Local Agency - 1 day by Train Athens to Meteora in English or Spanish

Athens, Greece (318)

Summary

Local Agency - 1 day by Train Athens to Meteora in English or Spanish


Description

Tour Duration: 840 min

Local Agency - 1 day by Train Athens to Meteora in English or Spanish

Visit Meteora from Athens for an amazing experience on this full-day tour. Travel by train from Athens and see all 6 Monasteries on this Panoramic tour with a local, expert in the area, Tour Leader. Relax in comfort aboard your lux Mini Bus with WIFI as you take in the spectacular views. You'll have plenty of time to stop for wonderful pictures and enter 3 of the most popular monasteries before your return to Athens.

What's included

Below are items that the provider has stated are included with Local Agency - 1 day by Train Athens to Meteora in English or Spanish at no additional cost

  • Roundtrip Train Tickets (Athens - Kalambaka - Athens)
  • Local , expert in the area , Tour Leader
  • Panoramic views of all six monasteries
  • Transportation in a lux , air-conditioned Mini-bus
  • Comprehensive 5-hour tour of Meteora
  • Visit inside the 3 most popular monasteries - ONLY BY US
  • Free Panoramic Meteora Map
  • Free Wi-Fi in the Mini-bus

What's NOT included

Below are items that the tour provider of Local Agency - 1 day by Train Athens to Meteora in English or Spanish has stated that may cost an additional fee if desired.

  • Pickup and drop-off at Athens' Larissa train station
  • Entrance fees to monasteries (approx. 3 euro each)
  • Meals and soft drinks
  • Guide inside the Holy Monasteries

Points Of Interest

  • 240 minutes: Catch the train from Athens Train Station at 7:572 am to Kalabaka and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes during your trip. Arriving in Kalabaka at 12:05pm our lux Mini Bus will be waiting you at the Kalabaka Train Station with our highly educated Tour Leader to begin your customized Special Panoramic Midday Meteora Tour. Take an amazing 5 hours Meteora tour, see all 6 monasteries and visit inside 3 of them. Your Tour Leader will give you full attention and care as the group will be small. Plenty of photo opportunity stops and many secrets places that only locals know will make your tour a life time experience. In the end, will be transferred back to Kalabaka Train Station to catch the train back for Athens , you will have also the time for a nice walk to the city of Kalabaka. The train departs at 18:35 and you will arrive in Athens at 22:46.
  • minutes: See the picturesque village of Kastraki under the rocks of Meteora
  • 60 minutes: See Great Meteoron , the biggest and oldest monastery of Meteora
  • 45 minutes: Admire the monastery of Varlaam
  • 35 minutes: Admire Rousanou Nunnery
  • 35 minutes: Admire the monastery of Holy Trinity
  • 35 minutes: Admire St Stephen (Agios Stefanos) Nunnery
  • 35 minutes: Admire St Nicholas (Agios Nikolaos) Monastery
  • 30 minutes: See the city under the rocks , take a coffee overviewing Meteora !

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your train tickets are e-tickets (PDF file) and will be sent to your email 3 days before the trip or immediately if it is a last minute reservation. It is not necessary to print the train tickets you can just have them on your phone.
  • It is very important to have your train tickets in advance in order to travel by train
  • Departure place: Athens Train Station (Larissis Station) be there at least 30 min before the departure of the train at 07:52 am
  • Meeting point: Kalabaka Train Station (we will hold a sign with your name) at 12:05
  • 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
  • Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. For ladies skirts by the knee or longer are required. No pants for ladies, no shorts, no sleeveless shirt. For men sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee are prohibited.
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Appropriate clothing for everyone is required to enter the monasteries. For ladies skirts by the knee or longer are required. No pants for ladies, no shorts, no sleeveless shirt. For men sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee are prohibited.