Unforgettable Meteora by Train: Athens' Breathtaking Day Trip

Excellent trip for youngster and whoever doesn't have walking on hill issue. Few Monasteries has 650 steps steep hill. Guide was great. Calgary born(canadian). Sorry forgot name.

Overall experience was WONDERFUL..!! Starting from boarding point, everything was on time, a break for nice breakfast with lots of options at kids friendly restaurant and delicious Lunch definitely worth for the money paid..after Lunch, the tour guide for monasteries visit was fantastic, she spoke very good n clean english, narrated interested stories about the places visited...at the end she was very kind to organise a short trip to a super market (to buy milk for my kids, as next day was a holiday), very nice gesture... I would definitely recommend this tour operators to anyone. About the places, it's definitely 1000% worth it, meteora world is so mesmerizing...don't miss it. - Prakash Joga

Well organised, very informative and helpful guide, more than satisfying our expectations. Nothing was too much trouble and full and complete explanations were provided

Maria is an awesome guide, she is very informative that made the long trip very interesting. The drive was warm, can use a little more AC but overall is decent. I recommend this tour!

We had a wonderful time on this excursion! Our guide, Clement, is extremely knowledgeable, and we were fascinated to learn about the history of the monasteries and see the incredible views. It truly was a breathtaking experience and is a must-do adventure. Also- highly recommend purchasing the lunch option ahead of time. It was 8€ when buying the ticket online, or 15€ in-person for the same food options.

The old saying goes "It's not the destination, it's the journey". That saying does NOT apply here. Let's be honest, 8 hours in a big bus and 5 in a smaller bus isn't fun for anyone. HOWEVER, the destination, the sights, the experience, the workout (be ready) are ABSOLUTELY worth it. We worried about looking at too many pictures before our trip for fear of spoiling the experience. NOT POSSIBLE. The tour starts with a full size bus from Athens to Kalambaka. Get to the bus more than 15 minutes ahead if you are traveling with anyone you want to sit with. The description said there would be USB charging ports but there were none. **BRING A BACKUP CHARGER** Also, as an fyi, the description of our tour said lunch would be at a seaside restaurant with island view. IT WAS NOT. Expect no commentary from the driver, you just get on and get off when told. After the ride to Kalambaka, and the 30 minute stop for food around 10am, you disembark the big bus and have another meal (roughly 12:30 or so and as a side note, no beverages are included with the meal....none) before getting on the smaller van/bus. Note that ours also had no USB charging and unfortunately the AC didn't work for 2/3 of us (not good after climbing 300 steps to the first monastery). We had a great tour guide (Maria) who was clearly very passionate about and well informed on the history and future of the area. She was wonderful, and the Monasteries and scenery, simply breathtaking...... Thank you Maria! Again, bring a backup charger for your phone, as more than one person's phone ran out of juice by day's end (no USB ports on either bus as indicated) After the 5ish hour tour of the Monasteries it's back to Kalamabaka to get back on the big bus for the 4 hour drive (and dinner stop at same non-seaside location) back to Athens. Good idea to have Freenow app for booking a cab upon return to Athens to get back to wherever you are staying. Many busses offload folks at the train station at the same time, so scramble for a cab is otherwise difficult. Again, 8 hours in a big bus and 5 in a smaller bus isn't fun for anyone. HOWEVER, the destination, the sights, the experience, the workout (be ready) are ABSOLUTELY worth it.

Be prepared to climb! Great sights, many great photos. Kind of rushed at each site, should schedule more time.

I can not say enough about our tour guide Maria , very enthusiastic knowledgeable and caring this was a truly wonderful experience Thank you

This tour was above and beyond. Professional and well organised. We highly recommend it. Smooth ride with clear views along the way. Bus driver was fantastic, bravo Kosta and the tour guide Maria was extremely knowledgeable, fun and clear with articulation. The drive is for 4 hours each way but we would do this again. Very comfortable and Kosta gave us wifi details immediately. We preferred looking out the window rather than our devices as the beauty of the landscape was stunning along the way. Maria tour guide and Kosta bus driver you know your worth but for the rest of the review readers we give theme 11 out of 10! Thank you for a memorable unique experience to Meteora.

Amazing site to see! Long bus ride but well worth the trip. Lots of climbing to get to the top. Recommend!