Two Days Rail Tour to Meteora from Thessaloniki
Overview
Join our two days rail tour to Meteora to discover the beauty and the history of a unique geological phenomenon and the Byzantine Monasteries, listed as UNESCO World Heritage monuments. This tour includes the train tickets; transfer from and to the train station, 1 night stay with breakfast in a 3 or 4-star hotel, 2 top rated tours and activities at Meteora!
Inclusions
- Join the Meteora Sunset Tour
- Choose between the Meteora Hiking Touror the Meteora Half-day Tour
- Pick-up and drop off from Kalampaka train station to your hotel and back
- Free wifi on board the tour bus
- Bottled water
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Breakfast
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Thessaloniki - Meteora
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Join the breathtaking Meteora sunset tour
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3 star hotel
Day 2: Meteora - Thessaloniki
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Choose between the hiking tour or the Meteora half day tour (mini bus tour)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Thessaloniki - Meteora
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Join the breathtaking Meteora sunset tour
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3 star hotel
Day 2: Meteora - Thessaloniki
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Choose between the hiking tour or the Meteora half day tour (mini bus tour)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Ladies should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts or sleevless shirts
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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.
Karen G
June 2018
We booked this trip from home in the UK. Communication was excellent, the details were clear and the price was very reasonable. Unfortunately, the trains were on strike the morning we were to leave Thessaloniki. Visit Meteora sent a driver who took us all the way by car, so there was no disruptio...
We booked this trip from home in the UK. Communication was excellent, the details were clear and the price was very reasonable. Unfortunately, the trains were on strike the morning we were to leave Thessaloniki. Visit Meteora sent a driver who took us all the way by car, so there was no disruption to our plans. They kept in touch by e-mail, so the right tech was necessary. Both of our tours were well worth it. We were in a small group both times and transported from place to place by a comfortable mini-bus. The guides were professional, consistent, knowledgeable and passionate about their subject and the areas around Meteora they showed us. We felt we covered a lot and would never have been able to pack so much in had we been in our own. At no point did we feel rushed or like we were being ushered around. There was plenty of time to see things at your own pace and the drop off directions and return times were clear and appropriate. The monasteries are all perched on high rocks, so be prepared for a bit of stair climbing. We are reasonably fit, so had no problem, but would imagine the climbs down and up might present a difficulty for some. We made lots of stops to take in the natural beauty of the area as well and our chosen trip allowed time in Kalambaka on the first afternoon and evening and the second afternoon too. The hotel arranged for us was very comfortable and convenient, with a great breakfast and guidance and information from our host. The return train journey to Thessaloniki was pleasant and uneventful. All in all, we had a great time in an awe-inspiring landscape with wonderful hosts, guides and drivers. Thank you, Visit Meteora Team, for a marvellous time.Sara R
May 2014
Uno de los lugares más espectaculares del mundo: Las Meteoras! Ubicada al norte de Grecia. Visita de monasterios bizantinos enclavados en las rocas
Uno de los lugares más espectaculares del mundo: Las Meteoras! Ubicada al norte de Grecia. Visita de monasterios bizantinos enclavados en las rocasjustchillinhereguys
September 2016
After arriving by train from Thessaloniki, we did the sunset tour around Meteora in the evening. It was amazing! The staff was super friendly, the ride in the company owned van was comfortable. The information provided by our guide was really interesting and they stopped at the perfect view point...
After arriving by train from Thessaloniki, we did the sunset tour around Meteora in the evening. It was amazing! The staff was super friendly, the ride in the company owned van was comfortable. The information provided by our guide was really interesting and they stopped at the perfect view points for photos and stunning panoramas. The sunset was especially amazing. The four hours of the tour were worth every second of the kinda long way from Thessaloniki to Kalambaka. Top recommendation for everyone who has a weakness for sunsets, tremendous scenic views, a bit of interest for local culture and history (we saw monarchys and a church from the 4th century A.C.) and doesn't want to hike up the rocks. :)VladMikl
July 2022
I really enjoyed the trip. They organised it very well. We got train tickets and then the taxi took us to the hotel. Guides where amazing they told us loads about history of the places. We saw many monasteries, visited some of them. The sunset was beautiful. We choosed to do the track next day. I...
I really enjoyed the trip. They organised it very well. We got train tickets and then the taxi took us to the hotel. Guides where amazing they told us loads about history of the places. We saw many monasteries, visited some of them. The sunset was beautiful. We choosed to do the track next day. I can only recommend it.Jiaqian
January 2020
I recommend it for people who don't really like package tours due to the choices you're given. I liked having a little adventure of taking the train by ourselves to Kalambaka, where we were picked up. The sunset tour was great for my older parents and me, and I recommend brining all of your heavy...
I recommend it for people who don't really like package tours due to the choices you're given. I liked having a little adventure of taking the train by ourselves to Kalambaka, where we were picked up. The sunset tour was great for my older parents and me, and I recommend brining all of your heavy photo equipment/tripods for this tour, since we stayed on the bus most of the time. I enjoyed the hiking tour and it wasn't too demanding. My parents took the half-day tour and due to some some mobility issues, they chose not to walk to one monastery, but they just stayed on the bus and felt no pressure to do something they didn't want to. Overall, it was efficient and flexible and well organized.