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Meteora: 15 Day Trips and Overnights, Compared

83 tours  ·  from $23

Four hours north of Athens, two from Thessaloniki, and worth the drive from either. These 15 sort the day trips, the sleepovers and the sunset runs, with which monasteries each one visits and which day they close.

Thessaloniki: Full-Day Bus Trip to Meteora - Meeting at the Venizelos Statue
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Thessaloniki: Full-Day Bus Trip to Meteora

1.Full-Day Bus Trip to Meteora

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,471 reviews · 11 hours · from $58Our pick

Travel from Thessaloniki to Meteora by comfortable coach with an English-speaking guide such as Eleni, Konstantina, or George. Visit two monasteries, stop at a panoramic viewpoint, and eat lunch in Kastraki. The $58 price covers transport and escort services, but not monastery entry or food.

“It was an unforgettable and truly impressive trip. The magnificent nature, the excellent bus, and the guide's engaging stories made this day special.”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch - Meeting the bus at Larissa Station
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

2.Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,964 reviews · from $66

Travel from Athens to Meteora by comfortable coach, then explore the rock-top monasteries by minibus with a local guide. You will see all eight monasteries, enter three, visit the Hermit Caves, stop at photo viewpoints, and use a free multilingual audio guide. Guides such as Maria and Clement have been especially praised, but lunch and monastery fees need checking.

“Maria led my group and she is the greatest guide I’ve ever met.”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Tour with Lunch - Leaving Athens from Stathmos Larissis
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Tour with Lunch

3.Meteora Monasteries Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,196 reviews · from $65

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, then explore three monasteries, Badovas hermit caves, Kastraki, and wide mountain views by VIP minibus. An English-speaking guide, free audio guide, Wi-Fi, photo stops, and optional Greek lunch are included. Guides may include Katerina, Maria, or Tolis.

“The guide was very good. He was excellent at making eye contact with all the guests and was very knowledgeable about all areas of the tour. He took excellent care of everyone”

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Athens: Meteora Tour with Local Guide and Greek Lunch - 7:45 AM at Larissa Station
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Athens: Meteora Tour with Local Guide and Greek Lunch

4.Meteora Tour with Local Guide and Greek Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,561 reviews · from $63

Travel from Athens to Meteora by comfortable air-conditioned bus, then tour all six monasteries with a local guide such as Maria or Nicholas. Visit three interiors, see ancient hermit caves, stop in Kalambaka, and enjoy an optional Greek lunch. It is a long 14-hour day, but frequent breaks and striking scenery make the journey manageable.

“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.”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch - Lunch in Kastraki, with ten Greek dishes
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

5.Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,432 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $88

This 14-hour English-language trip takes you from Larissis Railway Station to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, with Wi-Fi, USB chargers, coastal breaks, a Greek lunch option, and visits to three monasteries. A local guide joins at Meteora, where you explore Varlaam, Great Meteoron, Agios Stefanos, and the Badovas hermit caves.

“Visit Meteora is best choice ! Amazing place. Tour guide was very good . Breakfast -ok, lunch -not good . Doesn’t look fresh , no taste . Dinner-amazing food . Trip is long but wort definetely”

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Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch - Lunch in Kalambaka
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Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch

6.Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 879 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $87

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Athens to Meteora, then explore all six monasteries, enter three, and see the Hermit Caves with a local guide such as Maria or Clement. The 14-hour day includes photo stops, multilingual audio guides, optional Greek lunch, and a midway break at Kamena Vourla.

“We were debating between driving from Athens and this , and we were glad to pick this . It was really comfortable and covered lots of places despite the long drive. And Maria was great. She shared lots of good and interesting information with us , which made our trip really enjoyable and fun.”

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From Athens: Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Guided Tour - The Athens pickup and the road north
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From Athens: Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Guided Tour

7.Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 825 reviews · 2 days · from $271

Travel from Athens to Delphi and Meteora with a professional English or Spanish-speaking guide, comfortable air-conditioned transport, a hotel night in Kalambaka, dinner, breakfast, and admission to both archaeological and monastic sites. Guides such as Marianna, Angelike, and Theodore have led many departures, with time for photos and independent exploring.

“We had an amazing couple of days. Julie was a great guide and story teller. I must do trip for anyone coming to Greece.”

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4-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora - Day one: Epidaurus, Mycenae, and the Corinth Canal
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4-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora

8.4-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 732 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $766

Travel from Athens through Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora in four busy days. You get a professional guide, air-conditioned transport, three hotel nights, breakfasts, dinners, and entry to the main archaeological sites. Guides such as Joy, Maria, Xenia, and Foteini have been especially praised for clear storytelling, though hotel standards can vary.

“The tour was excellent. We toured Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora. Our guide and bus driver were both amazing. It was a decent sized group, 26 of us. We were comfortable (not cramped) on the bus. The hotels were okay, not my favorite part of the tour. we booked "First Class Hotels." I don't know what that really meant, as I would not describe any of the three hotels as First Class. The hotel in Nafplio needs a refresh, desperately. Breakfast was good, dinner again was just okay. Service at all three hotels was excellent. We had to pay 3 euros for each hotel. Lunch was not included, which…”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves Tour with Pickup - The early departure and the ride north
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves Tour with Pickup

9.Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 724 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $87

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Athens to Meteora, then explore three monasteries and the Badovas hermit caves with an English-speaking escort, transport, and multilingual audio guide. You will also have free time in Kalambaka and coastal meal stops. The day runs roughly 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

“The climb to the monasteries involves a lot of stairs so a walking stick might help some people. Also women need yo wear a dress or skirt.”

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Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group - St. Stephen’s Monastery without a major stair climb
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Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group

10.Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 706 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Ride in a small group from Kalambaka or Kastraki to St. Stephen’s Monastery, the Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, hermit caves, and a quiet sunset viewpoint. An English-speaking guide such as Lina, Jim, or Dimitri leads the tour, with free audio guides in several other languages.

“What wonderful tour! Our guide Apostolou was very informative, he really loves history! And our driver was very kind! Would recommend this tour & company”

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2-Day Tour to Delphi & Meteora with Guide and Tickets From Athens - Kalambaka overnight: practical, not central
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2-Day Tour to Delphi & Meteora with Guide and Tickets From Athens

11.2-Day Tour to Delphi & Meteora with Guide and Tickets From Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 692 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $269

Travel from Athens to Delphi and Meteora by air-conditioned coach, with guides, entrance tickets, dinner, breakfast, and one night in Kalambaka. Explore Apollo’s sanctuary, then visit two cliff-top monasteries. Expect long road hours, a group of up to 45, and a strict monastery dress code. Selected hotel pickup is available.

“This was a truly incredible experience. Meteora is like nothing else, and Xenia was incredibly knowledgeable.”

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Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch - The 7:00 a.m. pickup in Athens
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Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch

12.Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, visit the Hermit Caves near Kastraki, and explore two historic monasteries with a local guide and multilingual audio guide. The day lasts about 13.5 hours, with optional Greek lunch, four central pickup points, and guides such as Eva and Riki often leading the visit.

“The bus ride is quite long but definitely still worth it! Our tour guide (Eva) lives near Meteora so she met us when we arrived there. She was so informative, friendly, and so helpful... offering to take photos for us at the lookouts we stopped at. We had lunch as soon as we arrived in Meteora and it was delicious. The views in Meteora were breathtaking... so unreal! It was AMAZING! We visited 2 monasteries and stopped at about 4 lookouts so we could take photos. I would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone who is staying in Athens!”

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Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki - Starting at the Eleftherios Venizelos Statue
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Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki

13.Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 542 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel from central Thessaloniki to Meteora in an air-conditioned vehicle, visit two monasteries, stop at panoramic viewpoints, and eat lunch in Kastraki. An English-speaking attendant, such as Eleni, Evangelia, Eva, or Konstantina, handles the day. Expect about 3.5 hours each way, stairs, strict dress rules, and extra cash costs.

“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”

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From Athens: Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves Tour - What the Athens coach ride is really like
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From Athens: Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves Tour

14.Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 498 reviews · from $65

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, then explore all six monasteries from the outside and enter three. A local English-speaking guide leads the 4-hour visit, with audio commentary in 11 languages, a Greek lunch option, Panorama Rock, and the hermit caves of Badovas.

“My friend and I loved this experience! We're both studying abroad in Athens, and didn't have means of transportation to get us all the way to Meteora/Kalambaka, so this was the perfect setup. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the experience really fun. It was great to hear about the place from her perspective since she's grown up around the monasteries. The only thing I would critique would be the tight schedule. There were a few times we felt a bit rushed - like when we first got off the train and had to rush through breakfast, as well as from monastery to monastery. However, it is a necessary evil…”

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Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit - The morning pickup from Kalambaka or Kastraki
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Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit

15.Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

This four-hour morning tour combines a guided hike through Meteora’s rock forest with visits to Great Meteoro and the tucked-away Ypapanti Monastery. Pickup from Kalambaka or Kastraki, transport, water, and an English-speaking mountain guide are included. Guides such as Chris, Christos, Evan, and Dimitris bring history, geology, plants, and local stories to the trail.

“Great hike with amazing views. Our guide Evan was very good. He took the time to explain the sights we were passing by, pointed out good spots for pictures & introduced us to local flora & fauna”

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Somewhere to begin the week

A port, a ruin or a mountain road.