Visit one of the most impressive monuments of Greece which also belongs to UNESCO's Heritage list, the amazing Meteora. Take the train from Katerini and enjoy a guided tour in a minibus at the Monasteries of Meteora. Return by train to Katerini.
About this activity
- 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
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 11 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
- Marvel at the 6 monasteries built on the edge of the Meteora rock formations
- Visit inside 3 monasteries (depending on which are open every day)
- Stop at viewpoint locations for breath-taking photos
- Learn about the Hollywood background of the area and see locations from James Bond and Game of Thrones
- Enjoy a 2.5-hour train ride through mainland Greece
COVID-19 Update
Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. See Know before you go for the latest updates.
- Roundtrip train ticket Katerini - Kalambaka
- Minibus road trip tour with an English-speaking tour leader
- Pickup and drop-off service from and to Kalabaka's train station
- Bottle of water and Wi-Fi on board
- Photo stop in Meteora
- Taxes and fuel cost
- Monasteries entrance fees (€3 per person)
- Dormition of the Mother of God church entrance fees (€2)
- Guided tour inside the monasteries
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Food and beverages
- People with mobility impairments
- People with heart problems
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Prepare for the activity
Arrive at Train Station Katerini by yourself, Geor. Malea 39, Katerini 601 00, Greece. When the train arrives in Kalabaka your guide will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name written on it.
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- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Snacks
- Water
- Cash
Not allowed
- Pets
- Sleeveless shirts
- Shorts
Know before you go
- Due to the monasteries' strict dress code, men must wear trousers and t-shirt or shirt with sleeves and women must wear a long skirt
- Please wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven surfaces; for some monasteries walking up stairs is needed
- Please bring cash for the entry fees for each monastery (€3 per person) and the Byzantine church (€2 per person)
- The tour is conducted in a small group of maximum 13 persons; babies up to 3 years old join for free if they can share the seat with their parent
- This tour is semi-independent, so your tour leader will provide you with all necessary information about monasteries during the drive, but will not accompany you into the sites
- As this tour lasts for 13 hours please be prepared and take some snacks with you
- Credit cards are not accepted for paying the monastery entrance fees
- Animals are not allowed to enter the monasteries