Viator lists 32 day trips from Athens to Meteora. We read the 15 that pass our review bar in full and recommend these 5.
These five Meteora day trips take about 14 hours from Athens and back. The coaches leave from opposite Larissa station. All include return transport and visits inside three monasteries. Starting prices for these options run from €91 to €105 per adult.
Choose the 07:45 coach with lunch if you want five hours around Meteora. For two breaks by the sea, take the 08:00 coach. Closed monasteries change the route. Choose the train and minibus trip for a local group of up to 15. You change to a bus at Paleofarsalos. The 09:00 coach with lunch suits a later start. Expect to reach Athens around 22:45. The hotel pickup trip suits guests at selected central Athens hotels. The return ends at Larissa station. Monastery fees are extra: bring €5 cash for each door.
Monasteries inside3 of 6 inside: Great Meteoron, Rousanou, St Nicholas; weekday swapsThe cheaper Meteora option starts in Kalabaka and excludes the Athens transfer.
Adult price / extrasFrom €91per adult · ages 13 to 99Entrance fees paid in cash at the doors.
Monasteries inside3 of 6 inside: Varlaam, St Stephen, third unnamed; weekday swapsUse the hotel pickup time sent by email. If joining at Larissa station, arrive by 07:30.
Adult price / extrasFrom €103per adult · ages 13 to 99Entrance fees paid in cash at the doors.
Day / groupUp to 45 people
Start / returnSelected central Athens hotels. Coach.
Other stopsHermit caves. seaside breaks. lunch.
Three main choices
01
Operator: Meteora Trip · · Up to 35 people
Early coach with Greek lunch
The early coach with lunch
Start
07:45
Duration
14 hours
Cancellation
Free, up to 24 h before
Transport
Air-conditioned bus
Meeting point
Opposite Larissa station, Athens, 07:45
Rating
4.5/5 from 45 reviews
The 07:45 Athens coach with lunch starts at €91 per adult. There are up to 35 travellers in the group. The route includes three monastery visits plus the hermit caves and Doupiani Chapel.
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Tour From Athens with Lunch
From €91 per adult · ages 13 to 99
3 of 6 inside: Great Meteoron, Rousanou, St Nicholas; weekday swaps. Entrance fees paid in cash at the doors. The cheaper Meteora option starts in Kalabaka and excludes the Athens transfer. Bring cash for monastery fees at the doors. Closed monasteries change the route. The guide stays outside the monasteries. Cover shoulders. Women need skirts below the knee and men need long trousers. Bring a phone and earphones if you want the audio guide.
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Book this if you want the return coach and lunch arranged together. The 09:00 coach is a better fit if you want a later start.
The cheaper Kalabaka option excludes the Athens transfer. Monastery fees are extra and paid in cash.
Languages offered: Chinese, Korean, French, Japanese, German, English, Spanish, Italian.
Shared options · From-price per adult, ages 13 to 99
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Entry included
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Tour From Athens without Lunch
Select this option for an extraordinary Meteora Tour (without lunch), including Roundtrip Bus Transportation from Athens.
€75
Tour From Athens with LunchCompared above
Select this option for an extraordinary Meteora Tour with Greek Lunch, including Roundtrip Bus Transportation from Athens.
€91
Tour From Meteora with Lunch
Select this option for an extraordinary Meteora Tour with Greek Lunch, starting from Kalambaka Train Station.
€38
02
Operator: Visit Meteora · · Up to 35 people
Coach, lunch and beachfront breaks
The coach with the most reviews
Start
08:00
Duration
14 hours
Cancellation
Free, up to 24 h before
Transport
Air-conditioned coach
Meeting point
Opposite Larissa station, Athens, 07:45
Rating
4.6/5 from 908 reviews
The 08:00 coach has 908 reviews, the most among these day trips. The shared lunch option starts at €102 per adult for up to 35 travellers. Three monastery visits come with two beachfront breaks in Kamena Vourla.
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Shared Tour, Including Lunch
From €102 per adult · ages 13 to 99
3 of 6 inside; choices include Varlaam, St Stephen, Rousanou and Great Meteoron. Entrance fees paid in cash at the doors. Be opposite Larissa station by 07:45. Brunch and dinner cost extra. Bring cash for monastery fees at the doors. The three monasteries change with opening days. Live guiding is in English and outside the monasteries. Other languages use an audio guide. Expect monastery stairs. Cover shoulders and wear the required long trousers or skirt.
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Pick this if you want the coast as part of your day. Look elsewhere if you need live guiding in a language other than English.
Brunch and dinner cost extra. Monastery fees are paid separately in cash.
Shared options · From-price per adult, ages 13 to 99
Exact option
Entry included
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Shared Tour without lunch
Group Day Trip: This day trip option is in a shared tour and does not include meals
€87
Extended Stay with Overnight
2-DAY TOUR: If a single day feels too rushed, consider booking the 2-day tour with an overnight stay for a more enjoyable experience.
€168
Private Tour(Shared transfer)
Private Day Trip: This private day trip is only for your party (except for the transfer from Athens which is in a shared bus) Lunch is not included
€140
Shared Tour, Including LunchCompared above
Group Day Trip with Lunch: Lunch includes a main dish, a seasonal salad, bread, and water.
€102
03
Operator: Meteora Rocks · · Up to 15 people
Train and minibus, three inside
Train with a smaller local group
Start
06:40 at Larissa station, train 06:58
Duration
14 hours
Cancellation
Free, up to 24 h before
Transport
Air-conditioned minivan
Meeting point
Larissa station, Athens, 06:40
Rating
4.5/5 from 47 reviews
From €105 per adult, this trip includes return train tickets and a local minibus tour for up to 15 travellers. Your guide meets you in Kalabaka for three monastery visits and the hermit caves.
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STANDARD PRICE
From €105 per adult · ages 13 to 99
3 of 6 inside; monasteries chosen by the day. Entrance fees paid in cash at the doors. Change from the train to a connecting bus at Paleofarsalos. Reach Larissa station yourself by 06:40. Meet the guide in Kalabaka. You need the train e-tickets sent by email. Contact the operator if they have not arrived. Lunch costs extra. Pay monastery fees in cash at the doors. The three monasteries depend on the day. The guide stays outside the monasteries. Cover shoulders. Women need skirts below the knee and men need long trousers.
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Take this if a smaller group on the rocks matters to you. Choose a coach if you want to avoid the bus change at Paleofarsalos.
Reach Larissa station by 06:40 with your emailed train tickets. Lunch and monastery fees cost extra.
Language: English.
Two alternatives for a different day
04
Operator: Meteora Thrones · Travel Center · · Up to 35 people
Nine o'clock coach with lunch
The coach that leaves at nine
Start
09:00
Duration
14 hours
Cancellation
Free, up to 24 h before
Transport
Air-conditioned coach
Meeting point
Opposite Larissa station, Athens, 08:45
Rating
4.6/5 from 556 reviews
The 09:00 coach leaves from opposite Larissa station. The English tour with lunch starts at €102 per adult for up to 35 travellers. It includes three monastery visits and the hermit caves.
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TOUR IN ENGLISH WITH LUNCH
From €102 per adult · ages 13 to 99
3 of 6 inside: Great Meteoron, Varlaam, St Stephen; weekday swaps. Entrance fees paid in cash at the doors. Be opposite Larissa station by 08:45. Return to Larissa station is around 22:45. Bring cash for monastery fees at the doors. Closed monasteries change the route. The live guide stays outside the monasteries. An audio guide is available inside. Expect monastery stairs. Cover shoulders and wear the required long trousers or skirt.
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This suits a later start with lunch arranged. Skip it if you need an early evening back in Athens.
Return to Larissa station is around 22:45. Monastery fees are paid separately in cash.
Shared options · From-price per adult, ages 13 to 99
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Entry included
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TOUR IN SPANISH WITH LUNCH
Group in Spanish with Lunch: Choose this option for SHARED GROUP Meteora Tour in SPANISH including LUNCH + SHARED Bus Tranfer from/to Athens
€102
TOUR IN SPANISH WITHOUT LUNCH
SHARED TOUR IN SPANISH: Choose this option for SHARED GROUP Meteora Tour in SPANISH + SHARED Bus Tranfer from/to Athens.
€87
TOUR IN ENGLISH WITH LUNCHCompared above
Lunch included Group in English with Lunch : Choose this option for SHARED GROUP Meteora Tour in ENGLISH including LUNCH + SHARED Bus Tranfer from/to Athens
€102
TOUR IN ENGLISH WITHOUT LUNCH
GROUP TOUR IN ENGLISH: Choose this option for SHARED GROUP Meteora Tour in ENGLISH + SHARED Bus Tranfer from/to Athens.
€87
05
Operator: Keytours · Greece · · Up to 45 people
Coach with hotel pickup and lunch
The coach with central hotel pickup
Start
07:45
Duration
14 hours
Cancellation
Free, up to 24 h before
Transport
Air-conditioned bus
Meeting point
Selected central Athens hotels
Rating
4.5/5 from 585 reviews
From €103 per adult, the lunch option includes pickup from selected central Athens hotels. The coach group can have up to 45 travellers. Three monastery visits come with the hermit caves and seaside breaks.
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Tour with Greek lunch
From €103 per adult · ages 13 to 99
3 of 6 inside: Varlaam, St Stephen, third unnamed; weekday swaps. Entrance fees paid in cash at the doors. Use the hotel pickup time sent by email. If joining at Larissa station, arrive by 07:30. The return ends at Larissa station. Hotel drop-off is not included. Bring cash for monastery fees at the doors. Closed monasteries change the route. The third interior visit has no fixed name. Guiding inside the monasteries is by audio. You need to manage monastery stairs. Cover shoulders and wear the required long trousers or skirt.
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This works if your hotel is on the pickup list. Choose the train trip if a smaller local group matters more.
The day ends at Larissa station without hotel drop-off. Monastery fees are paid separately in cash.
Shared options · From-price per adult, ages 13 to 99
Exact option
Entry included
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Tour only (excluding lunch)
Pickup included
€84
Tour with Greek lunchCompared above
Traditional Greek lunch: Book this option to join a group tour of Meteora and enjoy a traditional Greek lunch at a local restaurant.
€103
Other formats
Other formats that serve the same day: private cars, multi-day trips, combinations.
Private pickup with a lunch option · My Athens Transfers
Private pickup with a lunch option
Start
06:30 to 08:00
Duration
12 to 14 hours
Cancellation
Free, up to 24 h before
Transport
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup
Hotel pickup
Rating
4.9/5 from 44 reviews
Choose this private road trip if you want pickup at your Athens hotel, airport or Piraeus port. It allows up to three monastery visits and adds a stop at Thermopylae.
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Without food
From €85.50 per adult · ages 0 to 99
Entrance fees paid in cash at the doors. Choose With Greek Traditional Food to include lunch. Without food leaves lunch extra. Monastery entrance fees cost extra and are paid in cash. The driver stays outside the sites. Monastery visits depend on which are open.
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4.9/5 · 44 reviews
Language: English.
Private monasteries and Thermopylae Museum · 4 Seasons Greece Tours
Private monasteries and Thermopylae Museum
Start
06:30 / 07:00
Duration
13 to 14 hours
Cancellation
Free, up to 24 h before
Transport
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup
Hotel pickup
Rating
4.9/5 from 9 reviews
This private Athens trip adds the Thermopylae Museum and a coastal coffee stop. Choose it if those stops matter alongside two or three monastery visits.
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Luxury Travel
From €115 per adult · ages 0 to 90
Entrance fees paid in cash at the doors. Choose Luxury Travel with Lunch to include the meal. Drinks with lunch cost extra. The number of monastery visits depends on the day and time. The driver stays outside the sites. Bring cash for monastery doors. Museum admission is extra. Give this trip a miss during pregnancy or if you have a spinal injury.
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4.9/5 · 9 reviews
Language: English.
The private trip with Theopetra Cave · EASYEXPERIENCES
The private trip with Theopetra Cave
Start
07:30
Duration
13 hours
Cancellation
Free, up to 24 h before
Transport
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup
Hotel pickup
Rating
5.0/5 from 2 reviews
Choose this private trip if you want Theopetra Cave alongside the monasteries. It is priced per group and includes pickup in Athens.
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group with max 4 guests
From €800 per group · ages 0 to 120
Entrance fees paid in cash at the doors. Choose the option for up to four guests or the one for five to eight. Lunch and cave admission cost extra. Pay monastery fees separately in cash. Lunch is around 14:30. Bring a snack. Closed monasteries change the route. You need a moderate level of fitness. Cover shoulders and wear the required long trousers or skirt.
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5.0/5 · 2 reviews
Language: English.
Private transport priced for your group · Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E.
Private transport priced for your group
Start
07:00
Duration
12 to 14 hours
Cancellation
Free, up to 24 h before
Transport
Air-conditioned van
Pickup
Hotel pickup
For five to eight people, choose meteora8 for private return transport priced per group. It includes pickup in Athens or Piraeus and four hours at Meteora.
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meteora8
From €660 per group · ages 0 to 99
Entrance fees paid in cash at the doors. Lunch and drinks cost extra. Pay monastery fees in cash at the doors. The programme leaves the number and names of interior visits open. Guiding inside the monasteries is excluded. Expect monastery stairs. Cover shoulders and wear the required long trousers or skirt.
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Language: English.
Private pickup with two monastery visits · Athens Tours Greece
Private pickup with two monastery visits
Start
06:00 to 07:30
Duration
12 hours
Cancellation
Free, up to 24 h before
Transport
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup
Hotel pickup
Rating
4.0/5 from 3 reviews
Choose this if you want private hotel pickup and two monastery visits. A third visit depends on your pace and fitness.
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Group up to 3 p. / Sedan
From €680 per group · ages 0 to 99
Entrance fees paid in cash at the doors. Choose the vehicle option for your group size. The price is per group. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra. Monastery fees are paid in cash. The driver stays outside the sites. Airport and Piraeus port transfers cost extra. You need a high level of fitness. Closed monasteries change the route.
Photos from Athens Tours Greece
4.0/5 · 3 reviews
Language: English.
Before choosing a tour
How much does a Meteora day trip from Athens cost?
Starting prices for the five Athens return options compared here range from €91 to €105 per adult. The 07:45 coach with lunch starts at €91. The train and minibus trip starts at €105 without lunch. Monastery fees are extra on all five trips.
How long is the day, including the journey?
Allow about 14 hours from Athens and back. The 07:45 coach gives you five hours locally including lunch. The train trip includes four hours locally for monastery visits and the hermit caves. The 09:00 coach returns to Larissa station at around 22:45.
Will I go inside all six monasteries?
Each trip enters three of the six monasteries. The 07:45 coach plans to enter Great Meteoron, Rousanou and St Nicholas. Closed monasteries are swapped for open ones. Check the closing days before booking if one particular monastery matters to you.
Can I get picked up from my Athens hotel?
The hotel pickup trip collects from selected central Athens hotels. Your pickup location and time arrive by email before the tour. The return ends at Larissa station without hotel drop-off. The other trips meet in the Larissa station area, with a 06:40 arrival required for the train trip.
What is included in the price?
All five options include return travel from Athens and transport around Meteora. Lunch comes with the four coach options compared here. The train and minibus trip includes the bus connection from Paleofarsalos to Kalabaka. Monastery fees and live guiding inside the monasteries are excluded from all five trips.
Can children and babies join these trips?
All five accept children, with adult tickets starting at 13. Each booking needs at least one adult ticket. Children aged three and under ride free on an adult's lap on the hotel pickup trip. Infant seats are available on the 07:45 coach.
How fit do I need to be for the monastery visits?
The hotel pickup trip requires moderate fitness for the monastery stairs. On that trip you can wait on benches in the parking area if the climb is too much. St Stephen has a bridge entrance with no steps. Other monastery visits still involve climbing.
Can I cancel if the weather forecast is bad?
All five trips give a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. You get no refund for cancelling later. Bad weather can also cause the 07:45 coach or train trip to be cancelled. This also applies to the hotel pickup trip.
What should I bring and wear?
Bring €5 in cash for each monastery door. The dress code requires covered shoulders with a skirt below the knee for women or long trousers for men. Women also need long sleeves on the hotel pickup trip. Bring a phone and earphones to use the audio guide on the 07:45 coach.
Which trip should I choose for a first visit?
Without a car, choose the 07:45 coach with lunch if you want the earliest departure with lunch included. The 08:00 coach suits you if you want beachfront breaks along the way. With your own car you can visit the open monasteries independently. Allow about four hours of driving each way from Athens.
Going independently
Can I visit Meteora from Athens without a tour?
1. Check which monasteries are open on your weekday. 2. Take the train from Athens to Paleofarsalos. Change to the included bus for Kalabaka. Allow five to six hours each way. 3. Check the timetable at Kalabaka bus station. Arrange a taxi from the railway station or use the paths between monastery visits. 4. Bring €5 cash for each monastery. Pay at each door.
Return transport from Athens booked for you. A local guide and transport between monasteries. Lunch included in the four coach options compared here.
I write and edit everything on this site: the monasteries and the days they close, the trains, the tickets, and the tours.
For this page I read the tour listings and compared what each option includes and what it costs.
Closing days and entrance fees come from the notices at the monastery gates, cross-checked against two published timetables at every build. Tour prices, inclusions, group sizes and review counts come from the listings and carry the date they were read.
