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Guided all day tour in Zagori area

Ioannina, Greeceby Epirus Traveller

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Greek, English

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Overview

Zagori translates to “behind the mountain area”, includes 46 villages, and numerous stone bridges. In this picturesque area, people used the local stone to build houses, churches and monasteries, cobbled streets and stone-built bridges create an architectural whole which is unique. We visit several villages, unique viewpoints of Vikos gorge, stone bridges, natural pools, the coldest river in Europe (average temp 8-12o C) and a monument dedicated to the brave women of Pindos range

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Photographic & video material
  • Experienced guide
  • Visitors will be charged according to the restaurant's menu.

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Papigko

    1 hour

    Megalo and Mikro Papigo villages, separated in two districts, are built at the foot of Astraka Mountain. An impressive feature of the landscape is the five imposing “towers” of Astraka Mountain, which rise above the settlements. In Mikro Papigo there is the Information Center of Nature and Culture in Zagori and Taxiarches church

  2. 2

    Papingo Rock Pools

    30 min

    On the way from Megalo to Mikro Papigo there are small natural pools called Rogovos swimming pools.

  3. 3

    Voidomatis River

    30 min

    Papigko bridge was built in 1923 in an idyllic location, with plane trees and crystalline waters of Voidomatis River, the coldest river in Europe (4-10o Celcius), which is in the core of the amazingly Vikos-Aoos National Park

  4. 4

    Oxya Viewpoint / Vikos-schlucht

    30 min

    How to describe this place and what photo to capture the beauty of this scenery? Oxya viewpoint lies in the center of the Vikos Gorge, a balcony with spectacular view of the majestic Vikos Gorge.

  5. 5

    Stone Forest

    30 min

    A unique masterpiece of nature includes layers of rock formations shaped like stone “pancakes”.

  6. 6

    Monodendri

    1 hour

    The village is built on the southwest side of the Vikos Gorge, at an altitude of 1060 meters, and there is access to a stunning view of the Gorge. Several churches and a monastery at the edge of the cliffs, a Handicraft School with the purpose of educational, cultural and social development of Zagori region

  7. 7

    Kokkori Bridge

    30 min

    The most famous singled arched stone bridge of Zagori area is located between the villages of Dilofo, Kipoi and Koukouli and is built in 1750

Meeting and pickup

To the fountain beside the lake

End point

To the fountain beside the lake

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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