Meteora Monasteries full-day tour from Thessaloniki with local guide
Attractions & guided tours

Meteora Monasteries full-day tour from Thessaloniki with local guide

from $99.00
$88.20
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, Chinese, Korean
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 12 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll skip the line with pre-arranged round-trip transportation
  • You'll see all six monasteries of the Meteora rock formations
  • There will be plenty of photo stops on this small-group tour
  • It is designed by expert local guides for an authentic experience
What to expect

Travel comfortably from Thessaloniki to Meteora and experience one of Greece's most breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites in just one day. Book now for an enchanting small-group experience and discover the secrets of the area guided by a local expert who will give you full attention and care.

Leave the planning to your guide and enjoy the journey across the Greek countryside to Kalambaka. You'll depart from Thessaloniki in the morning, and admire the beautiful landscapes along the way. Upon arrival at Kalambaka around midday, you'll be greeted by the local team and begin your tour.

Take an amazing 5-hour tour of Meteora, see all 6 monasteries, and go inside 3 of them. There will be plenty of photo opportunities at secret places that only locals know, making this a unique experience. You'll also have access to a free audio guide inside the monasteries and 11 points of interest.

At the end of the guided visit, you'll be transferred back to Kalambaka to explore the city, have a coffee, or enjoy lunch before taking the bus back to Thessaloniki.

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What's included
  • check Visit to the interiors of three monasteries
  • check Visit to the exteriors of all six monasteries
  • check Free Wi-Fi on the bus
  • check Free map of Meteora
  • check Audio guide
  • check Tour guide
  • check Panoramic bus tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Individual headset
Where

Macedonia Intercity Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece

Meeting point:
Departure from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station (change buses at Trikala Bus Station and catch the bus for Kalambaka). Please be at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. In Kalabaka, you have to stop at the Fournos bus stop where you'll be picked up by the staff, who will be holding a signboard with your name.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • No pants for ladies, no shorts, no sleeveless shirts. For ladies, skirts by the knee or longer are required. For men, sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee are prohibited

Know in advance:

  • The guide will be with you the whole time, except inside the holy monasteries
  • You can use a free audio guide inside the monasteries and 11 points of interest. Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
  • The activity provider will send you your bus/train tickets by email 1 day before your trip
  • From Monday to Friday, roundtrip transportation between Thessaloniki and Kalambaka (Meteora) is provided by public bus. You have to change bus at Trikala Station. During the weekend, the transportation from Thessaloniki to Kalambaka and back is with a combination of train and bus
  • Note the following train and bus timetable if you book your tour on weekend (Saturday and Sunday): the train departs from Thessaloniki Railway Station at 5.55 am, and it arrives at Palaiofarsalos Train Station at about 8.00 am, where you will catch the bus that will continue the trip to Kalabaka departing at 10.30 am. The bus from Palaiofarsalos arrives at Kalambaka Train Station at about 12.30 pm. For the return to Thessaloniki, you have to catch the bus from Kalambaka Train Station at 4.50 pm. You'll arrive in Palaiofarsalos at 6.50 pm, where you catch the train to Thessaloniki at 9.00 pm. You'll arrive in Thessaloniki at 11.10 pm

Remember to bring:

  • Please bring earpads and a smartphone to use the audio guide
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Provider
Meteora Thrones - Travel Center
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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