From Athens:Meteora Caves & Monasteries History Day Trip by Train

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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: Kastraki, Kastraki, 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, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece

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

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Duration: 4 hours

• Bottled water
• WiFi on board
• Round-trip ticket from Athens-Kalambaka-You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets
• Luxury mini-bus transportation by Mercedes
• Local English-speaking tour leader
• See all six the remainig monasteries and visit 3 of them and wander at their interior
• Visit the Hermit Caves

• Monasteries entrance fees which are 3€
• Gratuities (optional)
• Credit cards are not accepted for paying the monasteries entrance fees
• Travel insurance
• Option for another tour language (to be arranged at an extra cost)
• Pickup / Drop off from Hotel in Athens to railway station
• Licensed guide, inside the monasteries

• 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.
• Please make sure you have cash for the monasteries 3 euro each entrance
• 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

Stathmos Larisis, Athina 104 39, Greece

08:00 AM

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

14 hours