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1-day rail trip from Athens to Meteora
From Athens:Meteora by train with a gift local bottle of wine
From Athens:Meteora by train with a gift local bottle of wine
Village Kastraki @meteorarocks
1-day rail trip from Athens to Meteora

From Athens:Meteora Caves & Monasteries History Day Trip by Train

By Meteora Rocks
9.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$148 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Begin from Stathmos Larissis, the central railway station of Athens, where you will get on the train that takes you to Kalambaka. The train departs at 07:58 AM.At approximately 10:45 AM, the train will make a stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should exit and catch the connecting bus that will continue the trip to Kalambaka. Throughout your journey, indulge in the unique scenic the Greek countryside provides.Upon arrival, meet your guide, who will be holding a signboard with your name on it.

~Full day rail trip from Athens

~See all six remaining monasteries

~Visit three of them

~Luxurious air conditioned Mercedes mini-bus for your transport to Meteora

~Free Wifi

~Return rail tickets inlcluded to the price

No credit card

accepted for paying the entrance fee to the monasteries

Small groups for a more personalised experience

~If you are in Athens this is propably the ideal way to explore one of the most

impressive monuments worldwide.

Activity location

  • Kastraki
    • Kastraki, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kalambaka
    • 422 00, Kalabaka, Greece

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STANDARD PRICE
  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h14h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
S$148.27 x 1 AdultS$148.27
Total
Price is S$148.27
Until Wed, 27 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit the Hermit Caves
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedSee all six the remainig monasteries and visit 3 of them and wander at their interior
  • What's includedWhat's includedLuxury mini-bus transport by Mercedes
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal English-speaking tour leader
  • What's includedWhat's includedWi-Fi and USB chargers on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn ticket from Athens-Kalambaka-You will receive an email with the train e-tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMonasteries entrance fees which are 3€
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCredit cards are not accepted for paying the monasteries entrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOption for another tour language (to be arranged at an extra cost)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPickup / Drop off from Hotel in Athens to railway station
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLicensed guide, inside the monasteries
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will receive an email with the train e-tickets a few days before the tour.
  • Please make sure you have cash for the monasteries 3 euro each entrance

Activity itinerary

Meteora
  • 4h
Discover the beauty and history of Meteora on a day trip from Athens. Take in stunning views of the Greek countryside on the comfortable train ride to the town of Kalambaka. Travel with a guide on a van or a bus and stop to capture pictures at six historic monasteries.  Start from Larissis station, the main railway station in Athens where you will catch the train to Kalambaka. Throughout your train journey, indulge in the unique scenic routes that the Greek countryside provides. Upon arrival, meet your guide who will be holding a signboard with your name on it. Walk with your guide to the Meteora Monasteries where you can admire the amazing Christian architecture. Discover the over 700 years of history and influence of the monasteries. After the tour ends, you will be transferred to Kalabaka's city centre where you will have about an hour to spend under the shadow of giant rocks either having lunch or a coffee. You will get all the needed information on how to get to the train St.
Kastraki
  • 20m
As soon as you arrive in Kalambaka, we will make a 20-minutes stop for Lunch, Break time, Food market visit, Coffee
Meteora
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket not included
See all the six monasteries from the outside and visit three of them depending on the arrival day: - Great Meteoron monastery: is the oldest and the biggest one. - Varlaam monastery: the second biggest monastery - Saint Stephens monastery: the most accessible monastery - Holy Trinity: the most difficult accessible monastery (known as a James Bond film was filmed there) - Roussanou Monastery: an easy accessible monastery - Saint Nicholas monastery: important iconography and the first one we meet on our way to Meteora.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKastraki
    • Kastraki, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKalambaka
    • 422 00, Kalabaka, Greece

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