Attractions & guided tours

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

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£92.00

Free cancellation

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

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 14 hours

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Skip the line

Guided tour

Local touch

Tour with Audioguide

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Small group

Why you’ll love this…

Admire Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
See all monasteries in one day and visit 3 of them
Learn from a local tour guide expert in the area
Get convenient roundtrip transportation by bus
Add an optional Greek lunch to your experience

What to expect

You can choose between the following options available in the order box: Tour in English (Option 1), Tour in English with lunch (Option 2), Tour in Spanish (Option 3), Tour in Spanish with lunch (Option 4).

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

Take a trip from Athens to Meteora, where you'll find amazing monasteries on top of huge rocks. You'll travel by bus from Athens Railway Station, and you'll get to enjoy some great views of the Greek countryside on the way.

In Kalabaka, your local tour leader will take you on a 4-hour tour around Meteora. You'll get to visit 3 of the 6 monasteries and learn all about their history and the monks' way of life. You'll get some great photo opportunities at both famous and lesser-known spots, including the Hermit Caves of Badovas.

An audio guide, available in multiple languages, will give you some interesting insights at 11 points of interest. Then it's back to Athens, having experienced the geological wonder and historical significance 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:

Meet at the Athens Railway Station (Larissa Station) at 08:00am. The bus will be waiting for you outside the train station on the road across the street (Theodore Diligianni Street). You can't miss it, there'll be a sign on the window saying "Meteora Thrones - Travel Center".

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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