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Meteora, Greece

Things to Do in Meteora

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group

Most booked tours and tickets in Meteora

Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group

Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group

4.9732 reviews4h
Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit

Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit

4.9503 reviews4h
Meteora Half-Day Small Group Monasteries Tour with Hotel Pickup

Meteora Half-Day Small Group Monasteries Tour with Hotel Pickup

4.8354 reviews4h
Meteora Panoramic Morning Small Group Tour with Local Guide

Meteora Panoramic Morning Small Group Tour with Local Guide

4.8332 reviews4h
Meteora: Morning Half Day Sightseeing and Monasteries Tour

Meteora: Morning Half Day Sightseeing and Monasteries Tour

4.8210 reviews4h

Top sights in Meteora

  1. 1Great Meteoron
  2. 2Varlaam Monastery
  3. 3Sunset viewpoints
  4. 4Hiking trails
  5. 5Kalambaka town
  6. 6Holy Trinity
  • Witness a unique fusion of geology and spirituality at the cliff-top monasteries, where you can see 16th-century frescoes at Varlaam and peer into the original net hoist used for supplies at Rousanou.
  • Experience world-class hiking on trails like the path from Kastraki to the Holy Trinity Monastery, offering intimate, ground-level perspectives of the rock towers that bus tours miss.
  • Capture legendary photography, especially at sunrise from the Psaropetra lookout or sunset from the Meteora Panorama viewpoint, where light transforms the pillars into golden sentinels.

Tickets and passes in Meteora

Sunset Off Road Buggy Tour in Meteora with Hermit Caves Visit

Sunset Off Road Buggy Tour in Meteora with Hermit Caves Visit

5.046 reviews4h
Meteora Electric Buggy Tour with Monastery Visits

Meteora Electric Buggy Tour with Monastery Visits

5.03 reviews4h 20m

Food and drink experiences in Meteora

Meteora Private Guided Wine Tasting Experience from Kalampaka

Meteora Private Guided Wine Tasting Experience from Kalampaka

2h 50m

Day trips and outdoor activities from Meteora

Meteora: Monasteries Tour with Lunch and Athens Transfer Option

Meteora: Monasteries Tour with Lunch and Athens Transfer Option

4.795 reviews5h
Hiking Tour to Meteora from Kalambaka - Local Agency

Hiking Tour to Meteora from Kalambaka - Local Agency

4.978 reviews4h
Meteora: Guided Sunset Tour with Monasteries and Caves Visit

Meteora: Guided Sunset Tour with Monasteries and Caves Visit

4.874 reviews4h

Hidden gems in Meteora

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

The Hermit Caves of Badovas

A cluster of ancient hermit caves carved into the base of a rock face near Kastraki, once accessible only by rope ladders.

The Chapel of St. George Mandilas

A tiny chapel tucked inside a cave on the Adrachti rock, dedicated to St. George.

The Prehistoric Theopetra Cave

A cave just outside Kalambaka with a man-made stone wall dated to 23,000 years ago, among the oldest known structures.

The Old Weaving Mill in Kalambaka

A small, family-run museum and workshop where traditional Greek weaving techniques are still practiced.

The Path to Ypapanti Monastery

A steep, overgrown hiking trail leading to the abandoned and ruined Ypapanti Monastery, built inside a large cave.

Day trips from Meteora

Meteora Monasteries

Travel time and method (e.g., '45 min by train')

2-3 sentences about why to visit

Trikala

30-40 minutes by car or bus

A vibrant, youthful city built around the Lithaios River, known as the 'first smart city in Greece.' It offers a charming contrast to Meteora's serenity with its Byzantine castle, riverside cafes, and the unique 'Koursoum' Mosque.

Lake Plastira

1.5 hours by car

A stunning artificial lake high in the Agrafa mountains, often called 'Little Switzerland.' It's a year-round resort area offering outdoor activities amidst forests and mountain villages, with the lake's reflective surface creating breathtaking scenery.

The Ancient Site of Delphi

2.5 - 3 hours by car

For a full-day historical immersion, drive to the 'navel of the world.' This major UNESCO site, home of the ancient Oracle, sits on the slopes of Mount Parnassus and offers awe-inspiring ruins and a superb museum.

Plan your Meteora trip

Things to do in Meteora: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Meteora?+

Top sights include Great Meteoron, Varlaam Monastery, Sunset viewpoints and Hiking trails. Away from the crowds, try The Hermit Caves of Badovas and The Chapel of St. George Mandilas.

What are the most popular tours in Meteora?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group (4.9 stars, 732 reviews); Meteora Small Group Hiking tour with Transfer and Monastery Visit (4.9 stars, 503 reviews); Meteora Half-Day Small Group Monasteries Tour with Hotel Pickup (4.8 stars, 354 reviews).

How much do tours in Meteora cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €35 and €450 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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