Greece · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
Good train experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride Chersonissos by mini-train, from its old town and port to sandy beaches and Cretan villages with music and audio commentary.
“Waste of money. No guarantee you can get on the trains and is purely a tour of hotel stops”
Review of the 2-day Athens to Meteora train tour, with monastery visits, sunset views, Kalambaka hotel stay, tips, costs, and drawbacks.
“Our overall experience from Athens to Meteora was wonderful and one to be repeated, thanks to "Get Your Guide." The area is such a unique and intriguing place but our guide, Antonias with Meteora Rocks, made all the difference for us. He was so informative and he stayed focused and interpretative about what we were seeing and the history involved. Certainly the peaks and monasteries are outstanding to see but having his expertise on the area gave deep insight into what we were seeing. He really made the trip so much more rewarding for my parents and me. He also gave us choices and options so that we might make…”
Review of the Thessaloniki to Meteora train trip, with six monasteries, three interiors, practical tips, timing, costs, and honest advice.
“Great logistics, time management and facilities. Our guide Dinos was most accommodative, attentive and knowledgeable.”
Review of the Athens to Meteora Spanish day trip, with transport details, monastery stops, costs, clothing rules, and practical booking advice.
“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.”
Pick a coastline, a ruin or a kitchen.
