GREECE · GREECE TRAIN JOURNEYS
Good greece train journeys fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 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…”
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 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.”
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