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  • Experience a 2-day adventure in Meteora with round-trip luxury coach transfers from Athens. Stay overnight in Kalabaka or Kastraki hotels and enjoy guided tours each day.
  • Your professional English-speaking guide will accompany you both days, leading a sunset tour on Day 1 and offering your choice of sightseeing or hiking on Day 2, including hotel transfers.
  • Day 1 includes visits to one or two Meteora monasteries, exploration of the Hermit Caves of Badovas and the Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, culminating in a panoramic sunset viewpoint.
  • On Day 2, choose between a sightseeing tour or a guided hike through Meteora's monasteries, scenic viewpoints, and distinctive rock formations on your own schedule.

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Spend two memorable days exploring Meteora from Athens with this complete 2-day trip package that includes a hotel stay and guided tours. Begin your journey with luxury coach transfers to Kalabaka or Kastraki, where you'll be greeted by professional English-speaking guides who will accompany you throughout the experience.

On Day 1, explore Meteora's long history as you visit one or two of its monasteries and explore the Hermit Caves of Badovas. The day culminates with a tour to the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary followed by a stunning sunset view from a panoramic viewpoint. Your journey continues on Day 2, where you can choose between a sightseeing tour that takes in Meteora's monasteries and scenic vistas or opt for an invigorating guided hike through its distinctive rock formations.

Enjoy round-trip transfers to and from Athens by air-conditioned coach bus, ensuring comfort throughout your travels. The package includes visits to all six monasteries (with entry to four depending on their schedules), a Meteora sunset tour on the first day, and either a half-day sightseeing or hiking tour on the second day. Alongside these experiences are photo stops for capturing panoramic views of this excellent landscape.

Your stay includes one night in a 3/4-star hotel with complimentary breakfast, along with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off services (exclusive to the tours). Enhance your trip further with free Wi-Fi access and USB chargers available on the bus. Whether you choose the sightseeing or hiking tour option, professional guides will ensure an enriching experience tailored just for you.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Round-trip transfers to and from Athens by air-conditioned coach bus
  • Meteora sunset tour included in your first day's itinerary
  • Choose between a half-day Meteora sightseeing or hiking tour on the second day
  • Visit all 6 monasteries during your trip
  • Gain entry to 4 monasteries, subject to their rotating schedules
  • Explore the Hermit Caves of Badovas as part of your adventure
  • Access the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary included in the sunset tour
  • Enjoy photo stops for capturing panoramic views throughout Meteora
  • Experience a professional local English-speaking tour guide with you
  • Have a professional hiking guide available during the hiking tour
  • Stay one night at a 3/4-star hotel, including complimentary breakfast (based on selected option)
  • Benefit from hotel pick-up and drop-off services for your tours only
  • Access free Wi-Fi and USB chargers provided on the bus
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens
  • A small offering of €5 per monastery (only by cash to the entrance of the monasteries)
  • Hotel tax (typically €1.5/room in 3-star hotels & €3/room in 4-star hotels)
  • Guide inside the monasteries
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips for the guide
  • Personal travel insurance

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Bring your smartphone and earphones to use the multilingual audio guide inside the monasteries.
  • Wear comfortable clothing with closed-toe shoes that have good grip for navigating uneven paths; men should wear long trousers, while women must cover their shoulders and keep skirts below the knee when entering monasteries.
  • Carry water and light snacks, especially during warmer months to stay hydrated and energized throughout your journey.
  • Remember that photography is not allowed inside chapels or of resident monks and nuns; also, flying drones in this area is prohibited.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

Bring a small amount of cash for monastery fees (€3 to €5 per person) and small purchases. Wear supportive, closed-toe shoes with a solid grip. Many of the footpaths include steps, stones, and uneven surfaces. Carry a refillable water bottle and a light snack, particularly in the warmer months, between June and August. Make sure to bring your own earphones and a fully charged smartphone to listen to the audio guide during your visit.

Photography is allowed in most outdoor areas, but don't click pictures inside chapels, or of resident monks, or nuns. Drones are not permitted without prior authorization, due to the area’s protected status and privacy concerns.

Meteora's terrain is not suitable for wheelchairs. Every monastery requires you to climb stairs or walk along sloped paths. If you have limited mobility, consider visiting St. Stephen’s Monastery. It offers easier access with a paved pathway and fewer stairs than the others.

Your tour bus will be waiting directly across from the Larissa station, on Theodore Diligianni Street, in front of Everest Café. Look for the bus with the 'Meteora Thrones-Travel Center' sign on the window. Depending on the day, you’ll enter 2 to 4 monasteries. Each monastery has one designated closing day per week (Great Meteoron is closed Tuesdays, and Varlaam is closed Fridays), so the tour route may vary. Most monasteries require a €3 to €5 offering per person, payable in cash at the gate. Dress modestly. Men must wear long pants; women should cover their shoulders and wear skirts below the knee. Wraps are often provided at entrances. Transportation between sites is provided via local minibuses or shuttle coaches. Restrooms are available at the larger monasteries, such as Great Meteoron, Varlaam, and St. Stephen’s. Some may request a small tip for use. Guides are not allowed inside monasteries. If you'd like to explore further, multi-language audio guides are available to use on your own mobile.

Yes, a professional English-speaking guide accompanies you on both days of your visit.

No, mandatory security checks cannot be skipped for entry to the monasteries.

The itinerary includes visits to one or two of the six Meteora monasteries, Hermit Caves of Badovas, and a sunset viewpoint on Day 1. On Day 2, you can choose between a sightseeing tour or hiking tour.

Bring your smartphone with earphones for the multilingual audio guide, comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for uneven paths, and water along with light snacks. Remember to cover shoulders and wear long trousers if you're a man.

Yes, specific photography restrictions apply inside the monasteries; please check local guidelines upon arrival.

Your package includes round-trip transfers to and from Athens by coach bus, a sunset tour on Day 1, either a sightseeing or hiking tour on Day 2, entry to four monasteries based on their schedules, and visits to the Hermit Caves of Badovas.

Yes, men must wear long trousers and women should cover their shoulders with skirts below the knee to enter the monasteries.

Pick-up and drop-off services at your Athens hotel are not included. Additionally, a small offering of €5 per monastery is required in cash upon entry, along with the standard hotel tax.

Ensure you keep all vouchers and IDs safe; specific procedures for lost items are not detailed here. It's advisable to contact your provider immediately in such cases.

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