Don't miss the opportunity during your stay in Thessaloniki to visit the breathtaking Meteora monasteries with this amazing full-day rail tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 14 hours
- Starting time 8:15 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Admire the beauty of the Greek countryside
- Visit Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks
- See the monasteries that make Kalambaka unique
Full description
Journey from Thessaloniki Railway Station to Kalambaka where your English-speaking driver will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name on it and will transfer you to the Meteora monasteries via minibus. Visit three monasteries and the hermit caves of Badovas on a 5-hour tour.
At the end of the day, your driver will transfer you back to Kalambaka, where you will have the time to stroll around and have a light lunch (not included). Arrive back in Thessaloniki at 8:31 PM.
Includes
- Entry to three monasteries and the Badovas caves
- English-speaking tour leader
- Train tickets (sent in a separate mail)
- 5-hour tour of Meteora
- Free map and bottle of water
- Free WiFi on-board the bus
- Gratuities (optional)
- Entrance fees to the monasteries, 3 EUR per person for each monastery
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet your guide on the parking lot at Kalampaka train station. The guide will be holding a signboard with your name written on it. You will journey there on your own by train, the tickets will be sent to you in a separate email by the local partner.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required. Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women. Short skirts and shorts are not appropriate. You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- You will travel by train on your own (tickets included) and meet your guide at Kalambaka train station
- The train journey is not direct, you have to change once at Palaiofarsalos station
