Two Days Rail Tour to Meteora from Athens

Two Days Rail Tour to Meteora from Athens

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Join this 2-day rail tour to Meteora to discover the beauty and history of a geological phenomenon and the Byzantine Monasteries. They are listed as UNESCO World Heritage monuments.

Highlights

Admire the world famous Meteora and visit all the monasteries
Join two top-rated tours and activities
Stay at a 3-star hotel with breakfast

Description

Day 1 Catch the 7:52 AM train to Kalambaka from Athens Railway Station, and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the Greek countryside. Upon your arrival in Kalambaka at 12 PM, the English speaking driver will be waiting for you at the train station, holding a signboard with your name on it to transfer you to your hotel. In the evening you will join the Meteora Sunset Tour to admire breathtaking views of Meteora, and discover all the hidden gems of this place. Day 2 Next morning, you will have the opportunity to choose the activity you prefer, the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Half-day Morning Tour. The guide will meet you in the lobby to explore together Meteora, and discover the natural beauty and cultural heritage of this area. Enjoy a journey back in time, and learn the stories of the first hermits and monks who laid the foundations of the monastic community of Meteora. At around 5:45 PM, the driver will pick you up to transfer you to the train station. At 6:22 PM the train departs from Kalambaka and arrives back to Athens at around 10:30 PM.

Includes

Join the Meteora Sunset Tour Choose between the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Meteora half-day tour Train tickets with return from Athens to Meteora First class train ticket available Pick-up and drop off from Kalampaka train station to your hotel and back English speaking tour leader on the tours Free map and bottle of water provided on the tours Free Wi-Fi on board the tour bus

Important Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
To enter the monasteries, appropriate clothing is required
Shoulders and knees must be covered
Sleeveless tops, shorts and short skirts are not permitted
You will board the train from Athens on your own, using the tickets sent to you via email