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Version 11 – December 15, 2021 11:00

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  • 840.0
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  • Day Trips & Excursions
  • Tours & Sightseeing

Version 10 – December 15, 2021 10:59

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Version 8 – December 15, 2021 10:58

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Health
  • Keeping you safe (COVID-19 measures): The tour in Meteora will be a small group one and social distance will be kept during the journey by train to ensure a safe travel experience for you. Face masks are required for travellers in public areas. 
  • The tour in Meteora will be a small group one and social distance will be kept during the journey by train to ensure a safe travel experience for you.

Version 7 – December 15, 2021 10:58

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  • 3
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Voucher info
  • Important:
  • • Your local contact is KEY TOURS on +30 2109233166
  • • Please note: The train for Kalambaka departs from Athens rail station. You need to go at the rail station on your own at 07:00 am having your train tickets with you. Few days before the activity, you will receive an e mail with the train tickets. Please contact us if you dont receive the tickets by e mail, without them you cannot travel.
  • You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the activity. Please note that without them you will not be able to travel.

Version 5 – December 15, 2021 10:52

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Additional Info
  • Infants (ages 3 and under) are free
  • To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. 
  • Women should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. 
  • Men are not allowed to wear shorts..
  • You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the activity
  •  Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants (ages 3 and under) are free, To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Women should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts., You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the activity, Not wheelchair accessible

Version 4 – December 15, 2021 10:51

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Short Description
  •  Don't miss the opportunity during your stay in Athens to visit the breathtaking Meteora Monasteries with this amazing full day rail tour! Countless panoramic images will remain etched in your memory with the opportunity for video and photos along the way.  
  • Immerse yourself in some of Greece’s most spectacular scenery on a day trip to Meteora by train, the most fascinating way you could never imagine.
Description
  •  Catch the train of 7:20 a.m. to Kalambaka in the morning from the Athens Railway Station and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the countryside. Arrive around 11:30 a.m. in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the METEORA Monasteries.  
  • Arriving in Kalambaka, our English speaking expert escort will be waiting you holding a signboard with your name on it and will transfer you to the Meteora Monasteries. For about four hours you will have the time to explore three Monasteries as well as the hermit caves of Badovas. Meteora is included in the UNESCO world heritage monument list.
  • At the end of the day, our escort will transfer you back to Kalambaka, where you will have the time to stroll around and have a light lunch (not included). At 17:15 p.m. the train departs from Kalambaka, and arrives at 21:25 back to Athens. 
  • Catch the train of 8:20 am to Kalambaka in the morning from the Athens Railway Station and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the countryside. Arrive around 1:30 pm in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries.
  • Arriving in Kalambaka, our English speaking driver will be waiting you holding a signboard with your name on it and will transfer you to the Meteora Monasteries. For three hours you will have the time to explore at least two or three Monasteries. Meteora is included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list.  The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks. 
  • The most visited Monastery is the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron, which is the largest of the monasteries located at Metéora. It was erected in the mid-14th century and was the subject of restoration and embellishment projects in 1483 and 1552. The building serves as the main museum for tourists. The Katholikon (main church), consecrated in honour of the Transfiguration of Jesus was erected in the middle of 14th century and 1387/88 and decorated in 1483 and 1552.
  • At the end of the day, our driver will transfer you back to Kalambaka, where you will have the time to scroll around and have a light lunch (not included). At 17:22 p.m. the train departs from Kalambaka, and arrives at 22:15 back to Athens.
Highlights
  • countless impressive views of the countryside during the train ride, discover the astonishing unesco-listed meteora in one day, excellent value for money, free time to explore the town of kalabaka, small group tour of maximum 12 people, visit three different monasteries & enjoy the view of the majestic grey rocks
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Version 3 – December 14, 2021 10:45

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Version 1 – December 14, 2021 10:37

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Short Description
  • Immerse yourself in some of Greece’s most spectacular scenery on a day trip to Meteora by train, the most fascinating way you could never imagine.
  • Immerse yourself in some of Greece’s most spectacular scenery on a day trip to Meteora by train, the most fascinating way you could never imagine.
Description
  • Catch the train of 8:20 am to Kalambaka in the morning from the Athens Railway Station and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the countryside. Arrive around 1:30 pm in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries.
  • Arriving in Kalambaka, our English speaking driver will be waiting you holding a signboard with your name on it and will transfer you to the Meteora Monasteries. For three hours you will have the time to explore at least two or three Monasteries. Meteora is included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list.  The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks. 
  • The most visited Monastery is the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron, which is the largest of the monasteries located at Metéora. It was erected in the mid-14th century and was the subject of restoration and embellishment projects in 1483 and 1552. The building serves as the main museum for tourists. The Katholikon (main church), consecrated in honour of the Transfiguration of Jesus was erected in the middle of 14th century and 1387/88 and decorated in 1483 and 1552.
  • At the end of the day, our driver will transfer you back to Kalambaka, where you will have the time to scroll around and have a light lunch (not included). At 17:22 p.m. the train departs from Kalambaka, and arrives at 22:15 back to Athens.
  • Catch the train of 8:20 am to Kalambaka in the morning from the Athens Railway Station and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the countryside. Arrive around 1:30 pm in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries.
  • Arriving in Kalambaka, our English speaking driver will be waiting you holding a signboard with your name on it and will transfer you to the Meteora Monasteries. For three hours you will have the time to explore at least two or three Monasteries. Meteora is included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list.  The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks.
  • The most visited Monastery is the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron, which is the largest of the monasteries located at Metéora. It was erected in the mid-14th century and was the subject of restoration and embellishment projects in 1483 and 1552. The building serves as the main museum for tourists. The Katholikon (main church), consecrated in honour of the Transfiguration of Jesus was erected in the middle of 14th century and 1387/88 and decorated in 1483 and 1552.
  • At the end of the day, our driver will transfer you back to Kalambaka, where you will have the time to scroll around and have a light lunch (not included). At 17:22 p.m. the train departs from Kalambaka, and arrives at 22:15 back to Athens.
Additional Info
  • Infants (ages 3 and under) are free, To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Women should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts., You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the activity, Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants (ages 3 and under) are free, To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Women should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts., You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the activity, Not wheelchair accessible
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  • adult:
  • from: '4'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
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  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '3'
  • adult:
  • from: '4'
  • to: '99'
Health
  • The tour in Meteora will be a small group one and social distance will be kept during the journey by train to ensure a safe travel experience for you.
  • The tour in Meteora will be a small group one and social distance will be kept during the journey by train to ensure a safe travel experience for you.
Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Voucher info
  • You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the activity. Please note that without them you will not be able to travel.
  • You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the activity. Please note that without them you will not be able to travel.