Join this 2-day rail tour to Meteora to discover the beauty and history of a geological phenomenon and the Byzantine Monasteries. They are listed as UNESCO World Heritage monuments.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 2 days: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 12 participants

Highlights

Admire the world famous Meteora and visit all the monasteries
Join two top-rated tours and activities
Stay at a 3-star hotel with breakfast

Full description

Day 1 Catch the train to Kalambaka from Athens Railway Station, and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the Greek countryside. Upon your arrival in Kalambaka, the English speaking driver will be waiting for you at the train station, holding a signboard with your name on it to transfer you to your hotel. In the evening you will join the Meteora Sunset Tour to admire breathtaking views of Meteora, and discover all the hidden gems of this place. Day 2 Next morning, you will have the opportunity to choose the activity you prefer, the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Half-day Morning Tour. The guide will meet you in the lobby to explore together Meteora, and discover the natural beauty and cultural heritage of this area. Enjoy a journey back in time, and learn the stories of the first hermits and monks who laid the foundations of the monastic community of Meteora. At around 5 PM, the driver will pick you up to transfer you to the train station. At 5:22 PM the train departs from Kalambaka and arrives back to Athens at around 9:30 PM.

Includes

Join the Meteora Sunset Tour
Choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Meteora half-day tour
Train tickets with return from Athens to Meteora
First class train ticket available
Pick-up and drop off from Kalampaka train station to your hotel and back
English speaking tour leader on the tours
Free map and bottle of water provided on the tours
Free Wi-Fi on board the tour bus

Gratuities (optional)
Meals
Entrance fees to the monasteries, EUR 3 per person, per monastery

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point

Kalampaka Train Station. The driver will hold a signboard with your name on it.

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Important information

Not allowed

Pets

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required
Shoulders and knees must be covered
Sleeveless tops, shorts and short skirts are not permitted
You will board the train from Athens on your own, using the tickets sent to you via email

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 27 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.8/5

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The tour has been very good in general, is very well organized and the guides are great and super friendly. Especially Caterina on the sunset excursion, she explains everything with a lot of passion and enthusiasm, thanks to her we have changed the excursion the next day for hikking and it has been a success. Highly recommended in general to make this day trip. You have time to rest and visit Meteora with time and without hurry. The hotel very simple but clean and correct with unpretentious breakfast but just and necessary. In general the excursion has been 10.

December 11, 2019

Wonderful Meteora

Meteora is a wonderful place. I would like everyone to experience the scenery and the monastery tour. The tour was good too. The guide was kind and very familiar with the history of Meteora. Bad points of the tour. On the first day, I was taken to the hotel from Kalambaka Station, but the hotel was away from the city and there were no restaurants around. I thought I would have lunch at the start of the tour at 3pm, but the hotel restaurant opened at 2pm. I had to eat only soup and salad that could be eaten in a short time from 2 o'clock, and put it in time for the 3 o'clock start tour.

October 13, 2019

Eva(sunset tour) and Jim (half day tour) were knowledgeable, insightful and made the trip interesting with alot of information about every location. Stops made along the way for photography, and water provided. All the drivers were also very good, safe drivers, pleasant and even helpful with photography. Everything went perfectly. Thanks!! (it would have been great if plastic ponchos were provided in case of rain. (perhaps at optional added cost.)

October 10, 2019

Two Days Rail Tour to Meteora from Athens

Two Days Rail Tour to Meteora from Athens

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