Sunrise view of Meteora’s rock pinnacles with monasteries perched atop

Meteora Morning Tour

Tour Information

Start your day with an organized group tour of Meteora, as the morning light embraces the towering rock formations and the area “comes alive”. The tour starts at 09:00 from the Kalambaka train station, over a period of approximately four hours, you will visit some of the most important monasteries of the region with our experienced tour guide. You will have the opportunity to enter selected monasteries and learn the stories and secrets that make them unique.The tour takes place in groups of up to 16 people, giving you the opportunity to meet fellow travelers and enjoy a lively, social experience. Transportation between stops will be provided by a comfortable, modern minibus, which handles all transportation during the tour.This tour is ideal for those who want to explore Meteora in an organized way, gain knowledge and experience the beauty of the landscape together with other visitors.

Included / Excluded

See all 6 monasteries. Visit the inside of one.
Visit to the restored monastery of Badova.
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.
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.

Entrance to the monasteries costs €5
Certified guide for a guided tour inside the monasteries (provided at extra cost)
Gratuities (optional)
The entrance to the Byzantine church costs €2

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.

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 €5, 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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