Greece · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 7 train experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Ride a mini-train through Chersonissos with audio commentary and Greek music. See the old town, port, and sandy beaches at Analipsi and Anisaras, or choose the 5-hour option for Avdou, Gonies, and Potamies, with Raki and local sweets included when offered.
“Waste of money. No guarantee you can get on the trains and is purely a tour of hotel stops”
This private 10-hour outing links the Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth with the Cave of Lakes, Kalavrita, a traditional Greek lunch, and the Odontotos Rack Railway. Your driver-guide, often Theo or Nikos, handles the long day in a private vehicle. Tickets are extra, and a licensed guide can be added.
“Great trip! Theo was a great guide! We will definitely book with them more the next time we come to Greece!”
Ride from Athens to Katerini, meet guide Damian or Chryssa, and spend the day around Mount Olympus. Visit Dion’s ancient ruins, Platamonas Castle, the Enipeas gorge and waterfall, then enjoy free time or lunch in Litochoro. The train ride takes about four hours each way, so bring reading material.
“Although the train ride is long, definitely worth the adventure. Easy to get to Athens train station to & from our hotel. Our local guide Damian was excellent!”
Travel by train from Athens to Kalambaka, sleep one night in a 3-star hotel, and explore Meteora with small-group guides. You’ll see all six monasteries from striking viewpoints, visit a hermit cave and Byzantine church, then choose a midday monastery tour or a hike. Guides such as Panos, Chris, and Antonias have earned strong praise for their local insight.
“We have Not enough Words to describe how perfect the experience was, the transportation, the hotel, the experience in general and most of all our guide Panagiotis (Panos) was awesome. He was kind and was able to explain everything in detail, he took amazing pictures of me and my husband and over-all made the experience magical. We would totally recomend and re-take the tour.”
Spend a long but memorable day traveling by train from Athens to Kalambaka, where a private air-conditioned minibus and local guide meet you. See all six Meteora monasteries, enter three, and stop at viewpoints around Kastraki and Kalambaka. Guides such as Christos add local detail and keep the tight train schedule on track.
“Our tour guide Christos was wonderful. He made the whole trip very personalized and comfortable. We highly recommend getting the private tour. Meteora is stunning and well worth the trip.”
Travel independently by morning train from Thessaloniki to Kalambaka, where a local English-speaking guide meets you for a small-group tour of Meteora. Visit three monasteries, see all six from the road, stop at photo viewpoints, and return by train after free time in town. Guides such as Dinos and Chris lead the day.
“The trip was amazing. Great educated guide with great knowledge of the attractions!”
Travel from Athens to Meteora with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Nick, then tour all six monasteries by air-conditioned minivan or replacement bus. Visit three monasteries inside, stop in Kastraki and Kalambaka, and enjoy wide views of the cliffs. The current service uses a bus from Athens while rail repairs remain unfinished.
“El tour nos gustó mucho porque los paisajes y la historia de los monasterios son muy interesantes. Nick, nuestro guía en español fue muy profesional. Nuestro grupo fue pequeño.”
A deck, a ruin, a kitchen or a track.
