Thessaloniki: Full-Day Meteora Monasteries Tour
Discover Meteora with this extraordinary day trip from Thessaloniki. Explore majestic monasteries, view ancient hermit caves, learn the local history and enjoy panoramic views.
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Full-Day Meteora Tour
What's included in Thessaloniki: Full-Day Meteora Monasteries Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Thessaloniki
Embark on an extraordinary day trip from Thessaloniki to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Meteora. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and uncover hidden gems of Meteora 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.
Meteora
At 13:30, you'll arrive at Meteora, where our friendly local tour guide will await you to begin an unforgettable adventure through this natural wonder called Meteora. During this guided tour, you'll be able to see all the majestic monasteries of Meteora and even step inside three of them to explore their captivating interiors. Also, you'll discover the hidden treasures of Meteora, including the ancient hermit caves and the magnificent St. George Mandilas cave. Immerse yourself in the rich history and intriguing myths of Meteora, as you hear detailed explanations and fascinating stories. If English isn’t your primary language, don’t worry! We also offer free audio guides in Spanish, French, and Italian. Throughout the journey, also take advantage of our multiple panoramic stops to capture stunning moments with your camera, creating lasting memories of this breathtaking tour.
Great Meteoron MonasteryPass-by Only
The Monastery of Great Meteoron or Transfiguration of Christ, expresses the greatness and history of the Holy Meteora, as it is the oldest and most important monastery.
Inclusions
- Roundtrip bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Meteora
- Stops to see all Meteora monasteries and free time to visit three of them
- Guided Meteora tour with English-speaking guide
- Free Audio guides in Spanish, French and Italian
- Panoramic photo stops
- Air-conditioned bus
- Free time in the picturesque town of Kalambaka
- Bottle of water
- Transfer to/from Thessaloniki’s bus station
- Entrance fees of each monastery (€5 per person)
- Guided tour inside the monasteries (available upon request)
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Board the bus departing from Thessaloniki to Trikala at 09:30. 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'll arrive at Meteora, where our friendly local tour guide will await you.
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Ticket Redemption
• 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.
