Rail · GREECE TRAIN JOURNEYS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 greece train journeys justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the map.
Ride a mini-train through Chersonissos with audio commentary and Greek music. The 100-minute route covers the old town, port, Analipsi, and Anisaras beaches. Choose the longer five-hour option for Avdou, Gonies, and Potamies, with countryside views, raki, and local sweets.
Travel by private vehicle from Athens, Piraeus, the airport, or Nafplio with a guide such as Theo or Nikos. See the Corinth Canal, explore Ancient Corinth, ride the Odontotos rack railway to Kalavrita, visit the Cave of Lakes, and sit down to a traditional Greek lunch. Several stops are optional, and entry fees are extra.
“Great day tour from Athens. Theo was excellent guide - extremely knowledgeable. Railroad a little disappointing - but walk through town, lunch and memorial were wonderful. Highlight was walking through the cave of the lakes!”
Take the train from Athens to Kalambaka, sleep in a central 3-star hotel, and explore Meteora with small-group guides. You will see all six monasteries from the road, visit selected monasteries, Hermit caves, and a Byzantine church, then choose a second-day monastery tour or hike. Guides such as Panos, Chris, and Tony add local insight.
“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…”
Travel from Athens to Kalambaka by train, stay overnight in a three-star hotel, and explore Meteora with small-group local guides such as Panos, Antonios, and Christos. You will see the six monasteries from dramatic viewpoints, visit the Byzantine church, enjoy a sunset tour, and return to Athens by train.
“Meteora is just amazing and feels out of the real world. Well planned trip. Specially the evening trip to monasteries with our fantastic guide Antonios were amazing. He explained with great patience all the history and helped us to understand the beauty of Meteora. Thanks a lot.”
Meet your English-speaking tour leader at Kalambaka station, then explore Meteora by luxury minibus in a small group of up to 15. You will see all six monasteries, enter three, stop at fine viewpoints, and hear useful background from guides such as Dinos or Chris. Train tickets, Wi-Fi, and water are included.
“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!”
Leave Athens at 7:00 am for Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Acrocorinth, then continue to Kalavryta for lunch, the Cave of Lakes, and the Odontotos rack railway. Private transport, train and cave tickets, bottled water, lunch, and a culinary gift are included. Drivers such as Nathan, Harry, and George have been praised for flexibility and care.
“The entire trip was excellent-Corinth, the train and cave plus the wonderful lunch. However Corinth was the best,, excellent site, not too crowded, wonderful museum and lots of history that answered question like why was this place such a huge place all those years ago. Harry, our driver was very attentive to our needs and made a couple of side trips based on him listening to what interested us the most. I would recommend him to any tour group.”
Ride the blue Piraeus Fun Train for one day with an English-speaking staff member and hop-on, hop-off access. Departures run every 45 minutes from 09:00 to 14:00, linking the cruise gates with Korai Square, Pasalimani Marina, and the Archaeological Museum and Ancient Theatre of Zea.
You travel from Thessaloniki to Kalabaka for two guided Meteora outings: a sunset tour on day one and a panoramic tour or hike on day two. A local guide, minibus transfers, hotel stay, and monastery visits are included. Confirm the current transport arrangement before booking, as recent departures have used buses instead of trains.
“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.”
Leave Athens at 8 a.m. with a private English-speaking driver for Corinth, Ancient Corinth, Diakofto, and Kalavryta. Ride the Odontotos cog railway through Vouraikos Canyon, then explore the Cave of the Lakes with a local tour leader. Drivers such as Jerry and George have earned praise for patience and personal service.
“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.”
You’ll travel by private car from Athens to the Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth, then ride the Odontotos cog railway through Vouraikos Gorge. A tour leader handles the Cave of Lakes, while your driver helps with lunch and photo stops in Kalavryta. The 10-hour trip is private, English-speaking, and best for active sightseers.
“George was amazing! The train was down from a landslide but he still made the trip worth every bit.”
Travel independently by train from Thessaloniki to Kalampaka, where a local transfer takes you to your hotel. See Meteora at sunset, stay overnight with breakfast, then choose a four-hour hike or minibus tour before continuing to Athens. The small group, free WiFi, bottled water, and flexible second day keep the trip practical.
Spend about nine hours in a private car with an English-speaking driver, visiting Kalavryta, the Cave of Lakes, two monasteries, and Corinth Canal. The highlight is the Odontotos rack railway from Kalavryta to Diakopto. Wi-Fi, bottled water, hotel pickup, and a vehicle for up to three people are included.
“We took the train and the view on the railroad is awesome, and Corinth canal is very impressive. Cave of lake took hours to get there and only 10 mins visit but it’s really worth it.”
Travel by train from Thessaloniki to Kalampaka for three days among Meteora’s cliffs and Byzantine monasteries. Stay two nights in a 3-star hotel, choose a hiking or half-day tour, and join small groups of up to 12. Guides may include Dimitre Jim, Costos, or Billy Bo, with station transfers and breakfast included.
Travel by private Mercedes minivan from Athens to the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and mountain Kalavryta. Ride the historic Odontotos Rack Railway through Vouraikos Gorge, then visit the Cave of Lakes and optional Mega Spileo Monastery. English-speaking driver Kosta offers historical commentary, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and flexible pickup.
“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.”
Travel from Thessaloniki to Kalambaka by train, change at Palaiofarsalos, then ride with an English-speaking leader through Kastraki to Meteora. You’ll see all six monasteries and enter three, with transport, water, WiFi, and a small group of up to 15 included. The long day runs about 14 hours.
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