Day Trips from Athens to Meteora

Feast your eyes on the rock-built monasteries of Meteora on this full-day trip from Athens. Ride a lux coach-bus through inland Greece to Kalambaka, and on arrival, meet your knowledgeable tour leader and enjoy a panoramic drive to see all six UNESCO-listed retreats. Uncover their history, stop for photos, and visit three of the monasteries atop their rock pinnacles. Includes transportation from Athens and around the sites.

When visiting Athens, take a full-day detour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora. Drive through the Grecian countryside in a modern bus and travel from the town of Kalambaka to the ancient clifftop monasteries. View all six sky-high monastic retreats, stopping for visits at three of them, and discover hermit caves. Upgrade to add lunch—or treat yourself to a private tour.

Get an in-depth experience at Meteora with this private day trip from Athens, and learn more about the Byzantine monasteries from your own guide. You’ll have chance to walk around the rock formations and visit three of the monasteries for an up-close look at ancient hermit life. You’ll stop for authentic Greek food in Kastraki village, then return to Athens via Thermopylae, hearing battle tales along the way.

Thermopylae, Meteora, and Delphi are three of Greece’s top historic sites, but visiting with public transportation is complicated. Save hours with this day trip that includes round-trip transportation from Athens, leaving ample time to explore all three sites. Explore the sanctuary of Delphi, Orthodox monasteries in Meteora, and Thermopylae at your own pace during this private tour. A delicious taverna dinner is included but entrance fees are at your expense.

With at least five hours’ driving, including mountain roads, self-driving Delphi and Meteora is not for the faint-hearted. Discover both these UNESCO World Heritage sites in just a day with an expert at the wheel on this private tour, which features stops at pretty Arachova village, the Thermopylae battlefield, and the Distomo Massacre Memorial. Your package excludes entrance fees but includes a taverna dinner with beer, wine and soft drinks.

If you’re planning a day trip to Meteora from Athens, your time in Meteora will be limited. Other than fastidiously researching each monastery in advance, having planned transport is the most realistic way to guarantee you’ll actually get to see three of the famous monasteries. With this full-day excursion from Athens, rest assured that you’ll get to share in the wonder of Meteora—instead of risking whittling away all your time as you try to overcome poor planning and logistics.

Explore Greece beyond Athens with a half-day bus tour to the striking monastery complex at Meteora. Ride the bus from Athens to Meteora and then explore the archaeological site complete with six monasteries on foot. Discover the history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn about Meteora’s rock formations before the return journey to Athens.

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.

Explore some of the impressive cliffside monasteries in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Meteora without suffering through stuffy tour bus rides or loud and distracting tour groups. Meet your private driver at your Athens hotel and head out to Meteora in the early morning. Spend the afternoon visiting two of Meteora’s dramatic monasteries and other local highlights, including the historic city of Thermopylae.

Ride to Delphi from Athens with a private driver, then explore on a self-guided tour. Relax on the private car ride to Delphi. After drop-off, stroll around the area on your own, seeing the village of Arachova and the Temple of Apollo. The monastery of Osios Loukas is an important part of this private tour and, just like Delphi, is also a UNESCO world heritage site. Opt for an additional surprise destination chosen by your driver, or let the driver know of any special interests you have. Pickup and drop-off at your Athens hotel is included.

The ancient battlefields of Thermopylae and Meteora monasteries are two of the most fascinating sights within striking distance of Athens, but getting there by public transport is nearly impossible. With this day trip, set off with a small group of travelers from Athens and enjoy free time at both attractions to explore on your own. The itinerary also includes a stop at the Theopetra prehistoric museum when it is open.

Meteora to Athens is a long journey, but don’t let the distance put you off. This private day trip offers an easy way to see the Byzantine monasteries of Meteora without the fuss. After a hotel pickup, you’ll travel by private vehicle to visit Meteora and also the battlefield of Thermopylae. Note that your guide is not licensed to enter the sites, but knows all the history and can give you the lowdown from a local’s perspective.

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.

Greece is full of impressive archaeological ruins, but it can be tricky to tick off lots of sites in a day if you don’t have a car. Save the hassle of car rental, and instead, enjoy a stress-free private day trip that visits Delphi, Athena Pronaia Temple, Thermopylae, and Meteora in a day. Highlights include Meteora’s monasteries and the Battlefield of Thermopylae.

Discover the world-famous monasteries of Meteora at your own pace on a private 14-hour tour from Athens. Luxury-class transportation with onboard WiFi provides a scenic and comfortable ride through central Greece. After guided visits at three of the UNESCO listed monasteries and a lunch break (own expense), the return journey includes further sightseeing stops. Take photos at the statue of King Leonidas, the battlefield of Thermopylae, and more.

Combine a scenic drive through central Greece with a visit to Meteora Monasteries and nearby villages during this Meteora Monasteries Private Full-Day Tour from Athens. You’ll ride in a private vehicle to spots with a private driver, too. Your driver is with you until you reach the archeological site and knows the history and culture of Greece well.

Contrary to popular wisdom, a day trip from Athens to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora can be an enjoyable experience, particularly with a private driver on hand to take care of the most tiring and stressful part of the journey. Even if you can only spare a single day out of your Athens itinerary, this private day trip lets you experience the unique vistas of the Meteora monasteries.

With six working monasteries adorning one of Greece’s most extraordinary landscapes, the Meteora UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must-visit from Athens. Skip the stress of eight hours’ self-driving and the expense of an overnight stay when you book this private day trip by taxi (groups up to three) or van (groups up to eight). Onboard Wi-Fi keeps you connected, while transfers direct from your door save extra time.

The drive to Meteora from Athens can take several hours, and trips to this UNESCO world heritage site fill up quickly. Relax in comfort and enjoy the scenic drive through central Greece when you book a private tour for your small group. Be awed by the Meteora rocks, ancient monasteries, and Byzantine church; then, enjoy a typical Greek lunch at Kalambaka. Transportation and navigation are taken care of by your guide, for a seamless experience.

With airy monasteries perched on rock pinnacles, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora is a must. But the scenic 4-hour drive from Athens presents a challenge. Travel in style, without compromising your independence, when you book this private door-to-door tour, with onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t waste a second. You’ll stop at Thermopylae, site of the “300” battle, and visit two or three monasteries, timing dependent (entrance own expense).

The UNESCO-listed monasteries on the Meteora clifftops are among the most striking sights in Greece, but reaching them on your own is a hassle. With this day trip, leave the tricky logistics to your driver and visit two historic monasteries plus the ancient battlefield of Thermopylae in a single tour. Explore the sights at your own pace and relax over lunch in the village of Kastraki (own expense) in the valley.

Experience Meteora with ease from Athens on this full-day private tour. Depart from your Athens accommodation early in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi and head to Meteora in the company of your driver-guide. Learn about the history of Meteora, visit the monasteries, and admire the unusual rock formations in the area.

Meteora lies about 220 miles (355 kilometers) from Athens and the quickest way to get there is private car: it takes around four hours, door to door. This private tour makes for a long day but offers ample time in Meteora, enough to visit two or three of the monasteries, enjoy a delicious lunch and drinks, and stop at the Battlefield of Thermopylae. Package excludes the small monastery admission charges.