--- title: "Athens: Meteora Monasteries Tour with Live Guide & Greek Lunch" lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 124 duration_minutes: 840 languages: [de, ko, ja, en, zh-CN, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 18 of 22 (Meteora Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-meteora-monasteries-tour-with-live-guide-greek-lunch/ --- # Athens: Meteora Monasteries Tour with Live Guide & Greek Lunch In our comparison: #18 of 22 in Meteora Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover one of the world’s most popular UNESCO sites on this Athens to Meteora day trip. Explore ancient monasteries, enjoy panoramic views and learn all about the region's history and myths. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Begin your adventure by boarding our… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person for the Meteora Tour without Lunch option; other options up to €89 - Duration: 14h - Rating: 4.61/5 from 124 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Meteora Trip - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.61 from 124 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 113 of 124. - 5 stars: 94 (76%) - 4 stars: 19 (15%) - 3 stars: 7 (6%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (2%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Meteora Tour without Lunch | €75 / person | German, English, Italian, Korean, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese | Enjoy transportation from Athens in an air-conditioned bus, followed by a shared Meteora tour. Lunch is not included. | | Meteora Tour with Greek Lunch | €89 / person | German, English, Italian, Korean, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese | Enjoy transportation from Athens in an air-conditioned bus, followed by a shared Meteora tour. Lunch is included. | ## What's included - Immersive Guided Meteora tour with Panoramic photo stops - Air-conditioned bus with onboard WiFi and USB Chargers - Local, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide - Free Audio Guides in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean - View all the monasteries of Meteora and visit 3 of them - Greek Lunch at a local restaurant (if option selected) - Roundtrip transportation from Athens to Meteora ## Not included - Entrance Fee of Each Meteora Monastery - Guided tour inside the monasteries ## Itinerary 1. **Athens** (4h) - Embark on an extraordinary day trip 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. If you join the tour from November to... 2. **Meteora** (pass by, no stop) - By noon, you'll arrive at Meteora, where your friendly local tour guide will await you, to begin an unforgettable adventure through this natural wonder called Meteora. During this guided tour, you'll be able to see all the majestic monasteries of Meteora and even step inside... 3. **Kalambaka** (1h) - Additionally (exclusive to this tour), discover the charming small town of Kalambaka located in the foothills of Meteora. If you choose the option with lunch, enjoy a delightful, traditional Greek lunch at a local restaurant. Your meal will include a fresh salad, a choice of... 4. **Roussanou Monastery** (15m) - 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. 5. **Saint Nicholas Monastery** (30m) - 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. 6. **Varlaam Monastery** (1h) - 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 of Meteora. 7. **Holy Trinity Monastery** (30m) - The Monastery of the Holy Trinity is the third oldest monastery in Meteora and is the most difficult to reach, since visitors should cross a downhill path and then ascend 145 steps carved into the rock. It is said that the first hermits used a rope ladder and a net to build... 8. **Agios Stefanos** (30m) - The Monastery of Saint Stephen’s (Agios Stefanos) is located just above the city of Kalambaka 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. 9. **Great Meteoron Monastery** (1h) - 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. 10. **Athens** (4h) - Come evening, we'll set off on our journey back to Athens, and you can expect to arrive there at approximately 10:15 PM. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Begin your adventure by boarding our private, air-conditioned bus at 07:45 AM. The bus will be conveniently located on the street across the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). You'll easily identify it by the "Meteora Trip" sign displayed in the front window. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - To use our free audio guides, please be sure to bring your smartphone and earphones with you. - The monasteries of Meteora impose a dress code for visitors. Men are required to wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves. Women must wear skirts that fall below the knee (trousers are not permitted) and cover their shoulders. Alternatively, women can use a long scarf wrapped around the waist to meet the dress code requirements. - The monasteries of Meteora only accept cash for the entrance fees (€5 per person/monastery) ## Compared with other Meteora Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 22** | €75 | 14h | 4.61 (124) | shared | | [Meteora Monasteries Private Full Day Trip From Athens](/greece/athens/tours/meteora-monasteries-private-full-day-trip-from-athens/?format=md) | €290 | 11h | 4.97 (433) | private | | [Thermopylae, Meteora and Delphi Private Full Day Tour](/greece/athens/tours/thermopylae-meteora-and-delphi-private-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €250 | 14h | 4.94 (346) | private | | [Meteora Full Day Private Tour from Athens including Lunch](/greece/athens/tours/meteora-full-day-private-tour-from-athens-including-lunch/?format=md) | €303 | 12h | 4.94 (163) | private | Ranked #18 of 22 in Meteora Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €38 to €659, median €205; typical length 14h. 9 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/meteora-tours-from-athens/?format=md ## More in Athens - All Athens tours: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-meteora-monasteries-tour-with-live-guide-greek-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md