GREECE · GREECE TRAIN JOURNEYS
Good greece train journeys fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Chersonissos by mini-train, from its old town and port to Analipsi, Anisaras, and Cretan villages on the half-day route.
“Waste of money. No guarantee you can get on the trains and is purely a tour of hotel stops”
Review of a private Corinth, Cave of Lakes, and Odontotos Railway tour from Athens, with Greek lunch, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Hands down the best thing we did on our trip. It was an amazing tour and I’m so sad it’s over. Theo and Nikos were the BEST tour guides and it will forever be memorable.”
Review of the 2-day Athens to Meteora train tour, with monastery visits, sunset views, Kalambaka hotel stay, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“I loved my stay in Kalambaka and tours of Meteora! I arrived in Kalambaka via train from Athens at 12:30pm, was picked up by the tour guide and driver from the station, and escorted to my hotel where I checked in. I had a few hours to explore Kalambaka on my own before being picked up by guide Dino and driver. I was the only person on the evening tour; Dino was a fantastic guide and showed me around 1 monastery in Meteora, a Byzantine chapel, as well as sunset tour viewing the rocks from above. The next day two other ladies joined the tour and I was able to…”
Review of a two-day Athens to Meteora rail tour with hotel, sunset views, monasteries, local guides, costs, and practical tips.
“There some unexpected issues such as the train strike that affected our return by train but the company handled everything for us, kept us infirmaded all the time, offered options, and got us the return bus tickets. Besides that everything was great! The guides Vasilis and Chris were a well of information, history, and curiosities. The small group tour is a wonderful way to go and my utmost recommendation. We had 3 tourists in the tour with Vasilis and just 2 of us with Chris (the guide) on the second day. The place is amazing and worth of every moment there. We stayed for 1 night, but if I ever…”
Ride from Thessaloniki to Meteora, visit three monasteries, see all six, and enjoy a well-organized small-group tour with practical guidance.
“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!”
Visit Corinth, Acrocorinth, Kalavryta, the Cave of Lakes, and Odontotos Railway on a private full-day trip from Athens with lunch.
“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!”
Review of Piraeus Fun Train: a $9 hop-on hop-off ride linking the cruise port, city center, marina, and ancient sites.
“non siamo riusciti a trovare un punto di ritrovo,che non ê quello indicato sul biglietto . non ci ha saputo aiutare nessuno per cui ho perso solo 16 euro.”
Review of a two-day Meteora tour from Thessaloniki with train travel, monastery visits, sunset views, hotels, guides, and practical tips.
“Everything was absolutely great ! The organisation, accomodation, guides , drivers and of course the amazing scenery and monasteries. It was spectacular and I loved everything about this tour. It was certainly a highlight of my holiday in Greece. Communication with the organisers was also excellent. They were quick to respond to emails especially when I wasn’t sure if where to get off the bus. They do need to change the title - it is a bus tour from Thessaloniki not a train tour anymore so that is misleading. Having said that the buses are great and it was a very comfortable and easy trip to kalabaka from Thessaloniki.”
Review of a private Athens tour to Corinth, the Odontotos cog railway, Cave of Lakes, and Kalavryta, with practical tips on time and value.
“The trip was great. Jerry is a patience and cute guy. He really goes slowly as we have a seniors. He also explained clearly when we asked him any questions. We really enjoyed our trip with Jerry.”
Review of a private Athens day trip to Ancient Corinth, the Cave of Lakes, Kalavryta, and the scenic Odontotos cog railway.
“George was amazing! The train was down from a landslide but he still made the trip worth every bit.”
Review of the two-day rail trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora, with sunset views, monastery tours, hiking, breakfast, and practical tips.
“I recommend it for people who don't really like package tours due to the choices you're given. I liked having a little adventure of taking the train by ourselves to Kalambaka, where we were picked up. The sunset tour was great for my older parents and me, and I recommend briRead more”
Ride Greece’s Odontotos rack railway, visit Kalavryta’s Holocaust Museum and Cave of Lakes, with private transport from Athens.
“The train ride was great. Helena accompanied us on the train, discussing what we were seeing. Scenery was spectacular, with snow covered mountains and following the river. The Holocaust Museum was quite informative, with Helena adding information as we looked at the exhibits. Our driver, Alex was always ready when we were ready to move on. Helena went way out of her way to help me solve a problem. I was very grateful for her assistance.”
Review of the 3-day Thessaloniki to Meteora rail tour, with monastery visits, hotel stays, guided activities, train tips, and value advice.
“This company provides excellent service we took a package that included some tours, rail,accomodation ,transfers and meals at good restaurants. All excellent and highly professional. The staff were outstanding the drivers Satos and Yannis ensured our safe travels and boRead more”
Review of a private Athens tour to Corinth, Kalavryta, the Odontotos train, Cave of Lakes, and wartime memorials.
“Our tour guide Kosta was very friendly and informative. The Corinth Canal is amazing. Wish it provided boat tours. The railway ride allowed us to see remote parts of the country. The day was filled with various beautiful sites, include the the amazing Cave of Lakes.”
Review of the Thessaloniki to Meteora rail day trip, with monastery visits, transport details, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“I booked last min but managed to get everything in place quickly. Prompt response, everything is clear and the guide and driver are both v good”
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