for you outside the train station on the road across the street (Theodore Diligianni Street). You can't miss it, there'll be a sign on the window saying "Meteora Thrones - Travel Center".
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • You'll need to dress appropriately to enter the monasteries. For ladies, skirts that reach the knee or longer are required, and no trousers, shorts or sleeveless tops. For men, sleeveless clothing and shorts that cover the knee are prohibited

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • The entrance fees to the 3 monasteries aren't included. There' an additional cost of 5 euros per person for every monastery visited to be paid in cash locally

Know in advance:

  • The tour will be led by a local guide who speaks English or Spanish. A smart audio guide will also be available in the following languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese
  • If you choose Option 2 or 4 (with lunch included), you'll get to choose one dish and a Greek salad from 10 flavours. A vegetarian plate is also available
  • If you're visiting the area during winter (November 1st – February 22nd), you'll also have the chance to admire the sunset from the most panoramic and popular viewpoint on the rocks
  • The activity provider won't be held responsible if you miss the bus, so please make sure you're at the meeting point in plenty of time

Remember to bring:

  • Your earphones and your smartphone to use the audio guide

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Provider
Meteora Thrones - Travel Center
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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3.8/5

Based on 4 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anna M

    From United Kingdom - April 2024

    Traveled with family

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    It was very difficult to find the right coach. I used the instructions given but our names were on a different list so we were put on another bus and ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - April 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    5 hour drive (one way) is totally worth the Meteora visit!The history of monk life, spectacular views, stunning nature-a must seen when visiting Athe ...

  • Johannes R.

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Solo traveler

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Es handelte sich um einen 15 stündigen Ausflug , ca. 400 km von Athen. Das selbstbezahlte Essen in der Taverne war ungenießbar. Wurde in der Mikrowel ...

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - January 2023

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    In un solo giorno non si può vedere molto, specie partendo da Atene. Questo Tour è il giusto approccio per conoscere e successivamente pensare a futur ...

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