Athens: 3 days 2 nights Meteora with small size tours & hotel
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Athens, Greece
- 3 days (approx.)
- Offered in: English
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
Several hours from Athens by car, Meteora is too far away for a day trip—and day trips mean missing out on the magic of sunset. Enjoy a more leisurely experience of its otherworldly landscapes on this 2-night tour. Watch the sunset on day one, then on day two, choose between a hiking or a driving tour, and explore independently on day three.
- See Meteora at a more relaxed pace on a 2-night tour
- Explore beyond Athens without the hassle of logistics
- Onboard Wi-Fi keeps you connected over the long journey
- Stay in your choice of 3-star or 4-star hotel, with breakfast
What's Included
- Choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Meteora Half-day Tour
- Pick-up and drop off from Kalampaka train station to your hotel and back
- English speaking tour leader on the tours
- Free Map and Bottle of water provided on the tours
- Free wifi on board the tour bus
- Audio smart guide available in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Korean. Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Polish.
- Breakfast (2)Breakfast
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Accommodation Tax
- Entrance fees for the monasteries 12.00€(sunset/hiking) - 22.00€(sunset/Half day bus tour)
- State licensed guide inside the monasteries. ( Multilingual smart audio guide available for free)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- AthensΗνωμένο Βασίλειο, Heathfield Industrial Estate, KA8, Athina 104 44, Greece
The bus will depart from Larissis train station in Athens at 08:00am. We request you to be present at the exit of the Larissa metro/subway station on Deligianni str, directly opposite the Athens train station Everest cafe, by 07:45am. Here is the location: https://goo.gl/maps/16AcMUsyJNSoFF698
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
Day 1
Athens - Meteora by bus - Meteora sunset tour
6 Stops
1
Agios Stefanos
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Great Meteoron Monastery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Varlaam Monastery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Meteora
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Holy Trinity Monastery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: over night at a 3 star top rated hotel. you may ask for the list with the hotels.
Meals: Not included
Day 2
Meteora Highlights, opt between Half day tour and hiking tour
8 Stops
1
Great Meteoron Monastery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Roussanou Monastery
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Varlaam Monastery
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Holy Trinity Monastery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Meteora
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Kastraki (Pass By)
7
Kalambaka
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: overnight at a 3 star top rated hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Meteora free morning- Athens transfer by bus
3 Stops
1
Meteora
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Kalambaka
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Meteora
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Supplied by
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.9
based on 64 reviews
Karen_B, Nov 2025
This was the highlight of our trip to Greece. I found the communication to be excellent with a detailed itinerary sent a couple of weeks from the tour, along with some optional activity ideas. The one point I'd make is the tour bus in Athens departed across the road from the area indicated in the instructions. I'm not sure if this is usual but other bus drivers were directing people across the road and the bus was obviously for our company so it wasn't too hard to find.
The accommodation that they arranged for us was absolutely beautiful, with stunning views of the monoliths, a comfortable bed and close to both the town and a walking trail.
We did the sunset tour on the first afternoon and the hiking tour the next morning, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The hiking tour was not overly difficult. In the afternoon we booked the sunset hermit caves hiking tour which was a bit more physical but a real highlight for us. On the third morning we hiked to Holy Trinity Monastery from the path near our accommodation and then went to the Natural History Museum with its interesting mushroom display.
I could have easily done an extra day for via ferrata and/or mountain biking.
All in all, it was well worth the visit.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Meteora was the highlight of your trip to Greece and that the communication, accommodation, and overall itinerary met your expectations. We appreciate your note about the Athens departure point and will continue to clarify this for future guests. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the sunset tour, hiking experiences, and exploring Meteora at your own pace—even adding extra activities. We’re delighted it was well worth the visit and hope to welcome you back for more adventures!
Carol_B, Sep 2025
After the first day and a half, the last day and a half was all unexpectedly free time. The bus to
and from Meteora was a half day each way. There was a sunset tour on day 1. We chose the morning hike on day 2. Then there was nothing till we were picked up at 5 pm on day 3, to return to Athens. The tours were outstanding. The hotel was lovely, and welcoming. But we felt that paying for the second hotel night and having nothing to do, was a waste of money. To be fair, after we enquired twice about the (lack of) activities on day 3, they did offer us a morning bus tour. See below for the specifics of this tour.
Day 1
No Wifi on the bus. Apparently the guy forgot the device, in Athens.
Bus seats had handles on the back and reclined so far that it was difficult to read my phone. A book, which is larger, or my e-reader, would be even worse. The driver didn't speak much English, so there was no travel info/stories as we travelled. But he did make a few comments as we travelled - ex Lamia City is the centre of Greece.
We were dropped at our hotel around 1 pm. Checked in by 1:30. Room wasn't ready till 2:30.
We were picked up at 3 pm for the sunset tour.
No lunch stop. But there was a bathroom stop at about 10:30 am.
Miguelas did our tour guiding for the sunset hike. Very knowledgeable and approachable. Bottle of water provided.
Day 2 - hike in the morning. Chris was our guide and he was excellent. He set a good pace, with lots of stops and explanations. 8:30-12:30 Bottle of water provided.
- free afternoon
Day 3:
Hotel pickup at 5 pm.
We were picked up with about 8 other people in a minibus and taken to a truck stop to wait for the 2 big busses, to go to Athens.
No wifi on bus on the way home at first. It said I was connected, but then wouldn't connect. It sporadically connected. Late re on the trip.
Poor communication. People on the bus seemed to have been together because the guy reminded them they could pre-order dinner at our 45 minute stop. But we hadn’t been told that, and he didn't explain anything more to us new people. He didn't mention about wifi but there was an info sheet in the bus seat.
He was nice when we got back to Athens, and turned the wifi back on after the bus stopped, so I could finish requesting an Uber.
The tour operator got back to us promptly except when I asked pointed questions about the itinerary. (Two different times.)
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Carol,
Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our guided tours and that you found both Miguelas and Chris to be excellent guides.
Regarding your comment about the third day: the last day of the program is intentionally left free, so guests can decide whether they prefer to take part in additional local activities — such as horseback riding, e-biking, hiking, rock climbing, private food & wine tours, or even truffle hunting — or simply enjoy a more relaxed day of self-guided walks and sightseeing at their own pace. Many travelers appreciate this flexibility after two active days.
The itinerary, including the free day, is always available in the tour description on the platform where you booked, as well as on other partner platforms. In addition, we send the program via email before the trip, and you can also find a printed version with useful information in the seat pocket of the coach.
We are grateful that you shared your impressions, as it allows us to continue improving our services. We hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you again in Meteora for another memorable experience.
Warm regards,
George
Sarah_B, Sep 2025
Well organised
Excellent guides
Beautiful scenery
Interesting history of Greece
Good transport.
Small groups
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello Sarah,
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the guides, small groups, and beautiful Meteora scenery. It’s great to hear the history and transport also met your expectations.
We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience!
Best regards,
George Kourelis
Gerry_B, Aug 2025
Excellent tour. Well organized. On time. Bus drivers and tour guide were very polite, courteous, readily available to help with taking pictures. Sunset tour and half day tour were in a different perspective and view of the landscape. Crudos to our tour guide Jim, very knowledgeable, excellent service and funny, never boring. A very memorable experience, the best tour. Definitely will visit Meteora tour again , in different seasons. Highly recommended. Would prefer to staying longer to enjoy the entire area. Food and service excellent. Efharisto.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Gerry,
Efharisto poly for your wonderful words! We’re delighted you enjoyed every part of your 3-day Meteora experience — from the organization and warm hospitality to the unique perspectives of the sunset and half-day tours. Jim will be so happy to know you appreciated his knowledge, humor, and great service. It’s fantastic that you’re already thinking about returning in another season — Meteora truly changes with the light and weather! We’ll be here to welcome you back anytime for more memorable moments.
Warm regards,
George & the Visit Meteora Team
Noreen_N, Apr 2025
2 day is lots. 3 rd day was free time which we could have had in Athens. Said they sent a schedule in March which I couldn’t find. Asked for one again and it was not sent to me. Disappointing.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Noreen,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We’re sorry to hear that the third day didn’t meet your expectations and that there was confusion regarding the itinerary. Our intention with the free time is to allow guests to relax or explore Meteora at their own pace, but we understand how it might have felt more useful in Athens for some travelers.
We also sincerely apologize if you didn’t receive the updated schedule—we’ll be reviewing our communication process to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Your comments help us improve, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
We hope the rest of your experience in Meteora was memorable despite this hiccup.
Richard_B, Sep 2024
All of the monasteries, the food, and the people. Everyone was so kind. It’s no wonder that this is a UNESCO site.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Richard,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beauty of Meteora, its monasteries, and the warm hospitality of the people. Meteora truly is a special place, and we're glad you had such a memorable experience with us. We hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure!
George
Evelyn_C, Jul 2024
We spent Tree days are two nights there. Not enough!!
It was HOT. Wish the weather was cooler so we could do more.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your 3 days and 2 nights tour of Meteora, though we understand that the hot weather made it challenging to do as much as you wanted. We appreciate your feedback and recommend visiting again during the cooler months to fully explore and enjoy the area. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
threesmartgirls, Sep 2023
2 night Meteora trip with sunset tour and half day monastry tour. This was a highlight of our trip. Don’t try to do it in one day - you will miss so much.
The sunset tour guide was very knowledgeable, he gave a wonderful set of stories to bring each place alive. The half day Monastry tour, we selected the hiking option. We saw so much more on foot. The views were spectacular and the guide - Evan-was excellent.
Evi_H, Aug 2022
Excellent from start to finish! Well organized, tour guides Katerina, Jimmy and our driver George were a pleasure and a well of information. Recommend Hotel Meteora for its stunning views and great service. Train ride was comfortable and clean. Highly recommend!
MariadelMar_H, Jun 2025
1- Organization buses: All perfect.
2- Hotel establishment: If you like hiking and researching on your own , I recommend that the accommodation is by the kastraki area (I was in that area and I thought it was perfect).
3- Excursions: I personally was the most satisfied excursion with was the trekking trip, because apart from explanations both cultural, historical, flora, fauna... , the guide knew how to enliven the trip.
Auto-translated
Response from Host, Jun 2025
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu reseña tan detallada y positiva! Nos alegra saber que todo fue perfecto con la organización del transporte y que disfrutaste tu estancia en Kastraki, una zona ideal para los amantes del senderismo. Nos encanta que la excursión de trekking haya sido tu favorita y que el guía lograra combinar conocimiento y entretenimiento. ¡Esperamos darte la bienvenida de nuevo a Meteora muy pronto!
From $167.87
per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Athens: 3 days 2 nights Meteora with small size tours & hotel
64
3 days
Free Cancellation
From
$167.87
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Explore Similar Things to Do
- Shore Excursions
- Full-day Tours
- Bus Tours
- Historical Tours
- Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
- Private and Luxury
- Private Sightseeing Tours
- Cultural Tours
- Athens
- Shore Excursions - Saronic Gulf Islands
- Full-day Tours - Saronic Gulf Islands
- Bus Tours - Saronic Gulf Islands
- Historical Tours - Saronic Gulf Islands
- Shore Excursions - Loutraki
- Full-day Tours - Loutraki
- Bus Tours - Loutraki
- Historical Tours - Loutraki
- Shore Excursions - Corinth
- Full-day Tours - Corinth
- Bus Tours - Corinth
- Historical Tours - Corinth
Attractions in Athens, Greece
- Gazi Tours & Tickets
- Ancient Agora of Athens Tours & Tickets
- Voula Beach Tours & Tickets
- Athens Central Market Tours & Tickets
- Acropolis Tours & Tickets
- Psiri Tours & Tickets
- Benaki Museum Tours & Tickets
- Hadrian's Library Tours & Tickets
- Syntagma Station Tours & Tickets
- Parliament Building (Vouli) Tours & Tickets
- University of Athens Tours & Tickets
- Mikrolimano Tours & Tickets
- Hellenic National Archaeological Museum Tours & Tickets
- Mt. Lycabettus Tours & Tickets
- Athens War Museum (Polemiko Mouseio) Tours & Tickets
- Athens National Historical Museum Tours & Tickets