Meteora Day Trip from Athens by Train

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Experience Highlights

Join this day trip from Athens to Meteora by train. Together with a guide and a small group of participants, discover six orthodox monasteries perched atop rock formations. You will be able to visit the interior of three of them before returning to Athens.

  • Discover the breathtaking landscape of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an expert guide.
  • Visit three monasteries to learn more about the history of the region.
  • Enjoy a train journey from Athens.

What’s included

  • Day trip to Meteora from Athens by train
  • Bottled water
  • Return train tickets between Athens and Kalampaka
  • Guide

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Step by Step

Embark on a day trip for small groups from Athens to Meteora, a place where monasteries are perched atop rock formations. You will travel by train to Kalambaka, where your expert guide will be waiting for you.

You will pass through Kalambaka, which is a town built between a small mountain. You will travel by vehicle to Meteora, where there are rock formations where six monasteries are located:

  • Monastery of St. Nikolas Anapafsas, which dates back to the 15th century.
  • Varlaam Monastery, which houses a museum inside.
  • Transformation Monastery, which is the most important monastery in the area.
  • Monastery of Agia Triada, built in the 17th century.
  • Monastery of Agiou Stefanou, which was the first to be built in the 14th century.
  • Monastery of St. Barbara, which was the last convent built in the area in the 16th century.

You can visit the interior of three of them before returning to Athens by train.

Reviews

4.6
· 406 Reviews
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    E.
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    The train ride was a blast, the views are breathtaking. The hanging monasteries are definitely the highlight of the tour.
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    S.
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    Unforgettable excursion, the monasteries of Meteora are impressive. The train journey from Athens is comfortable and well organised.
  • A
    A.
    5
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    The trip was amazing, Meteora is a magical place that you can't miss, I would come back without hesitation!
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    D.
    4
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    Marveled at the breathtaking views and the rich history of Meteora, although the train ride was a bit long.
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