Athens: 2-Day Meteora Monasteries & Cave Guided Tours + Hotel
Description
Embark on an exciting overnight trip from Athens to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Meteora. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and uncover the secrets of Meteora.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The optional Hiking Tour on the second day is weather dependent and requires a minimum of 3 participants in total to operate. In case of unsuitable weather or if the minimum number is not met, the itinerary proceeds with the Morning Sightseeing and Monasteries Tour.
- The monasteries of Meteora only accept cash for the entrance fees (€5 per person/monastery)
Reviews(35)
Great experience, even at the beginning of the tour there was some confusion on our part and theirs, and they took care of fixing it. We felt very comfortable and grateful, we visited and made many stops to see the monasteries from different angles. The guides are well-informed and pleasant. I learned and enjoyed a lot. We did the 2-day tour, it is definitely worth it! I recommend it to everyone who is interested; with Meteoratrip, you only need to worry about enjoying!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted everything worked out smoothly and that you felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the experience. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the many viewpoints, the knowledgeable guides, and the overall 2-day Meteora experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and kind words!
Visiting the Meteora Monasteries was a 5 Star event. The 3 Star rating is reflective of the organization which left much to be desired. We arrived at the meeting location by taxi. Several large tour buses arrived parked along both sides of a wide boulevard. There was no tour guide to direct us to which bus to board. It was necessary to check in with each driver to see if our names were on the list. Arriving in the Meteora area the bus driver dropped people at various hotels. We were 2 of the last 2 passengers to be dropped off. The driver was about to get back on the bus to leave when I had to ask which was our hotel as there were several. He looked at me like I was crazy until I showed him that none of the paperwork Viator had provided to me listed a hotel. It was only then he looked at his list to find our names and hotel. The local guides were very knowledgeable
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re delighted you found the Meteora experience and our local guides so memorable and informative. We sincerely apologize for the confusion during boarding and hotel drop-off, as this is not the level of organization we aim to provide. Your comments are very valuable and will help us improve communication and coordination for future guests. We hope to welcome you again in the future.
I loved it. Definitely choose 2 days instead of 1. The hotel was lovely. Check the weather though, it was foggy, still awesome, though
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you loved the experience and enjoyed your hotel stay. Great tip about choosing the 2-day tour and checking the weather. We appreciate you choosing us and hope your Meteora visit was truly memorable!
Highly recommend. Long bus ride is the only negative. Hotel was 5 stars, do the hike on day two. *****
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the 5-star hotel and recommend the hike on day two. We appreciate your note about the long bus ride and thank you for choosing us!
The guides were fantastic! Provided so much interesting information, very clear on timings, very inclusive of all people on the tour.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear that the guides made your experience fantastic, providing clear and interesting information while ensuring everyone felt included. We truly appreciate you choosing us!
It is a 5 hours drive from Athens; really long way; but worth it. The company, Meteroa Boutique Travel was well organised and everything was on time and very efficient. The local and Athens buses were comfortable. One complaint, which ruined my trip and I truly hope they improve is: the driver on the way back (Sunday, 7 September) had non-stop personal conversations on his mobile phone, I seriously mean non-stop! I’m not exaggerating or saying this lightly. His one conversation lasted 45 minutes and within a minute, he dialled the next number and continued with another very lengthy call. My head was pounding from his constant talking and it continued all the way back to Athens. It was pure hell! Plus he had the radio playing horrific music. It is also nerve-wrecking being in a bus when the driver is focused on personal calls. We were tired and wanting to rest and travel back in peace. Please dear Meteora Travel, ask your drivers to limit personal calls when driving a bus full of tourists.
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! We're happy to hear that, despite the long journey from Athens, you felt the trip was worth it and appreciated the well-organized service and comfortable buses. It's great to know everything ran on time and efficiently. We're genuinely sorry, however, to hear about the experience on the return leg of your trip. Continuous personal phone conversations—especially over such a long stretch—can be very disruptive, particularly when guests are hoping to rest and enjoy a quiet ride back. We completely understand how frustrating this must have been, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We'll make sure your feedback is passed along, as maintaining a calm and comfortable atmosphere throughout the journey is just as important as everything else. Thank you again for your honesty, and we hope to welcome you back on a much more relaxing journey in the future.
Fabulous tour from start to finish! Bus trip was smooth and comfortable. Hotel comfortable and friendly. The highlight was our tour guide, Katerina, who really shared her knowledge and the essence of the incredible Meteora with us. The sunset tour was gorgeous and throughout the whole two days we were awed by the experience! Thankyou! A lifetime memory.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience was fabulous from start to finish and that everything—from the comfortable bus trip to the friendly hotel—met your expectations. It’s especially rewarding to know that Katerina made such a lasting impression by sharing her knowledge and conveying the true essence of Meteora. We’re delighted the sunset tour and the entire two-day experience became a lifetime memory for you. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back again someday!
Great experience, very rewarding. And extraordinary. It's impressive and worth it. Guides the 2 interesting days
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you found the experience enriching and extraordinary. It’s great to hear that both guides made the two-day tour interesting and memorable. We hope to welcome you again for another amazing adventure!
The guide was local and knowledgeable about the area. This hike was our favorite activity in Meteora.
The good: amazing views and good local tour guides. The bad: Way too much downtime!!! We booked the overnight tour and the first day we had 3 hours to explore the town before our sunset tour. That was more than enough to see the town. The following day, we did a morning tour that finished around 12:30 but our return bus ride back to Athens was not until 5:30. 5 hours with nothing to do - what a waste of time. When the return bus finally arrived, it was completely full of people who were on a previous tour. So, we had the last 2 seats on a very large bus. I guess we should be lucky to have 2 seats together albeit in the rear of the bus. Very misleading as we were not in any way prepared or notified of this because we booked “a small group tour”. Do not book this overnight trip with “MeteoraTrip”.
Dear valued customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking views of Meteora and had a positive experience with our expert guides. However, we would like to respectfully address some points in your review, as we believe certain aspects are unfair and do not accurately reflect the service we provided to you. The tour you booked includes a clearly detailed itinerary, including timing and structure, all of which are available to review online prior to booking. We strive for transparency and provide all necessary information upfront to help our guests make informed decisions. This particular tour is designed for travelers who wish to explore Meteora and its surroundings at a relaxed pace. If a shorter visit was preferred, our one-day trip option may have been a more suitable choice for you. Regarding the small group experience, we want to clarify that your booking included two small group Meteora tours, both of which were conducted as promised. Your comments appear to refer to the transportation between Athens and Meteora. Please note that we do not advertise this portion of the trip as a small group service. Due to the long distance, we use full-sized buses to ensure comfort, safety, and efficiency—something smaller vehicles are not able to provide over such distances. We appreciate your feedback and always aim to improve our services based on guest experiences. Thank you again for traveling with us. Best regards, Dimitris