Private Athens to Meteora Full-Day Trip by Train

Duration

Full Day

Start Time

07:57

Language

English

Duration

Full Day

Start Time

07:57

Language

English

Overview

Take a short break from your journey in Athens to explore Meteora. 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 nature’s unexplained miracles.

Highlights

Effortless roundtrip train tickets arrangement
Convenient pick-up from Kalabaka’s train station
See all six monasteries and admire the interior of three of them
Learn the history and legends directly from a local
See the magnificent St. George “Mandilas” cave
View the ancient Chapel of Doupiani
Experience the panoramic views
Capture breathtaking photos
Transfer with a luxurious van or minibus

Tour Details

Itinerary

Redeem your train e-ticket (we will email it to you after your booking) for the 07:57 morning train departure from the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larissis) to Kalabaka and travel on your own. Embark on a scenic train ride through the Greek countryside and admire the beautiful landscapes.

After the scenic train ride through the beautiful Greek countryside, you will arrive at 12:03 to Kalabaka’s train station, where our tour guide will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name. You will then board in our luxurious and comfortable van or minibus in order to begin an unforgettable private tour in Meteora.

During this private tour you will have the opportunity to see all six magnificent monasteries and admire the interior of three of them. Additionally, you will view some of Meteora’s most spectacular hidden gems like the ancient Chapel of Doupiani and the magnificent St. George “Mandilas” cave.

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 have the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and capture some amazing photos that you will cherish forever.

At around 16:30 we will transfer you back to Kalabaka’s train station. The train back to Athens departs at 18:22 so you will have approximately an hour and a half of free time in order for you to explore (on foot) the nearby center of Kalabaka, visit one of the many cafes or restaurants and relax. You will arrive in Athens at around 22:26.

Included

Roundtrip train tickets (Athens to Kalabaka)
Pick up/Drop off from Kalabaka’s Train Station
Transfer with a luxurious van or minibus
A 4.5-hour (approx.) Private Meteora Tour
English-Speaking local guide
Free Wi-Fi in the bus
All taxes

Excluded

Transfer to/from the Central Railway Station of Athens
Entrance fees of each monastery (3 euros per person)
Guided tour inside the monasteries (available upon request)

24 Hour Free Cancellation

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.

Useful Information

Departure: Athens Railway Station at 07:57
Meeting point: Kalabaka’s Train Station at 12:03
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.
Your train e-tickets will be sent to you via email shortly after your booking.

Add-ons

1st Class Seats

The train e-tickets are issued on 2nd class seats. If you wish to upgrade them to 1st class seats you may choose to add to your basket the 1st Class Seats add-on that will pop-up on your screen before you complete the booking.

*1st class seats are often unavailable. You will not be charged at the moment for this upgrade. We will first try to book a 1st class seat for you and if so you will pay the difference upon arrival. We will notify you via email.

Reviews

It was really worth the trip! Meteora is a beautiful place with breathtaking views, and the guide gave us a lot information about the monastaries and its history. The tour stops at 3 monastaries that you can visit inside.

Meteora trip organized a wonderfull holiday in Greece for me and my family. It was everything we hoped for and we did not have to think about anything. Thank you Meteora trip!!!

Fantastic tour and service!!! Since the first email, they took care about everything, information, continue updates, whatsapp line, really impressed. The tour was very good, the hotel for the night stay was amazing. I’d do it again.

The guide was absolutely fantastic. He had studied history, was very knowledgeable and stroke the perfect balance between education and fun. I can highly recommend the tour.

Life changing journey! Amazing experience with an amazing driver. Never before has a driver been this friendly and skilled while also providing a trip that I'll remember for a lifetime!

Meteora is just beautiful! And Meteoratrip company made our experience even better. The guide was very sympathetic and the trip by mini-bus allowed us to visit everything in a short slot of time. I highly recommend

Really nice tour. We were picked up from our accommodation by a modern van. The tour guide was really knowledgable. During the tour we stopped at many places to take pictures. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Anything was amazing. We have the opportunity to find out more information's about the area. It was really nice not to look out for parking place for our car.

The staff, driver and the guidance was very profesional, lots of knowledge, very communicative. Price was very good and we were very happy doing the tour. The bus came on time and the tours was excellent.