A Day Trip to Meteora from Athens

The Meteora region in Thessaly, Central Greece, features stunning rocky peaks with Byzantine monasteries perched atop.

This creates an enchanting, otherworldly landscape that attracts tourists, walkers, and climbers each year.

How to get there from Athens to Meteora on a day trip

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Tips for your day trip from Athens to Meteora

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Where to stay in Meteora

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Where to eat in Kalambaka

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A Mini Guide to the Monasteries of Meteora

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