--- title: Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 72 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 833 duration_minutes: 810 languages: [de, ru, pt, cmn, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 of 22 (Meteora Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/meteora-day-trip-with-central-pick-up-optional-lunch/ --- # Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch In our comparison: #13 of 22 in Meteora Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit the world-famous Meteora and walk inside old Christian Monasteries Learn the natural history about the marvelous millions-year-old rock formations Awe at the breathtaking views and snap unforgettable photos of the landscape Listen to the fascnitating history in 6 languages with our multilingual Audioguide Enjoy hassle-free morning transfer from 4 meeting points to the Bus station Highlights: -See all 6 monasteries at the Meteora -Climb the extraordinary rock formations -Enjoy free lunch -Enter the 2 of the monasteries to get a glimpse of life inside(entry fees not included 5 euro per monastery) -Take photos of the breathtaking landscape -Get picked up from 4 central meeting points -Enjoy Audio guide in 6 languages ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €72 per person for the Tour Without Lunch option; other options up to €111 - Duration: 13h 30m - Rating: 4.77/5 from 833 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E. - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.77 from 833 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 788 of 833. - 5 stars: 716 (86%) - 4 stars: 72 (9%) - 3 stars: 25 (3%) - 2 stars: 12 (1%) - 1 star: 8 (1%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Tour Without Lunch | €72 / person | German, Italian, Russian, English, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, French | Without lunch Pickup included | | Tour With Lunch | €111 / person | German, Italian, Russian, English, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, French | Lunch included Pickup included | ## What's included - English speaking local expert guide - Round-trip Luxury coach tickets - pick up from 4 central meeting points - Audio Guide in Languages ( English, Spanish,French,German,Portuguese,Russian, italian, chinese) - Air-conditioned vehicle - if option selected ## Not included - drinks - Meteora Monastery -cash only- (5€ per monastery) ## Itinerary 1. **Athens** (4h) - After being picked up from your meeting point we travel Meteora by bus in a small group During the 4 hours journey take in the stunning countryside as you travel and snap some photos. Arrive in the traditional town of Kalabaka by noon, perfect time for a traditional lunch (if... 2. **Meteora** (1h) - Visit the Hermit Caves known by the locals as the caves of Badovas. The hermit caves of Badovas are very close to Kastraki village. Between the village and the town of Kalabaka Badovas is the name of the nearby restored but abandoned Monastery dedicated to Saint Nicolas of... 3. **Meteora** (4h) - Meet our local guide and Reach the Meteora rocks, where an unforgettable experience awaits you. Comprising of sandstone and conglomerate, the caves at Meteora are thought to have been inhabited as early as 50,000 years ago. Listen about the history and the importance of the... 4. **After a full day of exploration get transfered back to Athens to your preffer...** (4h) - After a full day of exploration get transfered back to Athens to your preffered drop off point.( 4 stops) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - 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. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Meteora Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 22** | €72 | 13h 30m | 4.77 (833) | 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 #13 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/meteora-day-trip-with-central-pick-up-optional-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md