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Meteora: The 15 Best Monastery Day Trips

22 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Meteora is four hours from Athens and worth every one of them. These 15 sort the day trips, the overnight runs and the sunset viewpoints, with a note on which monasteries each one enters and which day they close.

Thessaloniki: Full-Day Bus Trip to Meteora - Leaving Thessaloniki from Aristotelous Square
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Thessaloniki: Full-Day Bus Trip to Meteora

1.Full-Day Bus Trip to Meteora

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,471 reviews · 11 hours · from $58Our pick

Travel from Thessaloniki to Meteora by comfortable coach with an English-speaking escort. Visit two monasteries, stop at a panoramic viewpoint, and eat in Kastraki beneath the soaring rock pillars. Guides such as Eleni, Konstantina, George, and Sisi are praised for clear stories and careful timekeeping. Bring cash for monastery fees and lunch.

“we have enjoyed a lot the whole day, lucky enough to have a great weather in December with clear skies. The scenary was like in a fairy tale, very much blessed! we enjoyed a great panorama from a bellevue place. The lunch was also with a geeat panorama where we saw the marvelous dusk. All in all it was a very beautiful trip! congratulations to the organizers 👏”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch - Meeting the coach at Larissa Station
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

2.Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,964 reviews · from $66

Travel by coach from Athens to Meteora, then tour the cliffs by minibus with a local guide such as Maria or Clement. See all eight monasteries, enter three, visit the Hermit Caves, stop at photo viewpoints, and add a Greek lunch. The 14-hour day is long, but the scenery and excellent guiding make this a strong value.

“Maria led my group and she is the greatest guide I’ve ever met.”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Tour with Lunch - Arriving in Kalabaka and Kastraki
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Tour with Lunch

3.Meteora Monasteries Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,196 reviews · from $65

Travel from Athens to Meteora by comfortable coach, then explore three monasteries, Badovas hermit caves, Kastraki, and panoramic viewpoints with an English-speaking guide such as Katerina or Maria. The 14-hour day includes optional Greek lunch, Wi-Fi, audio guides, and frequent food and bathroom stops.

“It is quite organized. The journey is quite long taking 14 hours, but it is worth it. The tour guide is funny and always makes us happy too , He is quite knowledgeable. The driver is quite professional and very nice too. We enjoyed the trip”

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Athens: Meteora Tour with Local Guide and Greek Lunch - The 7:45 AM meeting point across from Larissa Station
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Athens: Meteora Tour with Local Guide and Greek Lunch

4.Meteora Tour with Local Guide and Greek Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,561 reviews · from $63

Travel by comfortable air-conditioned bus from Athens to Meteora, then tour all six monasteries, enter three, and stop at hermit caves and panoramic viewpoints. Local guides such as Maria and Nicholas explain the area’s monks, myths, and geology. Add the Greek lunch for salad, bread, water, and a choice of main dishes.

“We loved our trip to Meteora! It was a seamless adventure. We were able to find the bus no problem. The drive was safe and the Wi-Fi worked. When we arrived, we did a private tour with Harry. I loved the tour. Harry is a local and knows everything about the area. He speaks with enthusiasm and knowledge. I would recommend Harry and this company to anyone.”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch - Kamena Vourla makes a better first stop
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

5.Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,432 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, stopping in Kamena Vourla and Kastraki before visiting three monasteries and the Badovas hermit caves. An English-speaking guide joins you at Meteora. Expect dramatic views, monastery steps, optional seaside meals, and a very long day.

“A great trip with a good informative guide. The coach trip with stops took 4 hrs from Athens which seems a lot but no pain no gain. We stopped off for lunch which was included in the price and on our trip was excellent plus the restaurant staff were very helpful. Everything cannot be on your door step and if you have any adventure in you and you want to learn and experience a fantastic Unesco sight which is the second most popular visited attraction besides the Acropolis in Greece You don't want to miss it. You only live once.”

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Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch - Kamena Vourla gives the bus ride a welcome pause
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Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch

6.Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 879 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $87

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Athens to Meteora with WiFi, USB chargers, and a stop at Kamena Vourla. Guides such as Maria and Clement lead a four-hour visit around all six monasteries, with entry to three, views of Kastraki, and the Hermit Caves. Optional lunch, audio guides, and monastery access fees are extra.

“Was truly a great experience. Our tour leader Clemente, was not only knowledgeable but passionate about Meteora. Highly recommend signing up for the lunch too.”

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From Athens: Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Guided Tour - Delphi and the voice of Apollo
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From Athens: Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Guided Tour

7.Delphi and Meteora 2-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 825 reviews · 2 days · from $271

Travel from Athens to Delphi and Meteora by comfortable air-conditioned coach, with guides such as Marianna, Angelike, or Haroula bringing Greek mythology and Orthodox history to life. You’ll see the Temple of Apollo, ancient theater, Pythian Games stadium, two cliff-top monasteries, and Leonidas’ monument at Thermopylae, with a hotel night, dinner, and breakfast included.

“Tour guide was great. Value for the money great. I wouldn’t change anything”

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4-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora - Day one: Epidaurus, Mycenae, and the Corinth Canal
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4-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora

8.4-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 732 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $766

Travel from Athens through Greece’s greatest ancient sites in four busy days. You’ll see Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, and two Meteora monasteries with a guide, three hotel nights, breakfasts, dinners, transport, and entry fees. Guides such as Joy, Xenia, Maria, and Foteini have earned especially strong praise, though hotel standards and group sizes can vary.

“This is a fantastic 4 day land tour of the major ancient sites on the main land of Greece. We did this tour before going on a cruise of the Greek islands. It is well planned out and organized. Our tour guide for the whole 4 days, Xenia, was Amazing! She was a walking scholar on Ancient Greek civilization providing in-depth insights to all the places we visited. We had a small group of 9 people which made moving around places easy. I was unsure about booking a 4 day tour with an unknown tour company but the reviews we read before booking were positive and our experience on the…”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves Tour with Pickup - Switching to the local minibus in Kalambaka
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves Tour with Pickup

9.Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 724 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $87

Travel by coach from Athens to Meteora, then explore three monasteries, the Badovas hermit caves, and photo stops at all six with a local English-speaking escort. The day includes free time in Kalambaka, optional meals, audio commentary, and coastal breaks, but expect a very early start and nearly ten hours on the road.

“The majestic beauty of the area is a must see. Our meal was wonderful and the restaurant hosts were delightful. What made this excursion stand out above all others was our guide Maira who brought to life the history, culture and life of the monasteries we visited as well as the area.”

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Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group - Saint Stephen’s Monastery, the easiest monastery visit
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Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group

10.Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 706 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Travel by minibus through Meteora with an English-speaking guide, visiting Saint Stephen’s Monastery, the Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary, hermit caves, and sunset viewpoints. Pickup is available in Kalambaka and Kastraki. Expect about four hours, though summer sunsets can push the return later.

“Our tour was great! Guide was very informative and entertaining and we enjoyed getting to see all of the sites.”

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2-Day Tour to Delphi & Meteora with Guide and Tickets From Athens - The 1:30 p.m. Change to Kalambaka
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2-Day Tour to Delphi & Meteora with Guide and Tickets From Athens

11.2-Day Tour to Delphi & Meteora with Guide and Tickets From Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 692 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $269

Travel from Athens to Delphi and Meteora with site guides, transport, tickets, dinner, breakfast, and one hotel night in Kalambaka. Visit the Temple of Apollo, then two cliff-top monasteries. Guide assignments vary, with names including Stephanie, Joy, Xenia, Avros, and Jordan. Expect long road days and limited Delphi free time.

“This trip was a once in a lifetime Must See! The weather was extremely hot (95+ degrees Farenheit) and only 2 out of the 4 of us made it to the top of the Delphi ruins. The monasteries were amazing as well. Our tour guide spoke French/English fluently and was very knowledgeable and informative of the history. The hotel (3 star) was exceptional -- accommodations, food, staff, etc. The only suggestion I have would be to tell participants to pack swimming apparel as there was a pool at the hotel and we did not plan for this. Given the extreme temperatures, it would have been nice to take a swim…”

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Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch - Four hours across central Greece
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Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch

12.Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, stopping in Kalabaka for optional Greek lunch before visiting the Hermit Caves and two historic monastery complexes. Local guides such as Eva and Riki explain the rocks, Orthodox traditions, and daily life here. Expect a 13.5-hour day, steep steps, and about eight hours on the road.

“Exellent day, higly tecommen this Meteora trip and this comany. Everything was organized so goog. Our quide Rika and both driver.”

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Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki - The road to Meteora and the first view of the rocks
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Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki

13.Full-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 542 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel from central Thessaloniki to Meteora in an air-conditioned vehicle, visit two operating monasteries, stop at prime viewpoints, and eat lunch in Kastraki. Guides such as Eleni, Konstantina, Evangelia, Eva, and Sisi lead the day, while lunch and monastery fees cost extra.

“Great tour. Meteora is truly breath taking. The tour guide, Constantina was knowledable and Tom the driver was very skilled. Really enjoyed the excursion.”

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From Athens: Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves Tour - Meeting the coach across from Athens Railway Station
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From Athens: Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves Tour

14.Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 498 reviews · from $65

Spend 14 hours traveling from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, with an English-speaking guide, audio commentary in 11 languages, three monastery visits, Panorama Rock, the Badovas hermit caves, and an optional Greek lunch in Kastraki. Expect a long day, but a memorable look at one of Greece’s most unusual sights.

“We loved this tour! Thought about doing it on our or and glad we didn’t. Got a lot more out of it, information wise and not having to climb or drive around the mountains there. This company is reliable and our guide was knowledgeable. Highly recommend”

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Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit - A four-hour route through the rock forest
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Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit

15.Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

This four-hour morning tour pairs a guided hike through Meteora’s rock forest with visits to Great Meteoron and Ypapanti Old Monastery. A minivan collects you in Kalambaka or Kastraki, while guides such as Chris, Christos, Evan, and Dimitris explain the area’s geology, monks, plants, and wildlife. Expect moderate walking, steep sections, and a small group of up to 12.

“The experience was great. Chris was just very good in all aspect. Punctual, very knowledgeable in everything related to the region, the history, the geology... The hike was not difficult. However, the part after the visit of the monaster was a little bit more challenging. Nothing crazy though. Overall a very good experience.”

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