Day Trips

From Athens: Meteora 2-Day Trip with 2 Guided Tours & Hotels

Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron perched on a rocky cliff in Meteora, Greece.

Interior of Varlaam Monastery with frescoes and ornate wooden iconostasis.

Man pointing towards Meteora rock formations and monastery in Greece.

Meteora monastery perched on a rock formation in Greece, surrounded by lush green landscape.

Duration

2 days

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.7/5(26)

Ana O

Group

Verified booking

Last week

We loved visiting Meteora with your company. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. The schedule was followed exactly as planned, which made the trip very comfortable and worry-free. The value for money is excellent, especially considering everything included in the tour. The transportation was comfortable, the information provided was very interesting, and the staff was always friendly and professional. Meteora is a breathtaking place, and this experience made the visit even more special. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who wants to discover Meteora in a comfortable, organized way and at a very reasonable price.

Agnes M

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

Excellent tour , very knowledgeable, you can see their passion for teaching tourists . Spent 4 hours, very interesting . Would recommend to everyone, Meteora is so beautiful, a good place to be for a break with routines of life . So glad we took 2 days and a night Very relaxing.

Vanessa C

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

We enjoyed the tour overall; the guides were quite friendly, especially Nicolás, who was very knowledgeable and kind. We weren’t able to see the sunset due to the weather, but the two-day tour was excellent and informative, with beautiful places full of history. The hotel was pretty good; we’d read some negative reviews, but overall it was fine. The only negative point I have is the return transportation. We were a group of four and were assigned separate seats, which was super uncomfortable for a four-hour trip. There were people sitting alone—I didn’t understand that. Overall, everything was fine; I recommend this tour.

Francoise R

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Amasing tour !!!! Magic !!!!! Incredible !!!!! The best of ever.....With an extraordinary guide Nikolas who has shared wirhus his live of his area, his history and tradition. Thanks so much. We will never forget such an expérience.

This two-day Meteora tour from Athens lets you experience it all without feeling rushed. Travel by luxury coach, stay in a 3-star or 4-star hotel with breakfast, and visit all six monasteries. Enjoy a sunset tour and choose between sightseeing or hiking on the second day, with all transfers included.

Your expert guide brings Meteora to life with stories about secret monk traditions, hidden details in the monasteries, and the area’s history through empires and invasions.

On the first day, take a sunset tour through Kalabaka’s Old Town to the 1,000-year-old Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, ending at a remote viewpoint where the sun sets behind Meteora’s jagged spires.

On the second day, choose between a sightseeing tour and a hiking tour. The sightseeing tour invites you to explore 2 to 3 monasteries, each with its own unique story, from the towering domes of Varlaam to the fresco-filled halls of Great Meteoron, the oldest and largest of them all.

The hiking tour takes you beyond the usual routes, following ancient monk trails through shaded forests and up to panoramic cliffside plateaus, perfect for stunning views without the crowds.

Did you know? The old kitchen at Great Meteoron Monastery still holds a giant iron cauldron once used to cook for dozens of monks. It was stirred with a wooden paddle that’s taller than the average person, and it’s still on display today.

Round-trip transfers to and from Athens by air-conditioned coach bus

Meteora sunset tour (first day)

Half-day Meteora sightseeing tour or Meteora hiking tour (second day, based on option selected)

See all 6 monasteries

Entry to 4 monasteries (depending on their rotating schedules)

See the Hermit Caves of Badovas

Entry to the Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary (on the sunset tour)

Photo stops for panoramic views

Professional local English-speaking tour guide

Professional hiking guide (for the hiking tour)

One night 3-star hotel accommodation with complimentary breakfast (or 4-star hotel, depending on your choice)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off (only for the tours)

Free Wi-Fi and USB chargers on the bus

Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Athens

A small offering of €5 per monastery (only by cash to the entrance of the monasteries)

Hotel tax (typically €1.5/room in 3-star hotels & €3/room in 4-star hotels)

Guide inside the monasteries

Food and drinks

Tips for the guide (optional)

Personal travel insurance

TOTAL DURATION38 hours - 40 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Larissa Station
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3 hr 28 min by a/c bus
336 km
1. Kalabaka
Free Admission
30 min
Arrive in Kalabaka by early afternoon and check into your selected 3-star or 4-star hotel, surrounded by Meteora’s dramatic stone peaks. Settle in and refresh before your first guided tour begins.
20 min by a/c bus
7.3 km
2. Panoramic Viewpoint of Meteora
Tickets included
2 hr
20 min by a/c bus
6.4 km
3. Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary
Tickets included
30 min
10 min by a/c bus
3.4 km
4. Meteora monasteries
Tickets included (based on selection)
3 hr 20 min
1 activity
50 min
7 km
5. Hermit Caves of Badovas
Tickets included
30 min
15 min by a/c bus
3.7 km
6. Kalabaka
Free Admission
30 min
3 hr 44 min by a/c bus
338 km
End point
Larissa Station
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Ana O
Group
Verified booking
Last week
We loved visiting Meteora with your company. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. The schedule was followed exactly as planned, which made the trip very comfortable and worry-free. The value for money is excellent, especially considering everything included in the tour. The transportation was comfortable, the information provided was very interesting, and the staff was always friendly and professional. Meteora is a breathtaking place, and this experience made the visit even more special. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who wants to discover Meteora in a comfortable, organized way and at a very reasonable price.
Karen J
Solo
Verified booking
6 days ago
Everyone was super kind and helpful and everything was on time.
James J
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Everything went as planned and really enjoyed it all
Vanessa C
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
We enjoyed the tour overall; the guides were quite friendly, especially Nicolás, who was very knowledgeable and kind. We weren’t able to see the sunset due to the weather, but the two-day tour was excellent and informative, with beautiful places full of history. The hotel was pretty good; we’d read some negative reviews, but overall it was fine. The only negative point I have is the return transportation. We were a group of four and were assigned separate seats, which was super uncomfortable for a four-hour trip. There were people sitting alone—I didn’t understand that. Overall, everything was fine; I recommend this tour.
Agnes M
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
Excellent tour , very knowledgeable, you can see their passion for teaching tourists . Spent 4 hours, very interesting . Would recommend to everyone, Meteora is so beautiful, a good place to be for a break with routines of life . So glad we took 2 days and a night Very relaxing.

What to bring

Bring a small amount of cash for monastery fees (€3 to €5 per person) and small purchases.

Wear supportive, closed-toe shoes with a solid grip. Many of the footpaths include steps, stones, and uneven surfaces.

Carry a refillable water bottle and a light snack, particularly in the warmer months, between June and August.

Make sure to bring your own earphones and a fully charged smartphone to listen to the audio guide during your visit.

What's not allowed

Photography is allowed in most outdoor areas, but don't click pictures inside chapels, or of resident monks, or nuns.

Drones are not permitted without prior authorization, due to the area’s protected status and privacy concerns.

Accessibility

Meteora's terrain is not suitable for wheelchairs. Every monastery requires you to climb stairs or walk along sloped paths.

If you have limited mobility, consider visiting St. Stephen’s Monastery. It offers easier access with a paved pathway and fewer stairs than the others.

Additional information

Your tour bus will be waiting directly across from the Larissa station, on Theodore Diligianni Street, in front of Everest Café. Look for the bus with the 'Meteora Thrones-Travel Center' sign on the window.

Depending on the day, you’ll enter 2 to 4 monasteries. Each monastery has one designated closing day per week (Great Meteoron is closed Tuesdays, and Varlaam is closed Fridays), so the tour route may vary.

Most monasteries require a €3 to €5 offering per person, payable in cash at the gate.

Dress modestly. Men must wear long pants; women should cover their shoulders and wear skirts below the knee. Wraps are often provided at entrances.

Transportation between sites is provided via local minibuses or shuttle coaches.

Restrooms are available at the larger monasteries, such as Great Meteoron, Varlaam, and St. Stephen’s. Some may request a small tip for use.

Guides are not allowed inside monasteries. If you'd like to explore further, multi-language audio guides are available to use on your own mobile.

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