Top Athens Rail Tours

The UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens is the city’s most visited attraction, but it has the traffic to match. This walking tour starts early to avoid the crowds and includes highlights such as the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and the Acropolis Museum.

Indulge your inner foodie on this 4-hour gourmet tasting tour and sample the edible delights of Athens. Take to the streets for a walking tour of Athens’ cafés, markets, delicatessens and street food haunts. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private food-expert guide as you uncover the secrets of Greek cuisine and learn more about the city’s culinary heritage. Stop along the way to sample local treats like sweet donuts, Greek bread and regional cheeses, washed down with Greek wine and freshly brewed coffee.

After meeting your guide at the nearby metro station, you and your small group will set off for the Acropolis.  The tour brings some of history’s greatest treasures to life, offering an interactive experience you won’t get from a book or audio guide.  Your guide also times your visit to the Acropolis Museum to avoid the crowds and give you a more intimate experience.

Experience the best of Athens over two or three days on this hop-on hop-off Athens sightseeing bus tour. Travel around by open-top double-decker bus and create your own itinerary. Learn about Athens’ history from the onboard audio guide and explore up to three routes, depending on the package you choose: the Athens line, the Piraeus line, and the Riviera line. There’s even a free Greek beer.

Dodge the research hassles and discover both the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum on a half-day tour with a certified guide to put all the history in context. Following the Acropolis tour with a visit to the museum takes you beyond the monuments for a glimpse of daily lives in ancient Athens, from spirituality to celebrations—and, of course, magnificent artwork. Upgrade to include skip-the-line tickets—or even a private tour.

Take a break from the bustle of Athens with this day trip to the most fascinating historical and natural sights on and around Mount Olympus. Hop a train first thing in the morning to visit the Dion archaeological ruins and Platamonas Castle. Then head to Mt. Olympus for a short hike to the gorge of Enipeas before ending with a stop in the charming village Litochoro at the foot of the mountain.

See the UNESCO World Heritage-listed monasteries of Meteora without taking multiple days out of your busy schedule to visit. Instead, take the train there from Athens in the morning and be back in Athens by the end of the night on this day trip with transport included. Drive by all six precariously-located monasteries and spend time exploring three of them; marvel at their remarkable architecture and at the scenic views from atop Meteora.

Experience natural wonders and mountain monasteries on this private door-to-door tour. Travel to the Peloponnese with a stop at the Corinth Canal, then ride the Odontotos Rack Railway to Kalavryta. Enjoy a guided tour of Kastria Cave of the Lakes, then visit the Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust. Wrap up with Agia Lavra Monastery and Mega Spileo Monastery. Please note: entrance fees and train tickets are at your expense.

Avoid the complications of organizing a trip to the rock-side monasteries of Meteora yourself, and book a package put together by professionals. This overnight excursion combines your round-trip bus travel from Athens with station transfers, overnight hotel accommodation, a Meteora sunset tour, and either a hike or another tour on the final day.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the popular Athens landmarks and have a grand day out to the Meteora monasteries on this full-day tour. With train tickets provided in advance, get from Athens to the monasteries without stressing over train timetables or rental cars. On your arrival, visit two of Meteora’s remarkable, UNESCO World Heritage-listed monasteries with a guide accompanying you – you make the choice of which two you visit.

Embark on a captivating 2-day journey to Meteora from Athens. Catch the 8:00 am bus, and upon arrival at 12:30, our driver awaits to transfer you to your hotel. Join the Meteora Sunset Tour for mesmerizing views and hidden gems. Choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Half-day Morning Tour the next day, exploring the cultural and natural wonders. On the third day, at 17:30, our driver takes you to the station, and by 22:30, the bus returns you to Athens. Book now for an enriching blend of history, nature, and breathtaking landscapes.

Discover Greece beyond Athens with a multi-day sightseeing tour to Meteora and Delphi. Utilize public transport including bus and taxi during a 3-day itinerary focused on history and nature. Travel from Athens by bus and set out on a sunset tour of the monastery complex at Meteora. Instead of rushing between landmarks, take your time and explore at your leisure, including the archaeological site at Delphi.

Experience Meteora from Athens with ease with this overnight small-group train trip. Use provided round-trip train tickets to travel from Athens to Meteora. Explore the site at sunrise and learn about Meteora from your guide. Spend the night at a local hotel with included breakfast. Choose to go on a sightseeing or a hiking tour in Meteora.

Spend the day exploring the villages and monasteries around Athens during this private guided tour. You’ll begin your journey at Larissa train station and meet your private guide at Kalambaka. Board a luxury minibus for a private tour to around the six monasteries. Panoramic views greet you as you visit the Great Meteoron Monastery, Varlaam Monastery, Holy Trinity Monastery, and more before returning to Athens.

There’s no point self-driving to Kalavryta (Kalavrita) to ride the Odontotos Rack Railway—you’ll waste time repeating the journey to collect the car. This efficient service provides you with a private driver, onboard Wi-Fi, and bottled water—direct from your door. You’ll hit highlights including the Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust, Kastria Cave of the Lakes, the Odontotos Rack Railway, and the Corinth Canal—all entrance fees are at your own expense.

Embark on an exhilarating one-day expedition from Athens to the enchanting rock formations of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site that defies imagination. Your adventure commences early in the morning at the Athens railway station, where you'll have to board (on your own) a comfortable train bound for Kalabaka, the gateway to Meteora. Upon reaching Kalabaka, a knowledgeable local English-speaking tour leader will be your companion for the day, leading you to the ethereal realm of Meteora. The tour provides ample time to see all 6 monasteries and explore 3 of them, each offering a unique perspective and panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. As the day draws to a close, the tour ends at Kalabaka's railway station and your return train journey to Athens offers a peaceful reflection on the day's discoveries. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply in search of a day filled with wonder, this tour is for you.

The tour will start at Larissis train station in Athens, where we will board the train on our own to travel to Kalambaka (Meteora). We will enjoy a picturesque trip through the beautiful Greek countryside. Around noon, the train will arrive at Kalambaka station, where they will wait for us with a sign with our name to transfer us to the hotel. Sitting on the edge of the cliffs, we will feel the night breeze. Let us allow our senses to explore moment by moment the dimming of light as the sun's disk sinks behind the mountains. It will be the perfect way to end a beautiful day in Meteora.

Enjoy views of the Greek countryside, visit the monasteries, and explore the hermit caves of Badovas. Stop at the small town of Kalambaka. The tour will give you the chance to learn about the history of the monasteries, hear about the stories and legends, make brief stops to enjoy the breath-taking panoramic views, visit the ancient hermitages of Badovas and two of the monasteries.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora is known for its sky-high ancient monasteries and rock formations. Combine the experience of sightseeing with a photography lesson on this day tour from Athens. You won’t have to organize transport as train tickets and a private vehicle transfer in Meteora are included; the Athens train station is accessible by public transit. Enjoy the company of a professional photographer who will give you photography tips and take you to the area's best viewpoints.

Discover the beauty of Meteora when you choose this two-day train journey departing from Athens. This overnight tour allows you to embrace the slow pace of train travel and explore the Kalambaka area at a relaxed pace. Spend your time on guided tours of Meteora and three of the monasteries nearby. Any free time available is yours to do as you wish in Kalambaka.

While in Athens, don’t miss out the opportunity to visit Meteora. Join this 3-day adventure and find out why 2+ million visitors every year look forward to seeing the rocks that “suspend in the air”.