Meteora: Full-Day Guided Tour from Athens

Gaze in awe at the Meteora rock formations on a guided adventure from Athens

★ 4.5 · 24 ratings14 hrs

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Duration14 hrs

LocationAthens

Languages2 tour languages

The experience

Gaze in awe at the Meteora rock formations on a guided adventure from Athens

Constructed by ancient monks, the monasteries at the top of Meteora look out over some of the most spellbinding scenery anywhere in Greece. Quite how these monks managed to build these immense structures at the top of sheer rock formations is one of history's great stories.

What’s included

Transportation via air-conditioned coach
4-hour tour of Meteora
Entrance to 1, 2 or 3 monasteries, depending on your selection
Panoramic view of all 6 monasteries
Local, English or Spanish-speaking guide
Free Wi-Fi on the bus
Map of Meteora

Not included

Guided tour inside the Holy Monasteries (English and Spanish)
Transport between the hotel and the bus station
Gratuities (optional)
Food & drinks

Where to go

Meteora Day Trips from Athens

Athens Train Station

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Athens

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Please dress appropriately to visit the monasteries

Before purchase

Kids 0-3 join for free, free ticket needed

If you wish to see certain monasteries, check the closures info on the product page

Good to know

Closures - April-October:

Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron: Closed on Tuesday

Holy Monastery of Varlaam: Friday

Holy Monastery of Rousanou: Wednesday

Holy Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas: Friday

Holy Monastery of St. Stephen: Monday

Holy Monastery of Holy Trinity: Thursday

Closures - November-March:

Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron: Closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Holy Monastery of Varlaam: Thursday, Friday

Holy Monastery of Rousanou: Wednesday

Holy Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas: Friday

Holy Monastery of St. Stephen: Monday

Holy Monastery of Holy Trinity: Thursday

How to use

Departure time : 08:00 am (please be at the meeting point at least 15 min before the bus departure)

Departure place : Athens Train Station (Larissis Station)

The bus will be waiting for you outside the train station *on the road across the street* from *Athens Railway Station* at *07:45 am. *Departure at 08.00 am exactly

There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus

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

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