Athens: 2-Day Trip to Meteora with Guided Tours and Hotel
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Athens, Greece
- 2 days (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora from Athens with ease on this small-group, overnight bus tour. Travel from Athens to Meteora by bus, explore the site at sunset to learn about Meteora and its monasteries from your guide. Spend the night at a local hotel with included breakfast, then choose to go on a sightseeing tour of the monasteries or a guided hike in Meteora. Note that accommodation tax is not included.
- Travel to Meteora with an air-conditioned bus
- Learn about Meteora from your guide
- Relax at local accommodation with breakfast
- Select a second tour for sightseeing or hiking
What's Included
- Roundtrip Athens to Meteora transportation with an air-conditioned bus
- 1-night accommodation at a 3 or 4-star hotel (depending upon availability and option selected)
- Participation to our 4h Guided Meteora Sunset Tour the first day
- Participation to one 4h tour of your choice the second day. (Morning Sightseeing or Morning Hiking)
- Local, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide in both tours
- Small group tours with an air-conditioned mini-bus
- Breakfast at the hotel (depending on option selected)
- Free WiFi onboard
- Free audio guides in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean
- Transfers to/from the meeting point in Athens
- Entrance fee - Entrance Fee of Each Meteora Monastery€5.00 per person
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fee - Entrance Fee of the Byzantine Church€2.00 per person
- Accommodation tax€5.00 per booking
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Στ. ΛαρισηςAthens 104 39, Greece
Begin your adventure by boarding our private, air-conditioned bus at 07:45 AM. The bus will be located on the street (Theodore Diligiannis) across the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). You'll easily identify it by the "Meteora Trip" sign displayed in the front window.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
3 Stops
1
Athens
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Kalambaka (Pass By)
2
Meteora
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Accommodation at a 3 or 4 Star Hotel with Breakfast (depending upon availability and option selected)
Meals: Not included
Day 2
Day 2
6 Stops
1
Kalambaka
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Agios Stefanos
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Great Meteoron Monastery
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Roussanou Monastery (Pass By)
Varlaam Monastery (Pass By)
Kalambaka (Pass By)
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- The optional Hiking Tour on the second day is weather dependent and requires a minimum of 3 participants in total to operate. In case of unsuitable weather or if the minimum number is not met, the itinerary proceeds with the Morning Sightseeing and Monasteries Tour.
- The monasteries of Meteora only accept cash for the entrance fees (€5 per person/monastery)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Wu_W
The tour was excellent! We viewed the monasteries afar and within with awe, observing the devout dedication with which the monks and nuns pursue their faith. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and willing to answer the many questions we had. His insight into the history of the monasteries and geographical phenomena that led to the formation of the rocks, coupled with the story about the Monastery of the Holy Trinity and its connection to an 80s James Bond film truly brought the experience to life. Absolutely recommended!
Reviews
4.7
based on 33 reviews
Ronald_C, Oct 2025
Highly recommend. Long bus ride is the only negative. Hotel was 5 stars, do the hike on day two. *****
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the 5-star hotel and recommend the hike on day two. We appreciate your note about the long bus ride and thank you for choosing us!
Robyn_K, Oct 2025
The guides were fantastic! Provided so much interesting information, very clear on timings, very inclusive of all people on the tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear that the guides made your experience fantastic, providing clear and interesting information while ensuring everyone felt included. We truly appreciate you choosing us!
Linda_E, May 2025
The guide was local and knowledgeable about the area. This hike was our favorite activity in Meteora.
Yangmi_K, Apr 2025
It was very nice 2 days and 1 night trip. Since it’s including sunset tour and morning hiking, when we got to town. Hotel allowed to check in early so that we could relax before the sunset tour. Sunset tour was very nice although we could get in only one Monastry tour stop by all 5 Monastries. Next morning, hiking tour was very nice to see hidden monastries. Only thing is after morning tour we had to wait for return bus till 5:30 which was too long. It would be. Ice if we had a choice to return earlier. Over all it was very nice trip.
Steven_T, Oct 2024
Feeling that you were touching the sky! An experience that you would want to repeat. Should consider an overnight as opposed to the one day tour.
LUCIA_C, Jun 2024
It was amazing. Beautiful visit and the monasteries were just incredible. Loved it!
The tour was perfect and the guides and fever very professional
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled that you had a beautiful visit and found the monasteries incredible. It's wonderful to hear that you loved the tour and found our guides very professional. We hope to welcome you back for another perfect tour soon!
Steve_T, May 2024
Throughly reccomend. The place is amazingly. Definitely do the hike. You get the best view of the monestrties.
Our guide was great. She had great English.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your recommendation! We're glad you enjoyed the amazing place and found the hike worthwhile for the best views of the monasteries. It's great to hear that your guide was excellent with fluent English. We hope to see you again for more memorable experiences in the future!
Wu_W, Mar 2024
The tour was excellent! We viewed the monasteries afar and within with awe, observing the devout dedication with which the monks and nuns pursue their faith. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and willing to answer the many questions we had. His insight into the history of the monasteries and geographical phenomena that led to the formation of the rocks, coupled with the story about the Monastery of the Holy Trinity and its connection to an 80s James Bond film truly brought the experience to life. Absolutely recommended!
Denis_K, Nov 2023
Hike on the second day was excellent. Christos from Meteora Trip guided our small group. He was the best guide one can wish for: very nice, attentive, deeply knowledgeable about the history and geology of this place. He did a great job making the group feel at ease. I'd recommend this hike!
The other half days was mainly.on the bus and visiting a monastery. It was good too, but the hike was definitely the highlight for me.
Isabelle_H, Jun 2025
Great experience, very rewarding. And extraordinary. It's impressive and worth it. Guides the 2 interesting days
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Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you found the experience enriching and extraordinary. It’s great to hear that both guides made the two-day tour interesting and memorable. We hope to welcome you again for another amazing adventure!
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