Athens Trip Overview
Discover the spectacular cliff-top Meteora monasteries on a day trip by train from Athens. Enjoy views of the Greek countryside en route. Visit 1 or 2 monasteries and then explore the small town of Kalambaka before returning to Athens. Our Guide will meet you in Kalambaka train or bus station and then the journey begins.
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Duration: 14 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Discover the spectacular cliff-top Meteora monasteries on a day trip by train from Athens. Enjoy views of the Greek countryside en route. Visit 1 or 2 monasteries and then explore the small town of Kalambaka before returning to Athens. Our Guide will meet you in Kalambaka train or bus station and then the journey begins.
Stop At: Meteora, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
Take a day out of your sightseeing in Athens to visit the awe-inspiring Meteora monasteries on this 14hrs excursion. Catch the train for Kalambaka at 08:27 from the Athens railway station and admire the beauty of the countryside along the way. At around 13:30 you’ll arrive in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of majestic grey rocky cliffs that are crowned by the monasteries of Meteora, which have been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
When you arrive in Kalambaka, an English-speaking driver will be waiting for you, holding a signboard with your name on it. You’ll be shown to the vehicle that will take you to the monasteries, where you’ll have 3 hours to visit 2 of them. At the end of the day, you’ll be transferred back to Kalambaka, and you’ll have some time to explore the town and enjoy a light lunch (not included in the tour price). At 17:22 the train departs Kalambaka, arriving Athens at 22:15.
Duration: 6 hours
