Meteora Monasteries Full Day Trip from Athens with Optional Lunch

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Visit two Monasteries and the hermit caves of Badovas
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi
Free Map and bottle of water
Expert English speaking escort
Round-trip shared transfers in Kalambaka
Local taxes

Hotel pick-up and drop-off service in Athens
Food and drinks
Entrance fees of the Monasteries

Overview

Immerse yourself in some of Greece’s most spectacular scenery on a day trip to Meteora by bus, the most fascinating way you could never imagine.

Meeting Point

You need to be in the opposite side of the Athens Railway Station at 07:30 am. You can reach the Athens Railway Station by metro, getting off at the Larissis Metro Station.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1. Catch the bus of 08:00 am to Kalambaka in the morning from opposite the Athens Railway Station and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the countryside. Arrive around 12:30 pm in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries.

2. Meteora Arriving in Kalambaka, our English speaking expert escort will be waiting you holding a signboard with your name on it and will transfer you to the Meteora Monasteries. For almost 5 hours you will have the time to explore two Monasteries as well as the hermit caves of Badovas. Meteora is included in the UNESCO world heritage monument list. The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks. The most visited Monastery is the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron, which is the largest of the monasteries located at Meteora. It was erected in the mid-14th century and was the subject of restoration and embellishment projects in 1483 and 1552. The building serves as the main museum for tourists. The Katholikon (main church), consecrated in honour of the Transfiguration of Jesus was erected in the middle of 14th century and 1387/88 and decorated in 1483 and 1552. 5 hours

3. At the end of the day, our expert escort will transfer you back to Kalambaka, where you will have the time to stroll around and have a light lunch (not included). At 5:35 p.m. the bus departs from Kalambaka, and arrives at 9:58 p.m back to Athens. 1 hour

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants (ages 3 and under) are free
To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Women should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts.
Amendments are serviced based on the availability

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The Hight light of Greece

Published on Jul, 2024

It is marvellous, stunning place , never to miss this opportunity. Ivan our tour guide is very knowledgeable and very friendly. The food was delicious by the local restaurant who is the mama cooking Great place

An experience absolutely worth having

Published on Jul, 2024

That’s was an amazing trip and absolutely worth spending 4.5 hours in the bus one way. The views are fantastic, the energy was great. One of the most beautiful places I have ever visited.

Thank You Maria

Published on Jul, 2024

Arriving at Meteora and seeing, experiencing the sights of a truly wonder of the world! I am amazed and dumbfounded on how they managed to build such massive sites on those rocks! Our tour guide, Maria, was knowledgeable, professional and so much fun! She took great care of all of us.

Beautiful experience

Published on Jul, 2024

The trip on the bus is long. But it is worth it. Because mountains, rocks and monistaries. The bus driver was safe. The break stops along the way were great. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable

Excellent tour !

Published on Jul, 2024

Excellent tour, she had a lot of information and very helpful , I recommend her as a tour guide . Very frendly and funny.

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