Meteora Tour from Athens: Full Day Meteora Photo Tour from Athens by train Day trips and Excursions

Meteora Photo Tour

Overview

Embark on a captivating Meteora tour from Athens and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of the cliff-suspended monasteries through the lens of your camera. Travel to Kalambaka by train, where breathtaking views of the towering rocks will greet you along the way, providing ample opportunities to capture stunning photos.

With the guidance of your professional instructor and guide, you'll receive expert advice on composition, lighting, and capturing the essence of this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prepare to be amazed as you frame the majestic monasteries against the dramatic backdrop of the rock formations, ensuring that your photographs truly do justice to the sheer magnificence of Meteora.

Highlights

◾Experience the beauty of the Greek countryside as you travel by train to Kalambaka. Enjoy picturesque views along the way, setting the stage for an unforgettable adventure in Meteora.
◾Marvel at the awe-inspiring vistas from the top of towering rocks in Meteora. Take in the panoramic scenes that unfold before you, with dramatic cliffs and stunning landscapes that will leave you in awe.
◾Capture incredible pictures of the cliff-suspended monasteries and the picturesque Kalambaka valley. With the guidance of a professional instructor and guide, learn valuable photography tips and techniques to enhance your skills and ensure stunning shots of this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site.

About this Experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 13 hours (5 hours Meteora & Kalambaka town tour)
DEPARTURE TIME: From Athens Train Station at 7.00 am
MEETING POINT: At Kalambaka Train Station at 11.31 am
LANGUAGES: English, Greek
OPENING SEASON: All year round
WHO CAN COME: Meteora tour from Athens is for a small group (up to 3 guests), ideal for anyone wishing to improve photo shooting skills. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Description - What to expect

Embark on an unforgettable Meteora tour from Athens, starting at 7:00 am from the Athens railway station. Sit back and relax as you journey through the scenic Greek mainland, arriving in Kalambaka at approximately 11:30 am. This charming town sits at the base of the awe-inspiring Meteora cliffs, home to the ancient monasteries that have earned UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by your expert Meteora Photo Tour guide and professional photographer instructor. The tour begins immediately as you set off to explore the magnificent rock formations adorned with cliff-suspended monasteries. Admire the breathtaking landscapes and receive practical tips from your knowledgeable guide on how to make the most of your camera equipment for stunning photos.

Spend around 4 hours touring the cliffs and ancient monasteries, discovering the best spots for capturing breathtaking landscape photography and unique perspectives of the holy monasteries and the picturesque Kalambaka valley. Afterward, you'll be transferred back to Kalambaka, where you can explore the quaint town, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy a delicious lunch before your relaxing train journey back to Athens.

What's included, what's not

✔ Meteora train station pick up and drop off
✔ Bottled water
✔ Entry to 1 monastery
✔ See and photograph all monasteries
✔ Photograph hidden hermit caves
✔ Learn the basics of photography
✖ Any transfers in Athens
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Train tickets
✖ Meal prices
✖ State-licensed tour guide inside the monasteries
✖ Monastery entrance fees 3€/person

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation is available for this Meteora tour from Athens up to 48 hours before the start of your trip

Bring with you

For this Meteora tour from Athens it is recommended that you bring your tripod with you or ask us to bring one for you

Cutoff time before activity

One week

About the area

Meteora is one of Christianity’s holiest places as well as a landscape of outstanding natural beauty. Meteora is a perfect combination of natural and manmade landscape, practically inducing a sense of the transcendent. Visitors come here either to feel the aura of the contemplative seclusion of monastic life and admire a truly unique natural landscape or to marvel at the outstanding architecture of the monasteries.

The first monks took refuge on these cliff tops fleeing an invading Turkish army around the 11th century. Several monasteries were built in the centuries that followed and all the building materials had to be winched up in baskets. Until 1920 this was the sole means for getting supplies up to the monasteries. According to numerous historical sources, there were once thirty religious communities but today only six of them remain and can be visited.

Nature lovers should not miss the opportunity to hike through winding stone paths and gaze at a unique geological phenomenon formed as a result of a chain of erosions and geological changes over a period of 15 million years. In 1988 Meteora was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Good to know - practical information

◾ Don’t have a professional camera? Don’t worry. We can teach you tips and tricks on your compact camera and smartphone too
◾ You need to arrive at Central Athens train station at least 30 minutes before train departure. The train station is accessible by Metro, bus, and taxi
◾Dress code is required to enter places of worship and monasteries. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
◾Food and drinks are available on the train for you to purchase, but you are also allowed to bring your own food, and drinks