Athens to Meteora Day Tour
This activity is Private
Athens to Meteora Day Tour at a Glance
Want to experience one of the most unique sights in Greece? Soak up the sun and take a day trip to Meteora with your friends and family! Forget the crowded group tours filled with selfie sticks and hop on your private car with your experienced driver who will take you off the beaten path to this magical place. At Meteora, you can explore the area in one day, see a number of monasteries, and relax in spectacular scenery. The drive from Athens is about four hours long and well worth it!
Athens to Meteora Day Tour Highlights
- Visit Kalambaka
- Learn about and visit the heroic stand of Thermopylae where Leonidas and his 300 men fell!.
- Feel captivated in Meteora.
- Visit Kastraki.
Athens to Meteora Day Tour In Detail
Starting from Athens, this tour will take you to Meteora in a private car. The route is about 4 hours, but that’s not counting the time we’ll need for breaks and photo-ops at Leonida’s Monument and the lookout point by the town of Kalambaka.
First, we stop at Leonida’s Monument for a short photo-op and to pay our respects to Leonidas, also known as the Lion of Sparta. The monument is dedicated to Leonidas I, who with his 300 helot warriors held off thousands of Persians—including Xerxes himself—at Thermopylae in 480 B.C., until they were all heroicly fell.
Our road trip finally meets Meteora and its spectacular view of cliffs with monasteries at the edge.You’ll be able to explore these breathtaking monasteries at your own pace, taking pictures and enjoying the breathtaking views from within the complex. This is one of the most spectacular sites available within Greece, and it’s well worth exploring at your own speed so that you can really enjoy it!
After the fascinating tour of monasteries we will stop here for some lunch before returning to Athens and round off the tour by taking you back to Athens.
Inclusions
Pick-up and drop-off service from your Athens hotel
English and Greek-speaking local tour leader
Water and drinks
Taxes and services fee
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
State licensed guide
Personal travel insurance (contact us if you need)
Breakfast or lunch
Museum ticket
Additional Info
Private tour
Transportation by VIP minivan or Private vehicle
Bring your camera. You may take a lot of photos.
Meeting Point
Pick-up from your Athens stay
Duration
14 hours
Starting Time
Max. Participants
8 persons
FAQs about the Athens to Meteora Day Tour
What happens in the event of rain?
All our bus tours run regardless of the weather. If an activity is canceled because of extreme weather conditions, you have the option to change the date, switch activity, or cancel and receive a refund.
What time is the pick-up time for the tours?
The pick-up time for all tours is the same as the meeting time indicated on your vouchers and our website. Please note that there may be a slight delay of 5-10 minutes, depending on the number of pickups we have scheduled. Please be ready 10 minutes before your trip to facilitate that.
How late can I make a booking?
You can make a booking with us literally at the last minute! Just keep in mind that there may be no seats left on the tour if you do that! We recommend booking at least one week in advance, to have the best chances of finding availability.
Which tours can I join on the same day?
This is a day tour, so you cannot participate in any of our other tours if you book it.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received within 5 days of the tour will incur a 50% penalty for each person.
Cancellations received within 2 days of the tour will incur a 100% penalty for each person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit the entire payment.