Athens: Meteora Monasteries Tour, Live Guide, Caves & Lunch
About This Experience
Meteora Trip's day from Athens at 07:45: lunch in Kalambaka, all six monasteries from the viewpoints, three inside, and the hermit caves.
Highlights
- See all six monasteries from the viewpoints and go inside three of them
- Lunch in Kalambaka, at the foot of the rocks (optional)
- The hermit caves and less-visited viewpoints
- A live local guide in English, with free audio guides in seven other languages
What's Included
- ✓ Round-trip travel from Athens in a modern, air-conditioned bus
- ✓ On-board Wi-Fi and USB charging ports at every seat to stay connected
- ✓ Complimentary audio guides in 7 languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean)
- ✓ 5-hour comprehensive tour of the UNESCO Meteora region
- ✓ Scenic stops to view all 6 monasteries with free time to enter the interiors of 3
- ✓ Discovery of hidden gems, including the ancient hermit caves and secret viewpoints
- ✓ Scenic rest stops at selected local shops for refreshments and comfort
- ✓ Seasonal Winter Bonus (November–March): Weather and timing permitting, witness the Meteora sunset from a panoramic viewpoint, with majestic rock formations glowing in the evening light
- ✓ Authentic Greek lunch in the charming town of Kalambaka (if option selected) with 10+ traditional dish choices. Vegan and vegetarian options available
- ✓ Chilled bottle of water provided for your journey
Not Included
- Entrance fee to each monastery (€5 per person, cash only)
- Guided tour inside the monasteries
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens
Good to Know
- The monasteries of Meteora impose a dress code for visitors. Men are required to wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves. Women must wear skirts that fall below the knee (trousers are not permitted) and cover their shoulders. Alternatively, women can use a long scarf wrapped around the waist to meet the dress code requirements
- The monasteries of Meteora only accept cash for the entrance fees (€5 per person/monastery)
- The private tour option does not include a private transfer from Athens. Instead, both the private and shared tour options include shared transportation from Athens.
