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Meteora planning guides

Everything you need to plan a visit to the six rock-top monasteries of Meteora, near Kalambaka in central Greece.

Which monastery should you visit? All six compared by access, highlights and who each one suits — with a quick comparison table. Read the guide → The Meteora dress code Covered shoulders, long skirts and trousers, no shorts — what to wear and what's lent at the entrance. Read the guide → How to get from Athens to Meteora Train, bus, self-drive or a guided day trip — the options, journey times and how to choose. Read the guide → Where to stay: Kalambaka vs Kastraki The two base towns at the foot of the rocks, who each suits, and day trip vs overnight. Read the guide →

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