Vikos - Aoos Geopark (2 days)

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

In general, the area combined with many rivers and streams, especially during the winter months, forced the construction of bridges.
The golden age of Zagori allowed rich families to finance expensive and sometimes unsuccessful projects linking villages.
Today, about 60 bridges are saved in a very large state and there are testimonies of another hundred that have been destroyed.

What's Included

Snack
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water.
Video & photos

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Transportation by car, to and from the activities, is optional and price depends on the distance.

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Zagori villages

    4 stops
  • 1

    Great route for a visitor. The road to the village of Vradeto was constructed in 1970 and until then the inhabitants used the Vradetos steps everyday.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Construction period 18th - 19th century

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    In an area of approximately 20000 square meters of forest with firs and pinetrees, a complex of traditional houses was constructed that tries to render the environment of Sarakatsani life.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    From the village of Iliochori we will go to the waterfall Balta di Strιga

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Konitsa villages

    4 stops
  • 5

    Beautiful traditional stone bridge, impressive architecture.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Stone bridge, amazing river, huge plane tree, cold water, fresh air.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7

    A village on the western slopes of the Astraka peak of Mount Tymfi, above the exit of the Vikos Gorge, in the northern part of the regional unit of Ioannina. Masterpiece example of architecture with white stone.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    The area has been integrated into the European network of protected Areas NATURA 2000. The monastery of Stomio was built in 1594 on the other side of the river and was moved to its new location in 1774. The famous monk Paisios termed there and he was its main renovator. On the way back visitors may bathe at the Aoos River.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Epirus Traveller

Tags

Hiking Tours
Overnight Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Zombie
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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