Meteora – Kalambaka Tour
From: 60,00 €
Meteora
The imposing rocks of Meteora constitute the most awe-inspiring site at the area of Kalambaka and nearby locations: the greatness of nature, revealing a unique – in Greece – geological phenomenon. Meteora is also one of the most important historical sites of the Greek Orthodox Church, where the monasteries are clinging for centuries to these steep rocks, declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site.
Meteora is the most amazing base for exploring nature and its endless beauty along with realizing the need of people to meet God in order to develop serenity and mental calm.
Departure Dates
Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday From the 1st of April 2023 until 31st of May 2023Meeting point & Departure time
08:00, “Statue of Venizelos” Aristotelous Square & Egnatia streetTour Duration
approximately 11 hoursTour Description

Thessaloniki- Meteora
We set off on our trip to Meteora on a bus of “TSOKAS Bus Services” along with our tour leader. The distance is about 230km and we will be traveling for about 3,5 hours, while we will have a brief stop-off on our way to Meteora to enjoy some coffee.
At 12:30 we will arrive at our destination, the place where you will see:
- ⦁ A landscape of unparalleled natural beauty…
- ⦁ People’s sheer will to meet God and reach the sky
- ⦁ The stone forest, featuring monoliths having been made of sandstone…
- ⦁ Six monasteries perched on top of the rocks…
- ⦁ The Convent of “St. Stephen” where unique carvings have been sculpted from wood, such as the altarpiece, embroidered with gold cord, which is found in the church of St. Stephen, the episcopal throne that was decorated with marble and plates of ivory and the sanctuary, where St. Charalambus’s holy skull is kept.
- ⦁ The “Holy Trinity Monastery” (Agia Triada) that can be reached through a narrow pathway, walking up 140 steps cut into the rock.
- ⦁ The “Holy Monastery of Roussanou” which nowadays is a convent, featuring great paintings, representing stylites, Orthodox ascetics and scenes of Saints’ martyrdom as well as multifaceted, impressive compositions of the narthex, depicting Last Judgement and Second Coming.
- ⦁ “Varlaam Monastery” which features a rich collection of 300 records of great importance, a 600-year old big barrel, having a capacity of 12 tons and preserved frescoes dating back to 1548.
- ⦁ The “Holy Monastery of the Metamorfossis” (the Great Meteoron Monastery) which is the largest, oldest and most important among all of the monasteries and was built in 1340.
- ⦁ The “Holy Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas” that is decorated with brilliant frescoes, beyond all expectations, which were created by the eminent painter Theophanes Strelitzas from Crete.

Kalambaka-Kastraki
During our tour we will have the chance to admire all six monasteries, but we will visit only two of them, depending on their opening hours, according to which every:
- ⦁ Monday we visit the Monasteries of “Roussanou” and “Varlaam”.
- ⦁ Wednesday & Sunday we visit the “Convent of St.Stephen” and “Varlaam Monastery”.
- ⦁ Friday we visit the “Monastery of Roussanou” and the “Convent of St. Stephen”.
Then, enjoying the magical scenery of the area of “Kalambaka”, we will head to the village of “Kastraki”, where you can enjoy the unique shopping opportunities offered at shops which sell local products and holy icons or savor the taste of the local cuisine at one of the traditional taverns, offering great views to “Meteora”.
Being full of enthusiasm with the beautiful scenery of unparalleled beauty and having enjoyed a unique experience we will leave at 16:00, getting you to the points of departure in Thessaloniki.
Included in price
- Transportation by luxur air-conditioned bus.
- English speaking trip attendant.
- Pick up/drop off service.
- All taxes.
- Full insurance coverage for passengers on the bus.
More Services & Offers
- FOR FREE
- FOR FREE tips for passengers
- FOR FREE tickets for open-top sightseeing bus tours of the company “City Sightseeing Thessaloniki” (Hop on-hop off tour)
Not Included
- Admission fees concerning the Monasteries we will visit (general admission: 3,00 € (cash only) & free entrance for Greek citizens).
- Guided tour at the Monasteries.
- Lunch at a traditional tavern of Kastraki.
- Personal expenses & tips
Useful Info
- You will meet our staff members at the point of departure/arrival “White Tower” (Lefkos Pyrgos) and our tour leader on the bus.
- You are recommended to have contact with the tour leader and comply with the guidelines for avoiding misunderstanding.
- Try to arrive at your desired point of departure at least 10 minutes prior to the time referred to in the timetable.
- The Meteora monasteries have strict dress codes so you have to keep your knees and shoulders covered (no trousers, short or sleeveless tops are allowed).
- Get information on weather conditions.
- Dress casually with casual footwear. Do not forget your hat, sunglasses and sun cream (in summer).
- We wish that you enjoy the tour to the fullest and do not forget…
- ….take the most amazing photos and… share this tour experience with us and your friends…
More Services & Offers:
- FOR FREE tickets for open-top sightseeing bus tours of the company “City Sightseeing Thessaloniki” (Hop on-hop off tour)
- FOR FREE rain ponchos
- FOR FREE tips for passengers