Thessaloniki: Full-Day Meteora Train Tour with Optional Lunch
Take a short break from your journey in Thessaloniki to explore Meteora. Discover the wonder of this unique and wonderful place, explore magnificent monasteries and learn all about Meteora’s history and legends directly from a knowledgeable local.
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Stop At: Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece
Important Notice: The Thessaloniki to Meteora train route is currently undergoing essential infrastructure updates and maintenance. Consequently, there have been adjustments to the timetable, resulting in an approximate 2-hour waiting time in each direction. Additionally, part of the route will be covered by bus. Recognizing that this change will impact your overall experience, we offer a major discount (already applied) on all bookings until maintenance is completed.
Discover the wonders of Meteora on this extraordinary full-day trip from Thessaloniki. Enjoy a scenic train/bus ride to Kalabaka with included round-trip tickets and taste local flavors during an optional lunch at a local restaurant.
Make your way to Thessaloniki’s railway station and catch the 07:04 train to Kalambaka using the e-tickets that you will receive via email. Embark on a scenic train ride through the Greek countryside and admire the beautiful landscapes.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Paleofarsalos, Palaeofarsalos, Farsala 403 00, Greece
At approximately 09:07, the train will make a stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should exit in order to catch the connecting bus that will continue the trip to Kalambaka departing at 11:00. While waiting for the bus departure, feel free to grab some snacks, enjoy a coffee from the train station’s kiosk, or indulge in a good book to pass the time.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly
At 12:45 arrive at Kalambaka’s train station, where your tour guide will be waiting for you, holding a signboard with your name. Board our minibus and begin your unforgettable journey to this true wonder called Meteora.
During the guided tour, see all six of Meteora's monasteries and admire the interior of three of them. View some of Meteora’s most spectacular hidden gems like the ancient Chapel of Doupiani and the magnificent St. George Madilas cave.
Also discover the “other side” of Meteora as you explore. Learn the truth about why the hermits settled in these imposing caves a thousand years ago and how the monks achieved the impossible.
As the trip comes to a close, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and capture some amazing photos that you will cherish forever.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Great Meteoron Monastery, Eparhiacos dromos Meteoron, Kalambaka 42200 Greece
The Monastery of Great Meteoron or Transfiguration of Christ, expresses the greatness and history of the Holy Meteora, as it is the oldest and most important monastery.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada), Kalambaka Greece
The Monastery of the Holy Trinity is the third oldest monastery in Meteora and is the most difficult to reach, since the visitor has to cross a downhill path and then ascend 145 steps carved into the rock. It is said that at the time when the monks used a rope ladder and a net, they spent 70 years to carry the materials and build the monastery!
Pass By: Agios Stefanos, Kalambaka Greece
The Monastery of Saint Stephen’s is located just above the city of Kalampaka and is the most accessible monastery in Meteora, as there are no steps to reach the entrance and the access is easy through a small stone bridge.
Pass By: Varlaam Monastery, Kalambaka Greece
The Varlaam Monastery or Monastery of All the Saints is located on an imposing rock exactly opposite of the Great Meteoron and it is the second largest monastery.
Stop At: Saint Nicholas Monastery, Kalambaka Greece
The Monastery of Saint Nicholas of Anapafsas is literally suspended in air on a small rock and is the first monastery that we meet on our way from Kastraki village to the stone forest of Holy Meteora.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece
You will arrive in Thessaloniki at around 22:19.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Roussanou Monastery, Kalambaka Greece
The Roussanou Monastery, also known as Arsani, stands on top of an impressive vertical and steep cliff of Meteora, between the Monasteries of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas and Varlaam.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Kalambaka, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Afterwards, get transferred back to Kalabaka’s train station or at a nearby local restaurant if the optional lunch is selected. Enjoy approximately an hour of free time to have lunch or explore Kalabaka on foot before catching the 17:20 bus back to Thessaloniki.
At approximately 19:05, the bus will make a stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should exit in order to catch the connecting train that will continue the trip to Thessaloniki departing at 20:46. Arrive back in Thessaloniki at 22:51.
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Near public transportation"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Important Notice: The Thessaloniki to Meteora train route is currently undergoing essential infrastructure updates and maintenance. Consequently, there have been adjustments to the timetable, resulting in an approximate 2-hour waiting time in each direction. Additionally, part of the route will be covered by bus. Recognizing that this change will impact your overall experience, we offer a major discount (already applied) on all bookings until maintenance is completed."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
07:00 AM
Duración: 16 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Thessaloniki Train Station, Monastiriou, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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