Meteora Midday Tour

Tour Information

The midday tour is the perfect choice if you’d like to experience Meteora without the stress of an early morning start. Begin your day relaxed, and at around 12:30, we’ll meet at the designated meeting point—the Kalambaka Train Station—to start your tour.

Over approximately four hours, you’ll visit some of the most remarkable monasteries, entering selected ones, while our knowledgeable local guide shares stories and insights that bring this UNESCO site to life. You’ll also stop at panoramic viewpoints, ideal for memorable photos and enjoying the breathtaking scenery.

Transportation is comfortable and easy in our modern mini-bus, and the tour is conducted in a small group of up to 16 people, allowing for a more relaxed and enjoyable experience.

Our aim is for you to experience Meteora comfortably, at the best time of day, returning filled with beautiful images and unforgettable memories.

Included / Excluded

See all 6 monasteries, but you will visit the interior of only 3.
Stop for photos at imposing spots of Meteora.
Our English speaking partner. Guided tours in other languages are available at an extra cost (France, Germany, Italian, Spanish, Russian)upon request.
A 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.

The entrance to the monasteries costs €5
Gratuities (optional)

Frequently asked questions

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.

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