Meteora All Day Tour From Athens
Overview
With this private tour you will visit one of the most famous and sacred places in Greece, where for centuries Orthodox Monasteries are standing in harmony on giant rocks that were made millions of years before! This tour gives you the option to visit Meteora in one day without having to overnight in the area.
Driving through mainland Greece you will arrive at Meteora where you will visit 3 Monasteries.The Monasteries are built on high giant rocks and they offer plenty of breathtaking photos and you will have plenty of time to explore it. After, visit Kastraki village for shopping and lunch.
On your way back to Athens we will stop at Thermopylae where Leonidas and his 300 brave sacrificed.There you will have a chance to take photos in front of the monument of King Leonidas.
Driving through mainland Greece you will arrive at Meteora where you will visit 3 Monasteries.The Monasteries are built on high giant rocks and they offer plenty of breathtaking photos and you will have plenty of time to explore it. After, visit Kastraki village for shopping and lunch.
On your way back to Athens we will stop at Thermopylae where Leonidas and his 300 brave sacrificed.There you will have a chance to take photos in front of the monument of King Leonidas.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- English speaking driver
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Visit the Unesco world heritage site of Meteora including 3 monasteries with this all day tour from Athens.
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Visit the Unesco world heritage site of Meteora including 3 monasteries with this all day tour from Athens.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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.
Voyager782422
September 2020
We were tossing between taking the train vs going with this company via car - and we’re glad we went with this option! Our guide was Theo, who messaged us the day before re-confirming the pick-up time and was punctually waiting for us at 7.30am. It was a pleasant drive up to Meteora (~4.5 hours) ...
We were tossing between taking the train vs going with this company via car - and we’re glad we went with this option! Our guide was Theo, who messaged us the day before re-confirming the pick-up time and was punctually waiting for us at 7.30am. It was a pleasant drive up to Meteora (~4.5 hours) and Theo kept us very entertained - he was great to chat to, gave us a lot of insight into the Greek life which you wouldn’t normally be privy to. The time passed quickly and he was very nice to stop and show us the good photo spots. We went to the small monastery first because it was closing at 1pm, followed by the great Meteora. We had the option of going to a third one but we felt we’d covered off the first 2 well enough and got a good enough view of the third one from the outside! We never felt rushed and it was super relaxing and easy going for us. We stopped by Kalambaka for lunch and found an amazing place for lunch - seemed popular with the locals! The drive back was a bit longer than anticipated due to some unforeseen road closures (floods) but we got some good rest on the way back so it wasn’t tiring at all. It’s a long day for sure, but very much worth it and totally feasible for a day trip! Would recommend this option and this tour company! Thanks for the smooth driving and great chats Theo!Natalie_W
September 2020
We were tossing between taking the train vs going with this company via car - and we’re glad we went with this option! Our guide was Theo, who messaged us the day before re-confirming the pick-up time and was punctually waiting for us at 7.30am. It was a pleasant drive up to Meteora (~4.5 hours) ...
We were tossing between taking the train vs going with this company via car - and we’re glad we went with this option! Our guide was Theo, who messaged us the day before re-confirming the pick-up time and was punctually waiting for us at 7.30am. It was a pleasant drive up to Meteora (~4.5 hours) and Theo kept us very entertained - he was great to chat to, gave us a lot of insight into the Greek life which you wouldn’t normally be privy to. The time passed quickly and he was very nice to stop and show us the good photo spots. We went to the small monastery first because it was closing at 1pm, followed by the great Meteora. We had the option of going to a third one but we felt we’d covered off the first 2 well enough and got a good enough view of the third one from the outside! We never felt rushed and it was super relaxing and easy going for us. We stopped by Kalambaka for lunch and found an amazing place for lunch - seemed popular with the locals! The drive back was a bit longer than anticipated due to some unforeseen road closures (floods) but we got some good rest on the way back so it wasn’t tiring at all. It’s a long day for sure, but very much worth it and totally feasible for a day trip! Would recommend this option and this tour company! Thanks for the smooth driving and great chats Theo!Robert_H
March 2020
An absolutely wonderful guide- personable, energetic, flexible, and smart. The tour was delightful, and the sights were amazing. Wear good walking shoes and be ready to climb for a couple of the monasteries. It is a must see in Greece, and, given the comfortable car and our guide’s companionship,...
An absolutely wonderful guide- personable, energetic, flexible, and smart. The tour was delightful, and the sights were amazing. Wear good walking shoes and be ready to climb for a couple of the monasteries. It is a must see in Greece, and, given the comfortable car and our guide’s companionship, not a trial to get to. Wonderful suggestion for lunch, as well, with a beautiful view. Thank you!Susanna_M
March 2020
Amazing! Go! Meteora is unique and sacred. Meteoros in Greek meaning floating — and these six monasteries carved high in the rock monoliths feel that way. The views are stupendous and each monastery contains a jewel of a church. I had read how traveling by train connections could be problema...
Amazing! Go! Meteora is unique and sacred. Meteoros in Greek meaning floating — and these six monasteries carved high in the rock monoliths feel that way. The views are stupendous and each monastery contains a jewel of a church. I had read how traveling by train connections could be problematic and time consuming. So I decided to go with this private tour and I am so glad I did. We left at 7 and arrived back into Athens at 7. Theofolis picked me up in front of my Airbnb, was on time and geared the tour to my needs—always considering needed breaks. He couldn’t be nicer! Theofolis is one of the owners of this tour company, so he really cares. Highly recommended!CBG
February 2020
Dimitri is awesome. Long day but gorgeous views, got there bf all the tour buses thx to Dimitri; food rec at lunch was perfect prob one of the best meals of our entire trip. Meteora is totally worth a visit.
Dimitri is awesome. Long day but gorgeous views, got there bf all the tour buses thx to Dimitri; food rec at lunch was perfect prob one of the best meals of our entire trip. Meteora is totally worth a visit.KOWKEAH_H
November 2019
Three words : Mythical, Magical and Mesmerizing. We engaged a one-day private tour with Travelguru through Viator because the train journey is quite troublesome as I was told. The journey was comfortable albeit a little far, four and a half hours one way to be exact. Our driver Mr Dimitri is such...
Three words : Mythical, Magical and Mesmerizing. We engaged a one-day private tour with Travelguru through Viator because the train journey is quite troublesome as I was told. The journey was comfortable albeit a little far, four and a half hours one way to be exact. Our driver Mr Dimitri is such a nice guy and we had very good conversation along the way so the whole journey was quite relaxing. Made a number of short stops for toilet visits and to stretch our legs. Visited two monasteries and took tonnes of pictures of the others. Just marveled at the sight of such beautiful buildings and their surroundings. A place surely will not let any visitor down and the effort of making this trip is worth it and a strong recommendation for anyone thinking of going. A superb site worthy of being selected by UNESCO. Should be on every visitor"s bucket list. 10 out of 10.