A/C Bus
1
Delphi
Tickets included (based on selection)
A/C Bus
2
Delphi Museum
Tickets included (based on selection)
A/C Bus
3
Athena Pronaia Sanctuary
Free Admission
A/C Bus
4
Athens
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Larissa Station
At 8am, board your luxury coach from Larissa Station and glide through rolling plains, olive groves, and mountain vistas on a peaceful ride to northern Greece. Watch the landscape shift dramatically as the towering rocks of Meteora begin to rise on the horizon.
336 km
3 hours 28 minutes
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Kalabaka
30 min
Free Admission
Arrive around 11am in Kalabaka, the gateway town to Meteora, surrounded by massive rock formations that hint at what’s to come. Here, you’ll meet your expert local guide and prepare for your Meteora exploration.
3.2 km
15 minutes
2
Meteora monasteries
200 min
6 attractions
Tickets included
Enjoy a 4-hour guided visit to several cliff-top monasteries, each offering unique icons, frescoes, and panoramic views over the Pindus mountains. You’ll explore 3 to 4 monasteries, depending on the day, as they follow a rotational closing schedule. A small cash offering of €3 to €5 per person is required for entry.
1. Great Meteoron Monastery
30 min
The largest and oldest of the six, Great Meteoron, feels like a fortress in the sky. Inside, you’ll find an impressive museum with ancient manuscripts, religious icons, and a former kitchen with medieval tools still intact. The frescoes in the main church are striking and solemn, depicting scenes of martyrdom in vivid detail.
2. Varlaam Monastery
30 min
Varlaam is famous for its massive wooden wine barrel that once held 12,000 liters of wine—it’s still on display! The monastery’s chapel features delicate post-Byzantine frescoes, and its peaceful terrace offers sweeping views of the Pindus mountains. Climbing up, you’ll appreciate how monks once hauled supplies via rope and winch.
3. Rousanou Monastery
30 min
Run by nuns, Rousanou is one of the most photogenic monasteries, perched gracefully on a narrow rock. Its flower-filled courtyard and small chapel create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The relatively easy access makes it a favorite for visitors looking for serenity and charm.
4. St. Stephen’s Monastery
30 min
This monastery feels more like a peaceful convent and is the easiest to reach—no steps, just a bridge. The interior is beautifully maintained, and the chapel of St. Charalambos holds a silver casket with his relics. The panoramic view over Kalambaka and the plains below is simply breathtaking.
5. Holy Trinity Monastery
30 min
Possibly the most dramatic, the Holy Trinity sits atop a narrow pinnacle and requires a bit of a hike to reach—worth every step. James Bond fans might recognize it from For Your Eyes Only! Inside, you’ll find a tiny chapel with stunning icons and a tranquil, monastic stillness.
6. St. Nicholas Anapausas Monastery
30 min
The smallest of the six, St. Nicholas, is packed with artistic treasures. The chapel walls are covered in vivid 16th-century frescoes by renowned painter Theophanes the Cretan. Despite its size, it offers a surprisingly intimate and spiritual experience high above the valley.
2.5 km
10 minutes
3
Hermit Caves of Badovas
30 min
Tickets included
Step off the beaten path to visit the Hermit Caves of Badovas, simple yet striking stone dwellings once used by solitary monks. Their raw beauty and dramatic positioning offer a haunting contrast to the grandeur of the main monasteries.
1.5 km
5 minutes
4
Kastraki Village
60 min
Tickets included (based on selection)
After your monastery visits, make your way to a traditional taverna in Kastraki for a classic Greek lunch (if selected), served beneath the towering rock columns of Meteora. With fresh local ingredients and stunning views, this meal is truly a highlight of the day.
2.8 km
10 minutes
5
Kalabaka
30 min
Free Admission
Wrap up your visit with a short stop at Dimoula Square in Kalabaka. Browse local shops for handmade souvenirs, icons, or olive wood crafts to remember your day by.
339 km
3 hours 45 minutes
6
Larissa Station
Skip the stress and enjoy Meteora’s best in one easy, full-day tour, with monastery visits, a Kalabaka shopping spree, and an optional Greek lunch.
Skip the stress and enjoy Meteora’s best in one easy, full-day tour, with monastery visits, a Kalabaka shopping spree, and an optional Greek lunch.
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