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Meteora Monasteries Half-Day Small Group Tour with Transport
Badge of ExcellenceMeteora, Greece
- 4 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the UNESCO-listed site of Meteora on this comprehensive half-day tour from Kalambaka. Learn about the local traditions, myths, and history from your guide as you explore centuries-old monasteries (own expense), perched dramatically on the cliffside. Combining a bus tour with brief walks, you have plenty of opportunities for photos of the dramatic scenery.
- Half-day walking tour of Meteora including photo stops
- Explore the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Meteora
- Visit the remaining monasteries and learn about those who laid the original foundations
- Round-trip transportation included for an added convenience
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off to/from Kalambaka or Kastraki
- Local English speaking tour leader
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees ( 3 euros per monastery, three monasteries 9,00
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We offer pick up and drop off from all the hotels and AirBNBs that are located at Kalambaka and Kastraki village.
What To Expect
Meteora (Pass By)
Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas (Pass By)
Roussanou Monastery
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Varlaam Monastery
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Great Meteoron Monastery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) (Pass By)
Agios Stefanos (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Please bring comfortable shoes
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The monasteries have a strict dress code: men must wear trousers and long sleeves, women must wear a long skirt. If you do turn up in shorts, trousers and skirts will be provided.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Operated by Visit Meteora
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
5.0
271 reviews
Barry_N, May 2024
Our guide (Apostolis) was excellent; he had all the info about the places, and it was easy to tell that he loved his home area, loved talking about it with others, and he just loved being with people who were genuinely interested in the area.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Barry,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Meteora Monasteries Half-Day Small Group Tour. Apostolis is indeed passionate about his home and loves sharing its rich history and beauty with our guests. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future. Safe travels!
George
Nicole_R, May 2024
The information provided help us to appreciate the beauty inside and outside the monasteries that we visited. Trip of a lifetime!
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Nicole,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that the information provided enhanced your appreciation of the beauty both inside and outside the monasteries. It’s wonderful to know that you consider this a trip of a lifetime. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another memorable journey soon!
George
Ashley_C, Nov 2023
Our guides were fantastic and extremely knowledgeable. The tour was an efficient, well-oiled machine, so we could focus on the gorgeous views and history!! Perfect experience!! Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hello Ashley,
We are thrilled to hear that your experience on the Meteora Monasteries Half-Day Small Group Tour was nothing short of perfect! It's fantastic to know that our guides' knowledge and the efficiency of the tour greatly contributed to your enjoyment. We strive to provide tours where our guests can immerse themselves in the beauty and history of the places they visit, and it sounds like we achieved this with your tour. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we can't wait to have the opportunity to share more incredible experiences with you in the future. Thank you for choosing our tour and for taking the time to share your positive feedback!
George
Teresa_C, Oct 2023
We had a driver and tour guide for this trip. The tour guide is excellent & very knowledgeable about the Meteora Monasteries. Do prepare to do a lot of walking up & down hundreds of steps into the Monasteries. It is so worth it. Highly recommended. Again, Viator should have the tour companies use WhatsApp to confirm pick up time and date a day before tour or for communicate not only thru Viator App communication.
Stephen_H, Oct 2023
The guide was friendly and knowledgeable while made an enjoyable morning. The driver was so friendly and caring too!
Peter_B, Sep 2023
Our guide was excellent and we visited 3 monasteries with plenty of time allowed for each visit plus photo opportunities at various viewpoints.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Hello Peter,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience on our Meteora Monasteries Half-Day Small Group Tour! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time exploring the wonders of Meteora and that our guide played a significant role in enhancing your journey.
We strive to ensure that each guest has ample time to fully experience the monasteries and to capture the stunning beauty of Meteora from various viewpoints, so it’s wonderful to know that this aspect of the tour met your expectations.
Your positive feedback is truly appreciated, and we’re delighted that we could provide you with a memorable and enriching experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for more adventures and to help you discover even more hidden gems in the region.
Once again, thank you for choosing our tour and for your lovely review. Wishing you many more wonderful travels and photo opportunities ahead!
Warm regards,
George
Catherine_H, Sep 2023
We would absolutely recommend this tour. The views were breathtaking. Vasilis was awesome! He was incredibly knowledge and funny, a great guide. He and our driver, who's name I can't remember, were also incredibly helpful with taking good, memorable photos. One thing to note is Vasilis and the driver did not enter the monasteries. So if you're looking for a detailed history lesson on the monasteries' interiors and art, a private tour maybe better. However Vasilis did give a wealth of information before entering and pointed out things to look for in the monasteries. We were very happy with tour and would recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Hello Cathrine,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback on the Meteora Monasteries Half-Day Small Group Tour! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking views and felt the value of the experience with us.
It's fantastic to know that Vasilis made your tour memorable with his knowledge and humor. Our team takes great pride in making sure our guests have an engaging and insightful journey, and we're thrilled that Vasilis and our driver assisted in capturing those perfect memories for you. We do appreciate your note about the monasteries' interiors, and it's a valuable point for other travelers to consider when choosing the right tour for their needs.
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your support. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again on another tour in the future.
Warm regards,
Bryce_G, Aug 2023
Really enjoyed visiting 4 monasteries. Although they may seem similar, each one is slightly different and has a different but equally stunning view. My only complaint is that 9 of the 13 on our tour had done the sunset tour the day before, and we repeated a monastery - I wish we could have skipped that and seen or done something different.
Orna_R, May 2023
Enjoyed hearing about Meteora’s history and getting to see quite a few of the monasteries. The views from afar were amazing and being able to go inside was appreciated. Our guide and driver both did a great job!
Larissa_K, Mar 2023
Wonderful tour. Unique area with fantastic views and incredible history. Vaggelis is a guid that we would recommend - he grew up in Kalambaka and knows all about it. We visited 3 monasteries and stopped a few times for a breathtaking panoramic views to take photos. All took a few hours, we started at 9 and finished around 13.00
Excellent!
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