--- title: "Meteora: Monasteries Tour with Lunch and Athens Transfer Option" lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 38 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 95 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [de, ko, ja, en, zh-CN, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 14 of 22 (Meteora Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/meteora-monasteries-tour-with-lunch-and-athens-transfer-option/ --- # Meteora: Monasteries Tour with Lunch and Athens Transfer Option In our comparison: #14 of 22 in Meteora Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join this tour departing daily from Kalambaka's train station to discover Meteora. Explore majestic monasteries, learn the region's history, enjoy panoramic views and taste an authentic Greek lunch. ## Before you book - Meeting point: If you selected the option "7:45 AM |… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 07:45, 12:30: 2 departures 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 €38 per person for the Tour From Meteora with Lunch option; other options up to €91 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.73/5 from 95 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: 07:45, 12:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.73 from 95 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 88 of 95. - 5 stars: 77 (81%) - 4 stars: 11 (12%) - 3 stars: 6 (6%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 From Meteora with Lunch | €38 / person | Korean, Spanish, French, Italian, English, Japanese, Chinese, German | Select this option for an extraordinary Meteora Tour with Greek Lunch, starting from Kalambaka Train Station. Duration: 5 hours Starting point: Sidirodromikos Stathmos Kalampakas, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece | | Tour From Athens without Lunch | €75 / person | Korean, Spanish, French, Italian, English, Japanese, Chinese, German | Select this option for an extraordinary Meteora Tour (without lunch), including Roundtrip Bus Transportation from Athens. Duration: 14 hours Starting point: Stathmos Larisis, Athina 104 39, Greece | | Tour From Athens with Lunch | €91 / person | Korean, Spanish, French, Italian, English, Japanese, Chinese, German | Select this option for an extraordinary Meteora Tour with Greek Lunch, including Roundtrip Bus Transportation from Athens. Duration: 14 hours Starting point: Stathmos Larisis, Athina 104 39, Greece | ## What's included - WiFi and USB chargers on board - Free audio guides in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean - Greek Lunch at a local restaurant (if tour option is selected) - Roundtrip Athens to Meteora transportation (if option selected) - Panoramic photo stops - Local, English-speaking tour guide - Visit 3 monasteries and see all of them - Transportation by air-conditioned bus - Pickup and drop-off from Kalambaka's train station - Bottle of water ## Not included - Entrance Fee of Each Meteora Monastery - Guided tour inside the monasteries ## Itinerary 1. **Kalambaka** (30m) - Embark on an extraordinary Meteora mid-day tour departing daily from Kalambaka's Train Station at 12:30. If you have your own vehicle you will find a convenient free parking lot there. Alternatively, if you wish to travel from Athens we can also provide roundtrip bus... 2. **Meteora** (pass by, no stop) - Then, prepare for 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 three of them to explore their captivating interiors. Also, discover the hidden... 3. **Varlaam Monastery** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 4. **The Monastery of Saint Nicholas of Anapafsas is literally suspended in air on...** (1h) - 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. 5. **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. 6. **Roussanou Monastery** (1h) - 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. 7. **Holy Trinity Monastery** (pass by, no stop) - The Monastery of the Holy Trinity is the third oldest monastery in Meteora and is the most difficult to reach, since the visitor has to cross a downhill path and then ascend 145 steps carved into the rock. It is said that at the time when the monks used a rope ladder and a... 8. **Agios Stefanos** (pass by, no stop) - The Monastery of Saint Stephen’s is located just above the city of Kalampaka 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:45, 12:30 - 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 If you selected the option "7:45 AM | Tour From Athens without Lunch" or "7:45 AM | Tour From Athens with Lunch" meet us in Athens. The bus will be located on the street across the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis). You'll identify it by the "Meteora Trip" sign in the front window Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This Meteora tour was initially tailored for travelers arriving via the convenient train route from Athens. However, at present, the direct train service to Meteora stands temporarily suspended for essential maintenance work. To accommodate those wishing to join us from Athens, we have introduced a convenient roundtrip bus transportation option. When booking your journey, simply select this alternative to embark on a seamless adventure to the captivating Meteora region. - The monasteries of Meteora impose a dress code in order to enter inside. Men must wear long trousers and women must wear long skirts (below the knee) and cover their shoulders. Skirts are also available for purchase/rent at the entrance of the monasteries. A long scarf wrapped around the waist is also sufficient to enter the monasteries - The monasteries of Meteora only accept cash for the entrance fees (€5 per person/monastery) which are not included in the price of this tour - If you wish to use our free audio guides in Spanish, French or Italian, please be sure to bring your smartphone and earphones with you. ## Compared with other Meteora Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 22** | €38 | 5h | 4.73 (95) | 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 #14 of 22 in Meteora Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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