Athens: 3 Days 2 Nights Meteora With Small Size Tours & Hotel

We did the two night small group tour and elected for the sunset small group tour the first day and the guided hike small group tour the second morning. Both guides were incredible, some of the most knowledgeable about a host of different topics (orthodoxy, geology of the area, political history, to name a few) that we have encountered. The area is stunningly beautiful. We paid extra for deluxe lodging, and our room in the Old Forest Inn was very nice and in a perfect location for some independent hiking and exploration of the area the second afternoon. We opted for the trip to Delphi on our return route to Athens, and it was interesting but rather crowded. It’s worth noting that visit meteora does not have a guide to the Delphi site - which was made quite clear when we booked. The only thing I would change about our trip is that I did not realize that we could pay to arrange a private transfer from Delphi back to Athens, as some in our group did. I would have preferred this option, as the direct public bus makes many stops en route and required a taxi hire to our hotel once we got to the station in Athens, which made for a long end of our trip. This was a small inconvenience, however. Overall we were extremely impressed with how seamless transfers were, the beauty of the area, and the quality of guides, drivers, vans and lodging. Very good value for an unforgettable experience!

As a solo traveler, I appreciated the planning and arrangements by Visit Meteora. Good mix of planned activities and flexible time on our own. The guides (Apostolos and Chris) were entertaining and informative in the truly breathtaking setting of Meteora. Loved my trip.

Visit Meteora is an incredible well-organized operation that provided a comfortable, educational, and fun experience at a reasonable price. My wife and I learned so much during the tours, and really enjoyed our stay in Kalabaka.

We were so glad we had booked the small group tour with Visit Meteora, and that we had chosen to stay for two nights, to get a sense of the community as well as the grandeur of the monasteries. Our sunset tour guide was Dimitris. He had our minibus group clapping and cheering. Our half-day, three monastery guide was Vassilis, and he was full of information and very friendly. Both guides worked with individual passengers to drop them where they wanted to go - back to their hotel, to a tavern, a restaurant, the town centre etc. Everything was small enough to be personal but large enough to feel like a community of travellers exploring, and to connect across cultures. Warmly recommended!

Amazing tour! We had the 3 day tour (2 nights tour) with the sunset tour on the 1st day and the half day minivan tour on the 2nd day. Comfortable transport to Meteora and on the trips themselves. Guides are amazing and take time to explain. Plenty of photostops with guides offering to take our photo. Different monasteries visited on the 2 tours, with each monastery offering something a bit different. On the last day it was rainy and cloudy but we haf booked a Private Food and Wine tasting tour which was worked out perfectly. It was just amazing- plenty of food, great wine and good laughs with our guide Jim. Would definotely recommend spending at least 1 night in Meteora to make the most out of the trip.

Wonderful trip and wonderful people. Meteora is truly a one of a kind locale and the guides really help give you the context you need while being so hospitable. Organized and efficient. The Grand Meteora Hotel, where we were lodged, could not have been more welcoming.

This was the three day tour from Athens to Meteora including Delphi on the way back. Pick up from Athens worked well, large coach which stopped in lovely seaside town for a break on the way to Meteora. Hotel in Meteora (budget) was fine with great breakfast. Sunset tour guide was just four in a minibus. The guide was great and very informative. The following day we did a hike, again just 4 of us, which was great fun and the guide Chris was fantastic, we learned a lot about nature as well as the history of the monasteries. The following day four of us went in a minibus to Delphi, stopping at Thermopylae on the way. Delphi is in a beautiful area and is very interesting. The tour included a public bus ticket back to Athens and all worked like clockwork with this too. The tour was very worthwhile to see a different part of Greece and two world heritage sites and doing it this way, as it was so well organised, made it very pleasurable and worry free.

This was the highlight of our trip to Greece. I found the communication to be excellent with a detailed itinerary sent a couple of weeks from the tour, along with some optional activity ideas. The one point I'd make is the tour bus in Athens departed across the road from the area indicated in the instructions. I'm not sure if this is usual but other bus drivers were directing people across the road and the bus was obviously for our company so it wasn't too hard to find. The accommodation that they arranged for us was absolutely beautiful, with stunning views of the monoliths, a comfortable bed and close to both the town and a walking trail. We did the sunset tour on the first afternoon and the hiking tour the next morning, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The hiking tour was not overly difficult. In the afternoon we booked the sunset hermit caves hiking tour which was a bit more physical but a real highlight for us. On the third morning we hiked to Holy Trinity Monastery from the path near our accommodation and then went to the Natural History Museum with its interesting mushroom display. I could have easily done an extra day for via ferrata and/or mountain biking. All in all, it was well worth the visit.

Unforgettable experience with great guides and drivers and staff from Visit Meteora. Thank you so much. Greetings from Belgium.

The hotel was OK- a little dated, but really amazing views. It was a climb out of the village so if you're on foot like we were it could get a little old walking back and forth to town. The one thing I really did not like was the shower - it was one of those that basically is a tub with an inadequate glass panel that lets water get all over the floor. Honestly if I'd known about the "shower" I wouldn't have stayed there. This brings up another complaint I have- the company we booked with-Visit Meteora- gave you three options for hotels based on price but you don't get to see the specific hotel so I didn't know anything about the hotel until we rolled up to it. This is a review of the hotel though- all in all it was fine mainly because it was in Meteora and amazing and unique area.

The trip was really well organised and totally met our expectations. The only hiccup was that the bus from Athens was on the opposite side of the road than indicated in the information i.e. on the same side as the Everest Cafe not opposite. It has Visit Meteora and its logo on the side of the bus, so is easy to spot. Also, get there early to get a good seat. On the way back they drop you at the bus station in Delphi that is run by the cafe next door. They store your luggage and tell you where to catch the bus from. We would really recommend this trip.

After the first day and a half, the last day and a half was all unexpectedly free time. The bus to and from Meteora was a half day each way. There was a sunset tour on day 1. We chose the morning hike on day 2. Then there was nothing till we were picked up at 5 pm on day 3, to return to Athens. The tours were outstanding. The hotel was lovely, and welcoming. But we felt that paying for the second hotel night and having nothing to do, was a waste of money. To be fair, after we enquired twice about the (lack of) activities on day 3, they did offer us a morning bus tour. See below for the specifics of this tour. Day 1 No Wifi on the bus. Apparently the guy forgot the device, in Athens. Bus seats had handles on the back and reclined so far that it was difficult to read my phone. A book, which is larger, or my e-reader, would be even worse. The driver didn't speak much English, so there was no travel info/stories as we travelled. But he did make a few comments as we travelled - ex Lamia City is the centre of Greece. We were dropped at our hotel around 1 pm. Checked in by 1:30. Room wasn't ready till 2:30. We were picked up at 3 pm for the sunset tour. No lunch stop. But there was a bathroom stop at about 10:30 am. Miguelas did our tour guiding for the sunset hike. Very knowledgeable and approachable. Bottle of water provided. Day 2 - hike in the morning. Chris was our guide and he was excellent. He set a good pace, with lots of stops and explanations. 8:30-12:30 Bottle of water provided. - free afternoon Day 3: Hotel pickup at 5 pm. We were picked up with about 8 other people in a minibus and taken to a truck stop to wait for the 2 big busses, to go to Athens. No wifi on bus on the way home at first. It said I was connected, but then wouldn't connect. It sporadically connected. Late re on the trip. Poor communication. People on the bus seemed to have been together because the guy reminded them they could pre-order dinner at our 45 minute stop. But we hadn’t been told that, and he didn't explain anything more to us new people. He didn't mention about wifi but there was an info sheet in the bus seat. He was nice when we got back to Athens, and turned the wifi back on after the bus stopped, so I could finish requesting an Uber. The tour operator got back to us promptly except when I asked pointed questions about the itinerary. (Two different times.)

After the first day and a half, the last day and a half was all unexpectedly free time. The bus to and from Meteora was a half day each way. There was a sunset tour on day 1. We chose the morning hike on day 2. Then there was nothing till we were picked up at 5 pm on day 3, to return to Athens. The tours were outstanding. The hotel was lovely, and welcoming. But we felt that paying for the second hotel night and having nothing to do, was a waste of money. To be fair, after we enquired twice about the (lack of) activities on day 3, they did offer us a morning bus tour. See below for the specifics of this tour. Day 1 No Wifi on the bus. Apparently the guy forgot the device, in Athens. Bus seats had handles on the back and reclined so far that it was difficult to read my phone. A book, which is larger, or my e-reader, would be even worse. The driver didn't speak much English, so there was no travel info/stories as we travelled. But he did make a few comments as we travelled - ex Lamia City is the centre of Greece. We were dropped at our hotel around 1 pm. Checked in by 1:30. Room wasn't ready till 2:30. We were picked up at 3 pm for the sunset tour. No lunch stop. But there was a bathroom stop at about 10:30 am. Miguelas did our tour guiding for the sunset hike. Very knowledgeable and approachable. Bottle of water provided. Day 2 - hike in the morning. Chris was our guide and he was excellent. He set a good pace, with lots of stops and explanations. 8:30-12:30 Bottle of water provided. - free afternoon Day 3: Hotel pickup at 5 pm. We were picked up with about 8 other people in a minibus and taken to a truck stop to wait for the 2 big busses, to go to Athens. No wifi on bus on the way home at first. It said I was connected, but then wouldn't connect. It sporadically connected. Late re on the trip. Poor communication. People on the bus seemed to have been together because the guy reminded them they could pre-order dinner at our 45 minute stop. But we hadn’t been told that, and he didn't explain anything more to us new people. He didn't mention about wifi but there was an info sheet in the bus seat. He was nice when we got back to Athens, and turned the wifi back on after the bus stopped, so I could finish requesting an Uber. The tour operator got back to us promptly except when I asked pointed questions about the itinerary. (Two different times.)

Everything was excellent all guides and transfers worked very well. The only suggestion was the start getting to the right bus was confusing. If a master list for the 3 buses would have been available vs running between buses to find which one had your name would have been better. After that have thing was excellent.

Khris was our guide during the hiking experience in Meteora and he was great. He kept everyone engaged and made the whole experience so fun, felt like a small family by the end of the tour and it was thanks to him. Would highly recommend him as your guide

Well organised Excellent guides Beautiful scenery Interesting history of Greece Good transport. Small groups

Excellent tour. Well organized. On time. Bus drivers and tour guide were very polite, courteous, readily available to help with taking pictures. Sunset tour and half day tour were in a different perspective and view of the landscape. Crudos to our tour guide Jim, very knowledgeable, excellent service and funny, never boring. A very memorable experience, the best tour. Definitely will visit Meteora tour again , in different seasons. Highly recommended. Would prefer to staying longer to enjoy the entire area. Food and service excellent. Efharisto.

All very well organised. The guides Ria & Lina were great. I did the morning tour and the sunset tour so got to see all of the monasteries and the hermit caves. The two tours are a little repetitive but I still really enjoyed them. I also had a shared transfer to Delphi but was the only one, so I had a very comfortable trip with driver Erikos who made sure I knew where to catch the public bus to Athens.

Cant speak highly enough of the VisitMetora team. Efficient, knowledgeable, flexible and personable from office staff to guides to drivers.

We had an amazing 3 days doing the Footsteps of the Monks hikes. Highly recommend it. The hiking groups were small and the guides were brilliant, although you best be a fit and active type. Great value and excellent organisation by Visit Meteora.

We had a fantastic experience with Sotos, our driver from Visit Meteora, during our private transfer from Meteora to Delphi. He picked us up right on time, and from the start, the drive was smooth, relaxing, and completely carefree. We made a quick stop at Thermopylae for a bathroom break, and then continued through a stunning mountain route with beautiful scenery. Sotos offered thoughtful commentary along the way, pointing out interesting landmarks and sharing insights into Greek culture, food, industry, sports, and more. The conversation was natural and engaging, and he had a great sense of when to chat and when to let us rest. He was incredibly warm, friendly, and responsive to any questions we had, even pulling over at scenic spots so we could take photos. It felt like more than just a transfer—it was a memorable part of our trip. Highly recommended!

2 day is lots. 3 rd day was free time which we could have had in Athens. Said they sent a schedule in March which I couldn’t find. Asked for one again and it was not sent to me. Disappointing.

I cannot recommend this company enough. They were absolutely fantastic !! And we are so glad that we visited Meteora with them. We wanted to spend two nights in Meteora, and visit as many monasteries as we could, and do the hiking tour. All prior communication via email was promptly and patiently answered. And I have to say, I had a lot of questions… After many emails and changes back and forth, they organised a schedule for us that wasn’t a private tour, but a combination of their other tours. Which was much appreciated. We eventually did the sunset tour on day 1, the monasteries tour the next morning, and the hiking tour on the third day. All the guides were very knowledgeable (thanks Vasilli and Christos). The bus transfer from Athens was seamless and very punctual. The return transfer had a bit of mechanical issues, that were quickly resolved. Definately recommended.

Sotos was an excellent driver. Maria was an excellent tour guide for the bus tour. And Kostas was a great hiking tour host! Thanks for a great trip

Beautiful hikes and scenery. Visit Meteora was supportive and took care of the details. The hotel and restaurant, Gardenia, was outstanding. They took care of us and we’re very friendly.

This is definitely one of the best tour companies we used. Very well executed and very personable. I booked our 2 night 3 day tour after having a difficult time to find train tickets to Meteora from Athens. After reading reviews of the past clients, I decided to rely on a professional team to arrange the transportation and tours. The train system still has issues after last year’s horrible flood and we rode a very comfortable brand new bus instead. The driver was great - safe and nice countryside drive. We stopped at a very nice rest stop for coffee, pastry and even Greek salads! Once we arrived, we were dropped off and picked up for sunset tour. We entered one monastery and drove by the rest of beautiful monasteries. The guide, Chris, was excellent! He brought us to a very historical church in the city and also stoped at a “cave monastery” and gorgeous view points. The next day weather forecast said heavy rains and he helped to change our hiking tour to monastery tour at the last minutes. Despite the rain, the tour was great one. The guide ( I lost my note with his name, sorry) and the driver made several “Greek stops” ( on the side of the road) to see the monasteries covered with fogs/clouds after rain - it was magical. The 3rd day, I requested (when I booked 9 months ago) to arrange our transportation to Thessaloniki instead of Athens. The train was not available so they bought bus tickets for us, printed the booking tickets and brought us to the bus stop from our hotel. We cannot ask better personal service than that. We truly enjoyed our trip!

All of the monasteries, the food, and the people. Everyone was so kind. It’s no wonder that this is a UNESCO site.

I apologize for the lengthy review, but I truly feel I must share this with you. As someone who prefers to explore at my own pace, I usually avoid guided tours. However, due to time constraints, I decided to make an exception and chose Visit Meteora based on their positive reviews. I booked a three-day trip from Athens for myself and my 19-year-old daughter, including visits to Thermopylae on the last day and Delphi on the way back. The experience far exceeded my expectations. The organization was excellent. Our stay was in a spacious room with three terraces offering a fantastic view of Meteora, the monasteries, and a church. The owners were truly kind and very helpful. They also have a family restaurant next to the apartment where we tried the best traditional Greek food we found throughout Greece—you could sense it was cooked by their grandma 😊. The places we saw during the trip were insanely beautiful. We also received plenty of information about the history and life in the monasteries. Our guide, Apostolis, was fun, knowledgeable, and full of energy. Being a local, he shared interesting facts about life in the nearby village: "All the people there don’t only know everyone but also everything about everyone." We took a sunset tour and a morning tour with Apostolis. We also went on an additional, separately paid hiking tour with Kris, a great expert who explained the formation of Meteora right on the sandy ground. Kris told us many interesting things about history, the village, and Meteora. We also talked a lot about our hobbies, making it a very fun experience. He even showed us a "secret place" where only the locals go, and we enjoyed the sunset to the fullest there. Kris is also an excellent photographer and took wonderful photos of us (with our phones, of course). This hiking tour was the cherry on top—an exceptional experience where we climbed the Meteora mountain, discovered a hidden chapel, and rang the bell high up. In Thermopylae and Delphi, we traveled in a private minivan. Our driver, Sotos, was very friendly and communicative. He told us many things about the landscape and Greek history. The drive through the mountains and past the olive groves went by in a flash. Did you know where the term "Thermopylae" comes from? We visited the monasteries during less crowded times, traveled in the latest air-conditioned vans, and most importantly, received friendly, good-natured, and professional guidance from locals who truly have Meteora in their blood.

We spent Tree days are two nights there. Not enough!! It was HOT. Wish the weather was cooler so we could do more.

Very happy with this tour. Super convenient pick up from Athens, easy ride to Meteora. All guides were knowledgeable and kind and experiences are thought out by locals. If you want the best, go with Visit Meteora (this company)!

We enjoyed our trip from Athens to Meteora. Our trip included a nice 4-star hotel in the town of Kalabaka, two guided tours in Meteora, and one self-guided tour in Delphi. The sunset guided tour in Meteora was our favorite... we had a wonderful guide Katerina (Kate) who explained the landscape, history, and spiritual significance of Meteora. Katerina was friendly, well-informed, and funny. As a local, her personal connection to the town was evident in the stories she shared. We also loved our bus driver, Kostas, who went above and beyond taking great photos of the people in our group. We enjoyed the minibus tour to three monasteries, which was led by a guide named Vasilis who was an expert historian. Note for future visitors: 1. We highly recommend staying in Kalabaka downtown and not a hotel outside of it. 2. We initially chose the hiking tour, but switched to minibus tour because it visits three monasteries instead of just one. We booked through Get Your Guide, and this distinction was not made clear in the description so something to be aware of!

Had a great time in meteora! The tour guides were very nice! Knows where to take the best pictures! A highly recommend visit with stunning views! And everyone was just so helpful with recommendations! Staffs were great!!!! It was an amazing tour overall! Thank you!

We had a wonderful time on our 3-day, 2-night tour to Meteora. It is beautiful and felt much like visiting a national park in the states. It was very worth the extra travel time. Visit Meteora was a great company to go with and provided knowledgeable and entertaining guides to learn from both about the religious history of the monasteries and about the rock formations. We did the sunset tour which involved a visit to 1 monastery and a local church, a short hike in the woods, and multiple picture opportunities leading up to the sunset. The guide was intentional to take your pictures at the best spots along the way. The next morning we did the half day tour which stopped at 3 different monasteries and generally gave you enough time at each but did repeat some info we learned the night before. The guide does not go into the monasteries with you but provides lots of info and stories in the chartered van. They had safe drivers, helpful communication pre-trip and at their local office where they can hold your bags if needed, and arranged a beautiful hotel stay. Each family/couple seemed to be assigned different hotels in the local area. We did not upgrade and ended up loving our stay at Boutique Plakias Guesthouse/Boutique Holy Spirit. It was a small room but but the staff were incredibly hospitable and also ran the most delicious and fun restaurant in the tiny town of Kastraki. Definitely add Taverna Gardenia to your meal plans regardless of the hotel you’re assigned. We ate there 4 times during our stay and the tour guide dropped others off there to dine as well. We took a greyhound style bus from Athens to Meteora alongside other tour companies as recent flooding and damage have put the train to Meteora out of commission for a while (projected into 2024). We did not add any additional activities so we probably could have stayed one less day as we still had free time before and after the two scheduled tours that are included. Others seemed to enjoy the hike and rock climbing add ons. It was easy to get a taxi during our free time back up to visit the sites but that additional transport is not part of the package. Kalabaka is bigger than Kastraki and had a nice little downtown to walk, shop, and dine in for an afternoon, but it does not have the same charm or as good of views of Meteora or hiking access from hotel if you’re looking for that. Thank you Visit Meteora for a wonderful time!

Visit Meteora is the absolute BEST tour company to use when visiting the Monasteries near Kalabaka Greece! My friend and I were booked to do the overnight trip departing Athens on the train. Our train was cancelled while we were standing on the platform because of the record rainfall that the area was receiving. George from Visit Meteora personally arranged to have Evan, one of his drivers pick us up in Athens and drive us to Kalabaka. Unfortunately about 1/2 way there the highway was closed due to flooding. George had been in constant contact with Evan. He arranged for us to have very nice lodgings and the next morning we headed out again. Evan was able to get us there with great knowledge of the roads and countryside. We arrived in time to have the sunset tour with Toli. Again, first rate and very informative! The next day we had an amazing hiking tour with Chris. Just fabulous! We were supposed to return by bus because the trains were still not operational. We had to be back in Athens that night. However, the Highway back to Athens was still closed. George arranged to drive us to Thessaloniki, 3 hours away and then flew with us to Athens. He had another great driver, Janis, meet us at the airport and take us to our hotel. We could not have asked for better care! He truly cares about his clients and has quality people working for him. Meteora and the monasteries are breathtaking and not to be missed! A one day trip from Athens is not adequate. Spend a minimum of 1 night! And, choose Visit Meteora as your tour company! Then sit back, relax and let them show you the stunning Meteora they call home!

2 night Meteora trip with sunset tour and half day monastry tour. This was a highlight of our trip. Don’t try to do it in one day - you will miss so much. The sunset tour guide was very knowledgeable, he gave a wonderful set of stories to bring each place alive. The half day Monastry tour, we selected the hiking option. We saw so much more on foot. The views were spectacular and the guide - Evan-was excellent.

Beautiful place. Well thought tours . Excellent local guides with deep knowledge in relevant fields. Comfortable buses with water supply.

What a great three days!! Door to door service! We were lucky enough to stay the the Plakias Boutique Hotel in Kastraki where everyone was SO hospitable and helpful. The tours are informative and fun! On the three day tour, all your organized activities are done by lunch time the second day so we weren't sure what to do with ourselves for another full day. One of our hosts, Apostolis, showed us how to get to a private pool and also how to hike to the two monasteries we could not get to on our tours so we filled up our time well! Meteora is beautiful and a very worthwhile stop on your Greek Vacation. If you are tight on time, you can do the 1 night tour and get a good overview of the sights.

We absolutely loved this experience. In fact, it was the highlight of five weeks in Greece. We found the whole tour to be very organised, professional and informative. We did the sunset tour one evening and the half day monastery tour the next day. Loved Kalambaka and the countryside too. Would go back and do it all again!

The travel by train was easy to manage as well as the tours. The accomodations and staff went above to make us welcome and the food was delicious. The monasteries and surrounding community of Kalambaka were breathtaking and one of the highlights of Greece. We also had time to explore and enjoy the culture as well as planned excursions. After a 24 travel time from Canada, it was a pleasure not having to book our own arrangements. It allowed us to sit back and take in the scenery. I would recommend booking with Visit Meteora.

We did the Sunset tour and the half day hiking tour the next day. Both were excellently led and organised. The guides were great and we couldn't fault them for anything. The sunset tour was much better and more comprehensive than we expected. We were really lucky as well because rain was forecast for our stay but the microclimate in the area meant that it only sprinkled a bit. Before the sunset tour it was cloudy but the skies changed before sunset so we did get a sunset view which was great. All of my communication before and during our trip with the Visit Meteora staff was also great. They were organised and helpful. I felt confident I had made the right choice booking with them and we had a great time. It was the highlight of our trip to Greece.

The hikes to the monasteries and the hermit caves were amazing. The hikes are challenging, especially the hermit caves hike….however I enjoyed them very much. Evan our guide was knowledgeable and very helpful.

Excellent from start to finish! Well organized, tour guides Katerina, Jimmy and our driver George were a pleasure and a well of information. Recommend Hotel Meteora for its stunning views and great service. Train ride was comfortable and clean. Highly recommend!

Organisation, Hotel and guide were reliable and top quality. Landscape unbelievable, monasteries very Interesting.Just St. Stephans nunnery was overcrowded. I wouldn't do the Sunset tour AND Morning tour again - to much redundance. Hiking tour is the far better choice. But be sure to have the possibly for a shower after the walk

We had an amazing time in Kalambaka. We went on the Sunset Tour and the 1/2 day hiking tour. Both were a lot of fun. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. The Sunset Tour was a great way to start things off and provided an overview of the area. But the hiking tour was the real highlight. It was entry level/intermediate in difficulty. It provided that perfect balance of information, amazing sights, and just being outdoors. Visit Meteora made the whole excursion very easy. They booked round trip train tickets from Athens, the hotel, transfers and the tours. It was all very seamless and easy. We upgraded to 1st class train tickets and a 4 star hotel. We all arranged upfront to stay a 3rd night in Kalambaka. This enabled us to do a second day of hiking on our own…which was a lot of fun and very easy to navigate. The accommodations were all great. I would highly recommend this tour company and the Sunset and Hiking Tours.

Was super impressed with customer service from Visit Meteora agents, both with email communication and in-person in their office. They were all so welcoming and lovely and they all speak excellent English. We did a 2n/3d rail tour from Athens to Meteora (and back). Which included a hike, a sunset tour, 2 nights accommodation (best breakfast ever) and return rail tickets. We were touring when Covid-19 was affecting Greece and there were barely any tourists left but despite the dire situation, all the people we met were extremely accommodating for us and we had such a great insight to the Meteora. We weren't even allowed inside the Monasteries but it was still exceptional. On the sunset tour, of course you aren't allowed to spend "all day" there, it's limited! that's what makes it so special. But you are granted well and truly enough time to experience it, learn about all aspects of the Meteora and take plenty of photos while also having time to take it all in. You don't need longer time. The local guides taught us soooo much information we could barely take it all in. We visited a local church on the sunset tour (on our way up the mountain) and I was blown away by the incredible, sacred history of this old place. The train schedule was amazing and the upgrade to 1st class is definitely worth it, it's already so cheap! the seats are so comfortable even for spending hours sitting down. The views from Athens to Kalambaka and back again were so amazing that I kept putting my book down to look outside. This was definitely a highlight on our 2 week trip to Greece. The only thing that was better was the accommodation we stayed at on this Visit Meteora tour - Monastiri Guesthouse. That was an incredible memory for us and I have written a separate review for them. Thanks to all the staff for making it so memorable.

If you visit Meteora do travel with Visit Meteora or you’ll be missing a lot: fun and knowledgeable guides (they even found one that speaks our native language ¡genial!); prompt and always gentle attention to any request; local advice and genuine care and luckily 1 or 2 off-the beaten path turns during your Tour...

We did the 4 day, 3 night train tour from Athens to Meteora, the Sunset Tour, Mount Saint Scramble and 2 other hikes just this past week. We travel extensively and have to say that they were the best tour company we have every dealt with. Everything was flawless and VIP the entire way. Guides went above and beyond, all loved what they did and showed us an unbelievable 4 days. Logistics were completely smooth and beyond organized. You guys are the best; thanks for treating us like royalty!

This was a great trip. It went very smoothly. Our guide was great, we had the same one for both days. We purchased first class tickets, the personnel on the trains in Greece were not as friendly or helpful as other European trains we have traveled on, actually a little rude. The seating in coach almost seemed better than in first class.

Seeing Meteora and the monoliths in a very small group and guide was amazing! This is something you should definitely plan on if visiting Greece!!