Private Day Trip from Athens to Meteora

4.6
(12 reviews)

14 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Your day will begin with a pickup by your English-speaking driver from your hotel in Athens. After a quick introduction, you will board your private car and begin your fully customizable ride through the geological phenomenon of Meteora. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will share all the necessary historical information and their local perspective.

Please note that men are required to wear long pants and women long skirts to enter the monasteries.

Once you arrive in Kalambaka you will be taken to the very top of the towering cliffs, to visit the monasteries that are perched high up on the steep rocks of Meteora. Varlaam Monastery, Holy Trinity, Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas and Megalo Meteoro are all built in the 16th Century and offer stunning views.

At the end of your exploration, your driver will drive you safely back to Athens.

What's Included

Fuel and Tolls
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Hotel pickup and dropoff
Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
Entrance fees for all attractions
Beverages and meals
Tips and gratuities
Official Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

"Our operators/drivers are not official tour guides but are professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you to the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city. Please know that we are unable to pick up, start or stop this sightseeing ride from or to the airport/port/train stations. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you."

Itinerary

Duration: 14 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between an alliance of Greek city-states, led by King Leonidas of Sparta, and the Persian Empire of Xerxes I.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Meteora

    The Meteora is a rock formation and a World Heritage site, hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries.

    4 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Kalabaka is a town and a municipality in the Trikala regional unit, where the Meteora Monasteries are located.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The Cave of Theopetra, just 4 km away from Meteora, is indeed a very unique archeological site, mainly because it has revealed many of our early history secrets.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Welcome Pickups

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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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