2-days rail trip from Athens to Meteora
Overview
Join this two-day tour and travel from Athens, the mother of western civilization, to one of the most significant Monastic communes in Greece, the world heritage monument of UNESCO Meteora.
Begin from Stathmos Larissis, the central railway station of Athens, where you will get on the train that takes you to Kalambaka. The train departs at 06:58 AM.At approximately 09:45 AM, the train will make a stop at Paleofarsalos, where you should exit and catch the connecting bus that will continue the trip to Kalambaka. The bus belongs to the train company.
~Take a train through the mainland of Greece and reach Meteora
~Admire a unique in the world geological formation, which also belongs to UNESCO's world heritage sites
~Discover the beauty and the biodiversity of Greek countryside
~Enjoy two guided tours on the Meteora rocks and see all six unique
monasteries
~Explore the town of Kalambaka and pay a visit to area's museums
~Enjoy the breath-taking sunset on the top of the giant rocks
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Choose second days tour
- WiFi on board
- See and visit monasteries,hidden gems and hermitages
- Luxury mini-bus transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English-speaking tour leader
- Round trip train tickets
- Monasteries entrance fee which are 5€ per person for each monastery
- Byzantine church
- Dinner,lunch
- Stay over hotel tax paid personally in reception (3€/room
- State Licensed guide, inside the monasteries
Meeting Location
Kalabaka 422 00
Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Indulge in history of Kalambaka and enjoy the breath-taking sunset
2 Stops
Explore the amazing...Tour around Meteora
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Pets are not allowed to enter the monasteries.
- You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2-days rail trip from Athens to Meteora?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-112958P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Breakfast.
- Choose second days tour.
- WiFi on board.
- See and visit monasteries,hidden gems and hermitages.
- Luxury mini-bus transportation.
- Bottled water.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Local English-speaking tour leader.
- Round trip train tickets.
- Monasteries entrance fee which are 5€ per person for each monastery.
- Byzantine church.
- Dinner,lunch.
- Stay over hotel tax paid personally in reception (3€/room.
- State Licensed guide, inside the monasteries.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2-days rail trip from Athens to Meteora is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Choose second days tour
- WiFi on board
- See and visit monasteries,hidden gems and hermitages
- Luxury mini-bus transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English-speaking tour leader
- Round trip train tickets
- Monasteries entrance fee which are 5€ per person for each monastery
- Byzantine church
- Dinner,lunch
- Stay over hotel tax paid personally in reception (3€/room
- State Licensed guide, inside the monasteries
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Pets are not allowed to enter the monasteries.
- You will receive an e-mail with the train e-tickets a few days before the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
