Meteora Monasteries from Volos - Shore Excursion with Port Pickup

Volos, Greece

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
Professional, English-speaking local tour guide for the monastery tour
Guaranteed return to the ship on time
Full refund if your ship cannot dock
Free time for a meal & souvenir shopping
24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
One complimentary bottle of water per person
Port pickup and drop-off
Whispers for the guided tour of monasteries
Small-Group Tour with max. of 19 passengers per vehicle

Food and drinks
Gratuities are welcome if you enjoy your tour. We recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers
Monasteries Entrance Fee: €5 per person per monastery, payable in cash only on site

€5.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Volos Port
Volos 382 21, Greece
Your driver will be waiting right next to your cruise ship. As soon as you disembark, look for your driver holding a sign that reads 'VEXPERIO' for an easy and seamless greeting.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Volos Port

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kalambaka (Pass By)

Varlaam Monastery

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Holy Monastery of Saint Stephen

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kalambaka

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Volos Port

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Please note that the guide will not be on the bus. The guide will meet you in Meteora for the monastery tour.
Please note the dress code for monasteries: men are required to wear long trousers, while women should wear long skirts or trousers and cover the shoulders—shorts and mini skirts are not permitted. Scarves are usually available at monastery entrances if needed.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.7

based on 6 reviews

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Beautiful Monasteries with Breathtaking Views.

Diane_H, Sep 2025

Beautiful monasteries built into and on top of mountains with breathtaking views. There are a lot of stairs to climb to actually get into the monasteries from the parking lot. You really need to be able to climb stairs without stopping (not very wide to pull over to rest). We saw quite a few elderly people struggling. That said, I'm 63 and didn't have any problem. Woman must wear skirts, not just have your knees covered. They do provide wraps for you to tie around your waist at no cost.

A great trip!

Steve_S, Sep 2025

It is just as described...and well worth the trip. No regrets...super glad we went! Absolutely recommended.

This was a wonderful...

Barbara_O, Aug 2025

This was a wonderful experience. There were a lot of steps up to the monastery so this not for the mobility impaired. Our guide was very knowledgeable and told fascinating stories about the monastic life and culture. The views were also spectacular. Well worth the climb of you can do it.

What a beautiful place to...

bak2ya, Jul 2025

What a beautiful place to visit!! The guide was so informative and filled with knowledge! His brother was a chef at a monastery and knew a lot about everything around us. Tons of pics taken. One of our favorite places to visit!!

Outstanding Experience!

Mark_S, Jun 2025

Incredible history and beauty of the two monasteries we visited in “The Land of Petrified Giants” (we learned this was the terminology used to describe the area where the monasteries are located hundreds of years ago from our guide).