Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Audio Guide and Lunch

Embark on a day trip to Meteora from Athens, marvel at ancient monasteries, and enjoy guided exploration with included transportation and multilingual audio guides.

About this activity

Highlights

Visit the Meteora monasteries, perched atop towering rocks
Learn about the natural history of the rock formations and monasteries
Enjoy stunning viewpoints and capture unforgettable photos
Free traditional lunch with water (vegan/vegetarian options available)
Roundtrip transportation from 4 convenient meeting points in Athens
Audio guide in 6 languages and local guide in Kalabaka

Description

Embark on a day trip to Meteora from Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning rock formations and monasteries. Relax on a 4-hour bus ride through scenic countryside to Kalabaka, where a local guide will join the group. Enjoy a traditional meal with free water (vegan and vegetarian options available) before exploring the history of Meteora. Discover how the rock formations and monasteries came to be, visit two of the six famous monasteries, and capture breathtaking views. ...

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Embark on a day trip to Meteora from Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning rock formations and monasteries. Relax on a 4-hour bus ride through scenic countryside to Kalabaka, where a local guide will join the group. Enjoy a traditional meal with free water (vegan and vegetarian options available) before exploring the history of Meteora. Discover how the rock formations and monasteries came to be, visit two of the six famous monasteries, and capture breathtaking views. Afterward, relax on the return trip to Athens, completing a memorable journey.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off from 4 central meeting points in Athens
Air-conditioned minibus transportation
Audio guide in 6 languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian)
Visit to 2 of the 6 Meteora monasteries (entrance fee not included)
Free full traditional lunch and water (vegan/vegetarian options available)
English-speaking local guide for Meteora tour
Photostops at key Meteora viewpoints
Visit to the Monk Caves

Excludes

Drinks
Personal expenses
Guided tour inside the monasteries
Entrance fee to monasteries (€3 per monastery)

How It Works

Book Your Tour: Reserve your spot for this full-day trip to Meteora and choose your preferred meeting point.
Arrive at Your Pickup Point: Be at your selected departure location 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Look for signs for the blue hop-on hop-off buses.
Comfortable Journey: Sit back and enjoy the scenic 4-hour drive to Meteora in a modern, air-conditioned bus.
Explore Meteora: Upon arrival in Kalabaka, join your local guide to visit 2 of the 6 monasteries and learn about the history and geology of the area. Capture photos at various viewpoints and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Meteora.
Free Lunch: Enjoy a traditional meal with free water in Kalabaka.
Return to Athens: After the tour, relax on the bus ride back to Athens and be dropped off at your original meeting point.

Departure And Meeting Points 📍

Melina Mercouri Monument, Plaka	7:00 AM
Greek Parliament	7:05 AM
Omonoia Square	7:15 AM
Karaiskaki Square	7:25 AM