Meteora Day Trip with Central Pickup & Optional Lunch from Athens
by Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E.
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€143.08Overview
This cultural day trip from Athens lasts about 13 and a half hours and includes transport by luxury coach with air conditioning. You start by meeting at one of four central pickup points in Athens, then travel in a small group to Meteora, enjoying countryside views along the roughly four-hour bus ride. You arrive at Kalabaka around noon, where you can choose to have a traditional lunch with vegan and vegetarian options. The tour includes a visit to the Hermit Caves near Kastraki village, known locally as the caves of Badovas. These caves, used by monks in the 14th century, lie between Kalabaka and Kastraki and are surrounded by tall rock pillars called Pyxari and Amparia. Next, you meet the local guide to explore the Meteora rock formations, made of sandstone and conglomerate and inhabited since about 50,000 years ago. The guide provides historical information about the six active Eastern Orthodox monasteries built on these natural pillars starting in the 14th century. You can enter three of the monasteries to see the monks’ way of life, using a multilingual audioguide available in eight languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, and Chinese. Entrance fees to monasteries are not included and cost 3 euros per monastery. After the visit, the coach takes you back to Athens, with drop-offs at the original four pickup points. The trip includes an English-speaking guide, round-trip coach tickets, pickup from four central points in Athens, the audioguide, and lunch if selected. Drinks and entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Athens
After pickup from one of four meeting points in Athens, travel by bus to Meteora in a small group. The journey takes about four hours, passing through countryside where you can take photos. Arrival in Kalabaka is around noon, allowing time for a traditional lunch if chosen, with vegan and vegetarian options available.
240 min
Meteora
Visit the Hermit Caves near Kastraki village, known locally as the caves of Badovas. These caves were inhabited by hermit monks in the 14th century. The area lies between Kalabaka and Kastraki and is surrounded by large rock formations called Pyxari and Amparia. Nearby is the restored but abandoned monastery of Saint Nicolas of Badovas.
60 min
Meteora
Meet the local guide to explore the Meteora rock formations made of sandstone and conglomerate. These caves have been inhabited since about 50,000 years ago. Learn about the history of the monasteries, first built in the 14th century. There are six active Eastern Orthodox monasteries on the rock pillars. Use the multilingual audioguide and enter three monasteries to observe monks’ life; entrance fees are 3 euros per monastery and not included.
240 min
Return to Athens
After the full day, return by coach to Athens with drop-offs at the four original pickup points.
240 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Meteora Day Trip with Central Pickup & Optional Lunch from Athens
by Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E.
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€143.08Overview
This cultural day trip from Athens lasts about 13 and a half hours and includes transport by luxury coach with air conditioning. You start by meeting at one of four central pickup points in Athens, then travel in a small group to Meteora, enjoying countryside views along the roughly four-hour bus ride. You arrive at Kalabaka around noon, where you can choose to have a traditional lunch with vegan and vegetarian options. The tour includes a visit to the Hermit Caves near Kastraki village, known locally as the caves of Badovas. These caves, used by monks in the 14th century, lie between Kalabaka and Kastraki and are surrounded by tall rock pillars called Pyxari and Amparia. Next, you meet the local guide to explore the Meteora rock formations, made of sandstone and conglomerate and inhabited since about 50,000 years ago. The guide provides historical information about the six active Eastern Orthodox monasteries built on these natural pillars starting in the 14th century. You can enter three of the monasteries to see the monks’ way of life, using a multilingual audioguide available in eight languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, and Chinese. Entrance fees to monasteries are not included and cost 3 euros per monastery. After the visit, the coach takes you back to Athens, with drop-offs at the original four pickup points. The trip includes an English-speaking guide, round-trip coach tickets, pickup from four central points in Athens, the audioguide, and lunch if selected. Drinks and entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Athens
After pickup from one of four meeting points in Athens, travel by bus to Meteora in a small group. The journey takes about four hours, passing through countryside where you can take photos. Arrival in Kalabaka is around noon, allowing time for a traditional lunch if chosen, with vegan and vegetarian options available.
240 min
Meteora
Visit the Hermit Caves near Kastraki village, known locally as the caves of Badovas. These caves were inhabited by hermit monks in the 14th century. The area lies between Kalabaka and Kastraki and is surrounded by large rock formations called Pyxari and Amparia. Nearby is the restored but abandoned monastery of Saint Nicolas of Badovas.
60 min
Meteora
Meet the local guide to explore the Meteora rock formations made of sandstone and conglomerate. These caves have been inhabited since about 50,000 years ago. Learn about the history of the monasteries, first built in the 14th century. There are six active Eastern Orthodox monasteries on the rock pillars. Use the multilingual audioguide and enter three monasteries to observe monks’ life; entrance fees are 3 euros per monastery and not included.
240 min
Return to Athens
After the full day, return by coach to Athens with drop-offs at the four original pickup points.
240 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.