2 day trip to Meteora from Athens: A complete guide

Skip the logistics. Board a luxury coach and explore 6 cliff-top monasteries with an expert guide.

• Day out to Meteora: Start your adventure at Athens' Larissa Railway Station, where a luxury coach awaits. Enjoy a scenic drive through Thessaly’s villages, olive orchards, and limestone cliffs, leading you to the stunning rock formations of Meteora.
• Everything you get: Your ticket includes entry to 3 or 4 monasteries (depending on the day’s schedule) and a rare visit inside the secluded Hermit Caves of Badovas, and luxury coach transfers with reclining seats and full air-conditioning. Travel worry-free with a live, expert guide (English or Spanish) who brings the stories of the hermit monks to life and use the smart audio guide, available in 10+ languages, to explore at your own pace.
• Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
• Upgrades: Add the lunch upgrade and enjoy a traditional feast in Kastraki Village, featuring specialties like cinnamon-spiced lamb moussaka and baklava made from rare fir-tree honey from the Meteora hills.

Inclusions

• Round-trip, luxury coach transfers to and from Athens (with free Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and air-conditioned facilities)
• Meteora tour with panoramic views of all 6 monasteries
• Entry to 3 to 4 monasteries (subject to the day’s schedule, as some monasteries are closed on specific weekdays)
• Entry to the Hermit Caves of Badovas
• English-speaking driver
• Expert English or Spanish-speaking tour guide (based on option selected)
• Smart audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese
• Traditional Greek lunch at Kastraki Village (based on option selected)
• Bottled mineral water

Exclusions

• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens
• A small offering of €3 to €5 per monastery
• Guide inside the monasteries (multilingual audio guides available)
• Tips for the guide (optional)

• Exit Larissa train station and head straight across the street. You'll find your 'Visit Meteora' bus parked on Theodore Diligianni Street, right outside Everest Café.
• You'll visit 2 to 4 monasteries, depending on the day and schedule. Each monastery closes one day a week (Great Meteoron is closed on Tuesdays, Varlaam on Fridays).
• Meteora is not wheelchair accessible; most monasteries involve steps or inclined paths. For easier access, visit St. Stephen’s, which has a paved path and minimal stairs.
• Tours are by local minibus or coach. Distances are short, but roads are steep and winding.
• Toilets are not available on the bus, but a rest stop is included mid-way for bathroom use and snacks.
• Tour guides are not allowed inside the monasteries. Please bring earphones and a smartphone to use the audio guide during your visit.
• Monasteries have a strict dress code. Men must wear trousers (no shorts), and women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders (no pants). Wrap skirts and shawls are available at the entrance.
• Avoid flip-flops and wear comfortable closed shoes. There are uneven stone paths and many stairs.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Ditch the hassle. Travel to Meteora with luxury coach transfers and enjoy a Greek lunch in Kastraki.

• Day out to: Kick off your Meteora day trip at Larissa Station, where a luxury coach with reclining seats, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi awaits. The scenic drive takes you through Thessaly’s golden plains and olive groves, framed by towering limestone cliffs that set the stage for the surreal landscapes ahead.
• Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
• Everything you get: Entry to 3 to 4 active monasteries (depending on the day), access to the Hermit Caves of Badovas, and panoramic views of all six Meteora monasteries. Marvel at centuries-old frescoes as your expert guide shares stories of medieval monks, rock-hewn chapels, and age-old rituals still echoing through these sacred stone spires. With a smart audio guide in 10+ languages, you can also explore the sites at your own pace. Then, enjoy lunch in Kastraki Village, savoring regional favorites like cinnamon-spiced moussaka and sesame-baked feta, all while taking in sweeping views of Meteora.

Inclusions

• Round-trip, luxury coach transfers to and from Athens (with free Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and air-conditioned facilities)
• Meteora tour with panoramic views of all 6 monasteries
• Traditional Greek lunch at Kastraki Village
• Entry to 3 to 4 monasteries (subject to the day’s schedule, as some monasteries are closed on specific weekdays)
• Entry to the Hermit Caves of Badovas
• English-speaking driver
• Expert English or Spanish-speaking tour guide (based on option selected)
• Smart audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese
• Bottled mineral water onboard

Exclusions

• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens
• A small offering of €3 to €5 per monastery
• Guide inside the monasteries (multilingual audio guides available)
• Tips for the guide (optional)

• When you arrive at Larissa Station, simply cross the street; your 'Visit Meteora' bus will be waiting on Theodore Diligianni Street, parked right outside Everest Café.
• Depending on the day and schedule, you’ll visit between two and four monasteries. Each monastery closes one day per week (Great Meteoron on Tuesdays, Varlaam on Fridays).
• Meteora is not wheelchair accessible. All monasteries involve stairs or uneven paths. For easier access, consider visiting St. Stephen’s Monastery, which has a paved walkway and fewer steps.
• Transport between sites is provided by a local minibus or coach. While distances are short, the roads can be steep and winding.
• There are no toilets on the bus, but a scheduled rest stop is included midway for snacks and bathroom breaks.
• Guided commentary is not allowed inside the monasteries.
• Bring earphones and a smartphone if you’d like to use the audio guide app during your visit.
• All monasteries follow a strict dress code. Men must wear trousers, and women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders. Wrap skirts and shawls are typically available at entrances, if needed.
• Wear closed, comfortable walking shoes; paths are uneven and often steep.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Enjoy an overnight Meteora tour from Athens featuring all six monasteries, a cozy hotel stay, and flexible hiking or sightseeing options.

• Day out to: Your two-day journey begins with a departure from Athens’ Larissa Railway Station, where you’ll board a luxury, air-conditioned coach with reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, and panoramic windows. Travel through central Greece’s storybook scenery, from vineyard-covered plains to misty mountain passes, before arriving in Meteora just in time for golden hour.
• Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
• Day 1: Join a 4-hour Meteora sunset tour, guided by a professional English-speaking expert, and visit monasteries like Agios Stefanos or St. Nicholas Anapausas. Stop at the Hermit Caves of Badovas, then head to the Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, a 1,000-year-old treasure built atop an ancient Greek temple. Cap the day at a secluded sunset viewpoint with sweeping vistas over Meteora’s cliffs and valleys. Spend the night in a 3-star or 4-star hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki.
• Day 2: On the second day, choose between a 4-hour sightseeing tour with guided commentary, or a 5-hour hiking tour led by a professional mountain guide. Your ticket includes entry to all six Meteora monasteries (as per rotating availability), photo stops, and hotel pickup and drop-off for both tours.

Inclusions

• Round-trip transfers to and from Athens by air-conditioned, luxury coach bus
• Meteora sunset tour (first day)
• Half-day Meteora sightseeing tour or Meteora hiking tour (second day, based on option selected)
• Entry to all 6 monasteries (depending on their rotating schedules)
• Entry to the Hermit Caves of Badovas
• Entry to the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary (on the sunset tour)
• Photo stops for panoramic views
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• Professional hiking guide (for the hiking tour)
• One night 3-star hotel accommodation with complimentary breakfast (or 4-star hotel, depending on your choice)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (only for the tours)
• Small group size (maximum 20 guests)
• Free Wi-fi and USB chargers on the bus
• Bottled water onboard

Exclusions

• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens
• A small offering of €3 to €5 per monastery
• Hotel tax (typically €1.5/room in 3-star hotels & €3/room in 4-star hotels)
• Guide inside the monasteries
• Food and drinks
• Tips for the guide (optional)
• Personal travel insurance

• As you exit Larissa train station, head straight across the street. You'll find your 'Meteora Thrones' bus parked on Theodore Diligianni Street, right outside Everest Café.
• You’ll typically visit 2 to 4 monasteries, depending on the day and opening schedules. Each monastery is closed one day a week (Great Meteoron doesn’t open on Tuesdays, and Varlaam is closed on Fridays).
• Meteora is not suitable for wheelchair users, as all sites involve stairs or inclined pathways. If you have limited mobility, consider visiting monasteries like St. Stephen’s with a paved path and fewer steps.
• Tours use minibuses or small coaches to travel between monasteries. The drives are short but often involve narrow, winding mountain roads.
• While there are no restrooms on the bus, a scheduled mid-tour stop gives you time for a bathroom break and a quick snack.
• Tour guides stay outside the monasteries; use your smartphone and earphones to listen to the included audio guide.
• All monasteries follow a strict dress code. Men must wear long pants; women need knee-length skirts and covered shoulders. Wraps and shawls are typically provided at the entrance.
• Wear closed, comfortable walking shoes, as many paths are uneven and involve climbing stairs.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Skip the stress and enjoy Meteora’s best in one easy, full-day tour, with monastery visits, a Kalabaka shopping spree, and an optional Greek lunch.

• Day out to: Depart from Athens’ Larissa Railway Station aboard a modern, air-conditioned coach bus. The scenic ride takes you north through Thessaly’s farmlands, with glimpses of quiet villages and the rising silhouettes of Meteora’s iconic rock towers in the distance.
• Travel tip: You will need to make a small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person for entry to each monastery.
• Everything you get: Take a 4-hour guided Meteora tour with a local expert, exploring the region’s monastic history, cave dwellings, and 3 monasteries (depending on rotating availability). Use an audio guide in 10+ languages, enjoy curated photo stops of all six monasteries, and explore the Hermit Caves of Badovas. Before heading back to Athens, stop at Kalabaka for local ceramics, handmade icons, and herbs from the Meteora foothills.
• Upgrades: Select the lunch upgrade for a traditional Greek meal in Kastraki Village. Enjoy mountain specialties like lamb moussaka, oven-baked pastitsio, or spinach pie, with local wine and a view of the cliffs.

Inclusions

• Round-trip transfers to and from Athens by air-conditioned coach bus
• Meteora tour with panoramic views of all 6 monasteries
• Entry to 3 monasteries (depending on their rotating schedules)
• Entry to the Hermit Caves of Badovas
• Photo stops at all 6 monasteries
• Shopping stop at Kalabaka (Dimoula Square)
• English-speaking driver
• Expert English-speaking local guide
• Smart audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese
• Traditional Greek lunch at Kastraki Village (based on option selected)
• Free Wi-fi and USB chargers on the bus
• Bottled water onboard

Exclusions

• Pick-up and drop-off services
• A small offering of €3 to €5 per monastery
• Guide inside the monasteries (multilingual audio guides available)
• Food and drinks
• Tips for the guide (optional)
• Personal travel insurance

• As you exit Larissa train station, head straight across the street. You'll find your 'Visit Meteora' bus parked on Theodore Diligianni Street, right outside Everest Café.
• You'll visit 2 to 4 monasteries, depending on the day and schedule. Each monastery closes one day a week (Great Meteoron is closed Tuesdays, Varlaam on Fridays).
• Meteora is not wheelchair accessible; most monasteries involve steps or inclined paths. For easier access, visit St. Stephen’s, which has a paved path and minimal stairs.
• Tours are by local minibus or coach. Distances are short, but roads are steep and winding.
• Toilets are not available on the bus, but a rest stop is included mid-way for bathroom use and snacks.
• Tour guides are not allowed inside the monasteries. Please bring earphones and a smartphone to use the audio guide during your visit.
• Monasteries have a strict dress code. Men must wear trousers (no shorts), and women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders (no pants). Wrap skirts and shawls are available at the entrance.
• Avoid flip-flops and wear comfortable closed shoes. There are uneven stone paths and many stairs.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.