Travel by train through the beautiful countryside on a full-day tour from Athens to the Meteora monasteries. Your driver meets your train in the town of Kalambaka and take you to the medieval monastery complex, which sits perched high atop sandstone cliffs and is honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It’s a wonderful way to experience one of Greece’s most breathtaking and off-the-beaten-path cultural treasures.
Meteora Day Trip by Train from Athens
Summary Description
Highlights
- Discover the astonishing UNESCO-listed Meteora in one day
- Countless impressive views of the countryside during the train ride
- Visit three different monasteries & enjoy the view of the majestic grey rocks
- Small group tour of maximum 12 people
- Free time to explore the town of Kalabaka
- Excellent value for money
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.
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.
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip shared transfers in Kalambaka
- Round-trip rail tickets based on your choice
- Expert English speaking escort
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi
- Panoramic views of the six active monasteries
- Visit three Monasteries and the hermit caves of Badovas
- Free Map and bottle of water
- Local taxes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service in Athens
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees of the Monasteries
Start / End Locations
Start Location: KA8, KA8, Athina
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
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
Options and Pricing
| Meteora Day Trip by Train from Athens | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (4 - 99 years) | €85.00 |
Points of interest
Additional Information
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
About operator:
Key Tours is a tour company that holds a key to discovering Greece. It serves annually over 60.000 visitors to Greece, by organizing sightseeing tours and cruises with an option of half-day, full-day and multiple day tours, as well as other experiences on a private/tailor-made basis.
Key Tours main goal is to offer, except its own organised tours, similar tours all over Greece organised by selected local suppliers following our idea of quality, value and high-standard tours and make you feel like being a unique traveller unravel the fascination of Greece and why not to other countries too.
Special emphasis is given to quality service standards. Key Tours uses luxury air-conditioned coaches with friendly drivers, carefully selected multi-lingual tour guides and a variety of modern or traditional hotels in Athens or the mainland.
Whether you are a culture seeker, an early riser, or an adventurer, we have you covered, and we hope to welcome you to one of our unmemorable experiences.
Whether you are a culture seeker, an early riser, or an adventurer, we have you covered, and we hope to welcome you to one of our unmemorable experiences.
Basic Information
- Duration: 14 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Day Trips & Excursions
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