Meteora Day Trip from Athens

Discover one of the highlights of mainland Greece with this day trip to Meteora by train from Athens . In small groups of about 20 people take the train to Kalambaka. When you arrive at Kalambaka train station a luxury minibus will be waiting for you with your local guide, who will also be your driver. Customize this panoramic tour of Meteora for about 5 hours and see the majestic monasteries of Meteora. Take the opportunity to visit one of the holy monasteries and learn about their stories and legends.

From Athens Central Station, take your seat on the train and enjoy a journey overlooking unique Greek landscapes. Arriving at Kalambaka train station, your guide will pick you up in a minivan and you will start a breathtaking tour of the 6 Meteora Monasteries .

Along the way, your driver-guide will tell you the history of these medieval monasteries, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites . You will walk through a landscape of green valleys, learn about the rich history of the area and see 6 historic rock-hewn monasteries. Admire the Great Meteoro, the largest and oldest of the monasteries and enjoy views of other sacred monuments such as Varlaam, Roussanou, Holy Trinity, St. Stephen and St. Nicholas .

Explore the interior of one of these UNESCO-protectedmonuments and also enjoy the option to visit two more monasteries . Check out brightly coloured frescoes atop a rock formation, enjoy spectacular views of vines and vineyards, and visit a small temple dedicated to Bishop St. Nicholas.

At the end of the tour, your driver will take you back to Kalambaka railway station for your train back to Athens.