Thessaloniki to Meteora Full-Day Trip by Train
Duration
Full Day
Start Time
08:56
Language
English
Thessaloniki to Meteora Full-Day Trip by Train
Duration
Full Day
Start Time
08:56
Language
English
Overview
Take a short break from your journey in Thessaloniki to explore Meteora. Discover the wonder of this unique and wonderful place, explore magnificent monasteries and learn all about Meteora’s history and legends directly from a knowledgeable local.
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 VIP minibus
Tour Details
Redeem your train e-ticket (we will email it to you after your booking) for the 08:56 morning train departure from Thessaloniki’s railway station to Kalabaka and travel on your own (change train at Paleofarsalos train’s station). 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 a comfortable VIP minibus in order to begin an unforgettable journey to this true wonder called Meteora.
During this guided 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 16:45 we will transfer you back to Kalabaka’s train station. The train back to Thessaloniki 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.
- Roundtrip train tickets (Thessaloniki to Kalabaka)
- Pick up/Drop off from Kalabaka’s Train Station
- Transfer with a luxury VIP minibus
- A 4.5-hour (approx.) Meteora Tour
- English-Speaking local guide
- Free Wi-Fi in the bus
- All taxes
- Transfer to/from Thessaloniki’s railway station
- Entrance fees of each monastery (3 euros per person)
- Guided tour inside the monasteries (available upon request)
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.
- Departure: Thessaloniki’s Railway Station at 08:56
- Meeting point: Kalampaka’s Train Station at 12:03
- The train e-tickets will be sent to you via email shortly after your booking.
- 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.
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.