Top Greece Historical Tours

The best tour to see Meteora picking you up directly from Kalabaka train station when you arrive. See the entire area, all the monasteries and take the best panoramic photos with our expert in the area local tour leader.

Seeing all of Meteora's monasteries in a single day is a big undertaking, particularly in the height of Summer or during the region's bitter Winter. Take the time to see each unique monastery at this UNESCO World Heritage Site with this two-day tour departing Thessaloniki. Splitting the tour across two days makes it easy to enjoy both a sunset and a morning at the historic sites, even during long Summer days.

You don’t need to miss out on the towering peaks and pinnacles of Meteora just because you’re staying in Thessaloniki. Take the hassle out of transportation with this convenient tour that includes round-trip train tickets and a small-group guided tour. See all six of the iconic monasteries and explore inside one or two.

Feast your eyes on the rock-built monasteries of Meteora on this full-day rail trip from Athens. Ride a train through inland Greece to Kalambaka, and on arrival, enjoy a panoramic drive to see all six UNESCO-listed retreats. Uncover their history, stop for photos, and choose to visit one or two of the monasteries atop their rock pinnacles. Includes rail fares, deluxe air-conditioned minivan transport around the sites, plus an upgrade option to first-class train travel.

Hiking in Meteora without a guide may mean you miss hidden must-sees and history, or get lost. Make the most of the rock-pillar landscapes and monasteries on a half-day tour from Kalambaka with a hiking guide. Follow historical monks’ paths you might overlook alone, hear details on the area’s nature that many hikers miss, and visit one or two monasteries (own expense) on route. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Spare yourself the risks of Greek roads and the expense of car hire on this comprehensive small-group tour of Meteora’s religious monuments. Soak up the sunset over this dramatic landscape; see all six monasteries and visit the interior of one or two; admire the Byzantine Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary in Kalabaka and 1,000-year-old cave hermitages. Tour includes transport and guiding: entrance fees are at your own expense.

Immerse yourself in the ancient religious traditions of Greece during a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed orthodox monasteries of Meteora during this 4-hour excursion. These stunning cliff-top religious communities are perched as high as 2,000 feet (600 meters) above the ground below, offering panoramic vistas and unique insight into the country’s spiritual customs. Visit all six of the remaining monasteries and take a look inside three. A guide, plus luxury air-conditioned minibus and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Instead of tying yourself to a tour group with a rigid and stressful schedule, see what you want during your time in Athens with this customizable private tour. Explore Athenian landmarks without worrying about terrible views at the back of the crowd. Tour with a private guide and ask them all the questions you have, all without worrying about being ignored. Visit highlights of your choice, with potential stops including the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

Sprawling Athens can be overwhelming for first-time visitors, but this private tour makes it easy to check off the Greek capital’s top landmarks in one action-packed morning. Visit ancient essentials like the Parthenon, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the new Acropolis Museum, plus more modern Athenian attractions including Syntagma Square and the Parliament Building. Transport in a private vehicle means you can skip the stress of the metro and spend more time sightseeing.

Visit the Parthenon and other top Athens attractions on a private sightseeing tour that lets you shape your trip to focus on the sites that you value most. Unlike on group tours with preset schedules and itineraries, on a private tour you can spend as much or as little time as you like at each site, making this excursion ideal for busy travelers who want to prioritize certain attractions.

Get to know the west side of the island in a guided tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the cosmopolitan town of Rethymno, followed by a visit to Chania, the little “Venice” of Crete. Complete your day trip to the picturesque lake of Kournas, the Crete’s only freshwater lake.

Explore with a guided group, the monastery of Kera Kardiotissa and the Dikteon Cave followed by a visit to Psychro village to meet a potter in action. Enjoy the panoramic views from Seli Ambelou Lasithi Plateau and complete your tour to the Minoan Palace of Knossos where civilization history began 4000 years ago.

Explore with a guided group, the monastery of Kera Kardiotissa and the Dictaean Cave followed by a visit to Psychro village meeting with a pottery in action. Enjoy the panoramic views of Lasithi Plateau from Seli Ambelou and complete your tour to the picturesque village of Krasi, admiring the ancient plane tree.

Participate in a guided tour to the Palace of Knossos, the political and ceremonial center of Minoan civilization, followed by a guided tour to Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The tour continues with a visit to the town center of Heraklion, completing in a day the historical path of 4000 years.