Depart from Athens at 9:00 AM to Kalabaka with our coach-bus and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes during your trip. Shortstop midway to Meteora. Arriving in Kalabaka around 13:30 , our highly educated Tour Leader will be waiting for you. MARIA or CLEMENT , who are the top rated guides in Greece (read reviews) , will give you full attention and care. We will do a shortstop for food for 30 min to relax from the trip. Choose one dish and a Greek salad from our 10 flavors (vegetarian plate also available). We've reserved the best local restaurant , fully air-conditioned. You can choose to include lunch in the package during your booking. Continue with an amazing 4 hours Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and visit inside the 3 most popular of them. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and secret places that only locals know will make your tour a lifetime experience. Finally, will be transferred back to Kalabaka to travel back for Athens. You will arrive in Athens around 22:45.

Unlike many early-start day trips, this Meteora experience begins at 9 AM from Larissa Station in Athens, so you do not need to wake up extremely early or rush through the morning. Start the day at an easier pace, enjoy breakfast at your hotel & avoid the busy early-morning departure rush, when many buses and tours leave. Then travel comfortably toward one of Greece’s most breathtaking landscapes. During your journey from Athens to Meteora, sit back and enjoy the changing Greek landscape, with beautiful views of the central Greek coastline along the way. Around halfway through the journey, you will enjoy a relaxing seaside stop in Kamena Vourla, a charming coastal town by the water. Take a short break at a top-rated seaside restaurant, stretch your legs, enjoy the sea breeze and admire the views across the Gulf towards the island of Evia on a clear day.

Découvrez le pittoresque village de Kastraki, niché au cœur des Météores, à deux pas de Kalambaka. Avec ses maisons traditionnelles en pierre et son atmosphère paisible, il offre l'expérience authentique d'un village de montagne grec. C'est un point de départ idéal pour des randonnées menant aux monastères. Entouré d'une nature d'une beauté époustouflante, Kastraki dégage une atmosphère à la fois paisible et intemporelle.

Visit Great Meteoron , the biggest and oldest monastery of Meteora. The Great Meteoron Monastery founded in the 14th century by Saint Athanasios. Inside, visitors can explore historic chapels, impressive frescoes, and a small museum. Its hilltop location also offers stunning views of the surrounding rock formations and valleys. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, his monastery later added small cells so that monks could live there in peace and seclusion atop the rock. Also known as The Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration, it takes its name from the second church St. Meteorites built. The successor of Saint Meteorites was a monk named Saint Joasaph who continued to build more cells, as well as a hospital for them, renovating the churches there as well. The Monastery thrived in the 16th century when it received many imperial and royal donations.

Admire the monastery of Varlaam , the second largest in Meteora, known for its rich history and beautiful setting. Built in the 16th century, it features striking frescoes, a remarkable wooden barrel, and a peaceful courtyard. The climb is rewarded with sweeping views and a deep sense of serenity. Varlaam built three churches by laboriously hoisting materials up the face of the cliffs. After his death, however, the monastery was abandoned for two hundred years until two brothers who were monks, Theophanes and Nektarios Apsarades, came to the rock in the 16th century and began to rebuild the churches in October of 1517.

Visitez l'ermitage de Badovas et les grottes secrètes des ermites. Les grottes des Météores offrent un aperçu de la vie monastique primitive, où les ascètes vivaient en solitude, perchés sur les falaises. Creusés dans la roche, ces abris simples reflètent une profonde dévotion et une discipline spirituelle. Non loin de là, le monastère Saint-Nicolas de Badovas, construit à flanc de falaise, s'intègre naturellement à son environnement. C'est un lieu paisible et méconnu qui raconte l'histoire des humbles débuts des Météores.

Admirez le couvent Saint-Étienne (Agios Stefanos), le plus accessible des Météores, relié par un petit pont plutôt que par des escaliers. Construit au XIVe siècle, il abrite aujourd'hui une communauté de religieuses dynamique. À l'intérieur, les visiteurs peuvent admirer de magnifiques fresques et une chapelle paisible. Son emplacement offre une vue imprenable sur la vallée et la ville de Kalambaka.

Le monastère de la Sainte-Trinité est l'un des plus emblématiques des Météores, perché de façon spectaculaire sur une falaise abrupte. Datant du XVe siècle, il offre un mélange unique d'isolement et de beauté. L'ascension comprend un sentier pittoresque et des escaliers creusés dans la roche. Du sommet, la vue panoramique est inoubliable.

Le monastère de Rousanou est l'un des plus pittoresques des Météores. Construit au XVIe siècle sur un étroit pilier rocheux, il se distingue par ses magnifiques fresques et son architecture bien préservée. Aujourd'hui abritant une communauté de religieuses, il offre une atmosphère paisible et accueillante. La vue depuis ses balcons est tout simplement époustouflante.

Admirez le monastère Saint-Nicolas (Agios Nikolaos). Le monastère Saint-Nicolas Anapaphsas est le plus petit des Météores, construit de manière unique sur un rocher étroit et dans un espace limité. Fondé au XIVe siècle, il abrite d'impressionnantes fresques du célèbre peintre Théophanis Strelitzas. Malgré sa taille, le monastère possède une riche valeur spirituelle et artistique. Son cadre compact offre une expérience paisible et intime.

The Monastery of St. Nicholas of Badova / Nikolaus Kofina was founded c. 1400 in a rock cave at Badovas. Centuries ago, reaching this secluded skete was anything but easy. Monks entered through a cave below the cliff, using a wooden ladder to climb to the higher chambers carved into the rock. Nearby, on the same dramatic cliff face, you can still see the hermit caves of Agios Grigorios, or St. Gregory. The Badovas hermit caves are especially significant because they were home to some of the last hermit monks of Meteora, who lived here more than two centuries ago in complete isolation and devotion. Even today, traces of that extraordinary way of life remain. Old wooden ladders, platforms and scaffolding can still be seen clinging high to the cliffs of Pyxari, offering a powerful glimpse into the physical endurance and spiritual commitment of Meteora’s monks. Together with the small monastery nearby, the Badovas caves form one of Meteora’s most fascinating monastic sites.

See the city under the rocks and learn the amazing history. Kalambaka is the gateway town to Meteora, nestled at the foot of the towering rock formations. It blends traditional charm with modern comforts, offering cozy tavernas, shops, and local hospitality. After the tour, board the coach for the return journey to Athens. Midway through the drive, enjoy one more refreshment stop by the sea in Kamena Vourla, where you can relax & choose dinner, if you wish, before returning to the city. Arrival in Athens is expected late in the evening, with drop-off at Larissa Station, where your day began.