2-days rail trip from Athens to Meteora

4.9(40)48 hFree cancellationBy Meteora Rocks

About this activity

Join this two-day tour and travel from Athens, the mother of western civilization, to one of the most significant Monastic communes in Greece, the world heritage monument of UNESCO Meteora.

Begin from Stathmos Larissis, the central railway station of Athens, where you will get on the train that takes you to Kalambaka. The train departs at 06:58 AM.At approximately 09:45 AM, the train will make a stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should exit and catch the connecting bus that will continue the trip to Kalambaka. The bus belongs to the train company.

~Take a train through the mainland of Greece and reach Meteora

~Admire a unique in the world geological formation, which also belongs to UNESCO's world heritage sites

~Discover the beauty and the biodiversity of Greek countryside

~Enjoy two guided tours on the Meteora rocks and see all six unique

monasteries

~Explore the town of Kalambaka and pay a visit to area's museums

~Enjoy the breath-taking sunset on the top of the giant rocks

What's included

✓Choose second days tour
✓WiFi on board
✓See and visit monasteries,hidden gems and hermitages
✓Luxury mini-bus transportation
✓Bottled water
✓Air-conditioned vehicle
✓Breakfast
✓Local English-speaking tour leader
✓Round trip train tickets

Not included

✕Monasteries entrance fee which are 5€ per person for each monastery
✕Byzantine church
✕State Licensed guide, inside the monasteries
✕Dinner,lunch
✕Stay over hotel tax paid personally in reception (3€/room

Meeting and pickup

Head to Athens railway station by your own and you must be there at 06.40 am in order to complete the boarding procedure on time.The train departs at 06:58 AM.At approximately 09:45 AM, the train will make a stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should exit and catch the connecting bus. to Kalampaka.

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
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets are not allowed to enter the monasteries.
You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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