From Athens: Full-Day Private Tour to Meteora

From $1,397 • 14 hours 30 minutes • Daily Tours From Athens • Athens, Greece, Kalambaka • Meet on location or pickup • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Full-Day Private Tour to Meteora from Athens offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Greece's most stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites. Spanning approximately 14 hours and 30 minutes, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking a personalized experience, as it includes hotel pickup and drop-off, along with a professional driver and tour leader. Visitors will marvel at the breathtaking rock formations and the striking monasteries perched atop them, providing a glimpse into the region's rich history and spirituality. This tour is particularly suited for those interested in a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and a leisurely pace, making it a distinctive way to experience Greece beyond the typical tourist path.

Inclusions

Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour leader
Professional driver

Exclusions

Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites (3 euros per monastery)
Food and drinks

Itinerary

Step 1

Pick-up from your hotel early in the morning.
You will cross a part of the greek mainland passing through historical greek cities. Grasp the chance to learn about them thanks to our tour leader who will orientate you!
A short stop will allow you to taste a refreshing juice or a greek coffee with a traditional cheese pie.
The route to Meteora is approximately 4 hours.

Step 2

You will visit 2-3 Monasteries, where you will climb up to the rocks while having a panoramic view of this unique scenery with the giant "sculptured" rocks. This breathtaking scenery was used as a background for the famous series "Games of Thrones". Inside the monasteries you will see colorfull gardens, stone caves, old curches and you will get an idea about how the monks and the nuns live up there. In their museums you will come across some precious treasures consisting of old icons, books and brondery.
Depending on the monastery location, you will stay 40-60 mintes at each of them. Then the driver will be taking you to the next one while making a few stops at the most impressive photo spots so that you take some amazing pictures.(entrance fee: 2€ per person)

Early in the afternoon

you will enjoy your lucnh at one of the traditional restaurants at the bottom of the huge rocks. Do not omit to try a shot of the locally produced "Tsipouro", that will offer you an unexpected sense of euphoria! (Optional: not included in the price)

Late in the evening

you will be back to your hotel with your memory enriched with colourful images and legendary stories, and your camera full of "likes-attracting" pictures!

Step 5

On the way back to Athens, you will make a short stop at Thermopylae, where the worldwide famous "300" soldiers fought against the Persians in 480 BC

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Total tour duration: 13-16 hours (including the pick-up (about 7:00 a.m.), transportation to Meteora (4-5 hours), time at the monasteries (3-4 hours), lunch (2 hours), Transportation back to Athens (4-5 hours)
The bus driver will provide the travelers with their ferry tickets
We pick-up travelers from their central Athens, Piraeus and Athens riviera hotels or Athens central squares (Omonoia, Metaxourgheio, Monastiraki, Syntagma). One day before the trip, we contact them via phone/mail/whatsapp/viber to confirm the exact pick-up time. Travelers are kindly requested to provide us with a valid whatsapp number, so that the escort can contact them on the day of the pick-up.