Single day rail trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora

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14 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Catch a morning train from Thessaloniki railway station and enjoy the ride which passes beneath mythical Mt Olympus, home to the 12 ancient olympian gods, through the homeland of legendary warrior Achileus and ending in lovely Meteora.
See all six monasteries
Head into 3 of the monasteries to explore them
Admire the Greek countryside
See the mythical Mount Olympus

What's Included

Local English-speaking Tour Leader
WiFi on board
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees of the monasteries which are 5€ per person
Gratuities(optional)
tour guide inside the monastery
Tour leader in other languages can be provided at an extra cost
Travel insurance

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 14 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Clients must go by themselves to Thessaloniki's central station and catch the train that will drive them to Kalabaka. in this amazing route they are going to see an amazing mosaic as freek countryside can give them amazing pictures. They are going to pass nexxt to Mythical Mt Olympus and Paleofarsalo where was the birth town of legendary warrior Achilleus and his clan the Myrmidones.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Our partners are going to wait you to Kalabaka's trainstation holding a signboard with your name written on it. You are going to have a quick drive through Kalabaka where out team leader will give some historical informatio about this ancient city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The bus will drive through village Kastraki, a traditional village which is in UNESCOS's catalogue and was nominated by magazine Traveller as one of the 25 most beautiful villages in Europe. There also you will see the vary famous and amazing custom of St George Mandilas which is taking place every year at St George name's day for the last 2 centuries at least.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You are entering now Meteora's area. There our expertized partners will give you all the necessary information about the place. You are going to see all six monasteries and visit three of them.

    4 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will receive your tickets a few days before your travel date.
  • Also, there is a waiting of 1 hour in the station of Palaiofarsalos where you have to change train and board to the one that leads to Kalampaka (#882).
Supplied by Meteora Rocks

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Cancellation Policy

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