Thessaloniki Train Tours: 4 to Book

1.Full-Day Meteora Tour from Thessaloniki by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $59Our pick

Travel by train from Thessaloniki to Kalambaka, then explore Meteora by Mercedes van with an English-speaking guide. Visit three monasteries, see hermit caves, and hear local stories from guides such as Katerina, Ava, or Demetrios. Train delays and monastery stairs require patience.

“Other than an almost disaster with the train transfer at Paleofarsolos (the train ticket should also be written in English as we almost made a big mistake with the transfer. Meteora was beyond amazing and the only regret is that the next time I would stay in Kalabaka for a few days to have more time to take this incredible in place in a more leisurely pace (not the fault of the tour company). We did see two of the six monasteries but by staying longer, I found out that all six are available if there was more time. Sotos our driver and Vasilios our guide made the trip even…”

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2.Local Agency – 1 day by Train Thessaloniki to Meteora in English or Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $89

Take the 08:56 train from Thessaloniki to Kalabaka, changing at Palaiofarsala. A guide and Wi-Fi-equipped limo minibus meet you there for five hours at Meteora, with views of all six monasteries and visits inside three. Guides may include Krisha or Dimitris.

“Good customer service, gregarious and knowledgeable guide, excellent driver, ample time to view the rocks and monestaries. Excellent photo opportunities”

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3.From Thessaloniki: Train Trip to Meteora & Monastery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · from $107

Take the morning train from Thessaloniki past Mount Olympus and the old lands of Achilles to Kalambaka. Meet guide Dinos or Chris, then tour Meteora by minibus, enter three monasteries, stop at viewpoints, and return by train after free time in town.

“The guide was very kind and told us a lot about the story of the monasteries, as well as curiosities and historical events that happened in the region. I would totally recommend to take this tour if you’re coming in the nearby!”

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4.METEORA – 2 Days by Train from Thessaloniki – including 2 Guided Meteora tours – Daily

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $202

Travel from Thessaloniki to Kalabaka by train, stay one night in a 3-star hotel, and see Meteora at sunset and again the next morning. Guides such as Photini, Nancy, Olivia, and driver Nikos have led the tours, which visit all monasteries and enter three or four.

“The two guides Photini and especially Nancy and also the driver Nikos were excellent. They even managed to avoid the heavy crowds.”

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