Meteora Monasteries : Day Trip from Thessaloniki with Local Guide
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Experience this amazing day trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki. The tour will begin at 09:30 am at the Thessaloniki Bus Station, where you will travel by bus to Meteora. Once there, you see all 6 Monasteries with a panoramic about 5 hours tour led by your local guide. To conclude the tour, you will be dropped-off at the bus station to return to Thessaloniki. Food and drinks are not included on this tour.
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Travel from Thessaloniki to Meteora comfortably by bus and experience one of Greece’s most breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites in just one day. Book now for an enchanting, unforgettable experience and discover the secrets of the area in a way that only a true local can guide you. Leave the planning to us and enjoy a comfortable journey across the Greek countryside. Departure from Thessaloniki Bus Station Your journey begins in the morning at 09:30 from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Kalabaka with an air-conditioned coach – bus. During the journey relax and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes and the scenic beauty of the Greek countryside. After a short change of bus in Trikala , you will arrive in Kalabaka around 13:15.
Arriving in Kalabaka around 13:15 our local, highly educated, Tour Guide will wait for you to welcome you and begin your 4+ hours Panoramic Midday Meteora Tour.Guided Meteora Tour for 4+ hours with Live Local Guide Continue with an amazing, 4 hours Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and visit inside 3 of them. Our Tour Guide will give you full attention and care. You will learn everything about this unique worldwide geological phenomenon, the creation of the rock formation, the history of the monasteries and the life of the monks. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and many secret places that only locals know will make your tour a lifetime experience. See also the Hermit Caves of Badovas exclusively in this tour. FREE AUDIO GUIDE. Use our free audio guide inside the monasteries and 11 points of interest! Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese.
After the tour ends around 18:00 , enjoy free time in Kalabaka town to relax, have a late lunch, enjoy a coffee, taste delicious homemade ice cream, or stroll through the charming town center and souvenir shops. In the evening, return comfortably to Thessaloniki by bus, filled with unforgettable memories from one of Greece’s most iconic destinations. Bus departure is at 19:15 from Kalabaka and after a short change of bus in Trikala , you will arrive in Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station around 22.30.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Departure time : 09:30 am (please be at the bus station at least 30 min before the bus departure)
- Departure place : Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station ( quick bus change at Trikala Station )
- Supplier is not responsible for any train delays that might affect the duration of the tour. Your guide and minivan will be waiting for you at Kalambaka train station and are guaranteed to return you to the station in time to catch your return train to Athens
- Bus tickets will be sent to your personal email as a PDF attachment , along with all necessary detailed information , one day prior to your arrival.
- Meeting point : 13:15 at Kalabaka Bus Station (we will hold a signboard with your name)
- Dont forget that you have to change bus in Trikala Station
- When you arrive at the Bus Station of Thessaloniki , you need to stop , prior to the departure of the bus , at the issuing desk with the bus tickets that you will find in the attached pdf file that we will send you , to get your printed bus tickets.
- Short stop after your arrival in Kalabaka for a snack and refresh yourself before starting the Meteora Tour.
- Please bring earpads and a smartphone to use the audio guide.
Reviews(42)
This is a great way to discover Meteora if you're limited to a day trip. The guide Vassos and driver Tassos were great.
We had a great day visiting from Thessaloniki, an extremely professional service throughout. Clement was great, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommended trip.
SHAME ON OTHER PEOPLE! VIATOR: COMPLETE FRAUD AND WASTE OF TIME DO NOT HIRE EXCURSIONS WITH VIATOR. Our experience on our trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora was a resounding failure and a testament to the total unprofessionalism of this company. They changed our departure time (from 8:00 AM to 5:55 AM) a day in advance, forcing us to waste FIVE HOURS of our short vacation. This included a two-and-a-half-hour wait on the way (and the same on the way back) to a completely abandoned train station: dirty, with black mold on the walls, bugs and an excruciating smell of tobacco. The biggest indication of their lack of rigour is that we had to insist on being sent the tickets, which, to our surprise, were bought and sent just the day before, confirming that Viator did not manage the reservation in time. They play with the limited time of the tourist. If you value your time, money and well-being, stay away from this company. They're not reliable.
Gracias por compartir su opinión. Queremos aclarar que su reserva fue realizada a último momento y, en esas circunstancias, nuestro equipo la gestionó de la mejor manera posible para asegurar que pudiera disfrutar de la excursión. El nuevo horario fue necesario para poder garantizar el servicio y agradecemos su comprensión al respecto.
highlight of visit to Meteora. highly recommended to truly immerse in the beautiful views offered and learn about area.
Thank you very much !
Very fun tour - unbelievable views and Maria was a lovely and enthusiastic tour guide. Would recommend to anyone who needs a tour guide.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning views and that Maria made your tour fun and engaging. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Very interesting tour in a unique place. A little tired by the steep climbs on foot and the heat that is already felt at this time of year.
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Fair price, good customer service and thanks to the off season and good weather a comfortable and memorable experience.
Incredible views and the Monestaries and their stories were so interesting. Very helpful multi-fluent guide Maria. Worth the longish transport to get there.
Being of the elderly, I can only advise you the local agency of Samarkand Salom-Travel.com , for its seriousness, its skills and professionalism, from the beginning to the end of our stay whether in administrative and file management as by its guides and drivers (all as discreet, serious and competent ) thank you to them for this trip amply successful, I wish him many tourists
We were the only people on our tour who came from Thessaloniki. Everyone else came from Athens for the day. Communication was managed well though our arrival in Kalambaka was a little mixed up but we missed nothing so that was good. The trip from Thessaloniki was approximately 4 hours each way so it was a long day. Having said that, it was worth it to visit the area of Meteora. We visited 3 monasteries and saw three others from a distance. We had more than enough time at each of them. Ladies must wear a skirt (even over long pants) and no skin can be seen from the waist up so come prepared as they are very strict. Skirts were available at all three monasteries to be borrowed if you don't mind sharing with many others. Our guide, Clement, was easy to understand and made the transitions at each stop easy. Highly recommend the tour as it is a very special place.
