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Meteora guides

Getting there, the tickets and the closing days, and how to plan the day. Each one names its sources and the date they were checked.

Kalabaka seen from above, with the town's roofs beneath the Meteora rocks.Getting there

Athens to Meteora

The train from Athens needs a bus connection at Paleofarsalos. Compare the routes and decide whether to return that day or stay overnight.

St Stephen monastery on its rock above KalabakaTickets

Tickets, closing days and dress code

Pay at the monastery door. Plan around closing days and dress rules before choosing which monasteries to enter.

A street in Kastraki beneath the Meteora rocks.Planning

Things to do in Meteora

A full day gives you monastery visits and sunset on the rocks. Stay for a second day if you want to walk the old paths or visit Theopetra Cave.