4 Days Rail Tour from Athens to Meteora

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Due to the current COVID situation, the Monasteries will no longer be providing skirts and shawls. Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. Sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee for men are prohibited and you‘ll be denied access if dressed that way. For ladies skirts below the knee are also required.

Enjoy the ultimate Meteora experience!

Join this 4 days rail tour from Athens to Meteora to discover the beauty and the history of a unique geological phenomenon and the Byzantine Monasteries, listed as UNESCO World Heritage monuments.

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Adult Price: 360€
Child Price: 300€
Couples Price: 630€

Inclusions

3 nights accommodation at a 3-star or 4-star hotel with
Round trip train tickets from Athens to Meteora
Pick-up and drop off from Kalampaka train station and back
Taxes and service fees
Join the Meteora Sunset Tour
Choose the between the Meteora Hiking Tour and the Meteora Half-day Tour for the second day's tour

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Meals
Entrance fees to the monasteries, 3 euro per person, per monastery
Transfers to/from Athens Train station
Personal travel insurance

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Duration: 4 days
Pick up: Kalampaka Railway Station
Dresscode: Sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee for men are prohibited. For women, skirts below the knee are required in order to enter the monasteries.
Departure time from Athens: 07.20 - Arrival time in Kalabaka: 11.30
Departure time from Kalabaka: 17.15 - Arrival time in Athens: 21.25
Possibility to change returning city to Thessaloniki instead of Athens, by leaving a comment in your reservation

Highlights

Small size groups up to 9 people
Admire the world-famous Meteora & Visit all the monasteries
Meteora Sunset Tour
Choose the between the Meteora Hiking Tour and the Meteora Half-day Tour for the second day's tour
Excellent views between Athens and Meteora
Accommodation at top-rated hotels

Our COVID-19 safety measures for tours and activities

To reduce crowds, the number of visitors is limited
Social distancing is maintained in vehicles
Masks are required, please bring your own
Temperature checks are mandatory
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Tour Details

Travel from Athens to Meteora and back by train and enjoy captivating views in an out of this world landscape. Seize the chance to engage in memorable activities in a 4 days tour that will definitely be the highlight of your entire visit to Greece. By booking this tour you will join the Sunset tour and you will also get to choose between the Half-day morning tour or the Meteora Hiking tour. You may additionally include if you wish an extra tour option (addon) in this package: Hiking and scramble tour of Great Saint or Meteora Caves hiking tour in order to enhance even further your overall Meteora experience.

The train tickets Athens to Meteora and back, are all issued on 2nd class seats as standard. If you wish to upgrade them to 1st class seats you may choose to add to your basket the 1st class seats upgrade add-on that will pop-up on your screen before you complete the booking!

For more details on this tour, check the above section, and read about the tour itinerary, see photos and videos or read the FAQ!

Why Book This Tour

Daily tour departures any day you want, 365 days a year whether you are traveling on your own or in a small group.
Local expertise and 24/7 help and assistance during your trip.
Traveling by train is incredibly scenic.
Save time and effort. Organizing your own holiday can be a stressful task. Let us do the work for you!
Trains are more energy-efficient per passenger mile than planes or cars, making them one of the most Eco-friendly transportation.
You will go to secret local spots that the vast majority of other travelers will never experience.
You will learn about the culture and history of the place on a deeper level and from a local’s perspective.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1,Athens to Meteora and Sunset Tour

Trains are the most spacious and comfortable way of travel in Greece. Catch the morning train to Kalambaka at 07:20 am from Athens 'Larissis' Railway Station and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the Greek countryside. Upon your arrival in Kalambaka, at around 11:30 am, our English speaking driver will be waiting for you at the train station holding a signboard with your name on it to transfer you to your hotel. Late in the afternoon, our VIP minibus will pick you up from the hotel to join 'Meteora Sunset Tour' to admire breathtaking views of Meteora and to discover the hidden gems of this place.

Day 2,Tours at Meteora

For the next morning we offer you the chance to choose the activity you wish: the 'Half-Day morning Tour of Meteora' to see the main attractions, the monasteries of Meteora with a VIP minibus or the "Hiking Tour of Meteora" to walk among the rock giants. Experience amazing sceneries and visit monuments of the Byzantine period, the monasteries of Meteora and learn their history. After this morning tour, at around 13:00 pm, the bus will drop you back to your hotel. The evening is free for you to explore the area on your own.

Day 3,Free day

You will have the entire day free for yourselves. You can either do some self-exploring or join some of the tours we offer as add-ons.

Day 4,Meteora to Athens

The morning is free. In the evening a taxi transfer from your hotel at 16:45 to the local train station at Kalampaka will be arranged for you. At 17:15 pm the train departs from Kalampaka and arrives at 21:25 pm to Athens.

Location of the Train Station

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and amendments received within 48 hours of departure will incur a penalty of 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.

FAQ

Will I meet anyone at the train station in Athens or Thessaloniki?

No. On our train tours, you will board the train from Athens or Thessaloniki on your own, using the tickets we will send you via email. Our guide will meet you at Kalabaka train station after your train arrives at Meteora. He will be holding a signboard with your name written on it in the parking lot of Kalabaka train station.

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by samthetramp on March 1, 2020

A journey on rain pillar

I was lucky enough to meet this agency and Kostas, the well-prepared, friendly mountain guide who I had the honour to climb the route "rain pillar" with. Whether you are a solo climber searching for a experienced partner who knows the area very well or...

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by B7343SAmichaels on February 24, 2020

Top Notch!

We did the 4 day, 3 night train tour from Athens to Meteora, the Sunset Tour, Mount Saint Scramble and 2 other hikes just this past week. We travel extensively and have to say that they were the best tour company we have every dealt...

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by 886janiner on February 23, 2020

Incredible Experience

I had the privilege of of booking for the sunset tour with Jim who was incredibly interesting and knowledgeable of the area and his passion for his hometown radiated through the experience. I also went on a hike tour with Chris,from the get go he...

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by mayanks43 on February 22, 2020

Very beautiful place, just be cautious in the trains

We took the 3 day by train tour to Meteora and Delphi. Unfortunately, my trip didn't have the best of starts as my wallet was stolen in Athens just as we entered the train to Kalambaka. I was in trauma for the first half of...

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by L2259ILandrewc on February 20, 2020

Excellent and Enjoyable

Best ever tour group experience in Greece and its the leader that makes it. - in spite of delayed train services Knowledgeable and friendly, she gave aus an excellent time in learning about Meteora

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by jamiehuss on February 19, 2020

Great scenery, flexible tour, and friendly, knowledgeable guides

Meteora Travel provided great service and the tours were flexible. I took two tours, and they were both fantastic. The tour guides were very good and really tried to accommodate all of the guests they best they could. They even took great pics for me....

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by Mei199 on February 19, 2020

Meteora is absolutely stunning even in cold December!

We did the 3-day, 2-night rail tour of Meteora and Delphi. Other than some confusion finding the right train and seats (there was no English announcements or signs confirming where the train was heading, and the cars numbers were not clearly marked), we got to...

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by nogat2016 on February 17, 2020

Great

This tour was great-- everything was handled professionally and warmly. Maria was a knowledgeable and friendly guide, we packed as much as possible into the day and enjoyed amazing sights.

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by Christiana N on February 16, 2020

Excellent day trip!

Amazing day! Breathtaking views! Great history! Great tour guide! Thank you for a day to remember! Absolutely worth it!

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by Michelle R on February 16, 2020

Terrific & Majestic!

Just a wonderful experience from Dimitris & his team... The luxury bus was safe, clean, water & wifi provided. It was a small group of us given the tour running in the colder months, but it was perfect to see the monasteries and views without...

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4 Days Rail Tour from Athens to Meteora

Enjoy the ultimate Meteora experience!

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Our COVID-19 safety measures for tours and activities

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Why Book This Tour

Tour Itinerary

Day 1,Athens to Meteora and Sunset Tour

Day 2,Tours at Meteora

Day 3,Free day

Day 4,Meteora to Athens

Location of the Train Station

Cancellation Policy

FAQ

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