--- title: Private Full-Day Trip to Meteora by Train From Athens - Local Agency lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 205 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 840 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 11 of 22 (Meteora Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/private-full-day-trip-to-meteora-by-train-from-athens-local-agency/ --- # Private Full-Day Trip to Meteora by Train From Athens - Local Agency In our comparison: #11 of 22 in Meteora Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit Meteora from Athens for an amazing experience on this PRIVATE full-day tour. Travel by train from Athens and see all 6 Monasteries on this Panoramic tour with a local, expert in the area, Tour Leader exclusively for you. Relax in comfort aboard your lux Mini Bus with WIFI as you take in the spectacular views. You'll have plenty of time to stop for wonderful pictures and enter 3 of the most popular monasteries before your return to Athens. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: Athens Railway Station… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: Meals and soft drinks - 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 €205 per person for the English - Normal Class Tickets option; other options up to €260 - Duration: 14h - Rating: 4.78/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Meteora Thrones -Travel Center - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.78 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 30 of 32. - 5 stars: 27 (84%) - 4 stars: 3 (9%) - 3 stars: 2 (6%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | English - Normal Class Tickets | €205 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Choose this Option if you wish the tour to be in English and with Normal Class Train Tickets | | English - First Class Tickets | €225 / person (for 2+ people) | English | If no availability in A class, automatically we will issue B class tickets and you will be refunded the difference of money | | Spanish - Normal Class Tickets | €240 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Choose this option if you with the tour in Spanish language and Normal Class Train Tickets | | Spanish - First Class Tickets | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | If no availability in A class, automatically we will issue B class tickets and you will be refunded the difference of money | ## What's included - Private 4-hour tour of Meteora - Bottled water - Roundtrip Train Tickets (Athens - Kalambaka - Athens) - Transportation in a lux , air-conditioned Minivan - Private , English or Spanish Speaking, Local Tour Leader - Panoramic views of all six monasteries - Visit inside the 3 most popular monasteries - ONLY BY US - Free Panoramic Meteora Map - Free Wi-Fi in the Mini-bus ## Not included - Pickup and drop-off at Athens' Larissa train station - Gratuities - Meals and soft drinks - Guide inside the Holy Monasteries - each monastery - only by cash ## Itinerary 1. **Meteora** (4h) - Catch the train from Athens Train Station at 8:28 am to Kalabaka and admire the beautiful Greek landscapes during your trip. Arriving in Kalabaka at 12:49am our lux Mini Bus will be waiting you at the Kalabaka Train Station with our highly educated Tour Leader to begin your... 2. **Kastraki** (pass by, no stop) - See the picturesque village of Kastraki under the rocks of Meteora 3. **Great Meteoron Monastery** (1h) - See Great Meteoron , the biggest and oldest monastery of Meteora 4. **Varlaam Monastery** (45m) - Admire the monastery of Varlaam 5. **Admire Rousanou Nunnery** (35m) 6. **Holy Trinity Monastery** (35m) - Admire the monastery of Holy Trinity 7. **Agios Stefanos** (35m) - Admire St Stephen (Agios Stefanos) Nunnery 8. **Kalambaka** (30m) - See the city under the rocks , take a coffee overviewing Meteora ! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - 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 Departure Point: Athens Railway Station (Stathmos Larissis) Meeting point: Take the train at 08:28 am to Kalambaka from Athens. On arrival at Kalambaka's station at 12:49 pm, make your way to the outside: The minivan for your tour will be waiting there along with a signboard displaying your name. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €410 | €205 | | 4 | €660 | €165 | | 6 | €990 | €165 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Meteora Tours start at €38 per person. ## Compared with other Meteora Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 22** | €205 | 14h | 4.78 (32) | private | | [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 #11 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. 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