Greece · METEORA MONASTERIES TOURS
Four hours of driving each way, and nobody comes back saying it was too far. These 15 sort the day runs, the overnights and the sunset viewpoints, with a note on which monasteries each visits and which day they lock the gates.
See Meteora’s cliff-top monasteries on an 11-hour trip from Thessaloniki, with two monastery visits, Kastraki lunch, and expert local guidance.
“Maybe a small amount more time for visiting monasteries. It felt a bit rushed with waiting in lines for entry.”
See Meteora’s cliff-top monasteries, Hermit Caves, viewpoints, and Greek lunch on a long but rewarding day trip from Athens.
“Amazing how the monks built those monasteries on the vertical rocks…mind blowing!”
Visit Meteora from Athens by comfortable coach, explore three monasteries and hermit caves, enjoy Greek food, and return the same day.
“Maria our tour guide was excellent! She was very friendly, knowledgeable, had a ton of stories and was funny! Highly recommend this tour, great buses, plenty of stops when needed, a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Worth every penny, great value! The monasteries were amazing to see!”
See Meteora’s six monasteries, enter three, visit hermit caves, enjoy Greek food, and return to Athens in one well-run 14-hour tour.
“We loved our trip to Meteora! It was a seamless adventure. We were able to find the bus no problem. The drive was safe and the Wi-Fi worked. When we arrived, we did a private tour with Harry. I loved the tour. Harry is a local and knows everything about the area. He speaks with enthusiasm and knowledge. I would recommend Harry and this company to anyone.”
Explore Meteora’s monasteries, hermit caves, and coastal villages on a long but rewarding Athens day trip with lunch options.
“It was a great tour of the area and should not be missed! The local guide has insight you will never find on your own!”
Review of the Meteora day trip from Athens, with monastery visits, hermit caves, Greek lunch, transport tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Tremendously good guides. Very helpful too. When I forgot to bring cash for the monasteries, a guide kindly drove me to an ATM, so I could make it in time for the bus. Very well organised organisation.”
Explore Delphi and Meteora from Athens on a two-day guided tour with ancient ruins, cliff-top monasteries, hotel stay, meals, and scenic drives.
“Our guide Haroula was a walking encyclopedia with good dose of humor. My wife has celiac disease and all restaurants provided her with food she could eat with much help from our guide. This is an amazing tour to 2 exciting unesco world heritage sites.”
See five UNESCO sites in four days, from Epidaurus and Mycenae to Delphi and Meteora, with hotels, meals, guide, and transport included.
“The tour was great! Seeing every important place that is needed to see from ancient Greece perspective. Absolutely amazing were the tour guide and driver! They made the trip better”
Review of Athens to Meteora by bus, with three monasteries, hermit caves, expert guides, coastal stops, costs, and practical tips.
“The pick up was a bit confusing with many buses, we had to go around to check our name on each. It would be better if a Viator representative meets us at the pick up spot to make it easier. The experience of Meteora itself was amazing - both the guide and driver were excellent! The dinner on the way back was very rushed, though.”
See Meteora at sunset with a small group, Saint Stephen’s Monastery, hermit caves, Byzantine church, local stories, and hotel pickup.
“What wonderful tour! Our guide Apostolou was very informative, he really loves history! And our driver was very kind! Would recommend this tour & company”
See Delphi and Meteora in two days from Athens, with guided visits, monastery tickets, dinner, breakfast, Wi-Fi, and a Kalambaka hotel.
“Enjoyed the driver and guide, they were very accommodating and friendly. LovedDelphi but I was disappointed with the lack of time we had three. We did not have time to look at the museum. I also liked Meteora the rock formations were great.”
Review of the Athens to Meteora day trip, with monastery visits, Hermit Caves, optional Greek lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“It’s an early start and a late return to the square but worth the drive. I meet the tour at Omonia square this was a little confusing where the meeting point walked from my accomodation but really easy big bus and a man waiting to check your ticket, Right as you exit the metro station. I just meet other people that looked like they were waiting for a tour and presto we were on the road. Lovely stops along the way for coffee and food. When you arrive at the town for lunch you are in awe of your the mountains and scenery that you are surrounded by, it’s beautiful.…”
Review of the full-day Meteora trip from Thessaloniki, with monastery visits, transport details, costs, lunch advice, and practical tips.
“Be prepared it’s a long day but so worth it Wear comfortable shoes lots of walking Lots to see Light a candle for you family”
See three Meteora monasteries, Panorama Rock, and Badovas hermit caves on a full-day coach trip from Athens with local guidance.
“We loved this tour! Thought about doing it on our or and glad we didn’t. Got a lot more out of it, information wise and not having to climb or drive around the mountains there. This company is reliable and our guide was knowledgeable. Highly recommend”
Hike Meteora’s quiet trails, visit Great Meteora and Ypapanti monasteries, and enjoy local guiding, transfers, and striking views for $36.28.
“Great low key hike up to the monestery, learned about the area, the history and the fauna. Evan, our guide was knowledgeable and well spoken! We thoroughly enjoyed our morning!”
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