# From Athens: Meteora Full Day Trip with Greek Lunch - **Activity Name**: From Athens: Meteora Full Day Trip with Greek Lunch - **Rating**: 4.8 (20 reviews) - **Location**: Kalabaka, Kalampaka's Train Station, Meteora - **City**: Athens - **State**: AT - **Country**: Greece - **Duration**: 15 Hours - **Activity URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/things-to-do/from-athens-meteora-full-day-trip-with-greek-lunch-aidme6vnyt ## About this Activity Your experience Discovering Meteora Travel comfortably on a luxury VIP bus from Athens to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Meteora. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and uncover hidden gems of Meteora that most travelers won’t know about. Begin your journey on a private and air-conditioned bus departing from the area opposite the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). The scenic ride takes you through the lush green countryside arriving at Meteora by noon. Here your local tour guide will take you around the iconic monasteries of Meteora. You will even be given time to step inside 3 of them, where you can admire their stunning architecture and interiors. Think hidden gems and the tour will take you through ancient hermit caves, Chapel of Doupiani, and St. George Mandilas cave. Learn why the hermits settled in the magnificent caves 1000s of years ago and the monks' significance on the region's culture. There will be multiple stops for photo shoots too! Greek lunch ahead There's more to this tour! Located at the foothills of Meteora, explore the charming town of Kalambaka. Here, savor a meal at a local restaurant including a fresh salad, your choice of main dish, freshly baked bread, and water. After exploring the town, hop back onto your bus and return to Athens. Itinerary 7:45am: Depart from designated meeting point opposite the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis) By noon: Arrive at Meteora Tour of 6 mo… ## Pricing - **Starting Price**: USD 87.59 - **Currency**: USD ## Essential Information - **Location**: Kalabaka, Kalampaka's Train Station, Meteora - **Address**: Athens, AT, Greece - **Coordinates**: 37.96858944, 23.72850124 ## About the place Discovering Meteora Travel comfortably on a luxury VIP bus from Athens to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Meteora. Explore centuries-old monasteries, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and uncover hidden gems of Meteora that most travelers won’t know about. Begin your journey on a private and air-conditioned bus departing from the area opposite the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). The scenic ride takes you through the lush green countryside arriving at Meteora by noon. Here your local tour guide will take you around the iconic monasteries of Meteora. You will even be given time to step inside 3 of them, where you can admire their stunning architecture and interiors. Think hidden gems and the tour will take you through ancient hermit caves, Chapel of Doupiani, and St. George Mandilas cave. Learn why the hermits settled in the magnificent caves 1000s of years ago and the monks' significance on the region's culture. There will be multiple stops for photo shoots too! Greek lunch ahead There's more to this tour! Located at the foothills of Meteora, explore the charming town of Kalambaka. Here, savor a meal at a local restaurant including a fresh salad, your choice of main dish, freshly baked bread, and water. After exploring the town, hop back onto your bus and return to Athens. Itinerary 7:45am: Depart from designated meeting point opposite the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis) By noon: Arrive at Meteora Tour of 6 monasteries, hermi… ## Highlights Travel in luxury and comfort on a VIP bus for a day trip from Athens to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora with a local guide.Pass by ancient monasteries and step inside 3 of them to marvel at their architecture and history at your own expense.Discover age-old hermit caves, the Chapel of Doupiani, and St. George Mandilas cave, uncovering the secrets of Meteora's past.Enjoy a delicious Greek meal in Kalambaka, including a fresh salad, main dish, bread, and water, before heading back to Athens.Fun Fact: According to Greek mythology, the striking rock formations of Meteora were created by the mythical hero Hercules. ## Inclusions & Exclusions InclusionsExclusionsFull-day tour of MeteoraRound-trip bus transfers from AthensLuxury VIP busEnglish-speaking local guidePhoto stopsLunch at a local restaurantFree Wi-FiAll taxes includedTransfer to/from hotels in AthensEntrance fees of each monastery (3 EUR per person)Guide inside the monasteriesFull-day tour of MeteoraRound-trip bus transfers from AthensLuxury VIP busEnglish-speaking local guidePhoto stopsLunch at a local restaurantFree Wi-FiAll taxes includedTransfer to/from hotels in AthensEntrance fees of each monastery (3 EUR per person)Guide inside the monasteries ## Additional Information Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply. ## Frequently Asked Questions - **Q**: What to bring - **A**: Bring local currency as the monasteries only accept cash payment. - **Q**: What's not allowed - **A**: - Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go in this experience. - Strict dress code: Inside the monasteries, men must wear long trousers and women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders. - **Q**: Accessibility - **A**: The tour is accessible by prams or strollers, but not by wheelchairs. ## Gallery - **Alt text**: From Athens: Meteora Full Day Trip with Greek Lunch - Banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/bf/a22b5fb4a8417d9cfb81405900854d/image.jpg - **Alt text**: From Athens: Meteora Full Day Trip with Greek Lunch - Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/21/1a717c005c4cb4bd1401b135fbdc02/image.jpg - **Alt text**: From Athens: Meteora Full Day Trip with Greek Lunch - Photo 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/69/ad8af9220246e0b21162a3b0e5c96a/image.jpg - **Alt text**: From Athens: Meteora Full Day Trip with Greek Lunch - Photo 3 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/c7/1de0312e9349a3a25eb50436922797/image.jpg - **Alt text**: From Athens: Meteora Full Day Trip with Greek Lunch - Photo 4 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/06/56a15b5ed54ce99ed9da9b6e70d053/image.jpg - **Alt text**: From Athens: Meteora Full Day Trip with Greek Lunch - Photo 5 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/40/7aca9d1db24693bd8cbb1d030e468d/image.jpg ## Activity Tags - **Tags**: Walking Tours, Day Trips, Historical, Cultural ## Popular Events in Athens - **Event Name**: Athens Craft Beer Tour - **Date**: Wed, 09 Sep - **Location**: Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa - Monastiraki, Platia Monastirakiou, Athens, Greece - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/athens-craft-beer-tour-tickets/80003084313551 - **Event Name**: ΑΛΚΙΝΟΟΣ ΙΩΑΝΝΙΔΗΣ ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ ΛΥΚΑΒΗΤΤΟΥ - **Date**: Mon, 21 Sep at 09:00 pm - **Location**: Lycabettus Hill, Athens, Greece - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/ΑΛΚΙΝΟΟΣ-ΙΩΑΝΝΙΔΗΣ-ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ-ΘΕΑΤΡΟ-ΛΥΚΑΒΗΤΤΟΥ/200030298870439 - **Event Name**: Anna Vissi in Marousi - **Date**: Sat, 26 Sep at 08:00 pm - **Location**: Athens Olympic Stadium - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/anna-vissi-in-marousi/3300029954783710 - **Event Name**: reworks festival 2026 - **Date**: Wed, 16 Sep at 05:30 pm - **Location**: Thessaloniki - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/reworks-festival-2026/200030469536600 - **Event Name**: ΠΥΞ ΛΑΞ ΣΤΟ ΚΑΤΡΑΚΕΙΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ ΝΙΚΑΙΑΣ - **Date**: Wed, 09 Sep at 09:00 pm - **Location**: Κατράκειο Θέατρο Νίκαιας - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palaio-faliro/ΠΥΞ-ΛΑΞ-ΣΤΟ-ΚΑΤΡΑΚΕΙΟ-ΘΕΑΤΡΟ-ΝΙΚΑΙΑΣ/200030524723922 - **Event Name**: OFF THE HOOK 2026 ~ SKEPTA (UK) | TOQUEL | ΕΘΙΣΜΟΣ | VLOSPA | GXHAN | LUNAR - **Date**: Fri, 11 Sep at 06:00 pm - **Location**: Ο.Α.Κ.Α Olympic Stadium - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/off-the-hook-2026-~-skepta-uk-toquel-ΕΘΙΣΜΟΣ-vlospa-gxhan-lunar/200030351809532 ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Product", "name": "From Athens: Meteora Full Day Trip with Greek Lunch", "description": "Your experience\nDiscovering Meteora\nTravel comfortably on a luxury VIP bus from Athens to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Meteora. 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