Athens to Meteora 3-Day Trip with Guided Tours and Hotel
47
Duration
3 Days
Start Time
08:00
Language
English
Athens to Meteora 3-Day Trip with Guided Tours and Hotel
47
Duration
3 Days
Start Time
08:00
Language
English
Overview
While in Athens, don’t miss out the opportunity to visit Meteora. Join this 3-day adventure and find out why 2+ million visitors every year look forward to seeing the rocks that “suspend in the air”. Explore ancient monasteries, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and discover millennia-old secrets.
Highlights
- Convenient transportation by air-conditioned bus
- Accommodation in Meteora’s most delightful hotels
- Participation to our “Amazing Meteora Sunset” Tour
- Participation in a morning Sightseeing or Hiking Tour (your choice)
- See all six magnificent monasteries
- Learn the history and legends directly from a local
- Discover “hidden gems” like the hermitages of Bandovas
- Experience the breathtaking panoramic views
- Visit the Natural History and Mushrooms Museum of Meteora
- Small Group tours with a VIP minibus
Tour Details
DAY (1)
On day one, your journey starts as you board our private, air-conditioned bus at 07:45 AM, conveniently departing from the street across the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). Sit back and enjoy a scenic bus ride through the enchanting countryside, offering picturesque glimpses of mainland Greece.
Enjoy a relaxing 30-minute stop at a local store halfway along the route, perfect for refreshments and a restroom break.
At 12:45 arrive at Kalambaka, where your tour guide will be waiting for you, holding a signboard with your name and will transfer you to your hotel for some relaxation.
In the afternoon we will pick you up from your hotel for the “Amazing Meteora Sunset” tour. During this guided tour you will have the opportunity to see all six majestic monasteries and admire the interior of one of them. You will view some of Meteora’s most spectacular “hidden gems” like the ancient hermitages of Bandovas, the Byzantine church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary and the picturesque old district of Kalabaka.
You will also discover the “other side” of Meteora, like the truth about why the hermits settled in these imposing caves a thousand years ago and how the monks achieved the “impossible”.
Last but not least, you will enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views, capture some amazing photos and witness one of the most breathtaking sunsets you will ever see.
At the end of the tour we will transfer you back to your hotel where you can relax or take a walk to explore on your own the town of Kalabaka.
DAY (2)
Next morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in order for you to participate in your prefered morning tour (between “Meteora’s Wonder – Morning Tour” or “Hidden Trails of Meteora – Hiking”).
During this tour you will have the opportunity to admire Meteora’s spectacular landscape, further explore the rest of the monasteries and learn all about the place’s history and myths directly from a knowledgeable local.
Last but not least, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and capture some amazing photos that you will cherish forever. After the tour ends we will transfer you back to your hotel.
In the afternoon you will have free time to fully explore the town of Kalabaka on your own, visit one of the many cafes or restaurants and relax.
DAY (3)
On day three, take a morning walk on your own to the nearby Natural History Museum of Meteora and Mushrooms Museum. Redeem the entry voucher that we will provide you and explore a rich collection of birds and mammals as well as an integrated, one-of-a-kind, Mushroom collection.
After, have some free time in the town of Kalambaka before we pick you up from your hotel at 17:30 to transfer you to the bus returning to Athens. You will arrive in Athens at 22:15.
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus
- Accommodation (two nights) at a three or four star hotel
- Two delicious breakfasts at the hotel
- Participation to our “Amazing Meteora Sunset Tour”
- Participation in a Morning Sightseeing or Hiking Tour (your choice)
- Natural History and Mushrooms Museum of Meteora Entry Tickets
- Small group tours with a luxury VIP minibus
- English-Speaking local guide
- Free Wi-Fi in the bus
- All taxes
- Transfers to/from the meeting point in Athens
- Entrance fees of each monastery (€5 per person)
- Guided tour inside the monasteries (available upon request)
- Meals and drinks
- Accommodation tax
Worry-free bookings with our 24 hour free cancellation policy. Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the tour’s starting time and be eligible for a full refund. *If you do not show up for the tour or fail to cancel at least 24 hours in advance, you will not be liable for a refund.
- Begin your adventure by boarding our private, air-conditioned bus at 07:45. The bus will be conveniently located on the street just opposite the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). Please check the exact Google Map location by clicking here and save it for your convenience. You’ll easily identify the bus by the “Meteora Trip” sign displayed in the front window. There’s no need for a printed ticket, simply provide your name or show your booking voucher on your phone when boarding the bus.
- The monasteries of Meteora impose a strict dress code. Men must wear long trousers. Women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders.
- The monasteries of Meteora only accept cash for the entrance fees.