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Meteora Monasteries : Day Trip From Thessaloniki With Local Guide
Experience this amazing day trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki. The tour will begin at 09:30 am at the Thessaloniki Bus Station, where you will travel by bus to Meteora. Once there, you see all 6 Monasteries with a panoramic about 5 hours tour led by your local guide. To conclude the tour, you will be dropped-off at the bus station to return to Thessaloniki. Food and drinks are not included on this tour.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Location
This experience is centered on one mapped location. 1 of 3 stops have map coordinates.
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Thessaloniki
Travel from Thessaloniki to Meteora comfortably by bus and experience one of Greece’s most breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites in just one day. Book now for an enchanting, unforgettable experience and discover the secrets of the area in a way that only a true local can guide you. Leave the planning to us and enjoy a comfortable journey across the Greek countryside. Departure from Thessaloniki Bus Station Your journey begins in the morning at 09:30 from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Kalabaka with an air-conditioned coach – bus. During the journey relax and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes and the scenic beauty of the Greek countryside. After a short change of bus in Trikala , you will arrive in Kalabaka around 13:15.
240 min - 2
Meteora
Arriving in Kalabaka around 13:15 our local, highly educated, Tour Guide will wait for you to welcome you and begin your 4+ hours Panoramic Midday Meteora Tour.Guided Meteora Tour for 4+ hours with Live Local Guide Continue with an amazing, 4 hours Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and visit inside 3 of them. Our Tour Guide will give you full attention and care. You will learn everything about this unique worldwide geological phenomenon, the creation of the rock formation, the history of the monasteries and the life of the monks. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and many secret places that only locals know will make your tour a lifetime experience. See also the Hermit Caves of Badovas exclusively in this tour. FREE AUDIO GUIDE. Use our free audio guide inside the monasteries and 11 points of interest! Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese.
300 minAdmission not included - 3
Kalambaka
After the tour ends around 18:00 , enjoy free time in Kalabaka town to relax, have a late lunch, enjoy a coffee, taste delicious homemade ice cream, or stroll through the charming town center and souvenir shops. In the evening, return comfortably to Thessaloniki by bus, filled with unforgettable memories from one of Greece’s most iconic destinations. Bus departure is at 19:15 from Kalabaka and after a short change of bus in Trikala , you will arrive in Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station around 22.30.
240 min
What's included
- Free Smart Audio Guide available in: English | Spanish | French | Italian | German | Dutch
- Free WI FI on the bus
- Full comprehensive , 4 hrs , Meteora Tour
- Visit all 6 Monasteries ( the 3 most popular of them inside )
- Highly educated , English or Spanish speaking Local Tour Guide
- Stops for panoramic views and photos
- Roundtrip Bus tickets by air-conditioned coach - bus
- Portuguese | Polish | Russian | Japanese | Korean | Chinese
- See the Hermit Caves
What's not included
- Entrance fees of Monasteries (5 euro each)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and soft drinks
- Guide inside the Holy Monasteries
- Entrance fees: Each Meteora Monastery
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Departure time : 09:30 am (please be at the bus station at least 30 min before the bus departure)
- Departure place : Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station ( quick bus change at Trikala Station )
- Supplier is not responsible for any train delays that might affect the duration of the tour. Your guide and minivan will be waiting for you at Kalambaka train station and are guaranteed to return you to the station in time to catch your return train to Athens
- Bus tickets will be sent to your personal email as a PDF attachment , along with all necessary detailed information , one day prior to your arrival.
- Meeting point : 13:15 at Kalabaka Bus Station (we will hold a signboard with your name)
- Dont forget that you have to change bus in Trikala Station
- When you arrive at the Bus Station of Thessaloniki , you need to stop , prior to the departure of the bus , at the issuing desk with the bus tickets that you will find in the attached pdf file that we will send you , to get your printed bus tickets.
- Short stop after your arrival in Kalabaka for a snack and refresh yourself before starting the Meteora Tour.
- Please bring earpads and a smartphone to use the audio guide.
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Tour in English
Local English Speaking Guide: Choose this option if you want an English speaking guide
Tour in Spanish
Local Spanish Speaking Guide: Choose this option if you wish the tour to be in Spanish language
Reviews
4.4 · 42 reviews
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