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- Spend **2 days** discovering Meteora with round-trip luxury coach transfers from Athens, a hotel stay in Kalabaka or Kastraki, and guided touring each day.
- A professional English-speaking guide accompanies both days, leading a sunset tour on Day 1 and your choice of a sightseeing or hiking tour on Day 2, with hotel transfers included.
- On **Day 1**, visit one or two Meteora monasteries, explore the Hermit Caves of Badovas and the Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, then end the day at a panoramic sunset viewpoint.
- On **Day 2**, choose between a sightseeing tour or a guided hike, visiting Meteora's monasteries, scenic viewpoints, and the region's distinctive rock formations at a relaxed pace.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Round-trip transfers to and from Athens by air-conditioned coach bus
- Meteora sunset tour (first day)
- Half-day Meteora sightseeing tour or Meteora hiking tour (second day)
- See all 6 monasteries
- Entry to 4 monasteries (depending on their rotating schedules)
- See the Hermit Caves of Badovas
- Entry to the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary (on the sunset tour)
- Photo stops for panoramic views
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide
- Professional hiking guide (for the hiking tour)
- One night 3/4-star hotel accommodation with complimentary breakfast (as per option selected)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (only for the tours)
- Free Wi-Fi and USB chargers on the bus
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens
- A small offering of €5 per monastery (only by cash to the entrance of the monasteries)
- Hotel tax (typically €1.5/room in 3-star hotels & €3/room in 4-star hotels)
- Guide inside the monasteries
- Food and drinks
- Tips for the guide
- Personal travel insurance
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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Booking FAQs
The trip includes round-trip transfers to and from Athens by air-conditioned, luxury coach bus.
On the first day of your tour, you will have a sunset tour through Kalabaka’s Old Town, including visits to all six monasteries as per their rotating schedules.
You can choose between a half-day Meteora sightseeing tour or a hiking tour. The sightseeing option includes exploring 2 to 3 unique monasteries, while the hiking tour follows ancient monk trails with panoramic views.
It's recommended to wear supportive, closed-toe shoes with a solid grip due to many footpaths having steps and uneven surfaces.
Bring your own earphones and ensure your smartphone is fully charged for using the audio guide throughout your visit.
You will need a small amount of cash, approximately €3 to €5 per person, for monastery entry fees and any minor purchases you might make during the tour.
The hotel tax is not covered by the trip; it typically amounts to €1.5/room in 3-star hotels or €3/room in 4-star hotels, which are part of your stay.
The package includes breakfast during your hotel stays at either a 3-star or 4-star accommodation.
On the first day, you will visit Kalabaka’s Old Town and experience a sunset view from a remote viewpoint where Meteora’s spires are set against the backdrop of the setting sun.
In addition to visiting all six monasteries, you will also enter the Hermit Caves of Badovas and visit the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary during your sunset tour.
Bring a small amount of cash for monastery fees (€3 to €5 per person) and small purchases.
Wear supportive, closed-toe shoes with a solid grip. Many of the footpaths include steps, stones, and uneven surfaces.
Carry a refillable water bottle and a light snack, particularly in the warmer months, between June and August.
Make sure to bring your own earphones and a fully charged smartphone to listen to the audio guide during your visit.
Photography is allowed in most outdoor areas, but don't click pictures inside chapels, or of resident monks, or nuns.
Drones are not permitted without prior authorization, due to the area’s protected status and privacy concerns.
Meteora's terrain is not suitable for wheelchairs. Every monastery requires you to climb stairs or walk along sloped paths.
If you have limited mobility, consider visiting St. Stephen’s Monastery. It offers easier access with a paved pathway and fewer stairs than the others.
Your tour bus will be waiting directly across from the Larissa station, on Theodore Diligianni Street, in front of Everest Café. Look for the bus with the 'Meteora Thrones-Travel Center' sign on the window.
Depending on the day, you’ll enter 2 to 4 monasteries. Each monastery has one designated closing day per week (Great Meteoron is closed Tuesdays, and Varlaam is closed Fridays), so the tour route may vary.
Most monasteries require a €3 to €5 offering per person, payable in cash at the gate.
Dress modestly. Men must wear long pants; women should cover their shoulders and wear skirts below the knee. Wraps are often provided at entrances.
Transportation between sites is provided via local minibuses or shuttle coaches.
Restrooms are available at the larger monasteries, such as Great Meteoron, Varlaam, and St. Stephen’s. Some may request a small tip for use.
Guides are not allowed inside monasteries. If you'd like to explore further, multi-language audio guides are available to use on your own mobile.
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