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Embark on an exhilarating one-day expedition from Athens to the stunning rock formations of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your adventure begins early at the Athens railway station, where you'll board the train bound for Kalambaka.
[NOTE: Due to damage to the local railway system, you will have to disembark half-way through (at Paleofarsalos Train Station) and from there, you will continue by bus to Meteora (and vice versa), using the same tickets provided.]
Upon arrival in Kalabaka, an expert English-speaking local tour leader will be waiting to guide you through the ethereal landscape of Meteora. You'll have ample time to see all 6 monasteries and explore 3 of them, each offering breathtaking views.
The tour concludes at Kalabaka's railway station, where you'll begin your return journey to Athens, reflecting on the day’s wonders.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point is the St. Larissis in Athens. Go to the main trainstaion in Athens 15 minutes before the train departure, get on board and enjoy the green valleys until your train arrive to Kalabaka which is the last station.
Itinerary
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1Athens
Enjoy your almost 5 hours trip through green valleys from Athens to Kalabaka. When you arrive you will see the giant rocks of Meteora and your trip to the Unesco World Heritage monument.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
Kalambaka (Pass by)
Have a quick look of Kalabaka city. One of the most ancient lands in Greece.
Admission ticket free -
2Kastraki
See village Kastraki which is built at the roots of the giant rocks. Learn the story and traditions related to the village.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Great Meteoron Monastery
The monastery of Tranfiguration of Jesus is the first monastic community in the area. Before blessed Athanasion of Mt Athos started this monastic community monks were living in Meteora only as hermits or ascetics. A monastery with a great almost 700 years history.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4Varlaam Monastery
The monastery of Varlaam, which was the first that a pulley system was used from monks so they could bring materials on the top of the rock easier and safer. The monastery has an amazing museum and also you can admire the original pulley system and the frescoes of the great artist Frago Catellano.
50 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Iera Moni Agiou Stefanou
Explore the first convent of the area. Monastery was founded in 14th century by monk Antonios and was bombed during WWII and depopulated. From 1941 monastery was empty of life since 1961 when nuns asked and took permission to reconstruct the broken section and organize the first convent of the area.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Sidirodromikos Stathmos Kalampakas
To take the train from Kalabaka's trainstaion you should be there 15 minutes earlier. Board in the train, relax and experience the lanscape of Greece with almost 5 hours trip back to Athens.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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