Meteora Day Trip
Description
On this trip to Meteora, we’ll take you to discover one of Greece’s best-kept secrets and marvel at its monasteries and extraordinary landscapes. Prepare to fall in love with this magical place.
Day Trip Details
At the indicated time, your journey will begin at Thessaloniki Bus Station Makedonia, where you’ll board a comfortable coach bound for Kalambaka. After a short transfer in Trikala, we’ll reach our destination approximately 4 hours later.
At the station in Kalambaka, your local guide will be waiting to welcome you and begin a sightseeing tour of more than 4 hours around Meteora. Along the way, you’ll uncover the secrets of this breathtaking monastic complex, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, learning about the geological formation of its towering rocks and the ascetic life of the monks who once climbed them in search of solitude.
During the afternoon, we’ll admire the 6 monasteries of Meteora and have the opportunity to visit the interior of 3 of them. We’ll also stop at carefully chosen viewpoints to capture spectacular photos and visit the exclusive hermit caves of Badovas, carved into the rock centuries ago.
After the guided tour, you’ll have free time in the center of Kalambaka to enjoy lunch, have a coffee, or browse the local shops. Finally, we’ll return by coach, with a transfer again in Trikala, arriving back in Thessaloniki approximately 13 hours after departure.
Audio Guide
To enhance your experience, you’ll have access to an audio guide that can be used inside the monasteries and at 11 points of interest.
Monastery Visits
Please note that some monasteries are closed to the public on certain days, except on Saturdays and Sundays when all are open. For example, the Monastery of the Great Meteoron is closed every Tuesday.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
You will embark on a day trip that offers a comprehensive exploration of Meteora. The journey begins at the designated meeting point with a comfortable bus ride to Kalambaka, followed by a guided tour of the monasteries and surrounding landscapes. You will receive an audio guide to enhance your visit at various points of interest.
Included
- Transportation in a comfortable coach
- Local guide for the sightseeing tour
- Guided tour of Meteora for over 4 hours
- Visit to the interior of 3 monasteries
- Free time in Kalambaka
- Audio guide access
Not Included
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Entry fees for additional monasteries not included in the guided visit
Meeting Point
The meeting point is at Thessaloniki Bus Station Makedonia. Be sure to arrive on time for a prompt departure.
What's included
- English–speaking guide
- Audio guide inside the monasteries of Meteora
- Transport by bus
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance ticket to the monasteries of Meteora: 5EUR per person for each site
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the activity, we'll meet at the scheduled time at the Thessaloniki Bus Station Makedonia (Menemeni 546 28, Greece). You can check out the exact meeting point at this link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/weTMv9bGc7weGodX8.
Make sure to get to the meeting point at least 30 minutes early.
Entrance Fees Not Included
The individual entrance fee to each monastery of Meteora is 5EUR per person. On the day of the tour, we'll visit 6 monasteries from the outside and enter 3 of them.
Mandatory Dress Code
There is a mandatory dress code for both men and women when visiting the Meteora monasteries:
- No tank tops or shorts, shoulders and knees must always be covered.
- Women must wear long skirts and are not allowed to enter wearing pants.
Audio Guide
Please note that there are no guided tours inside the monasteries of Meteora, but you can download an audio guide to learn all the secrets hidden within.
To download the audio guide on your phone, you'll have to access this link: https://linktr.ee/meteora_audioguide. The audio guide is available in 11 languages, and you'll need to bring your own headphones to use it.
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