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Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit
Badge of ExcellenceMeteora, Greece
- 4 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Step off the tourist trail and discover the little-known routes that most Meteora visitors don't get to see. On this half-day small-group trip, which includes round-trip transport from Kalambaka, you’ll follow a guide on a leisurely hike from Doupiani rock to the lofty Grand Meteora Monastery. Along the way, pass Ypapanti and some of the smaller rock monasteries, and listen to fascinating commentary about the UNESCO-listed site's formation and history.
- Feel at one with nature hiking little-known trails through UNESCO-listed Meteora
- Visit a range of old monasteries, including the Grand Meteora Monastery and Ypapanti Old Monastery
- Tour includes round-trip transport from Kalambaka
- Small-group tour for a more personal experience
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off to/from Kalambaka or Kastraki
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Local English speaking mountain guide
- Entrance fees (approx. 3 euros each)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:30 AM
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)
Meteora
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Great Meteoron Monastery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Holy Monastery Ypapanti
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Varlaam Monastery (Pass By)
Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Please bring comfortable and appropriate hiking shoes
- This tour requires customers to be physically fit
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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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Pam_B
Excellent to see the history from a natural view and learn the history of the land and monasteries.
Our guide Chris was excellent.
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Pam_B, Mar 2024
Excellent to see the history from a natural view and learn the history of the land and monasteries.
Our guide Chris was excellent.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Pam,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Meteora Small Group Hiking tour and found value in exploring the history of the land and monasteries from a natural perspective. Chris, our guide, takes great pride in delivering exceptional experiences, and we're delighted that he contributed to making your tour memorable. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Best
George
Erika_G, Feb 2024
We had our hiking reservation booked for jan 2024. The day before i asked the team about the time for the pickup and they confirmed quickly.
The day after, Christos came to our hotel in kalambaka just in time, we picked up another person and went close to the monasteries road.
During the whole morning christos shared information about meteora history, the monks, the monasteries and other interesting details.
He also told us about himself and we were talking about music and the hobbies we had in common, he was fantastic!
He made sure everyone was safe and i could feel he's a great professional.
This hiking day was the best part of out visit, we had a lot of fun walking in the nature close to the monasteries.
By the end of the morning Christos left us at the hotel again and recommended us a place for lunch (it was great!).
I would recommend it 100%. You will enjoy it :)
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Erika,
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience on the Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Christos! We are thrilled to hear that you had an awesome morning exploring the beauty of Meteora.
It's fantastic that the team was prompt in confirming your pickup time, ensuring a smooth start to your day. We're delighted to hear that Christos made your hiking experience memorable by sharing insightful information about Meteora's history, the monks, and the monasteries. It sounds like the personal touch, discussing shared interests like music, added a special touch to your journey.
We're proud to know that Christos demonstrated professionalism and ensured everyone's safety throughout the hike. It's great to hear that the hiking day was the highlight of your visit, and we appreciate you recommending it wholeheartedly.
We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Christos, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Best regards,
George
Hind_T, Dec 2023
We were as couple for this hiking tour. Dimitris was our guide, his knowledge of the local attractions was extensive, his passion for the area was contagious, enhancing our overall enjoyment. I highly recommend this guide for anyone looking to discover the richness of the destination with a knowledgeable and personable touch.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Hind,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience on the Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit through Viator. We are thrilled to hear that you had a rich and fun experience as a couple.
Dimitris is indeed an asset to our team, and we're delighted that his extensive knowledge of local attractions and contagious passion for the area contributed to your overall enjoyment. It's always rewarding to know that our guides can make a significant impact on the tour experience.
We appreciate your recommendation of Dimitris for anyone looking to discover the richness of the destination with a knowledgeable and personable touch. If you ever plan to explore more destinations or return to Meteora, we would be honored to host you on another adventure.
Best regards,
George
Karen_H, Oct 2023
Evan was such a great tour guide and gave us great history lessons and knowledge of the land. Even with a cloudy day he made the experience memorable and we still had great views of Meteroa. Thanks so much!
Jacqueline_H, Aug 2023
Chris was one of the best tour guides I've experienced hands down. Paced the hike well, was extremely knowledgeable about the area and Greek history, and in general fun to talk to. It was a pretty intensive hike (in a good way, thoroughly enjoyed the exercise) that gave us breathtaking views of the monasteries away from the crowds.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Hello Jacqueline,
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience on the Meteora Small Group Hiking tour! We're genuinely pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the hike and the unparalleled views of the monasteries.
Chris is indeed a treasured member of our team, and we're delighted that he added so much value to your experience. We always strive to provide insightful, engaging, and personalized tours for our guests, and it's heartening to know Chris met these standards effortlessly.
Your feedback serves as an inspiration for our team to continue delivering top-notch experiences for our guests. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again on another adventure in the future.
Warm regards,
George
Jack_L, Jun 2023
Amazing tour with a hilarious, knowledgeable tour guide. Dimitris I think his name was, probably misspelled. You get to see some of the best sights outside of the main monastery attractions. Which is super nice because you don't need a tour guide for the monasteries anyway. Highly recommend for those in good shape. Very easy hike for active individuals, can be pretty difficult for someone who hasn't hiked in years.
Forrest_S, Jun 2023
The monasteries are visually an awesome sight, but actually hiking through the hills to visit them was by far the best choice. Excellent guide and great walking on natural trails rather than sitting in a tour van.
Linda_M, May 2023
Kristas was an excellent guide, not only knowledgeable in the history of the area but knew the plant and animal life well too.
Really enjoyed the day!! I apologize if I misspelled his name.
Michael_O, Apr 2023
This was a peaceful hike up through the woods to the monastery. Evan did a wonderful job explaining the history and the nature around us. There were breaks in the hike, so it was leisurely.
Myra_F, Mar 2023
What a great experience! The hike was beautiful and Chris was personable and knowledgeable. I'm so thankful we had the opportunity to experience hiking through the amazing area in Meteora. The views were incredible! We totally recommend it!
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