Attractions & guided tours

Meteora Day Trip From Athens in English or Spanish With Optional Lunch

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£93.00

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Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, Chinese, Korean

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Duration: 14 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

This full-day tour takes you from Athens to Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
You'll see all monasteries in one day, visit three of them, and stop at scenic viewpoints
A local guide will accompany you and share insights into Meteora's striking landscapes
You can add an optional Greek lunch to your experience by choosing Option 2 or Option 4

What to expect

You can choose between the following options available in the order box:

Option 1: Tour in English

Option 2: Tour in English with lunch included

Option 3: Tour in Spanish

Option 4: Tour in Spanish with lunch included

Travel from Athens to Meteora and discover one of Greece's most striking landscapes with a local guide. Your experience starts at 9:00 AM from Larissa Station, allowing for a more relaxed morning before setting off towards Kalabaka.

On arrival, join a 4-hour guided tour of Meteora. You'll visit three of the six monasteries and learn about their history, architecture and the daily life of the monks who have lived here for centuries. Along the way, you'll stop at panoramic viewpoints and photo spots, including the Hermit Caves of Badovas.

To help you explore the region in more depth, you'll also have access to a multilingual audio guide featuring insights into 11 points of interest. After your visit, you can relax on the return journey to Athens, having experienced the remarkable geology and cultural heritage of Meteora.

What's included

Transportation in air-conditioned coach
Map
WiFi
Local guide
Multilingual audio commentary
Panoramic bus tour

What's not included

Entrance fees
Tips (optional)

Where

Larissa Station, Athens 104 44, Greece

Meeting point:

The tour departs from Athens Railway Station (Larissa Station). A bus will be waiting for you outside the train station on the road across the street (Theodore Diligianni). There'll be a sign on the window saying "Meteora Thrones - Travel Center". Departure time is at 09:00am. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance.

What to remember

Not allowed:

You'll need to dress appropriately to enter the monasteries. For ladies, skirts that reach the knee or longer are required, and no trousers, shorts or sleeveless tops. For men, sleeveless clothing and shorts that cover the knee are prohibited

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

The entrance fees to the 3 monasteries aren't included. There' an additional cost of 5 euros per person for every monastery visited to be paid in cash locally

Know in advance:

The tour will be led by a local guide who speaks English or Spanish. A smart audio guide will also be available in the following languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese
If you choose Option 2 or 4 (with lunch included), you'll get to choose one dish and a Greek salad from 10 flavours. A vegetarian plate is also available
If you're visiting the area during winter (November 1st – February 22nd), you'll also have the chance to admire the sunset from the most panoramic and popular viewpoint on the rocks
The activity provider won't be held responsible if you miss the bus, so please make sure you're at the meeting point in plenty of time

Remember to bring:

Your earphones and your smartphone to use the audio guide

Provider

Meteora Thrones - Travel Center

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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