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14 hours

English

small group

start time

08:28

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€90

Pickup from Kalabaka train station

€30

By choosing the 1 day tour from Athens by train get ready to live an experience of a lifetime with this trip, which starts from Larissa Station in the center of Athens and for which you can see directions here.

The train leaves the station at 08.28 in the morning, you should be at the station at least half an hour earlier to follow the boarding process. After your journey begins, indulge in unique routes in the Greek countryside and discover a mosaic of unique beauty, biodiversity and enormous ecological value. Around 12.50 you will arrive at your destination, the Kalambakas train station, where a member of our office will be waiting for you to pick you up and start the tour. During the tour you will visit six monasteries and see 3 of them inside. At around 17.00 in the afternoon we will return you to the city center where you will have free time to browse in the shadow of the rocks. Kalambakas train station is no more than a 5 minute walk from where we will drop you off and after we have given you instructions on how to reach it you should be there by 17.35 at the latest so that you can board the return train. You will arrive at Athens Train station at 21.57

  • In case of rain:
    This tour is not affected by rain. It stops only in extreme weather conditions such as heavy snowfall and in this case our office gives you the option to either choose another tour that is not affected by the weather, or to carry out the specific activity on another day, or to be refunded the amount of the reservation back.
  • Last minute bookings:
    We recommend that you make the reservation for the tour you are interested in at least a week in advance so that you have a better chance of finding empty seats. Last minute bookings are possible but you should keep in mind that there may not be any seats available.
  • Which monasteries do we visit?
    Choosing this tour you will see all 6 monasteries while visiting the interior of three. Usually we visit the monastery of Megalo Meteoros, Varlaam and Saint Stefanos but this changes due to the opening hours of the monasteries.
  • Pickup services
    Our office undertakes to pick you up and return you to your place from anywhere in Kalambaka or Kastraki (from hotels only). In case you live outside the city, for example in Trikala, then you should come from our office at the scheduled time to participate in the tour you have chosen.
  • If I'm staying at an Airbnb, where can they pick me up?
    We can pick you up from the Airbnb you are staying at. In this case, please contact us or include your phone number in your details so we can contact you.
  • Can I bring my luggage in your mini bus?
    Of course you can!
  • Is there a dress code for entering a monastery?
    Entering the monasteries requires a certain dress code. For women, it is forbidden to wear skirts above the knee, trousers, shorts, as well as sleeveless tops. For men, sleeveless tops and shorts above the knee are prohibited.
  • How many stairs does each monastery have?
    The Holy Monastery of Agios Stefanos is connected by an accessible bridge, making it the most easily accessible monastery. The Holy Monastery of Rousanos, the Holy Monastery of Varlaam and the Holy Monastery of Agios Nikolaos of Anapaus have approximately 140 steps. Finally, the Holy Monastery of the Holy Trinity and the Great Meteoron are the most difficult to reach monasteries, since their steps exceed 300.
  • How much is the entrance ticket to the monasteries?
    All monasteries have an entrance fee of €3, per person. Children up to 12 years old do not pay a ticket to the monasteries. The monasteries have no entrance.

The tour includes

  • Return ticket for the Athens-Kalambaka route. A first class ticket is provided upon consultation and at an extra cost.

  • Stop for photos at imposing spots of Meteora.

  • See all 6 monasteries and visit the interior of three.

  • Our English speaking partner. Guided tours in other languages are available at an extra cost (France, Germany, Italian, Spanish, Russian)upon request.

  • Free bottle of water is provided free of charge during the tour.

  • Free wi-fi on the mini-bus.

  • All taxes and services are included in the price.

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  • It does not include:

  • Transfer from and to your hotel in Athens

  • Entrance to the monasteries costs €3

  • Certified guide for a guided tour inside the monasteries (provided at extra cost)

  • Gratuities (optional)

  • Meals.

  • Travel security.

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation when made at least 48 hours before the start of the tour.

  • Unused tickets are considered as generated.

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