The tour begins at Larissa train station in central Athens, where you will board the train at 07:20 am to Kalambaka station (Meteora). Enjoy a picturesque train journey through the beautiful Greek countryside and at around 11:30 am you will arrive in Kalambaka. Your driver will be waiting for you to welcome and transfer you to your hotel.

In the afternoon, you will begin your sunset tour of the area, starting from one of the six operating monasteries of Meteora, Agios Stefanos or Roussanou. You will visit the oldest standing monument, the Byzantine church of Virgin Mary located in the old town of Kalambaka. This church, built in the early Christian period and with ancient marble embedded in its walls, tells the story of the city spanning 27 centuries. You will then head to the ancient hermitages of Badovas, hear about the stories and legends and enjoy the breath-taking panoramic views. As the sun begins to set, slowly descending upon the mountain ridges, you will climb to the top of the Meteora rocks, a magical place, for a pure, joyous and uninterrupted experience. Up there, you will feel the night breeze blowing amidst these cliffs and you will fill your senses with the splendour of nature. This will be the perfect way to end a beautiful day at Meteora. After sunset, you will return to your accommodation and enjoy a good rest.

Dress code in the monasteries: Sleeveless shirts and shorts are not permitted. Visitors can use the skirts, shawls and trousers available at the entrance of the monasteries, in the event that they do not carry appropriate clothing to cover themselves with.

Greca Tip: Roam the maze-like cobblestone lanes of the old centre and shop around for local handmade embroidery, leather sandals and carved wooden handicrafts.

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we will meet you at the hotel's lobby to begin an unforgettable tour of Meteora.

You will learn which monastery was the first to be built and the reasons behind the monks' decision to climb the steep rocks and build the monasteries there. In the panoramic tour that will follow you will enjoy the incredible views and have the chance to take photos of the majestic scenery. At around 16:45 hrs., your driver will pick you up to transfer you to Kalambaka train station.

At 17:15 hrs., the train will depart from Kalambaka and at Paleofarsala you will connect to the train bound for Thessaloniki. Upon your arrival in the second largest city of Greece and the most important center of the area, your driver will meet you at the station and drive you to your hotel.

Greca Tip: Take a stroll in Kalambaka's old town and look for handmade wood-carved objects and religious icons as well as home-made sausages, honey, fruit sweets and jams, and the regional pudding (“spatoula”) or “halva” for a sweet aftertaste.

Free day to enjoy this magnificent city. Thessaloniki is the largest city of northern Greece and the second biggest in the country.

It is famous for its history, the dazzling shops and the vibrant nightlife.

In the Byzantine era it was one of the most important cultural centers and in modern Greek history one of the most multicultural cities.

Greca Tip: We recommend taking the boat ride in the Thermaic gulf, which gives you a great panoramic view of the city itself. 

The morning is free for you to spend some valuable time in the city center of this beautiful city.

In the afternoon and at the agreed time, your driver will pick you up and drive you to the train station, where you will take the train to Athens. 

On this train journey from Thessaloniki to Athens, you will admire the unique beauty and diversity of the Greek countryside, passing by both mountainous terrain and fertile plains.

At 19:30 hrs, you will arrive at Larissa station in the center of Athens.

Greca Tip: You can relax at your hotel or roam in the streets of Athens' historic centre, a three-kilometre pedestrianized zone and Europe's largest.