Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Thessaloniki, Greece
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Fuel surcharge
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Licenced Tour Guide
- Entrance fee - Meteora€5.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Itinerary
1
Meteora
10 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
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 pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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Reviews
5.0
based on 25 reviews
David_R, Apr 2026
George was knowledgeable and very attentive to out interest throughout the day. Took us to incredible viewing locations. Recommended a restaurant where we enjoyed one of the best meals of our vacation
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that George’s knowledge, attentiveness, and recommendations helped make your day so enjoyable. It’s great to know you enjoyed the viewing locations and had one of the best meals of your vacation.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on a future visit to Greece!
Heather_B, Dec 2025
Worth the drive for a day trip from Thessaloniki!!! Spectacular natural beauty. The private tour made everything very convenient. Our tour guide, Yannis, was knowledgeable and took us to great local places along the way for coffee and lunch.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your excellent review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the spectacular natural beauty and the convenience of the private tour. Yannis will be pleased to hear your kind words — he loves showing guests the best local spots for coffee and lunch. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Greece!
Melinda_S, Nov 2025
Best excursion of our entire cruise. We were picked up at the port by Yanis, a pleasant and knowledgeable guide. It was nice to see the countryside along the drive, Yanis answered our many questions. There was a comfort stop at a lovely coffee shop along the way. The monasteries are a must see. Afterwards, we ate lunch at a local restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was excellent! It was a long day but definitely worth it. We would highly recommend Yanis.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟
We’re thrilled to hear that your Meteora tour was the highlight of your cruise. It’s great to know you enjoyed the scenic drive, the local food, and the warm hospitality along the way. Yannis will be so happy to read your kind words!
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another adventure in Greece.
Angela_S, Oct 2025
The most beautiful, informative tour with George. George went above and beyond. He was knowledgeable and never made you feel rushed. This was my best tour for my 11 day cruise in Greece. Thankyou !
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your tour with George exceeded expectations and was a highlight of your cruise. George takes great pride in offering insightful and enjoyable experiences, and your comments truly reflect his dedication. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
petermikhail, Aug 2025
Our day trip to Meteora with Yannis was truly spectacular! The drive is long, but so worth it! Yannis picked us up directly from the port and I voiced the concern many cruise passengers have — will we make it back in time before our cruise leaves? I shouldn’t have worried, Yannis had us back with plenty of time to spare! We really wanted to focus on seeing as many monasteries in Meteora as possible, and Yannis tailored our trip to allow just that, giving us plenty of information about the area along the way. He handled the winding, mountainous roads with ease and we were able to stop at three different gorgeous monasteries (which is a lot considering the hikes you take to get there — make sure you wear appropriate shoes!). We were also able to see the caves where the monks used to live as hermits. Yannis took several family photos of us at the best and most picturesque photo stops. Despite the time constraint set by our cruise ship, we never felt rushed, and Yannis’s relaxed and easy going nature helped make for a day we will forever appreciate and remember! We won’t hesitate to book another tour with him next time we are in Thessaloniki. Thank you, Yannis!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled that Yannis made your Meteora day trip memorable and enjoyable. It’s great that he tailored the tour to focus on the monasteries you wanted to see, provided interesting information along the way, and ensured you returned to your cruise on time. We’re glad you enjoyed the hikes, caves, and picturesque photo stops, and that Yannis’ relaxed and easy-going nature helped make the day so special. Your kind words mean a lot, and we’re happy we could help create such lasting memories of your visit to Meteora!
Monica_S, Jun 2025
Our guide Yiannis was fantastic. He knew the history of everywhere we went through (modern and historic) but more importantly very practical and catered to our interests. We did a day trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki to see the monasteries. He took us to that the right places including monasteries , the caves below, a picture perfect cliff side view of multiple monasteries, a killer restaurant ( everything we ate and the staff were as good as it gets), and a cute roadside stop for a break, bathroom and snacks. It is one thing to get a killer guide, it is another to get a wonderful conversationalist in the car with you. You are spending the day with a stranger and it did not feel that way with Yiannis. We have booked private tours like this in quite a few countries and this was by far the best! Book Viator and request Yiannis with no hesitation.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for this amazing review! We’re so happy to hear your day trip to Meteora was such a memorable experience. Yiannis is truly passionate about what he does, and it shows—both in the places he shares and the conversations along the way. It means a lot to us that you felt comfortable, well taken care of, and that this tour stood out among your travels. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Yiannis. Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Joyce_M, Jun 2025
Yanis, our driver and guide, was perfect. We wanted a private tour because we wanted to decide for ourselves where we wanted to go and how much time we wanted to spend at each spot. He was very accommodating. He also know a great rest. Stop for us and a delicious incredible place for lunch. Everybody knew him and we felt like special friends whoever have arrived. But more than that, he’s a great conversationalist… And we learned a lot about the politics and laws of Greece. Very lovely day. The time flew by.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Yanis. He really enjoys tailoring each tour to match our guests’ pace and interests, and it’s clear you connected on many levels—which is exactly what we hope for. It’s great that you enjoyed the local stops and had meaningful conversations along the way. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable day!
James_M, May 2025
We had a fantastic day with our brilliant driver Yannis. He's informative and a great guy to chat to. The monasteries are simply stunning and well worth the journey from Thessaloniki to see them.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear you had a fantastic day with Yannis—he’ll be thrilled to know you enjoyed both his company and the journey. The monasteries truly are a special sight, and we're glad you made the trip from Thessaloniki to experience them. Hope to see you again on another adventure!
Clarence_U, Apr 2025
Had a great excursion with D Tours Transfer. Nilkki was wonderful and they were able to get us back to our ship on time to catch our ship back. Highly recommended! “Thank you “D Tours Transfer.”
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with De Tour Transfers. We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great excursion and that Nikki made your day even more enjoyable. Ensuring our guests return on time and stress-free to the cruise ship is always a top priority, and we're glad we could deliver that for you.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in the future.
Warm regards,
The De Tour Transfers Team
Patricia_Y, Mar 2025
The experience was amazing, Yiannis was punctual, kind, friendly and gave us a lot of information about the place. He was not only a driver, he was a person showing us the best of the place. Meteora is a most-see place on Grece!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you had an amazing experience exploring Meteora with Yiannis. He truly enjoys sharing the beauty and history of the region, and we’re glad his insights made your trip even more special. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we couldn’t agree more—Meteora is indeed a must-see in Greece! We’d love to welcome you again in the future.
Best regards,
Ildiko_T, Feb 2025
We had a wonderful trip to Meteora with our guide/driver George. Although the guide does not accompany you into the monasteries, George was very enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge of Greece and the Meteora region and we felt we had all the information we needed. He was also great at pointing out good vantages to take photos from and restaurants for lunch. Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Customer,
We sincerely appreciate your thoughtful review! It’s fantastic to hear that you had a great experience exploring Meteora with George. He takes great pride in sharing his knowledge and ensuring our guests make the most of their visit. We’re also happy you found his tips helpful for photos and local dining! Thank you for recommending us—we would love to welcome you back for another adventure.
Warm regards
barry_l, Dec 2024
We traveled on a day of drizzling
Our guide yanos was an excellent driver and guide and meteora was breathtaking
Yanos was very knowledgeable and accommodating
Enrique_R, Nov 2024
It was an unforgetable experience and totally worth it, it may seem like a long day but it's perfectly orgainzed and worth the ride. The guide was experiences, kind, really informative and even helped me to practice my greek. He speaks really good english and made the road light. He tooks us to a delicious traditional restaurant and unexpensive. Definitely one of the best experiences i've had regarding excursions.
Trish_S, Jun 2024
Yannis (I apologize if I got the spelling wrong) was a fantastic driver and we learned so much from him. He was a very good driver and we always felt safe even on some bendy roads. Meteora was phenomenal!!! We were on a cruise and timelines were easily met. Such a memorable day! Highly recommend!
Joel_H, Apr 2024
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Laura_N, Oct 2023
An absolutely spectacular experience in every possible way! Yannis was the driver for me and my partner, but he was so much more than that! With exceptional English he told us extensively about the history of the area and the Monasteries, but also about Thessaloniki, and other surrounding areas, so we felt fully immersed in the culture of the region! He is better than most official tour guides while ostensibly being a driver!
He was also greatly entertaining and we laughed a lot, making the long drive zoom by (punctuated by stops at a lovely cafe on the way there and a meal in Kalabaka at the foot of the Monasteries before we left).
I have mobility issues, so Yannis took us to one monastery that has no steps, then showed us the viewing points for seeing the others from good angles. He was extremely accommodating and thoughtful, and was very helpful and patient!
The Monasteries themselves are just magical and this experience is well worth the long drive (especially since the vistas en route are also beautiful and often awe-inspiring, though much of it is flatland). They are so unique and the rock formations are so spectacular, there is little else like it!
And we are so happy that we booked this particular tour. It was expensive to go private but it gave us a lot of flexibility which with my leg issues is a big deal! We would definitely do it again! Don't think twice, just book it!
Ronald_Z, May 2023
Excellent driver Giannis from De Transfers.
Long journey but pleasant. Be ready from 200+ steps ascent to each monastery.
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