TOUR TO METEORA BY TRAIN FROM ATHENS
Meteora, Kalambaka, Badova
Daily morning departures all year around.
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What is included in this tour
- Round trip train tickets Athens - Kalambaka (Meteora) - Athens.
- Pick up and drop off service: Kalampaka Railway Station.
- English speaking tour leader.
- Luxury minibus with wifi.
- Map.
- Bottle of water.
- 5 hours guided tour in Meteora.
Not included & Optionals
- Check out our tour with night in Kalambaka and 2 excursions here.
- Optional: Pick-up and drop-off from Hotel in Athens.
- Entrance fees in the 2 monasteries visited. (3 Eur. each)
- Meals.
- Gratuities.
- 10% discount for groups of more than 10 travelers
IMPORTANT NOTE: In case that the train does not operate, an alternative means will be used.
Hotel pickup
The tour does not include pick-up and drop off from/to the majority of the hotels in Athens city center. Upon reservation, we will send you the train tickets.
The departure is from Athens Central Train Station (Larissis) at 07.20hs we advise to arrive 30 minutes prior train departure.
Approximate duration and dates
This is full-day excursion (approximately. Dep. 07.20 - Ret. 21.15)
Every day all year around.
When to book?
We recommend booking as early as possible in order to ensure availability.
Payment Method
Reservations can only be paid by credit card via our website.
Cancellations
Full refund for cancellations at least 72 hours in advance. For cancellations or modifications later than 48 hours prior to departure, 100% of the total cost will be applied as cancellation fees.
Verification - Voucher
Once the reservation is made you will receive an email with your reservation number and the train tickets. Vouchers are not essential for this tour. The train tickets are needed to be printed to board the trains.
How to make a reservation?
Enter the desired date, the number of travelers and book in 3 simple steps. When the reservation is proceesed, our agents will send you an email with all the details!
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Excursion Itinerary: Tour To Meteora By Train From Athens
The tour begins at Larissa train station in central Athens, where you will board the train at 07:20hrs towards Kalambaka (Meteora). You will 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 with a sign showing your name to begin your tour to the greater area around the site of Meteora in a minibus.
The tour will give you the chance to learn about the history of the monasteries, hear about the stories and legends, make brief stops to enjoy the breath-taking panoramic views, visit the ancient hermitages of Badovas and two of the monasteries.
At around 15:45 in the afternoon, your driver will transfer you back to Kalambaka train station for your trip back to Athens. The train departs at 17:15 pm so, you will have more than an hour of free time to walk in the town center and enjoy a meal. You will arrive in Athens at around 21:25.
Dresscode in the monasteries: Sleeveless clothing and shorts are not allowed. For ladies skirts and shawls are available at the entrance in case they do not have such clothing to cover themselves.
Greca Tip: Visit Kalambaka's old picturesque district and buy religious icons, hand-made wood-carved objects as well as try the local home-made pies.
