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Athens: Meteora Independent Train Trip and Monastery Tour

From Athens: Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train

By Meteora Rocks
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Free cancellation available
Price is $109 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
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Overview
  • Experience a scenic train ride from Athens to Kalambaka
  • See all of the 6 monasteries in one day
  • Explore the interiors of 3 monasteries
  • Visit the Hermit caves of St.Nicholas Badovas
  • Enjoy amazing photo stops and some of the best views

Activity location

    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Important: you must take the train yourself from the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larissis) at 7:58 AM, departing for Kalambaka. Your guide will meet you holding a sign with your name on at the main entrance of Kalambaka Train Station.
    • Athina, Greece

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From Athens: Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train
  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h14h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:55am
Price details
$108.59 x 1 Adult$108.59

Total
Price is $108.59

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransportation from Kalampaka train station to Meteora by Mercedes minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip ticket from Athens to Kalambaka
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit the interior of 3 monasteries
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide on the minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedWi-fi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedPhoto stops in Meteora
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit the Hermit Caves
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeteora Monasteries entrance fees (€3 per person to be paid in cash only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGuided tour inside the monasteries
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off in Athens

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets, Ripped clothing, Short skirts, Shorts, Sleeveless shirts
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

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 bus and stop to capture pictures at six historic monasteries.

Begin from Stathmos Larissis, the central railway station of Athens, where you will get on the train that takes you to Kalambaka. The train departs at 07:58 AM.At approximately 10:45 AM, the train will make a stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should exit and catch the connecting bus that will continue the trip to Kalambaka. Throughout your journey, indulge in the unique scenic 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 Hermit caves, explore the area and you'll have the opportunity to see fantastic viewpoints that only the locals know.

Then you will visit Meteora or as the locals call it, the stone forest of Meteora. Discover the 6 active and accessible monasteries, visit 3 inside where you can admire the old frescoes and the Christian architecture. During the tour you will stop in many places with an indescribable view for some unforgettable photos.

Please note that your transfer from Athens (Larissis railway station ) to Paleofarsalos railway station is by train, but from Paleofarsalos to Kalambaka the transport is temporarily done by an elevated air-conditioned bus by Hellenic Train.

Location

Activity location

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    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Important: you must take the train yourself from the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larissis) at 7:58 AM, departing for Kalambaka. Your guide will meet you holding a sign with your name on at the main entrance of Kalambaka Train Station.
    • Athina, Greece