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The 15 most popular meteora tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
A long Athens day trip to Meteora: visit 3 monasteries inside, spot all 8 from viewpoints, see Badovas caves, and enjoy Greek lunch.
“Absolutely phenomenal!! Such a beautiful place and rich with religious history. The only bummer was traffic was bad getting out of Athens and it delayed us getting to Meteora. Therefore, we didn't get to see all of the stated monasteries.”
Day trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora: visit two monasteries, take in dramatic rock views, and eat lunch in Kastraki.
“I had an absolutely amazing experience today on the Thessaloniki full-day trip to Meteora! Everything was truly perfect — the views were breathtaking, the landscapes unforgettable, and the monasteries were overflowing with incredible art and rich history. The food was, without a doubt, the best I’ve had in Greece. The moussaka and lamb were simply…”
A full 14-hour Athens day trip to Meteora with monastery interiors, Badovas hermit caves, plus seaside brunch and a sunset dinner.
“Making the trip to Meteóra was definitely worth it, such an amazing site, with a fascinating history. Our guide, Katarina, grew up in the area, and told us the history of the region, focusing on the Ottoman-dominating time in the Middle Ages when monks sought refuge in the caves in the area. Eventually, beautiful monasteries…”
Day trip from Athens to Meteora with a local guide, monastery interiors, hermit caves, photo stops, and optional Greek lunch.
“Maria our tour guide was wonderful, she knew how to mix the history, myth, and humour to make the trip unfogettable. as for the monasteries, wow! even if a few sections were closed to cameras, it didn't matter as a photo would never come close to replicating what we saw.”
A long-but-worth-it Meteora day from Athens with 3 guided monastery visits, Badovas hermit caves, coastal breaks, and lunch options.
“Turned out to be over a 16 hour day and got back well past midnight. We were behind schedule all day. Got to Meteora over 2 hours late and had to rush through only 2 of the 3 monasteries because the sun was going down. Didn’t get to see the 3rd or the caves since…”
Day trip from Athens to Meteora: 6 monasteries, Hermit Caves, optional Greek lunch, and roundtrip coach with audio guide.
“Meteora is absolutely wonderful - so beautiful and worth the long drive back and forth from Athens. The company has good drivers and comfortable buses. All in all, the road was much easier (and very scenic) than expected. Our tour guide Maria was fun and knowledgeable. She did everything she could to help us and…”
Guided 2-day trip from Athens to Delphi and Meteora, with a night in Kalambaka, expert storytelling, and UNESCO cliff monasteries.
“I highly recommend this activity provided by Key Tours. Our guide Marianna was fantastic. She really knew her stuff. Our bus driver Theodore was also great. The ride on the bus was smooth and comfortable. Both Delphi and Meteora were amazing. We had some low cloud and drizzle in the middle of our Meteora trip…”
4-day Classical Greece tour with guided UNESCO sites: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora, plus hotels, meals and transport.
“Great trip! We saw most of Greece. Good balance of touring and driving. Locations were fantastic! Make sure to take a taxi into the towns you stay in, the locals are nice, plenty of shopping, bars and restaurants. The small towns made the trip even better. Hotels have a lot of “character,” they are older…”
A full-day Meteora monasteries trip from Athens with pickup, audio guidance, hermit caves, and free time in Kalambaka.
“The pick up was a bit confusing with many buses, we had to go around to check our name on each. It would be better if a Viator representative meets us at the pick up spot to make it easier. The experience of Meteora itself was amazing - both the guide and driver were excellent!…”
Small-group Meteora sunset tour with monastery, Byzantine church, hermit caves, and an off-the-radar viewpoint, with hotel pickup.
“What wonderful tour! Our guide Apostolou was very informative, he really loves history! And our driver was very kind! Would recommend this tour & company”
Overnight Delphi and Meteora tour from Athens with hotel in Kalambaka, guided ruins and monasteries, tickets, dinner and breakfast.
“The sights were beautiful but a delay in arriving in Delphi meant we had a very rushed visit, didn’t see all the site and didn’t see anything of the museum. The visit to the monasteries was wonderful.”
Meteora day trip from Athens with coach pick-up, Badovas hermit caves, and visits to 3 active monasteries plus optional lunch on your timeline.
“Riki have us a wonderful time, great experience, lots of information and very responsible in spite of the weather... We enjoyed the visit of the monasteries, Meteora and the food at the restaurant... This tour you must do when you visit Greece...”
Meteora from Athens: 3 monasteries, Badovas hermit caves, Panorama Rock views, plus seaside brunch and sunset dinner.
“Maria, our guide was amazing! She was very interactive and easy to talk to, she kept you engaged and gave you lots of important information while being humorous. The drive was a tough one but Dimitri handled it like a king. The bus is nice and comfortable and overall it was a great experience! A…”
Full-day Meteora trip from Thessaloniki with direct coach transport, guided visits to two monasteries, and panoramic stops plus optional Kastraki lunch.
“First time in Greece and first time at a monastery. Eleni was not only a great guide, but she was very knowledgeable in history and gives great suggestions.”
Small-group Meteora hike with Kalambaka pickup, a guided UNESCO rock-forest trail, and monastery visits including Great Meteoron and Ypapanti.
“The experience was great. Chris was just very good in all aspect. Punctual, very knowledgeable in everything related to the region, the history, the geology... The hike was not difficult. However, the part after the visit of the monaster was a little bit more challenging. Nothing crazy though. Overall a very good experience.”
