Hello Eleni, thank you very much for your kind feedback! I think you can definitely just feel the vibe and see the mountains and monasteries in one day in Meteora. August is hot thus you need to take it slow. The surroundings are so impressive, even without climbing the stairs to the monasteries, it is worth a visit. Both locations are fine, Kalabaka would be my first choice but as you said, it depends of the hotel prices and August is expensive. Will you have a car?

With limited time and budget, can I ask whether you think one day will be enough when travelling with a 4 and 6 year old? And should that sway in selecting to stay in either Kastraki or Kalabaka? We are hoping to visit late August. Thank you so very much. Regards, Eleni

It’s great that you are visiting Meteora with kids! Some monasteries are easier to visit than others. Some have steep steps, some are wider and easier. Unfortunately, I do not remember the names of all individual monasteries but all of them are worth visiting. You can pick out the ones on the lower side of the mountains and with easier steps when you are there. But all are ok because young and old climb the steps there. Kalambaka is right there, Trikala is a bit further away. I would choose to stay in Kalambaka. There is an amazing natural history museum there and a mushroom museum that are excellent for children. There are paths to walk, to cycle and open spaces to play. I don’t remember seeing any playgrounds but I think you have more options in Kalambaka than in Trikala. Let me know if you need any further info! Celeste