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From Athens: Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train

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About This Experience

One of the most intriguing and unique adventures that Greece has to offer awaits! You are just a few clicks away from witnessing the captivating view and the …

Highlights

  • The train from Athens to Palaiofarsalos and Hellenic Train's replacement bus on to Kalambaka
  • All six monasteries seen in one day
  • Three monasteries inside
  • The hermit caves of St Nicholas Badovas
  • Photo stops at the viewpoints

What's Included

  • ✓ Round-trip train and bus tickets from Athens to Kalambaka
  • ✓ A minibus from Kalambaka station around Meteora
  • ✓ A local tour leader
  • ✓ Visits inside three monasteries
  • ✓ All six monasteries seen from the viewpoints
  • ✓ The hermit caves
  • ✓ Panoramic photo stops
  • ✓ Bottled water
  • ✓ Wi-Fi and USB chargers on board

Not Included

  • Meteora Monasteries entrance fees (5€ per person to be paid in cash only)
  • Guided inside the monasteries
  • Food and drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens

Good to Know

  • The train and bus e-tickets are e-mailed about 24 hours before the travel date
  • If the tickets have not arrived, contact the supplier: you cannot travel without them
  • The train runs from Athens to Palaiofarsalos; from Palaiofarsalos to Kalambaka the leg is by air-conditioned bus, and the tour's stops at Meteora are unchanged
  • Babies up to 3 years old join free if they share a seat with a parent