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Athens: Meteora Monasteries & Caves Day Trip & Lunch Option
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Athens: Meteora Day Trip, Caves, Local Expert, Lunch, & App

By Visit Meteora
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$112 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Enjoy authentic local flavours with an optional lunch from 10 menu selections!
  • Gain insights from an English-speaking local guide and our smart audio app
  • Discover ancient hermit caves, Meteora's hidden treasures.
  • Capture Meteora's stunning panoramas and enjoy the most breathtaking views.
  • Explore all Meteora monasteries, tour 3 interiors for a cultural experience.

Activity location

    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Athens 104 37, Greece | The bus will be conveniently stationed on the street directly across from the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis), adjacent to Everest cafe. Look out for the unmistakable "Visit Meteora" sign displayed in the front window, making it easy for you to spot. No printed ticket is required; just share your booking voucher on your phone as you board the bus. Seats are not assigned, so you are free to choose your seat.
    • Athina, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Shared Small-Group Tour without Lunch
  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English

Choose this option for a convenient bus transfer from Athens train station. Enjoy a small group tour of Meteora in a Mercedes mini-bus with an English-speaking guide. Free smart audio guides in Spanish, French, Italian and 7 more. Lunch is not included.

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$112.46 x 1 AdultAU$112.46
Total
Price is AU$112.46
Shared Small-Group Tour with Bus Transfer and Lunch
  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English

Choose this option for a convenient bus transfer from Athens train station. Enjoy a small group tour of Meteora in a Mercedes mini-bus with an English-speaking guide. Free smart audio guides in multiple languages. Lunch is included.

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$133.89 x 1 AdultAU$133.89
Total
Price is AU$133.89

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport from Athens in an air-conditioned coach
  • What's includedWhat's included Live local English-speaking tour leader
  • What's includedWhat's included Smart audio guide available in the following languages: English | Spanish | French | German | Italian | Portuguese | Russian | Polish | Korean | Chinese | Japanese
  • What's includedWhat's included Lunch (if option selected) at a local restaurant: Bread, water, and a choice of 10 traditional Greek dishes, including meat, vegetarian, and vegan options.
  • What's includedWhat's included Entry to 3 most popular monasteries
  • What's includedWhat's included Panoramic photo stops to see all 8 monasteries
  • What's includedWhat's included Visit to the hidden hermit caves
  • What's includedWhat's included Stops on the way to buy lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks
  • What's includedWhat's included Wi-Fi and USB chargers onboard
  • What's includedWhat's included Bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees to the monasteries (€5 per person for each monastery)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Guide inside the monasteries (multilingual audio guide available for free)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Tips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets, Sleeveless shirts
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Athens to the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora. This exclusive day tour offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Greece’s most awe-inspiring landscapes, where towering rock formations host centuries-old monasteries. Departing from Athens at 08:00 AM, you will travel in comfort aboard a modern, air-conditioned bus. Due to a temporary train suspension, this bus replaces the usual train service, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable trip.
Upon arrival in Kalabaka, you will board our VIP minibus to explore the stunning landscape of Meteora. Your expert local guide will share the history of this sacred site, home to monks for over a thousand years. You’ll visit three monasteries, each with unique frescoes, intricate wood carvings, and a serene atmosphere that has inspired visitors for centuries.

Beyond the monasteries, you’ll discover the hidden hermit caves of Badovas, where early monks sought solitude and enlightenment. Throughout the tour, multiple scenic stops provide breathtaking views of Meteora’s rock formations and monasteries—perfect for capturing unforgettable photos.

At midday, enjoy a traditional Greek meal in the picturesque village of Kastraki. Choose from 10 authentic dishes, including:

Meat & Poultry Options:

Chicken baked in the oven with potatoes

Meatballs in red sauce (Soutzoukakia)

Pastitsio (Greek-style lasagne)

Moussaka

Vegetarian Choices:

Greek salad

Spinach and feta cheese pie

Cheese pie

Vegan Options:

Stuffed peppers & tomatoes with risotto (Gemista)

Briam (Greek-style roasted vegetables)

Giant beans baked in the oven (Gigantes)

Bread and water are included. You can also select and pay for your meal directly at the restaurant.

After lunch, the journey continues with breathtaking views and Monasteries exploration before returning to Kalabaka. You’ll have a short break before boarding the bus back to Athens, arriving around 22:20 PM.

For non-English speakers, a free smart audio guide is available in 10 languages. A private tour option is also available with a live guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, or Romanian.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Athens 104 37, Greece | The bus will be conveniently stationed on the street directly across from the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis), adjacent to Everest cafe. Look out for the unmistakable "Visit Meteora" sign displayed in the front window, making it easy for you to spot. No printed ticket is required; just share your booking voucher on your phone as you board the bus. Seats are not assigned, so you are free to choose your seat.
    • Athina, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Athens 104 37, Greece | The bus will be conveniently stationed on the street directly across from the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis), adjacent to Everest cafe. Look out for the unmistakable "Visit Meteora" sign displayed in the front window, making it easy for you to spot. No printed ticket is required; just share your booking voucher on your phone as you board the bus. Seats are not assigned, so you are free to choose your seat.
    • Athina, Greece