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Don’t miss the opportunity during your stay in Athens to visit the breathtaking Meteora Monasteries with this amazing full day rail tour! Countless panoramic images will remain etched in your memory with the opportunity for video and photos along the way.

Catch the train of 08:28 a.m. to Kalambaka in the morning from the Athens Larissis Railway Station and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the countryside. Arrive around 13:11 p.m. in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the METEORA Monasteries.

Arriving in Kalambaka, our English speaking driver will be waiting you holding a signboard with your name on it and will transfer you to your hotel.

In the evening you will be transferred to Meteora for the sunset tour. Return back to your hotel and overnight.

The second day around 11:30 our driver will pick you up from your hotel for the tour of the Meteora Monasteries. For three hours you will have the time to explore at least two or three Monasteries. Meteora is included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list.

At the end of the day, our driver will transfer you back to Kalambaka, where you will have the time to scroll around and have a light snack. At 16:45 p.m. the train departs from Kalambaka, and arrives at 21:26 back to Athens.

Highlights

  • Discover the astonishing Meteora
  • Visit the monasteries of Meteora
  • Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Excellent value for money
  • Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip rail tickets economy or first class
  • Transfer from Kalambaka train station to your hotel
  • Evening Sunset tour of Meteora the first day
  • Tour of Meteora Monasteries the second day
  • English speaking driver
  • Entrance fees of the Monasteries
  • Snack in Kalambaka the second day before the departure of the train
  • Personal liability insurance

Exclusions:

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Athens hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodation tax (3-5€ per room) must be paid on the spot

Additional Info:

  • To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Ladies should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts.
  • All the mentioned prices are per person for two or more participants.
  • The train for Kalambaka departs from the Athens Larissis Railway station at 46 Deligianni street. You need to be at the rail station on your own the latest at 08:00 having your printed train tickets with you.
  • Online reservations are accepted only 48 hours prior to the tour. For reservations within 48 hours from the deparure please contact direct our agency.
TYPE 3* HOTEL 4* HOTEL
ADULT 179€ 210€
CHILD ( 4-12 years old) 140€ 160€
INFANT (0-3 years old) 0€ 0€
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 30€ 50€
FIRST CLASS TRAIN ADULT 20€ 20€
FIRST CLASS TRAIN CHILD 10€ 10€
FIRST CLASS TRAIN INFANT 0€ 0€

LANGUAGES

English, all others upon request

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