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9 Jan
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10 Jan
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13 Jan
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Thessaloniki: 2-Day Scenic Rail Trip to Meteora with Hotel
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INR 17,721
Highlights
While in Thessaloniki, don’t miss out the opportunity to visit Meteora – one of the world’s most popular UNESCO sites. Join this overnight adventure to admire Meteora’s spectacular landscape, view the magnificent monasteries and learn all about the place’s history and myths directly from a local.
*Important - Effective until 31 October, 2024: The train operator has temporarily modified the Thessaloniki to Meteora train route's schedule due to infrastructure maintenance. As a result, the total travel and waiting time have significantly increased. For this reason, during that period bus transportation will be provided instead.
Itinerary
DAY (1)
Thessaloniki
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeRedeem your train e-ticket (we will email it to you after your booking) for the 08:56 morning train departure from Thessaloniki’s railway station to Kalabaka and travel on your own. Embark on a scenic train ride through the Greek countryside and admire the beautiful landscapes.Kalambaka
Admission Ticket FreeAfter the scenic train ride through the beautiful Greek countryside, you will arrive at 12:03 to Kalabaka’s train station, where our tour guide will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name. You will then board in our comfortable VIP minibus in order to transfer you to your hotel for some relaxation before your afternoon tour.Meteora
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIn the afternoon we will pick you up from your hotel for the “Amazing Meteora Sunset” tour. During this guided tour you will have the opportunity to see all six majestic monasteries and admire the interior of one of them. You will view some of Meteora’s most spectacular “hidden gems” like the ancient hermitages of Bandovas, the Byzantine church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary and the picturesque old district of Kalabaka. 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 enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views, capture some amazing photos and witness one of the most breathtaking sunsets you will ever see. At the end of the tour we will transfer you back to your hotel where you can relax or take a walk to explore on your own the town of Kalabaka.- AccommodationsAccommodation at a 3 or 4-star hotel (*depends upon availability - price is included and remains the same)
DAY (2)
Kalambaka
Admission Ticket FreeNext morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in order for you to participate in your prefered morning Sightseeeing or Hiking tour. During this tour you will have the opportunity to admire Meteora’s spectacular landscape, further explore the rest of the monasteries and learn all about the place’s history and myths directly from a knowledgeable local. Last but not least, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and capture some amazing photos that you will cherish forever.Agios Stefanos
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe Monastery of Saint Stephen’s is located just above the city of Kalampaka and is the most accessible monastery in Meteora, as there are no steps to reach the entrance and the access is easy through a small stone bridge.Great Meteoron Monastery
Admission Ticket FreeThe Monastery of Great Meteoron or Transfiguration of Christ, expresses the greatness and history of the Holy Meteora, as it is the oldest and most important monastery.Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)
Admission Ticket FreeThe Monastery of the Holy Trinity is the third oldest monastery in Meteora and is the most difficult to reach, since the visitor has to cross a downhill path and then ascend 145 steps carved into the rock. It is said that at the time when the monks used a rope ladder and a net, they spent 70 years to carry the materials and build the monastery!Roussanou Monastery
Admission Ticket FreeThe Roussanou Monastery, also known as Arsani, stands on top of an impressive vertical and steep cliff of Meteora, between the Monasteries of Saint Nicholas Anapafsas and Varlaam.Varlaam Monastery
Admission Ticket FreeThe Varlaam Monastery or Monastery of All the Saints is located on an imposing rock exactly opposite of the Great Meteoron and it is the second largest monastery.Kalambaka
Admission Ticket FreeAfter the tour ends we will transfer you to the town of Kalabaka in order for you to relax or visit one of the many cafes or restaurants. At 18:00 our minibus will pick you up in order to transfer you back to Kalabaka’s train station for your trip back to Thessaloniki. The train departs at 18:22 and arrives in Thessaloniki at 22:19.- Food And DrinksBreakfast - Delicious breakfast at the hotel
What's included
INCLUDED
Accommodation (one night) at a three or four star
Transfer service from/to Kalabaka’s Train Station
English-Speaking local guide
Participation in our Meteora Sunset Tour
Breakfast
Participation in a second tour of your choice (Sightseeing or Hiking)
Roundtrip train tickets (Thessaloniki to Kalabaka)
NOT INCLUDED
Transfers to/from the Central Railway Station of Thessaloniki
Entrance fees of each monastery (3 euros per person)
Guided tour inside the monasteries (available upon request)
Meals and drinks
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Important - Effective until 31 January, 2025: The train operator has temporarily modified the Thessaloniki to Meteora train route's schedule due to infrastructure maintenance. As a result, the total travel and waiting time have significantly increased. For this reason, during that period bus transportation will be provided instead.
Location
Address
Thessaloniki, Greece
Provider
Meteora Trip
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