Thessaloniki to Meteora 2-Day Trip with Guided Tours and Hotel
28
Duration
2 Days
Start Time
09:30
Language
English
Thessaloniki to Meteora 2-Day Trip with Guided Tours and Hotel
28
Duration
2 Days
Start Time
09:30
Language
English
Overview
While in Thessaloniki, don’t miss out the opportunity to visit Meteora – one of the world’s most popular UNESCO sites. Join this overnight adventure to admire Meteora’s spectacular landscape, view the magnificent monasteries and learn all about the place’s history and myths directly from a local.
Highlights
- Effortless roundtrip bus tickets arrangement
- 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
- Capture some extraordinary photos
- Transfer with a VIP minibus
Tour Details
DAY 1
Embark on an extraordinary overnight trip from Thessaloniki to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Meteora. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and uncover hidden gems that most travelers won’t know about.
Your journey starts as you board the bus departing from Thessaloniki to Trikala at 09:30. Sit back and enjoy a scenic bus ride through the enchanting countryside, offering picturesque glimpses of mainland Greece. At 12:20 the bus will reach the bus station of Trikala where you should switch busses and catch the one departing to Kalambaka (Meteora) at 12:30. At 13:30, you will arrive at Meteora, where you will enjoy some relaxation to your hotel.
In the afternoon you will be picked up from your hotel for the 4h “Amazing Meteora Sunset Tour”.
During this tour you will be able to discover some of Meteora’s most spectacular hidden gems, like the ancient hermitages of Bandovas, the hermit caves, the Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary and the picturesque old district of Kalambaka. You will also step inside one of the Meteora’s majestic monasteries.
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.
DAY 2
Next morning, you will be able to participate in a 4h tour of your choice. You can either participate in our “Meteora’s Wonder – Morning Tour” or our “Hidden Trails of Meteora – Hiking”.
• Meteora’s Wonder – Morning Tour:
During this guided tour you will have the opportunity to see all six magnificent monasteries of Meteora and admire the interior of three of them. Additionally, 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, take the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and capture some amazing photos that you will cherish forever.
• Hidden Trails of Meteora – Hiking:
Enjoy a walking trail between 2 impressive rock formations. Take in the breathtaking scenery, including old monastery ruins and monks’ caves.
Venture to the unknown Monastery of Ypapanti and many other of Meteora’s secret treasures, all of which have been there for over a thousand years. Your guide, a local who was born and raised in the area, will be eager to share his wisdom and knowledge about the myths and legends of Meteora’s rich history. Complete your hike with a visit to the Great Meteoron or Varlaam monastery.
After the morning tour of your choice, enjoy some free time in the town of Kalambaka prior to your bus’s departure at 15:15. You will arrive to Thessaloniki at 18:30.
- Roundtrip bus tickets (Thessaloniki to Kalabaka)
- Accommodation (one night) at a three or four star hotel
- Delicious breakfast at the hotel
- Participation to our “Amazing Meteora Sunset Tour”
- Participation in a Morning Sightseeing or Hiking Tour (your choice)
- English-Speaking local guide
- Free Wi-Fi in the bus
- Transfers to/from the Bus Station of Thessaloniki
- Entrance fees of each monastery (€5 per person)
- Guided tour inside the monasteries
- 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.
- Your bus tickets and directions will be sent to you via email 24 hours prior your travel date. Please also check your spam folder.
- The bus route have approximately 50 available seats each day. In case they all sell out we will provide train/bus transportaion instead.
- The monasteries of Meteora impose a dress code for visitors. Men are required to wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves. Women must wear skirts that fall below the knee (trousers are not permitted) and cover their shoulders. Alternatively, women can use a long scarf wrapped around the waist to meet the dress code requirements.
- The monasteries of Meteora only accept cash for the entrance fees (€5 per person/monastery).