Visit Majestic Meteora by Train from Athens

Duration
Full Day
Theme
- Day trips
Group Type
- Private

Take a day out of your sightseeing in Athens to visit the spectacular cliff top monasteries at Meteora on this 14-hour excursion by rail.

Catch the train for Kalambaka at 7:20 AM from Athens railway station and sit back to admire the beauty of Greece’s countryside along the way.

At 11:30 AM, arrive in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of rocky gray cliffs. They are crowned by the incredible Greek Orthodox monasteries of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On meeting up with your English-speaking driver upon arrival in Kalambaka, who will be holding a sign with your name on it, you will alight a luxury vehicle. You then have around 4 1/2 hours (including a quick lunch break) to explore the marvelous Meteora. Some of the favorite family activities in the area include:

a. For those interested in Meteora in a nutshell

Visit the amazing clifftop monasteries
Enter 3 monasteries to see how the monks live
Explore the hermit caves of Badovas
Admire the breathtaking views from the ‘Panorama Rock‘
Great photo opportunities

b. For those interested in hiking (standard hiking tour)

See the old renovated monastery of Ypapanti, built on the side of the rock. It’s open to the public Monday to Friday from April till October
Walkthrough the forest of Meteora and get away from the crowds
Discover places accessible only on foot
Visit the monastery of Great Meteoron when open, or Varlaam when the Great Meteoron is closed

C. For those interested in hiking (Hiking Meteora’s Hermit Caves)

See the prison where the monks lived when they were expelled
Unique views from the top of the Holy Spirit cliff
Visit the cave chapel dedicated to the Holy Spirit
Find the hermitage of St. George of “Mandilaras”
An afternoon hike off the beaten tourist paths

D. Private Hiking and Scramble Tour of Great Saint

The Via Cordata experience
Breathtaking views
Great photo opportunities
Avoid the crowds

At the end of the day, you will be transferred back to Kalambaka, where you can enjoy some time exploring the town and having a light lunch (not included in the tour price).

At 5:15 PM the train departs Kalambaka, arriving in Athens at 9:25 PM.

Customize your itinerary to meet your interests.

Families should know

The 1^st class seats on the train are more comfortable and quieter. They are almost always arranged in a 6-seat-room, offering a higher amount of privacy. In addition, the first-class coach is located next to the train’s cafeteria, offering fast access to the cafeteria should you wish to buy a snack or drink during your trip.
You will receive your train tickets via email approximately one month prior to the date of your trip.
The one-day train tour to Meteora is not a highly suggested option for families with young kids because the total duration of the trip is 14 hrs.
For families with young children, we recommend that you stay one night.
The Day trip includes: hotel pick-up and drop-off from Athens Hotel to Athens Train Station, round-trip train tickets, pick-up and drop-off from Kalambaka train station, transportation by luxury air-conditioned vehicle after getting off the train in Kalambaka, local English speaking guide, free map and bottle of water
The admission tickets for the monastery is excluded