The 14 Athens Cave Tours Worth Going Under For

1.Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,670 reviews · 14 hours · from $87Our pick

Travel from Athens to Meteora by comfortable coach, then spend five hours with a local guide visiting three monasteries, viewing all eight from the road, and exploring the Hermit Caves of Badovas. Maria and Clement lead many departures. Lunch is optional, monastery entry costs extra, and the day runs from 8:00 am until about 10:30 pm.

“Absolutely phenomenal!! Such a beautiful place and rich with religious history. The only bummer was traffic was bad getting out of Athens and it delayed us getting to Meteora. Therefore, we didn't get to see all of the stated monasteries.”

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2.Athens to Meteora: Monasteries, Caves & Seaside Stopovers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,958 reviews · 14 hours · from $83Best value

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Athens to Meteora, then explore three monastery interiors, cliffside hermit caves, Kastraki, and panoramic viewpoints with a local guide such as Katerina or Apostolos. Optional Greek lunch, coastal brunch, sunset dinner, Wi-Fi, and multilingual audio support make this a practical 14-hour outing.

“Katarina is one of the most knowledgeable guides that we have ever experienced and we do a lot of tours. Her English is excellent and she teaches with a sense of humor. A good guide can make or break a tour and she is worth her weight in gold. Meteora is one of our all time favorite tours. It’s a 14 hour tour, which is not for the faint of heart with a long bus ride and many steps, but very worth it. Lunch was also excellent. I would give this tour 10 stars because Katarina totally raised the bar. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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3.Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,432 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Kamena Vourla and Kastraki before visiting three active monasteries. You’ll also see all six monasteries from outside, explore Badovas hermit caves, and hear stories from an English-speaking guide such as Maria, Apostolis, or Dimitris. The day runs about 14 hours.

“Best views you’ll see in a lifetime. They call it “the 8th wonder of the world” for a reason, highly recommend”

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4.Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 879 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $87

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, meet local guides such as Maria or Clement in Kalabaka, and spend about four hours among all six monasteries, three interior visits, and the Hermit Caves. Optional lunch, WiFi, USB chargers, photo stops, and multilingual audio guides are included.

“Great trip to go on! Beautiful sites and the guide and driver was great! Definitely a trip of a lifetime!”

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5.Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 724 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $87

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, then explore three monasteries and the Badovas hermit caves with a local English-speaking escort. Expect a very long day, scenic coastal breaks, steep stairs, audio commentary, and free time in Kalambaka. Guides may include Maria, Kate, Jim, or Maira, depending on the departure.

“an excellent experience once on the bus. it was difficult to find your right bus; the pick up spot is across from the train station but the 4 buses that are already there are telling you to go across the street where there are no buses, but once more show up you are told to go back across the street since none of those are the right ones. it was a little stressful. once on the bus, everything went smoothly and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. highly recommend doing the lunch option! it has vegetarian, gluten free, and normal foods to choose from with large portions.”

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6.Meteora Monasteries, Hermit Caves & Seaside Escapes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 543 reviews · 14 hours · from $84

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, then tour the cliffs with a local guide such as Maria or Katerina. Visit three monasteries, see the others from photo stops, explore Badovas hermit caves, and stop for optional meals beside the sea. It is a long but rewarding 14-hour day.

“Maria, our guide was amazing! She was very interactive and easy to talk to, she kept you engaged and gave you lots of important information while being humorous. The drive was a tough one but Dimitri handled it like a king. The bus is nice and comfortable and overall it was a great experience! A long day but so so worth it!”

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7.Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 492 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $169Top rated

Travel from Athens in a small air-conditioned van with a guide such as Pan, Kostas, or Anastasios. Visit Arachova, Delphi’s ruins and museum, the Corycian Cave, and Thermopylae. Expect a long day, a €20 Delphi admission fee, extra lunch cost, and a steep, rough drive to the cave.

“An excellent way to see Delphi and a few other sites when you don’t have a lot of time. Delphi was much more interesting than expected and if you want to see the stadium, be ready to go up a few steps!”

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8.Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 468 reviews · 14 hours · from $123

Travel from Athens to Kalambaka by train and replacement bus, then explore Meteora by Mercedes minibus with guides such as Panos, Maria, or Joanna. See all six active monasteries, enter three, visit the Hermit Caves of St. Nicholas Badovas, and stop at superb viewpoints. Expect a long day, steep steps, €15 in monastery fees, and no hotel pickup.

“The trip going to and from Meteora is 4-5 hours long each way but it's all worth it. Meteora is supernatural. Our guide and driver ensured our safety and comfort.”

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9.Delphi, Corycian Cave, and 300 Battlefield Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · 12 hours · from $170

Travel from Athens in a small air-conditioned minivan to Arachova, Delphi, the Corycian Cave, and Thermopylae. Expect a full 12-hour day, about two hours at Delphi, a bumpy off-road mountain ride, and plenty of history from guides such as Kostas, Panagiotis, Despina, and Anastasios. Lunch and entry tickets cost extra.

“Well planned with great communication. The van was small, I had 5 people and understood that this was close to the group size limit, I understood wrong, they packed in 3 more people. The group was great, it’s just that the van is small and this is a 12 hour day, most of it in a small vehicle with little to no leg room up front. The rest of the day you are walking and hiking. That was the only negative thing I experienced. The museum, the dig site, the food, the views, the spartan battlefield….. so amazing! Next time I will rent a car and go myself. This time…”

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10.2-Day Meteora Monasteries/Caves Tour and Hotel Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 216 reviews · 2 days · from $141

Travel from Athens to Kalambaka by air-conditioned bus, stay one night in a 3 or 4-star hotel, and explore Meteora with local guides. Day one brings hermit caves, one monastery, and sunset views. On day two, choose a monastery sightseeing tour or an 8-kilometer hike, with guides such as Maria, Nicholas, or Katrina leading the way.

“What a wonderful trip out of Athens ! Perfect organisation , bus on time, schedule respected, nice hotel room with view on the rocks .. our guides on both days were very knowledgeable and nice… the views / landscapes are just stunning 🤩… excellent sunset point to enjoy the serenity of a truly amazing sunset between 2 rocks - and I also warmly recommend the 8km hiking on trails between the monasteries on day 2”

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11.Corinth, Cave of Lakes, Odontotos Railway Private Tour with Greek Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $486

Leave Athens or Nafplio for a private day through Corinth and the Peloponnese. Your guide and driver, often Theo or Nikos, handle the road, train timing, and a generous Greek lunch in Kalavrita. See Ancient Corinth, ride the Odontotos Railway, and walk through the Cave of Lakes, with optional wine, Acrocorinth, or Mega Spilaio.

“Wow. This tour was amazing. Our tour guide “Theo” was excellent. He know the story and can accommodate to your needs. From the canal , the train and into the caves everything ran flawless. And the food was delicious.”

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12.Explore Corinth & Mythical Cave of Lakes, Ride Cog Rail Plus Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $336

Travel privately from Athens to Corinth, Acrocorinth, Kalavryta, and the Cave of Lakes. You’ll ride the Odontotos cog railway through the Vouraikos Gorge, eat a Greek lunch, and return to Athens in about 10 to 12 hours. Drivers such as Nathan, Harry, and George have been praised for flexibility and friendly help.

“If you have the chance to take a private tour, take this one! Our guide Nathan was prompt, kind and friendly. We had an amazing day, packing in many different experiences, that is only possible to do as a private tour - there's no way we could have done so much in a tour bus! The meal was absolutely delicious, Acrocorinth was spectacular (well worth the climb!), and the mountain train was breathtaking. Highly recommend!”

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13.Kayak and Snorkeling at Caves and Hidden Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Paddle the Athenian coast for about two hours and 15 minutes with certified guides, stopping at sea caves, clear-water snorkeling spots, and a secluded private beach. Dimitris and Mike are named guides associated with the experience. The route is suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers, with kayaks, life jackets, masks, and snorkels provided.

“Dimitris and Mike were great guides. The trip was very fun and they made sure everyone in the group was keeping up. Great trip for families and friends! Thank you Nomadspath!”

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14.Meteora Monasteries & Caves Unesco Wonder in Greece Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $276

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Athens to Meteora in a private sedan or minivan. Visit Varlaam and Rousanou monasteries, see the cliffs from Kastraki, stop at Thermopylae, and hear Greek history from an English-speaking driver such as Chris, Costas, Christos, or Vasilis. Monastery fees and lunch cost extra.

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