Private Tour to Monasteries of Meteora & Thermopylae from Athens
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12 Ratings
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the monasteries of Meteora and the historic site of Thermopylae on a private tour from Athens. Book now!
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Thermopylae Museum - We will visit the “Thermopylae Museum”, which is next to the monument of King Leonidas, in the historic Thermopylae, dedicated to the 480 BC battle that changed the course of Greek history, as 300 Spartans fought against Persian Empire. The Center presents history as an interactive narrative and discourse: In its three exhibition halls, multimedia applications offer visitors a virtual trip to the time and battlefields of the Persian Wars as described by the ancient historian Herodotus, while the very battle of Thermopylae comes alive at a digital 3D movie.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • All taxes covered
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private car with an English-speaking driver
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to Monasteries (3 euro / per person / Monastery
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Private excursion to Meteora’s Monasteries from Athens:
Be taken aback by the stunning natural landscape of the cliffs and the monasteries perched atop some of them. Experience Meteora, the timeless monasteries rich in both historical and religious significance, perched precariously between heaven and earth on towering rocks. Revel in the divine and human marvels. Allow yourself to be captivated by the breathtaking views and the charming architecture of Kalambaka, where you can savor traditional Greek cuisine! Explore the historic Thermopylae, the site of the decisive battle that altered the trajectory of Greek history! Reserve your spot on this all-day private tour of Meteora from Athens today!

  • Upon your booking please advise us the pick up place
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Laura_r
Oct 26, 2023
Meteora Marvel - Nancy, our private guide, was very knowledgeable about the Greek Orthodox Monasteries at Meteora. She was both charming and highly educated as she shared historical information with us. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time at the Monasteries and marveled at their construction atop the sandstone mountains. Our driver was very courteous and offered to stop for a late lunch which we enjoyed with local Greek wine! The only drawback to this tour was the four hour drive from Athens.
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Fengxiawang
Nov 3, 2022
Excellent driver—Mr. George for our Meteroa private tour - Our driver(Mr. George)was excellent! He was very thoughtful and kind. He drove us back and forth to see where is the meeting points for entry and exits.
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955joym
Oct 3, 2022
Meteora is a must see - Our private tour to Meteora was great. We got picked up at our AirBnB at 8am and took about 4 hours to get to our destination. The drive was easy and the van was spacious and comfortable. Our driver/guide, Kyle (Kyriakos), did an excellent job. He informed us that it was his first time taking guests to Meteora but he showed confidence in his driving and the knowledge he shared. He was attentive to our needs, offered suggestions for photo ops and gave restaurant recommendation where we all enjoyed a delectable lunch. Kyle also never rushed us and he gave us enough time to visit the monasteries and enjoy the spectacular panorama. And of course, Meteora is a must see. It’s a true example of a saying “pictures don’t do it justice”.
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Sasshipmates87
May 27, 2022
First class operation - Five stars is not a high enough rating for our experience with Private Tours Greece! The company provided an exceptional experience for an overnight excursion to Meteora for a truffle hunt and monastery tours. Dimitra communicated promptly and was patience with all my questions. Our driver, Spyros, was not only our driver, but our concierge, information resource officer and comedian. I enthusiastically recommend Private Tours Greece to anyone looking for a trip provider. We TRULY received more than our money’s worth!
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Cyndi
May 26, 2022
Spectacular views and fabulous tour - I think I wrote this review on the wrong site so I am rewriting it again just in case. Henry and Nick were really fabulous, awesome, beyond accommodating. We cannot describe how personal, fun, and upbeat this tour was. Henry was so knowledgeable he knew so much history. Nick was so much fun and he helped my husband in and out of our private van at every stop (my husband walks with a cane). Henry walked all the way up to the Holy Trinity Monastery with me because my husband could not. They took us to places where typical tours do not go to see some awesome ruins. I cannot say enough good things about them. At about 4:30 they dropped us at a wonderful restaurant and said they let the manager know what time we needed to be back at the train. To our surprise, Nick came back for us and even bought us dessert. We were stunned. If you want a once in a life time experience book this trip. I’m telling you, you will be so glad you’re not getting on a van or bus with dozens of others. So worth it! Note: you do not need a full skirt in the Monasteries. Wear pants and bring a small wrap and wrap it around your waist. Men and women were all going in with short sleeves so my husband never had to change into long sleeves. Also the train has a cafe car with cheap snacks, drinks, and beer. You really don’t need to bring anything on the long train ride. Bottled water was 50cents. Can’t get that in NY!!
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D4630bccharlesm
Jul 28, 2021
A great Privat day Tour - I am glad that we booked this day Tour to Meteora. Hotel pickup was on time and we were greeted by our driver Mr. Alexandros who was an exceptional person and ready to go out of his way to meet our requirements. The drive was smooth and had time to stop for refreshments. He took us to the right stops at meteora and had plenty time to visit the Monasteries. We also had time for a tasty greek lunch at Kalambaka before driving back to Athens. I highly recommend this Tour.
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Gerardof99
Oct 2, 2020
Great experience - It is an imperdible thing to do in Greece. The tour was amazing, definitely worth it. On top of the impressive monasteries on the top of the very high rock formations, we were very lucky to have our driver Mr Ioannis. He was outstanding, truly interested on making the trip, one of our best experiences, definitely he made the difference.
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Katherine_j
Aug 12, 2019
Great private tour - We had a wonderful private tour with Nikos Tzortzas in mid-July. It was our first time visiting Kalambaka and Meteora. Niko was very professional and considerate in making sure we were comfortable during the long drive and offering to stop for drinks and restroom breaks. We also visited Thermopylae along the way and Niko offered to take photos of us at the site. We enjoyed a fantastic traditional lunch in Kalambaka and arrived back to our hotel in Athens around 8:00 p.m. Highly recommend the tour and ask for Niko!
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Natlovestravel
Aug 6, 2019
Great Tour - This was an amazing experience. The service was great. The driver was wonderful, was able to change the itinerary per our request. The company provided included local guide for us in Meteora. We had great lunch as per driver's recommendations, and we were very happy with the recommendations.
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Kimberlee60
Jul 7, 2019
Greek Goddesses - I've NEVER been to another country so when my sister said "I'm getting married in Greece" I said "I'm coming!" She booked the 8 hour tour to the Apostle Paul ruins, Caves of 12 Lakes,the monastery and with thee BEST tour guide EVER!!!! Nikos.tsortzas was beyond our expectations! We loved him right away! So polite, knowledgeable, funny,and it's like we had known him for years! We couldn't wait for our adventure! Our 1st stop was the Corinth Canal! A man made canal that is so deep it's hard to comprehend how they made it! AMAZING! On to the Apostle Paul ruins. We all had great conversations on the way there with Nikos. He was very interesting and we had ALOT of laughs! The ruins were so historical and another memory on our journey. The Cave of 12 Lakes was next. It was a ways up the mountain but we didn't even care. Like I said, we had the BEST tour guide! Not to mention all my family that was with! The caves were UNBELIEVABLE! I couldn't believe that they were just founded in 1964 by 2 men! The world is just mesmerizing! Last stop was on top of the mountain. The monastery! We had a choice if we wanted to go there. Sooooo glad we did! It was built right into the mountain. We weren't really dressed for it(Just felt a lil disrespectful w jeans on) but Nikos eased my mind and had the monks/ priest talk to me that it was "all good". I got sooooo emotional with PEACE. I will NEVER forget it. We headed down the mountain... had great conversations and laughs. Our journey was gonna end soon. I will NEVER EVER forget that tour! Nikos was a gem! I would DEFINITELY request him as your tour guide. When I go back I hope he's still there!! Calimera!
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