Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers

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Starts
Athens
Duration
14 Hrs.
Languages
English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
Admission
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Description

Set off from Athens on a full-day journey to the breathtaking Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greece. Travel in comfort aboard a modern, air-conditioned coach, departing at 8:00 AM, and enjoy scenic countryside views as you make your way toward this iconic destination.

Your first stop is a refreshing seaside brunch, where you can relax just steps from the water and savor the coastal atmosphere. Meals are optional and can be pre-ordered for a stress-free experience, letting you enjoy the sea breeze and beautiful views before the adventure continues.

Arriving in Kalabaka, you’ll transfer to a local VIP minibus and meet your expert guide. Explore three of Meteora’s most famous monasteries, marvel at panoramic vistas, and capture stunning photos at all six sites. Discover the ancient hermit caves of Badovas, learning about the monks who once sought solitude in these cliffs.

After exploring the monasteries and caves, enjoy a leisurely lunch in Kastraki village, where you can choose from a variety of authentic Greek dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options. Later, on your way back to Athens, unwind with an optional seaside dinner in Kamena Vourla, a peaceful spot perfect for a sunset meal.

The tour lasts approximately 14 hours and includes round-trip transportation, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and a multilingual smart audio guide. Please note that entrance fees to monasteries and meals are not included. Dress modestly to enter the monasteries, and be prepared for some stair climbing. Book now to secure your spot on this unforgettable Meteora experience!

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Included

Round-trip transportation from Athens in an air-conditioned coach
Seaside stop for optional brunch and sunset dinner by the waves
Live local English-speaking tour leader
Smart audio guide app available in the following languages: English | Spanish | French | German | Italian | Portuguese | Russian | Polish | Korean | Chinese | Japanese
Lunch (if option selected) at a local restaurant: Bread, water, and a choice of 10 traditional Greek dishes, including meat, vegetarian, and vegan options.
Explore the interiors of the 3 most iconic monasteries
Panoramic photo stops to see all 8 monasteries
Visit to the hidden hermit caves
Stops on the way to buy lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks
Wi-Fi and USB chargers onboard
Bottled water

Destinations

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Attractions

Photo of Sunset over monastery of Rousanou and Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapavsa in famous greek tourist destination Meteora in Greece.Meteora

Options

Shared Group Tour without Lunch
Choose this option for a convenient bus transfer from Athens train station. Enjoy a small group tour of Meteora in a Mercedes mini-bus with an English-speaking guide. Free smart audio guides in Spanish, French, Italian and 7 more. Lunch is not included.
Shared Tour with Bus Transfer and Lunch
Choose this option for a hassle-free bus transfer with free WiFi and USB sockets. Enjoy a full day tour with a live local English-speaking guide, a free smart multilingual audio guide, and a delicious homemade lunch with vegan and vegetarian options.
Shared Transfer & Private Tour with Lunch
Choose this option for convenient shared bus transfer from Athens to Meteora, where you'll enjoy private transportation and a tailor-made private tour itinerary of Meteora. Select your prefered language of your local live guide. Lunch is included.

Good to know

During the tour, you’ll need to walk up staircases to access the monasteries. Each monastery has a different number of steps and difficulty level. It usually takes 10–20 minutes at a slow, comfortable pace (with short breaks) to reach each monastery from the parking area. Entrance fees are not included and must be paid in cash at the entrance of each monastery (€5 per person). The tour is guided in English, with a free smart audio guide available in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Dress code: Women: Skirts below the knee are required (no pants, shorts, or sleeveless tops). Men: No sleeveless shirts or shorts above the knee. There will be stops to buy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meal options: Meat & Poultry: Oven-baked chicken, soutzoukakia, pastitsio, moussaka Vegetarian: Greek salad, spinach or cheese pie Vegan: Gemista, briam, gigantes Bread and water included Please bring your smartphone and earpads to use the audio

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