Temple, shrine & monastery tours
The 8 best Meteora monastery tours you can book right now, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason, so start there.
Review of Meteora’s small-group sunset tour, with St. Stephen’s Monastery, Byzantine church, hermit caves, transport, tips, and value.
“what a unique and special place Meteora is! Our guide was funny and knowledgeable. Small group van tour. Probably could have started a 1/2 hour later. Worth the drive and overnight stay from Athens- nothing else like it.”
Hike quiet Meteora trails, visit Great Meteora and Ypapanti monasteries, and enjoy small-group transport from Kalambaka for $36.28.
“Kristas was an excellent guide, not only knowledgeable in the history of the area but knew the plant and animal life well too. Really enjoyed the day!! I apologize if I misspelled his name.”
Review of Meteora’s 5-hour small-group hike from Kalabaka, with monastery access, dramatic views, local stories, and practical tips.
“Evan gave us an enjoyable and memorable hiking tour of Meteora.”
Review of Meteora’s sunset small-group tour, with monastery, hermit caves, old church, photo stops, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“The minibus was of high quality, the driver drove us safely and comfortably. The guide gave us deep insight into the monasteries and the geological rock formations. The photostops and the surprise-walk into the woods near an ascete-monastery were a great addition! In general this tour is great and I highly recommend it!”
Ride gentle horses beneath Meteora’s cliffs, visit Ipapanti Monastery, and learn local history on a small-group morning tour.
“Beautiful tour along the backside of Meteora! The horses were gentle and well kept. The tour guides were amazing and took plenty of photos and videos! Would recommend!”
Ride from Thessaloniki to Meteora, visit three monasteries, see all six, and enjoy expert local guidance on a small-group day trip.
“Great logistics, time management and facilities. Our guide Dinos was most accommodative, attentive and knowledgeable.”
Hike Meteora’s quiet trails, see Ypapanti monastery, visit a major monastery, and enjoy local stories and wide views for $35.
“Un bel trekking per vedere il lato meno turistico delle meteore. Si visita un monastero, la guida non può entrare.”
Review of the Athens to Meteora day trip, with monastery visits, scenic stops, transport details, costs, guide quality, and practical tips.
“George gave us a great tour! He has filled us with informative and interesting explanation during the trip around the history of Meteora and how it changes over different period. He also knows where to take photos, we are satisfied by all the views here.”
