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Discover Meteora's Monastic Heritage: Personalized Private Tour

Name: Discover Meteora's Monastic Heritage: Personalized Private Tour
Brand: Visit Meteora
SKU: 6575P14
Price: 242.74 USD
Rating: 5.0 (105 reviews)

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Meteora Monasteries Full Day Private Tour

From $242.74

per group (up to 2)

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This magical Meteora tour is perfect for first-time visitors who want to make the most of their time near these magnificent rock structures. Opting for a private tour means you won’t have to wait around for other members of your party, and you can customize the tour based on your needs. See all six monasteries in Meteora and have a chance to enter some of them. You’ll learn local secrets and travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle.

No navigating issues—you’ll have a driver for the day
See multiple Meteora Monasteries in one day
A private tour means a more customized experience
Discover local spots that you wouldn’t find alone

What's Included

Bottled water
English speaking local driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour that can be fully customized
Visit all the monasteries in one day

Entrance fees 3,00€ per person per monastery
Food and drinks
Add on a state lisenced guide

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

Pickup details

we pick up from all hotels and AirBNBs that are located at Kalampaka and Kastraki village.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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

105 reviews

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Great tour in Meteora

Molly_S, May 2024

We had a great day visiting the monasteries. Evan was one of the best guides we have had on our Grecian vacation. He asked us what we wanted to see and planned our day superbly. We highly recommend this flexible tour.

Response from Host, May 2024

Hello Molly, Thank you for your glowing review! We’re thrilled that you found the Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves Day Trip to be such a memorable experience. Kate will be delighted to hear your kind words about her knowledge and personality. We agree, Meteora is truly a special place, and we’re glad you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon! Safe travels! George

An incredible experience

Sherry_H, Nov 2023

Jim was hands down the best guide I’ve ever had through my travels. He was knowledgeable, interesting and fun to be with. He took great and fun photos with my daughter. He took us to a wonderful pastry and coffee shop. He even discussed local foliage /herbs and how they are used. I cannot recommend this experience enough

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear Sherry, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your experience with Visit Meteora Travel. It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be a convenient way to explore three of Meteora's amazing monasteries and their incredible views. Your positive outlook on the foggy weather, seeing it as adding a mystical element to the place, is truly admirable. It's often these unexpected conditions that can create unique and memorable experiences, and it sounds like this was the case for your tour. It's also great to hear that your tour guide, Dimitri, stood out with his excellent guidance and great sense of humor. A good tour guide can significantly enhance the enjoyment and engagement of the tour, and it seems Dimitri did just that. Additionally, the commendation for your bus driver further indicates the high quality of service provided by the team. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated and will surely be helpful to others considering a tour of Meteora. We're delighted that your experience was a positive one, despite the fog, and we hope you left with beautiful memories of your time at Meteora. Thank you again for your feedback! Best, George

Absolute value for money tour

laurablack4, Nov 2023

Fantastic way to see the monasteries and hear the history from a local. thoroughly enjoyed our day out.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time exploring the monasteries and learning about their history from a local guide. If you have any further comments or suggestions for improvement, please feel free to share them. We look forward to hosting you on another exciting journey in the future! George

Evan is a fantastic tour guide.

Debra_F, Oct 2023

Evan was an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the area and enthused to share this with us. He was very friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our time with him. Thank you, Evan!

Exceptional tour.

VICKY_K, Aug 2023

Vagelis was an exceptional guide. Thank you will recommend to others who wish to travel to meteora. Thanks

The most magical place on earth

Fernanda_C, Jul 2023

We got to Meteora later than expected as we were driving from Athens. They were so accomodating with us, and were ready to go when we arrived. Our tour guide (cannot remember his name) was amazing, knowledgeable, took the best photos, and was so pleasant. He truly went above and beyond during the entire tour. I would highly recommend this tour, company, and the amazing tour guide we had to anyone who wants to have a magical time in Meteora!!!

Excellent and Informative Tour

Avery_P, Jun 2023

My friend and I decided to book the tour instead of driving the car we had rented in Athens up to the monasteries when we heard about the traffic. It ended up being an excellent decision, and I can't imagine what our experience would have been like without the tour. Our guide provided us with history and context that we would never have found without him, and due to his knowledge of the area we managed to dodge the crowds at many of the viewpoints and didn't have to waste time trekking back and forth to our transportation every time we visited a monastery. The personalized experience was well worth the price, and I would recommend the tour to anyone visiting.

Amazing Views

James_D, Jun 2023

Excellent tour from George. He really knew exactly where to go for the best viewing and which order . He also recommended an outstanding restaurant for a late lunch. We made it to all 6 monasteries and enjoyed the brisk walks along the way. My only suggestion is to provide more info about the monasteries we’re seeing and history of area. We really enjoyed the day

Great private tour.

Kelly_A, Oct 2022

Jim was a great guide for our private tour. He grew up in the area so he had lots of interesting stories and was very knowledgeable about the area. He started the tour at the monasteries that are flat against the rock and built into the rock and we enjoyed that. We may not have seen them without him showing us. He was very professional and also had a good sense of humor.

Great way to see such a beautiful place!

Matt_R, Oct 2022

Chris was a great tour guide. He was easy to understand, personable, and knowledgeable. This was an amazing experience.

Get a Private Drive. It’s worth it.

Brian_L, Sep 2022

George is a local who grew up in the area and was an amazing tour guide. He had a passion for history, and not only shared information about Meteora, but also ancient and modern Greek history. We really liked how he started with the caves and worked up to the monastery’s of the 16th century and beyond. George also helped us get an appointment to a local winery after we departed from the tour. It was a great experience and completely worth having a driver.

Fantastic Meteora Monastery Tour

Theresa_H, Aug 2022

We booked the Meteora Monasteries Full Day Private Tour. Our guide, Evan, was wonderful. He strategically planned our tour so we were missing all of the tour busses. We loved the challenge of the stairs and hills that access the monasteries. I highly recommend bringing appropriate shoes. I was shocked to see how many women wore platform sandals. Also, be prepared to cover legs and bare shoulders upon entering the monasteries.

Spectacular views! Wonderful day!

Jennifer_S, Jul 2022

This private tour was amazing! Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave a wonderful tour! Dropped us off at the entrances and picked us up as soon as we came out. Really listened to our interests and tailored the tour for us!

Great tour!

Margarita_M, Jul 2022

Our local guide Chris was fantastic. We saw sights that the big busses can’t get to. Very knowledgeable about the natural/cultural/religious history. Highly recommended!!

Phenomenal day

Shauna_W, Jun 2022

We were so happy we chose to do this tour. It did not disappoint. Our fantastic guide, Vaggelis, picked us up at our Airbnb and we began our day. Having grown up here, he knew so much about the area and had stories from his childhood that made it even better. It was lovely not having to drive anywhere or find parking. He would drop us off and pick us up at the front. We were able to see all of the open monasteries, the abandoned ones, and the hermit caves. All were so incredible. I know we wouldn't have been able to do and see all of this without Vaggelis. He was able to answer all of our questions and give us more information than we would have been able to find. It was a magnificent day. Worth every penny.

Great day in Meteora!

qjx5dms8yk, Jun 2022

Chris is an excellent guide and historian. We learned so much about the geology, archeology and local culture of Meteora with his insightful guidance. Wonderful day!

Outstanding and very knowledgeable tour with local guide

Engelbert_F, May 2022

We had an amazing private tour with our local guide Vangelis. It was very insightful and he was very knowledgeable about everything we saw. As a local growing up in this area he could add a lot of personal stories to our tour. I highly recommend him !!!

Tour of Stunning Meteora

Suzanne_B, Mar 2022

The monasteries of Meteora have long been on my bucket list and they did not disappoint! They are a breathtakingly beautiful with stunning views of the surrounding towns and mountain ranges. They are almost other worldly in appearance. Our guide gave us so much helpful information that really enhanced our experience as we toured the monasteries. He was personable, friendly, knowledgeable and readily answered our questions. He adapted the tour to include some other local monasteries in the area as well as the hermit caves. All around, such a memorable experience. Definitely recommend this tour.

Majestic and jaw-dropping Meteora!

GLORIA_L, Oct 2021

One of the ahhhmazzzing attractions visitors should not miss during their visit in Greece! Majestic and jaw-dropping Meteora left us still in awe til now! We ( 4 of us) took the train from Central Station Athens, a.k.a. Larissa Station, about 4hrs train ride and got off at KALABAKA Station where our private tour guide-GEORGE patiently waited for us! George was friendly and knowledgeable both the ancient and modern Meteora facts! He is very well-versed and very educated yet humble guy! Thank You, George, for that wonderful tour and most especially for taking us to the best restaurant in town! Panenillo? Our Meteora trip is definitely a memory of a lifetime! Gloria & Lorenzo New Jersey, USA

Great Guide and Beautiful Landscape

Paige_B, Oct 2021

This place is incredible! Everywhere you turn, there's an amazing view. Since we didn't have a car, we booked this tour so we could see all of the monasteries that were open that day and also get the history of the area. Evan was a wonderful guide. He taught us everything we wanted to know. He timed the day just right so that we always just seemed to miss the big tour bus crowds.