Greece · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
9 tours
The good train experiences go by May and the best go first. Here are the 9 that belong in a calendar, priced and dated, so nothing is left to the morning you land.
See Chersonissos by mini-train, from old-town lanes and the port to Analipsi and Anisaras beaches, with a half-day village option.
“Waste of money. No guarantee you can get on the trains and is purely a tour of hotel stops”
Private Peloponnese day trip from Athens: Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Cave of Lakes, Odontotos train, and Greek lunch.
“This trip is so well planned and organized. We were in contact contact prior to work out details. Our guide Theo was so pleasant to hang out with all day. He was very knowledgeable and thoughtful. The car was immaculate and he was a safe driver. All the details! From plenty of bottled water and even cookies to give us energy on our climb. He always told us how much time prior and what to expect. Each stop breath taking. We learned so much and truly enjoyed his company. Our 10 year son did as well. He made sure we had our seats on the train (kicked out non English…”
Rail trip from Athens to Dion ruins and Olympus. Short waterfall hike, Platamonas Castle views, Litochoro taverna time. Small group.
“The arrangements were very nicely done. From booking of train tickets to, arrangement of all the tours and transport. The guide, Damian, was very jovial and knowledgeable, a unique combination, and really educated us about the history of Mount Olympus. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, highly recommended.”
Train from Athens to Meteora with a Kalambaka hotel stay, guided monastery visits, sunset views, and free time to explore the town.
“We really enjoyed our guide, Chris. He was knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. We would recommend this trip to anyone. Just know you must be physically able to maneuver lots of stairs.”
Full-day Meteora by train from Thessaloniki, guided cliff monasteries and cave views, plus Kalambaka time with Wi-Fi van.
“Tour guide terrific, as was driver - schedule ran very well Sites were extraordinary. If have not seen Meteora, highly recommend.”
Train from Thessaloniki to Meteora with a small-group guide, Wi-Fi limo minibus, see all six monasteries, enter three, round-trip tickets.
“the guide Krisha was very good. Information shared freely and cheerfully. Even helped with iur photos on 16th Apr”
Private full-day Meteora trip by train from Athens, with a local guide, six monastery stops, interior visits to three, and scenic views.
“Our tour guide Christos was wonderful. He made the whole trip very personalized and comfortable. We highly recommend getting the private tour. Meteora is stunning and well worth the trip.”
Morning train from Thessaloniki to Kalambaka, then a small-group Meteora monastery tour, with guided stops, views, and free time in town.
“The guide was very kind and told us a lot about the story of the monasteries, as well as curiosities and historical events that happened in the region. I would totally recommend to take this tour if you’re coming in the nearby!”
Athens to Meteora day trip with train tickets, a Spanish guide, and on-site monastery time, plus a bus replacement option when rails fail.
“El tour nos gustó mucho porque los paisajes y la historia de los monasterios son muy interesantes. Nick, nuestro guía en español fue muy profesional. Nuestro grupo fue pequeño.”
