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Great tour
Beautiful time of day for taking pictures. Lots of stairs to visit the monasteries but very doable if you just take your time. Lots of photo stops.
Meteora Panoramic Morning Small Group Tour with Local Guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $40 / person
- Location
- Meteora
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 328 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Meteora Thrones -Travel Center
- Meeting point
- • We offer pick up / drop off from all the hotels in the area of Kalampaka or Kastraki. • Please advise us your hotel. Pick up time depends on the location of your hotel.
Description
This 4-hour, small-group tour with an experienced tour guide and a VIP limo mini bus will take you to Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meteora is one of the largest and most significant complexes of orthodox monasteries in Greece. You will have the opportunity to visit all six of the monasteries in this area, exploring the interior inside three of them.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meteora
Many centuries ago, on these gigantic rocks reaching heights of close to 2,000 feet, one of the most important monastic communities of Greece was formed. After you’ve picked up in the morning from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki enjoy a comprehensive Meteora half-day tour for 4 hrs, seeing all the area of Meteora, all 6 Holy Monasteries with the chance to visit inside 3 of them. Our expert in the area local, English speaking, Tour Leader will be with you to give you all the information you need about the area, share with you a vast amount of knowledge and he will help you to visualize why and how the first monks managed to establish one of the biggest monastic community in Greece on top of these unique rocks. Transported with comfort and safety, by our luxury air conditioned LIMO VIP Mini Bus towards cliff-top monasteries. Also with plenty of stops to the best viewpoints and with short walks, he will explain to you all the geological phenomena.
Great Meteoron Monastery
We visit inside Great Meteoron (according to the timetable of the monasteries if it is closed we go to another monastery)
Varlaam Monastery
We visit inside Varlaam (according to the timetable of the monasteries if it is closed we go to another monastery)
We visit inside Rousanou (according to the timetable of the monasteries if it is closed we go to another monastery)
What's included
Included
Best Stops for Panoramic views and photos
Transport by luxury air-conditioned mini-bus
Local , expert in the area , Tour Leader
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kalabaka or Kastraki
Free wi-fi
See all 6 monasteries and visit inside 3 of them
Not included
Meals and soft drinks
Gratuities
Guide inside the Holy Monasteries
Each Monastery
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki. Pick up is around 08:40 - 09:15 (it depends on the location of your hotel)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
328 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. For ladies skirts by the knee or longer are required. No pants for ladies, no shorts, no sleeveless shirt. For men sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee are prohibited.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Meteora Panoramic Morning Small Group Tour with Local Guide take?
Meteora Panoramic Morning Small Group Tour with Local Guide lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Meteora Panoramic Morning Small Group Tour with Local Guide cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Meteora experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Meteora Panoramic Morning Small Group Tour with Local Guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick you up from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraki. Pick up is around 08:40 - 09:15 (it depends on the location of your hotel) Pickup points include Hotel France.
What languages is Meteora Panoramic Morning Small Group Tour with Local Guide offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Meteora Panoramic Morning Small Group Tour with Local Guide worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 328 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Meteora Thrones -Travel Center.
Reviews(328)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Highly recommend this tour 😊
So glad we booked this trip! Great value for money, excellent tour guide with fantastic local knowledge, and the small group meant we could jump on and off the bus for some quick viewpoint stops to capture all 6 monasteries as well as going inside 3 of them. Highly recommend.
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An extraordinary, not to be missed experience
The monasteries are absolutely amazing, and we had a fantastic time on the morning tour. It was very well organised, we had plenty of time at each stop, and our guide Maria was super friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Meteora Thrones for your tour.
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Amazing experience
Fabulous morning visiting 3 monasteries and stopping to photographing a few more. Amazing place and Lina (guide) was really good. One of the best guides I’ve come across. Very knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommended
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Wonderful day visiting monasteries in Meteora
This tour was approximately 5 hours and was absolutely worth every single minute spent! It is a bit strenuous going up to each of the monasteries we visited (a ton of steps and steep hills) but again worth every bit of effort! Spectacular frescos in each of the churches. Bring cash for souveniers and nominal entrance fees for each (5 euros each to enter) as they don’t take cards for payment. Kostas, our guide was amazing with rich knowledge and extreme care for all of those in our group. Georges was a phenomenal driver and kept us safe! 🥰🇬🇷 Thank you for a wonderful day! ❤️
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted you enjoyed this 5‑hour tour so much. The frescos, the climbs and the views truly make Meteora unforgettable.
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Meteora monasteries
9am pick up near accommodation Visited 6 monasteries with 3 tours. The guide was a very knowledgeable local. A very hot day and they supplied water. A solid 4 hrs
Operator response
Thank you for your review. We’re glad the 9am pick‑up was smooth and that you enjoyed visiting six monasteries with three guided tours. Great to hear your local guide was so knowledgeable and that the water helped on such a hot day.
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Enjoyed the Meteorak Monasteries under the guidance of a knowledgeable guide
What a fantastically beautiful and educational morning. The Morning Tour booked from 09:00 to 13:00. Guide is very friendly and tells a lot of history. There is ample time to visit and view the three monasteries.
Operator response
Dank u wel voor uw fijne reactie. Geweldig dat u een fantastische en leerzame ochtend had, met een vriendelijke gids die de historie tot leven bracht. En fijn dat er ruim tijd was om de drie kloosters op uw eigen tempo te bezoeken.
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Not a small group tour.
This was a decent tour but could have been much better. Despite calling it a small group tour, we were on a coach of about 50 people. The stops at a couple of the monasteries were not quite long enough to allow people who arent capable of running up the steps at top speed. The guide talked while we were on the bus, but focused more on the Greek guests sitting near the front with him. If I went again, I would look for a smaller group tour. But overall, it was good value.
Operator response
Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad you found the tour decent and good value, but we’re sorry the group size and timing at the monasteries felt rushed. We respectfully disagree about the guide’s focus , commentary is shared for everyone.
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Great tour
Well worth the money with really interesting information by Iaonnis the guide on the coach. We're left to visit three monasteries as we please within generous times. Felt very relaxed
Operator response
Thank you for your lovely feedback. Great to hear Giannis made the journey so interesting with his insights on the coach. Having generous time to explore three monasteries at your own pace really helps keep the day relaxed and enjoyable. We’re glad this Meteora experience felt well worth it.
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Breathtaking landscape
Super who visited many highlighs and 3 monasteries tomorrow. All very definitely worth it. Compliment to the guide and bus driver
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