Meteora Tours

Step off the tourist trail and discover the little-known routes that most Meteora visitors don't get to see. On this half-day small-group trip, which includes round-trip transport from Kalambaka, you’ll follow a guide on a leisurely hike from Doupiani rock to the lofty Grand Meteora Monastery. Along the way, pass Ypapanti and some of the smaller rock monasteries, and listen to fascinating commentary about the UNESCO-listed site's formation and history.

Hiking in Meteora without a guide may mean you miss hidden must-sees and history, or get lost. Make the most of the rock-pillar landscapes and monasteries on a half-day tour from Kalambaka with a hiking guide. Follow historical monks’ paths you might overlook alone, hear details on the area’s nature that many hikers miss, and visit one or two monasteries (own expense) on route. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Get some thrills during your time in Greece with a rock climbing experience at Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rock formations and monasteries. Suitable for both experienced climbers and those with no previous experience, this tour includes a climbing guide and equipment. Once you get to the top of one of the rocks, take in panoramic views of the setting.

Get set for an adrenaline-fuelled adventure and experience the stunning countryside around Meteora on this 4-hour white-water rafting tour from Kastraki. Paddle your way down the Ionas River, cruise through gentle rapids and thrilling bends, and enjoy a unique view of the UNESCO-listed Meteora rocks.

The best tour to see Meteora picking you up directly from Kalabaka train station when you arrive. See the entire area, all the monasteries and take the best panoramic photos with our expert in the area local tour leader.

Immerse yourself in the ancient religious traditions of Greece during a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed orthodox monasteries of Meteora during this 4-hour excursion. These stunning cliff-top religious communities are perched as high as 2,000 feet (600 meters) above the ground below, offering panoramic vistas and unique insight into the country’s spiritual customs. Visit all six of the remaining monasteries and take a look inside three. A guide, plus luxury air-conditioned minibus and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Hike through ancient paths among the giant rocks, discover historical places and enjoy a hike suitable for the whole family. Discover sights which are hidden away from the public eye, and admire the church of Ypapanti. Hike in a beautiful landscape filled with history View impressive monastries hidden in the mountains Learn local history from your certified mountain guide

Immerse yourself in Athens culinary scene with this food-tasting walking tour. You'll meet your guide in the historic Monastiraki area, continuing on to the Psirri neighborhood for cheese and wine. You'll then continue through town, finishing your tour off with cocktails at the Baba au Rum bar.

Experience Meteora at its most magical on an atmospheric sunset tour of the UNESCO-listed monastery complex. Visiting at dusk means you avoid the crowds, so make the most of the quiet as you explore one of the mountaintop monasteries, peek into centuries-old caves and churches, and learn about the unique hermitages from your guide. Finally, look out over the St Nicolas Badovas Monastery from a secret vantage point as you watch the sunset over the horizon.

Discover the UNESCO-listed site of Meteora on this comprehensive half-day tour from Kalambaka. Learn about the local traditions, myths, and history from your guide as you explore centuries-old monasteries (own expense), perched dramatically on the cliffside. Combining a bus tour with brief walks, you have plenty of opportunities for photos of the dramatic scenery.

This magical Meteora tour is perfect for first-time visitors who want to make the most of their time near these magnificent rock structures. Opting for a private tour means you won’t have to wait around for other members of your party, and you can customize the tour based on your needs. See all six monasteries in Meteora and have a chance to enter some of them. You’ll learn local secrets and travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Spare yourself the risks of Greek roads and the expense of car hire on this comprehensive small-group tour of Meteora’s religious monuments. Soak up the sunset over this dramatic landscape; see all six monasteries and visit the interior of one or two; admire the Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary in Kalabaka and 1,000-year-old cave hermitages. Tour includes transport and guiding: entrance fees are at your own expense.

Pack your camera and hiking gear and prepare to experience Meteora like a true local. Walk through nature’s playground in one of the world’s most popular UNESCO sites. Explore a truly unique geological phenomenon which is surrounded by breathtaking flora and fauna, beaten tourist trails, hidden ancient monastery ruins like Ypapanti, and caves previously inhabited by monks.

Let a private guide lead you through the surreal landscape of Meteora and its World Heritage–listed clifftop monasteries. Follow in the footsteps of the medieval monks and hermits who settled the region and built two dozen religious dwellings atop the gravity-defying sandstone pillars. You’ll benefit from the personalized attention of your private guide and a flexible itinerary throughout the half-day tour as you visit two of the remaining monasteries. Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from Kalambaka or Kastraki.

Join this tour from Kalabaka or Kastraki and discover a place where divine creation meets the human. Tour among landscapes of extraordinary beauty and hear the history of the monasteries built on the Meteora Rocks ~See the remaining six monasteries ~Explore the Meteora area, a unique geological formation part of UNESCO's World Heritage list. ~Visit three monasteries ~Luxurious air-conditioned vehicle ~Photo stop at the most imposing panoramic views for photos. ~Learn about the movies backround of the area. Such as Gam of Thrones and James Bond places.

See the UNESCO World Heritage-listed monasteries of Meteora without taking multiple days out of your busy schedule to visit. Instead, take the train there from Athens in the morning and be back in Athens by the end of the night on this day trip with transport included. Drive by all six precariously-located monasteries and spend time exploring three of them; marvel at their remarkable architecture and at the scenic views from atop Meteora.

Selfies and phone photos are a passable way to record your holiday for posterity, but a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora calls for a high-quality set of photographs to preserve your memories forever. Unless you’re a photography hobbyist, the pressure to compose a stunning shot and get the light just right at this breathtaking site can take you out of the moment and spoil the very memories you want to create. Avoid all that and devote your full attention to the site’s unique geography and monasteries with the help of a professional photographer.

Hop aboard a train in Athens and head out to Kalabaka with this overnight tour led by a local guide. ON your first day, you'll take a sunset tour through the area, visiting six monasteries, a hermitage, and a Byzantine church before relaxing in your hotel. On your second day, you'll visit Meteora, seeing cave dwellings once used by hermits and learning about the monks who constructed this incredible site before returning to Athens via an early-evening train.

Take a 4-hour tour in a luxurious minivan from your accommodation in Kalabaka or Kastraki. Drive with a small group and enjoy the fantastic scenery of Meteora, these extraordinary geological formations standing above the largest plain valley of Greece. See the monasteries hanging over the cliffs and listen to a full history story-telling from your specialized tour leader. Visit 3 monasteries from the interior and see all remaining 6 on the exterior so you can admire the impressive architecture and meet some of the monks or nuns. The driver will wait for you and then take you to special spots where you can take memorable photos with a magnificent background. At the end of the tour, drive back to your accommodation or to the center of Kalabaka, if you wish to continue your day there.

Uncover the history and myths of Meteora’s spectacular clifftop monasteries on this half-day tour with pickup at the train station. Reach the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll take in panoramic views and visit two of the sky-high medieval sanctuaries with a guide and learn about the local culture, history, and etiquette of monasteries. If you're short on time, it's a convenient way to fit in a visit to one of Greece’s most awe-inspiring spiritual sites. Enjoy a more personal experience with tour group sizes capped at 18 travelers.

Take the unique opportunity to explore, learn about and capture stunning photos of the area and Zagori in Greece! We will teach you practical tips you can use instantly to enhance and refine your photography skills. We will point out details invisible to the untrained eye, reveal the best points on the route of your interest and identify photo opportunities for the most creative shots. This is a private tour of a lifetime, allowing you two full days to cover two of the most incredible natural landscapes that Greece has to offer.

Departing from Kalabaka, this tour offers a half-day excursion to the monasteries of Meteora. Avoid driving on the narrow, winding mountain roads that lead up to the monasteries; instead, get driven up to the mountain by a guide who drives the area’s roads regularly. Arrive at the monasteries relaxed and ready to explore.

Visit a monastery and see the restored hermitage of Bandovas See the 11th-century Byzantine church of the Dormition of the Mother of God Admire the marvelous sunset from a remote spot ideal for stunning photographs The tour begins either from Kalabaka or from your accommodation in the area. Be driven up to Meteora in a luxurious mini-bus where an experienced and skilled tour leader will explain to you the history of Meteora and show you hidden places that only locals know about. See the 1000-year old hermitage of Bandovas, which was built like a cave system. You will also see the Byzantine Church, which was built over ancient ruins. Later, visit a monastery to admire the Christian architecture and see the frescoes in the churches. Just before sunset, the driver will take you on the peak of the rocks at a perfect spot for photographs. Admire the beautiful sunset view over the valley below. The tour ends afterward and you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

The Meteora rock formations that tower over the central Greek countryside are stunning in person, but it can be disappointing to take away blurry or badly-lit photographic memories to show your friends and family. Don’t take the risk: instead, spend the afternoon and evening learning how to get the most out of your camera while taking snaps of the area’s astonishing landscapes on this private photography tour. Learn more about your camera from your professional photographer guide and take advantage of the golden hour light.