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Athens to Meteora: Full Day Tour, Small Group,Local Guides
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Greece
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Embark on an exhilarating one-day expedition from Athens to the stunning rock formations of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Find our vehicle waiting for you on the opposite side of Athens Central Railway Station ,aka Larissis train station.
Upon arrival in Kalabaka, an expert English-speaking local tour leader will be waiting to guide you through the ethereal landscape of Meteora. You'll have ample time to see all 6 monasteries and explore 3 of them, each offering breathtaking views. Our small group tours will offer you the flexibility to explore the area in the best possible way, avoiding big groups or crowds.
Travel details: In the morning our vehicle from Athens departs at 7:45...
Pick-up from/Drop-off at your accommodation in Athens
Meeting Points
Departure
St. Larissis
Meeting point is the Larissis Central Train station in Athens. Go to the main trainstaion in Athens. Our vehicle departs at 7:45 AM. Please be there at least 20 minutes to find your bus. Then get on board and enjoy the green valleys until you arrive in Kalabaka (Meteora)which is the last station.
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Athens to Meteora: Full Day Tour, Small Group,Local Guides
(2) Reviews
Greece
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Embark on an exhilarating one-day expedition from Athens to the stunning rock formations of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Find our vehicle waiting for you on the opposite side of Athens Central Railway Station ,aka Larissis train station.
Upon arrival in Kalabaka, an expert English-speaking local tour leader will be waiting to guide you through the ethereal landscape of Meteora. You'll have ample time to see all 6 monasteries and explore 3 of them, each offering breathtaking views. Our small group tours will offer you the flexibility to explore the area in the best possible way, avoiding big groups or crowds.
Travel details: In the morning our vehicle from Athens departs at 7:45...
Pick-up from/Drop-off at your accommodation in Athens
Meeting Points
Departure
St. Larissis
Meeting point is the Larissis Central Train station in Athens. Go to the main trainstaion in Athens. Our vehicle departs at 7:45 AM. Please be there at least 20 minutes to find your bus. Then get on board and enjoy the green valleys until you arrive in Kalabaka (Meteora)which is the last station.
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Itinerary
1
Athens
Enjoy your almost 5 hours trip through green valleys from Athens to Kalabaka. When you arrive you will see the giant rocks of Meteora and your trip to the Unesco World Heritage monument.
5 hours
2
Kalambaka
Have a quick look of Kalabaka city. One of the most ancient lands in Greece.
3
Kastraki
See village Kastraki which is built at the roots of the giant rocks. Learn the story and traditions related to the village.
15 minutes
4
Great Meteoron Monastery
The monastery of Tranfiguration of Jesus is the first monastic community in the area. Before blessed Athanasion of Mt Athos started this monastic community monks were living in Meteora only as hermits or ascetics. A monastery with a great almost 700 years history.
1 hour
5
Varlaam Monastery
The monastery of Varlaam, which was the first that a pulley system was used from monks so they could bring materials on the top of the rock easier and safer. The monastery has an amazing museum and also you can admire the original pulley system and the frescoes of the great artist Frago Catellano.
50 minutes
6
Iera Moni Agiou Stefanou
Explore the first convent of the area. Monastery was founded in 14th century by monk Antonios and was bombed during WWII and depopulated. From 1941 monastery was empty of life since 1961 when nuns asked and took permission to reconstruct the broken section and organize the first convent of the area.
20 minutes
7
Σιδηροδρομικός Σταθμός Καλαμπάκας
Board on our vehicle, relax and experience the lanscape of Greece with a 4,5 hours trip back to Athens.
