Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch
Visit Meteora from Athens for an amazing experience on this full-day tour. Travel by our air-conditioned coach-bus from Athens and see all 6 Monasteries on this Panoramic tour with a Live Local, expert in the area, Tour Leader.
Relax in comfort aboard your Bus with WIFI as you take in the spectacular views. You'll have plenty of time to stop for wonderful pictures and enter 3 of the most popular monasteries before your return to Athens. See also the Hermit Caves and many secrets points that only locals know. You can also choose to include a traditional lunch in a Local restaurant with a beautiful view of Meteora.
Free Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English | Spanish | French | Italian | Deutsch | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese
Options
GROUP IN ENGLISH WITH LUNCH
Lunch included
Group in English with Lunch : Choose this option for SHARED GROUP Meteora Tour in ENGLISH including LUNCH + SHARED Bus Tranfer from/to Athens
What's included in Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meteora
Depart from Athens at 8:00am to Kalabaka with our coach-bus and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes during your trip. Shortstop midway to Meteora. Arriving in Kalabaka around 12:30 , our highly educated Tour Leader will be waiting for you. MARIA or CLEMENT , who are the top rated guides in Greece (read reviews) , will give you full attention and care. We will do a shortstop for food for 30 min to relax from the trip. Choose one dish and a Greek salad from our 10 flavors (vegetarian plate also available). We've reserved the best local restaurant , fully air-conditioned. You can choose to include lunch in the package during your booking. Continue with an amazing 4 hours Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and visit inside the 3 most popular of them. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and secret places that only locals know will make your tour a lifetime experience. Finally, will be transferred back to Kalabaka to travel back for Athens. You will arrive in Athens around 22:30.
Kamena Vourla
During your journey from Athens to Meteora, you will enjoy the stunning Greek landscape, with views of the central Greek coastline visible to your right. Midway through your trip from Athens to Meteora , you will have a short stop to refresh at an exclusive , top-rated bus-stop restaurant by the beautiful seashore , by the water called “Kamena Vourla. Just across you will see the island of Evia on a clear look.
KastrakiPass-by Only
See the picturesque village of Kastraki under the rocks of Meteora
Inclusions
- Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
- Panoramic views of all six monasteries for great photos
- Roundtrip Transfer from Athens by air-conditioned coach-bus with Free WiFi & USB chargers
- Smart Audio guide in Dutch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
- Local , expert in the area , Tour Leader
- Smart Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese
- See the Hermit Caves & many secret places that only locals know
- Comprehensive 5-hour tour of Meteora
- Visit inside the 3 most popular monasteries - ONLY BY US
- Free Panoramic Meteora Map
- Pickup and drop-off at Athens' Larissa train station
- Guide inside the Holy Monasteries (free multilingual smart guide available)
- Tips (optional)
- Lunch ( if you do not select this option)
- Each Meteora Monastery
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Departure place: Athens Train Station (Larissis Station) be there at least 15 min before the departure of the bus at 08:00 am exactly
- There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus , waiting outside the train station on the road across the street from the train station.
- Supplier is not responsible if you miss the bus please be there on time
- Your guide will be waiting for you upon your arrival at Kalabaka Bus stop
- 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.
- Please make sure you have cash for the monasteries 5 euro each entrance. There is no ATM machine in the area.
- Lunch: The lunch includes a main dish, an atomic salad, bread & water. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.
- Tour is guided in English or Spanish with Live Local Guide.
- Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English | French | Italian | Dutch | Spanish | Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese
- Climbing Steps to Monastery Tops: Please be aware that reaching the top of the monasteries involves climbing steps. There are no elevators available, so please consider this if you have any mobility concerns.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- --- Athens Railway Station (Larissis Station) at : 08:00 am --- There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus, waiting outside the train station on the road across the street from the train station , Diligianni Str (be there at least 15 min before )
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Departure place: Athens Railway Station (Larissis Station) be there at least 15 min before the departure of the bus at 08:00 am exactly • There will be a sign “METEORA THRONES – TRAVEL CENTER” on the window of the bus, waiting outside the train station on the road across the street from the train station, Theodore Diligianni Street. • Supplier is not responsible if you miss the bus please be there on time • 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. • Please make sure you have cash for the monasteries 5 euro each entrance. There is no ATM machine in the area. • Download the Smart Audio Guide using this link https://linktr.ee/meteora_audioguide • Please bring earpads and a smartphone to use the audio guide. • Climbing Steps to Monastery Tops: Please be aware that reaching the top of the monasteries involves climbing steps. There are no elevators available, so please consider this if you have any mobility concerns.
