2-days rail trip from Athens to Meteora
Overview
Join this two-day tour and travel from Athens, the mother of western civilization, to one of the most significant Monastic communes in Greece, the world heritage monument of UNESCO Meteora.
~Take a train through the mainland of Greece and reach Meteora
~Admire a unique in the world geological formation, which also belongs to
UNESCO's world heritage sites
~Discover the beauty and the biodiversity of Greek countryside
~Enjoy two guided tours on the Meteora rocks and see all six unique
monasteries
~Explore the town of Kalambaka and pay a visit to area's museums
~Enjoy the breath-taking sunset on the top of the giant rocks
~Take a train through the mainland of Greece and reach Meteora
~Admire a unique in the world geological formation, which also belongs to
UNESCO's world heritage sites
~Discover the beauty and the biodiversity of Greek countryside
~Enjoy two guided tours on the Meteora rocks and see all six unique
monasteries
~Explore the town of Kalambaka and pay a visit to area's museums
~Enjoy the breath-taking sunset on the top of the giant rocks
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Round trip train tickets
- Luxury mini-bus transportation
- Local English-speaking tour leader
- Choose second days tour
- See and visit monasteries, hidden gems and hermitages
- Accommodation included: 1 night
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Indulge in history of Kalambaka and enjoy the breath-taking sunset
Stop At: Meteora, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
This is a 2-day tour from Athens to Meteora and includes an overnight stay at a hotel, train tickets, and tours on the Meteora Rocks and monasteries in a small group. Receive your tickets and go to the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larissis) at 7:30 AM. Board the train to Kalampaka and arrive in Meteora at 12:05 pm.
Pickup from the train station and drive to the hotel where you will be picked up at 4:30 PM and have the sunset tour. See all the six monasteries, a hermitage, and a Byzantine church so you will be immersed in the history of the area. Afterward, at around 9:00 PM you will be transferred to your hotel. Now you have free time to spend exploring Kalambaka. Find excellent museums including the National History Museum and Digital Projection Centre of Meteora. Wander every corner of the city and discover restaurants to taste the excellent local cuisine.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, Kalambaka Greece
The Byzantine temple of Dormition of the Mother of God is the most important monument of Kalabaka.
The temple of Dormition of the Mother of God that is located in the old city was erected between 10th and 11th century on the ruins of an early Christian royal. It’s in the rhythm of an aisled Basilica mixed type, it has banking and enlightened the intermediate declinable splint and the tribelon. Explore this unique church and find ou how the ancient with the medieval has been combined.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a 3 star hotel
Day 2: Explore the amazing...Tour around Meteora
Stop At: Meteora, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
On the following day you will be picked up from your accomondation by our partners and your Meteora tour is about to begin. On that tour you are going to indulge in the history of the area. From the first hermits who they were living in to the caves to medieval times when monks started ,at a great risk, to built on those giant rocks. Find out how the monks have been motivated to built up there and which was the reason that they have picked this steep and inaccesible area to be their home. Later and when tour come at an end you will have time to spend in Kalabaka
the shades of the giant guards of the city. Later at 18.20 catch the train from Kalabaka to Athens.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Indulge in history of Kalambaka and enjoy the breath-taking sunset
Stop At: Meteora, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
This is a 2-day tour from Athens to Meteora and includes an overnight stay at a hotel, train tickets, and tours on the Meteora Rocks and monasteries in a small group. Receive your tickets and go to the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larissis) at 7:30 AM. Board the train to Kalampaka and arrive in Meteora at 12:05 pm.
Pickup from the train station and drive to the hotel where you will be picked up at 4:30 PM and have the sunset tour. See all the six monasteries, a hermitage, and a Byzantine church so you will be immersed in the history of the area. Afterward, at around 9:00 PM you will be transferred to your hotel. Now you have free time to spend exploring Kalambaka. Find excellent museums including the National History Museum and Digital Projection Centre of Meteora. Wander every corner of the city and discover restaurants to taste the excellent local cuisine.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, Kalambaka Greece
The Byzantine temple of Dormition of the Mother of God is the most important monument of Kalabaka.
The temple of Dormition of the Mother of God that is located in the old city was erected between 10th and 11th century on the ruins of an early Christian royal. It’s in the rhythm of an aisled Basilica mixed type, it has banking and enlightened the intermediate declinable splint and the tribelon. Explore this unique church and find ou how the ancient with the medieval has been combined.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a 3 star hotel
Day 2: Explore the amazing...Tour around Meteora
Stop At: Meteora, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
On the following day you will be picked up from your accomondation by our partners and your Meteora tour is about to begin. On that tour you are going to indulge in the history of the area. From the first hermits who they were living in to the caves to medieval times when monks started ,at a great risk, to built on those giant rocks. Find out how the monks have been motivated to built up there and which was the reason that they have picked this steep and inaccesible area to be their home. Later and when tour come at an end you will have time to spend in Kalabaka
the shades of the giant guards of the city. Later at 18.20 catch the train from Kalabaka to Athens.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Pets are not allowed to enter the monasteries.
- You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the tour.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Thomas_L
July 2023
The most beautiful place we've ever been! We took the two-day tour from Athens on the train - which we preferred to driving - and were promptly picked up from the train station in a very nice luxury van and delivered to our nice, cozy hotel overlooking Meteora. We had a bit of time to explore bef...
The most beautiful place we've ever been! We took the two-day tour from Athens on the train - which we preferred to driving - and were promptly picked up from the train station in a very nice luxury van and delivered to our nice, cozy hotel overlooking Meteora. We had a bit of time to explore before being picked up for the evening part of our tour. There are no words to describe the beauty of Meteora at sunset - it's magnificent and definitely the way to experience this beautiful landscape. We also toured a number of other monasteries and stopped for plenty of photo opps. The second day of the tour was more active - glad we wore comfy shoes! We had plenty of time to visit the monasteries and experience the area before being delivered back to the train station. We thought Krissa (I know I spelled it wrong) was super lively and knowledgeable and made the trip most enjoyable, in particular. If I had to give any recommendations, I would suggest more detailed information be posted or shared in advance. Thanks to so many excellent reviews I trusted all would fall into place, but it would have been nice to receive the train information when I scheduled the trip versus when I emailed to request it and more specifics about exactly when and where we should go in advance. This was no big deal and I'm sure some of it varies from one trip to the next - just a preference as I like to plan ahead. That said, they were very responsive when I reached out and absolutely wonderful to work with. Definitely would recommend!erinlF635FH
July 2022
The ONLY way you should experience Meteora is with Meteora Rocks. From the beginning to the end, our entire trip was flawless. Our tour guides were locals that were personable but professional, so full of knowledge and were simply the absolute best! If you're considering other companies, don't...
The ONLY way you should experience Meteora is with Meteora Rocks. From the beginning to the end, our entire trip was flawless. Our tour guides were locals that were personable but professional, so full of knowledge and were simply the absolute best! If you're considering other companies, don't. This is it!Maria_L
April 2022
The view of all the Monasteries and the outlaying Mountain areas are nothing but breathtaking. We were fortunate enough to have two great tour guides and driver that made the experience even more pleasant with all their knowledge and positive attitude. Even throwing in the occasional joke to keep...
The view of all the Monasteries and the outlaying Mountain areas are nothing but breathtaking. We were fortunate enough to have two great tour guides and driver that made the experience even more pleasant with all their knowledge and positive attitude. Even throwing in the occasional joke to keep us on Our toes and a little trivia. We highly recommend this tour for anybody that is looking to be educated of the area and take in all the beautiful landscapes.Silvia_R
October 2021
I really enjoyed the tour! It was amazing to visiti the monasteries, the sunset at Meteora, and all the interesting explanacions of the guides... Really worth It!
I really enjoyed the tour! It was amazing to visiti the monasteries, the sunset at Meteora, and all the interesting explanacions of the guides... Really worth It!Roberta S
July 2019
What a great trip. The guide, Chris, was fantastic... so knowledgeable as well as friendly. Places visited during the sunset tour, as well as the 4 hour monastery tour were so interesting. Scenery was unique and breathtaking. The driver responsible for the transfers was a very careful driver an...
What a great trip. The guide, Chris, was fantastic... so knowledgeable as well as friendly. Places visited during the sunset tour, as well as the 4 hour monastery tour were so interesting. Scenery was unique and breathtaking. The driver responsible for the transfers was a very careful driver and always kept us safe and comfortable. Accomodation was also top notch. We highly recommend this agency, as trips are very well organised by professional and dedicated persons. We will definitely consider coming back to this lovely part of Greece. Roberta, Stephanie and Annanenoc123
June 2019
Meteora Rocks was the perfect tour! The best tour I've ever been on, anywhere. Chris made our trip to Meteora a truly memorable adventure. He knew all the best views and notable landmarks, as well as the history of the area. Our hotel accommodations were very comfortable and well-located in town....
Meteora Rocks was the perfect tour! The best tour I've ever been on, anywhere. Chris made our trip to Meteora a truly memorable adventure. He knew all the best views and notable landmarks, as well as the history of the area. Our hotel accommodations were very comfortable and well-located in town. Our two days felt like an exciting weekend with friends, one of whom knew everything there is to know about Meteora. (Thank you Chris! You are amazing!)