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Monastery of Rousanou

Monastery of Rousanou, Meteora: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Athens: Full-Day Meteora Tour by Train with Greek Lunch

1. From Athens: Full-Day Meteora Tour by Train with Greek Lunch

Redeem your train e-tickets (they will be delivered to you via email after your booking) for the morning train departure from the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larisis) to Kalambaka and enjoy a scenic train ride in the Greek countryside. At noon you will arrive at Kalambaka’s train station, where your tour guide will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name. You will then board a comfortable minibus to begin an unforgettable journey to this true wonder called Meteora. During this guided tour you will have the opportunity to see all six magnificent monasteries and admire the interior of three of them. See some of Meteora’s most spectacular hidden gems like the ancient hermit caves, the Chapel of Doupiani, and the magnificent St. George Mandilas cave. You will also discover the other side of Meteora, like the truth about why the hermits settled in these imposing caves a thousand years ago and how the monks achieved the impossible. Last but not least, you will have the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and capture some amazing photos that you will cherish forever. In the afternoon, we will transfer you to a local restaurant in the town of Kalambaka in order for you to enjoy your lunch which includes a salad, main dish, bread, and water (vegetarian options are also available). Continue with a transfer to Kalambaka’s train station in order to catch the train back to Athens, arriving approximately 9:57 PM.

Athens: Full-Day Meteora Trip by Train in English or Spanish

2. Athens: Full-Day Meteora Trip by Train in English or Spanish

Do you want to escape the Greek capital for the day and discover an amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site? Look no further than the one day Meteora tour from Athens by train including train tickets. This once in a lifetime journey takes you to see all six monasteries and enter three of them, with an expert local guide leading you to breathtaking viewpoints and sharing fascinating stories along the way. Arriving in your destination approximately 12:49 noon. Since the transport is conveniently arranged for you - including train tickets to and from Kalabaka, and an air-conditioned bus to get around Meteora - you can enjoy the experience in the most stress-free manner possible. Not only is the train ride to Kalabaka efficient, but it also allows you to soak up the enchanting countryside of Greece on the about four hour trip there and back. Revel in the gorgeous landscapes that unfold before your eyes and prepare yourself for the wonders of Meteora to come. You can even upgrade your seats to first class tickets (upon availability) Upon arrival, the four hour panoramic tour begins to see all 6 monasteries and visit inside 3 of them (only by us) in small groups. The enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide accompanies you to the most awe-inspiring vistas, and explains the geological phenomenon and rich history of Meteora in remarkable detail. The Hermit Caves of Badovas where the last hermit monks lived over two centuries ago. Also we stop at the best points for memorable best photos. Departing in the morning at 08:28 am from Larissa Station, otherwise known as Athens Railway Station, the train arrives at Kalabaka at 12:49 pm. The guide then waits to meet and greet you here. After fueling up on a quick lunch and refreshments in the picturesque town of Kastraki best bus stop , where typical local cuisine abounds, the adventure gets underway to see all six active monasteries: Three of these are chosen to enter, depending on which ones are open. Have the opportunity to explore hidden gems and get the unbridled attention of the guide for the full duration - enabling you to learn the secrets of Meteora missed by most tourists. At the end of the experience, the guide bids you farewell at the Kalambaka Station as you make the late afternoon departure for Athens at 17:35 pm arriving in Athens at 21:57 pm. No other Meteora tour from Athens by train gives you this level of immersion, meticulously organized into an all-inclusive package. Reserve your place today and gain exclusive access to uncover mysterious treasures, and snap up Instagram-worthy photos at secret spots only known by a select few. Make sure you bring your best camera because the photo-ops are endless. The six monasteries, perched on the edge of cliffs and on top of rocky pillars, will literally take your breath away. Let us be your guide for the day and help you create moments that will be forever etched into your memory.

Meteora: Day Trip from Athens with optional Train Tickets

3. Meteora: Day Trip from Athens with optional Train Tickets

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora on a half-day tour that is designed for people coming from Athens or Thessaloniki by train. Stay connected in a vehicle with Wi-Fi. Learn about the history, architecture, and spirituality of Meteora's monasteries from your guide. Meet your local guide at the Kalabaka Train Station upon your arrival at 12:49. Find your guide easily as they will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, Then, hop aboard a comfortable vehicle and make a short snack stop before the tour starts. Begin your tour to see Meteora and all six of its active monasteries. Explore on your own inside three of them with this unique opportunity that is exclusive to the local partner. Stop for plenty of photo opportunities and at many secret spots that only locals know. At the end of your tour, relax on your transfer back to the train station before your train departs back to Athens or Thessaloniki.

Kalabaka: Meteora Private Day Tour with a Local Guide

4. Kalabaka: Meteora Private Day Tour with a Local Guide

Experience the unique Unesco World Heritage site of Meteora. Take in the stunning views from the hill-like rounded boulders. Discover the 6 Holy monasteries with the chance to visit inside 2-3 of your choice. Visualize how the first monks established one of the biggest monastic communities in Greece on top of these unique rocks. Walk around the special site, which is still home to several monks in residence. Start your tour in the morning and be picked up from your hotel in Kalabaka or Kastraka. Travel towards the cliff-top monasteries comfortably and safely in a luxurious mini-bus or car. See the best viewpoints and make plenty of stops on your short walks. Learn about the geological phenomenon that occurred to form these impressive rocks.

Meteora: Private Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer

5. Meteora: Private Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer

Hire a professional photographer to take pictures of you and your friends or your family and anjoy a lifetime experience at Meteora. Your team will be ready to help you and provide you with some good tips that you can always use when wanting to take better pictures. Simply inform your guides about your special requests and they will arrange everything for you. Your guides will pick you up from your hotel at a pre-determined time, and will take you to the best locations for photographs. You will be presented with various spectacular backdrops consisting of rocks and monasteries, and depending on the session that you choose you will stop at between 3-6 spots. After about 2-4 days you will be sent 40 edited photos for the 1 hour option, or 80 edited photos for the 2 hour option.

From Athens: Private Day-Tour to Meteora and Thermopylae

6. From Athens: Private Day-Tour to Meteora and Thermopylae

Our day tour will start early in the morning and our first stop will be after 2hs and 15min., in Thermopylae. At this point Leonidas' 300 faced the Persian army in a battle that shaped the result of the war although it had been lost for the Greeks. After Thermopylae we will cross the plain of Thessaly region, seeing from our left the usually snowy mountain range of Pindos, as well as landscapes and picturesque villages that have not been affected by modern life and mass tourism. We’ll travel for about 2hs until we reach the area of Theopetra. Τhe Τheopetra cave is currently closed, but we will have the chance to visit the Museum and see footprints of people who lived from 130,000 to 4,000 years ago, in an area that seems to have had a continuous human presence. We’ll stay in the Museum for about 1/2hrs and then we’ll travel for about 15min until we reach Meteora. The imposing Meteora, the vertical rock formations up to 200m high, were created during the Oligocene and Miocene eras. About 30 monasteries were built since the 11th century on these rocks, while 6 of them operate nowadays. It is the second most important monastic complex in Greece after Mount Athos and is included in the Unesco World Heritage List. We will have the chance to approach and visit up to 3 Monasteries, while on our way we will make as many stops as you wish to take photos and admire the great view. After our visit to the stunning Meteora, we’ll make a stop at Kalampaka, where you can taste local tasty food in one of the traditional taverns. (Note: food/drink are at your own expenses and are not included in our price). After lunch, we will travel back to Athens for almost 4 ½ hrs.

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What people are saying about Monastery of Rousanou, Meteora

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 332 reviews

The train ride is long but totally worth it ! The team is waiting at the train station when you arrive and you have the best tour . Very professional company. Top recommended

The best place to visit in Greece is Meteora ! Amazing views and the tour from the company Meteora Thrones was so informative and well organized! 1000% recommended

very convenient transportation. tour guide is so friendly and helpful. best trip in my life.

The tour is excellent. the tour guide is experience and knowledgeable.

100% the best daytrip from Athens ! Dont miss it during your stay