From Athens:Meteora Caves & Monasteries History Day Trip by Train
Catch at 07,58 AM train from Athens to Kalabaka and enjoy the ride into the amazing greek countryside. At the time of your arrival a luxurious mini-bus will be there ready to drive you to the fabulous world of Meteora a unique worldwide geological formation part of UNESCO's World Herritage list. Our expertized tour leader will give you all the necessary information about the medieval monasteries and will stop at the most impozing panoramic views for taking photos.
~Full day rail trip from Athens
~See all six remaining monasteries
~Visit three of them
~Luxurious air conditioned Mercedes mini-bus for your transportation to Meteora
~Free Wifi
~Round-trip rail tickets inlcluded to the price
~All taxes and fares except the monastery entrance fees(no credit card
accepted for paying the entrance fee to the monasteries)
Small groups for a more personalized experience
~If you are in Athens this is propably the ideal way to explore one of the most
impressive monuments worldwide.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Discover the beauty and history of Meteora on a day trip from Athens. Take in stunning views of the Greek countryside on the comfortable train ride to the town of Kalambaka. Travel with a guide on a van or a bus and stop to capture pictures at six historic monasteries.
Start from Larissis station, the main railway station in Athens where you will catch the train to Kalambaka. Throughout your train journey, indulge in the unique scenic routes that the Greek countryside provides.
Upon arrival, meet your guide who will be holding a signboard with your name on it. Walk with your guide to the Meteora Monasteries where you can admire the amazing Christian architecture. Discover the over 700 years of history and influence of the monasteries.
After the tour ends, you will be transferred to Kalabaka's city center where you will have about an hour to spend under the shadow of giant rocks either having lunch or a coffee. You will get all the needed information on how to get to the train St.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Kalambaka, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly
As soon as you arrive in Kalambaka, we will make a 20-minutes stop for refreshments.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly
See all the six monasteries from the outside and visit three of them depending on the arrival day:
- Great Meteoron monastery: is the oldest and the biggest one.
- Varlaam monastery: the second biggest monastery
- Saint Stephens monastery: the most accessible monastery
- Holy Trinity: the most difficult accessible monastery (known as a James Bond movie was filmed there)
- Roussanou Monastery: an easy accessible monastery
- Saint Nicholas monastery: important iconography and the first one we meet on our way to Meteora
Duration: 4 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the tour."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:00 AM
Duration: 14 Hours
Start location: Stathmos Larisis, Athina 104 39, Greece
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.