Athens: 2-Day Scenic Train Trip to Meteora with Hotel
Athens: 2-Day Scenic Train Trip to Meteora with Hotel
While in Athens, don’t miss out the opportunity to visit Meteora – one of the world’s most popular UNESCO sites. Join this overnight adventure to admire Meteora’s spectacular landscape, view the magnificent monasteries and learn all about the place’s history and myths directly from a local.
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Athens
Redeem your train e-ticket (we will email it to you after your booking) for the 07:57 morning train departure from the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larissis) to Kalabaka and travel on your own. Embark on a scenic train ride through the Greek countryside and admire the beautiful landscapes.
4 hoursKalambaka
After the scenic train ride through the beautiful Greek countryside, you will arrive at 12:03 to Kalabaka’s train station, where our tour guide will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name. You will then board in our comfortable VIP minibus in order to transfer you to your hotel for some relaxation before your afternoon tour.
Meteora
Day 2: Day 2
4 hoursKalambaka
Last but not least, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and capture some amazing photos that you will cherish forever.
4 hoursAgios Stefanos
The Monastery of Saint Stephen’s is located just above the city of Kalampaka and is the most accessible monastery in Meteora, as there are no steps to reach the entrance and the access is easy through a small stone bridge.
30 minutesGreat Meteoron Monastery
The Monastery of Great Meteoron or Transfiguration of Christ, expresses the greatness and history of the Holy Meteora, as it is the oldest and most important monastery.
15 minutesRoussanou Monastery
The Roussanou Monastery, also known as Arsani, stands on top of an impressive vertical and steep cliff of Meteora, between the Monasteries of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas and Varlaam.
Varlaam Monastery
The Varlaam Monastery or Monastery of All the Saints is located on an imposing rock exactly opposite of the Great Meteoron and it is the second largest monastery.
Kalambaka
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Roundtrip train tickets (Athens to Kalabaka)
- Transfer service from/to Kalabaka’s Train Station
- Accommodation (one night) at a three or four star hotel
- Participation to our “Amazing Meteora Sunset Tour”
- Participation in a second tour of your choice (Sightseeing or Hiking)
- Transfer with a luxury VIP minibus
- English-Speaking local guide
- All taxes
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Breakfast
Not Included
- Transfers to/from the Central Railway Station of Athens
- Entrance fees of each monastery (3 euros per person)
- Guided tour inside the monasteries (available upon request)
- Meals and drinks
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.