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More than 2 days from Thessaloniki by train (with overnight stay)

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English

small group

start time

08:00

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Pickup from your location

€30

For those of you who one day is not enough to explore this unique place, our office offers a 3-day package with 2 nights in the city of Kalambaka. The excursion starts from the new Thessaloniki Railway Station where the train departs at 08.18 in the morning. You should be there at least half an hour earlier to complete the boarding process. The route passes by the roots of the mythical Mount Olympus, home of the Twelve Gods of Ancient Greece and takes you to the station of Paleopharsalos, an area from which the Myrmidons originate, the formidable ancient warriors who, under the leadership of Achilles, played an important role role in the outcome of the Trojan War. At Paleofarsalos station you will disembark and change trains, then board the train heading to Kalambaka. You will arrive there at 11.30 in the afternoon where our partner will be waiting for you at the station who will take you to your hotel. At 16.15 our partners will pick you up from your hotel so you can start with Breathtaking Meteora sunset, an amazing sightseeing experience. After your tour is over and around 20.30 in the afternoon we will drive you to your hotel. For the next day, refer to our page and choose one of 4-hour excursion to the Monasteries and Hiking in Meteora. On day 3 you will be free to spend time exploring the town of Kalambaka until 16.45 where we will meet to drive you to Kalambaka Railway Station to catch your return train.

For additional days of stay please contact our office.

Due to the current situation of the COVID-19 virus worldwide, the monastic community and the Monasteries of Meteora have decided to stop providing items of clothing (skirts, shawls-scarves) to the visitors of the Holy Monasteries. Therefore, all visitors are required to wear appropriate clothing upon entering the Monasteries. Men are prohibited from wearing short shorts and bermuda shorts, as well as sleeveless t-shirts. Women are prohibited from wearing skirts above the knee. The above clothing will make entry into the Monasteries prohibited.

The tour includes

  • Pickup from your place and your return there. Pickup and drop off at the train station.

  • Return ticket in economy class. For first class tickets upon consultation and at extra cost.

  • Your stay in a 3-star hotel with breakfast. There is also the option of 4-star accommodation upon consultation and at an extra cost.

  • Choice of tour package for day 2.

  • Our English speaking partner. Guided tours in other languages are available at an extra cost (France, Germany, Italian, Spanish, Russian)upon request.

  • Free bottle of water is provided free of charge during the tour.

  • Free wi-fi on the mini-bus.

  • All taxes and services are included in the price.

  • Is not included:

  • Transfer from and to your hotel in Thessaloniki

  • Entrance to the monasteries costs €3

  • Entrance to the Byzantine church costs €2

  • Certified guide for a guided tour inside the monasteries (provided at extra cost)

  • Gratuities (optional)

  • Travel security.

  • Meals during your stay.

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation when made at least 48 hours before the start of the tour.

  • Unused tickets are considered as generated.

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