Epirus region (3 days)

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Vikos-Aoos Geopark
7 stops
1
The bridge of "Noutsos" or "Kokoris" is located near the village of Koukouli, on the river of Voidomatis. Built in the 16th century.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
In 1814 the monk of the monastery of Prophet Elias built this stone bridge. In 1865 Alexios and Andreas Plakidas repaired it radically.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
The village "Kapesovo" is wonderful and traditional, with few residents, but many beauties. Next to the village "Vradeto", there is "Vradeto steps", one of the most beautiful stone made steps of the area.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Mountain settlement on the south side of Kazama peak of Mount Tymfi. In this village there was a school from 1700, when there were very few schools in Zagori region.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Σε έκταση περίπου 20 στρεμμάτων δάσους, από έλατα και πεύκα, κατασκευάστηκε ένα σύμπλεγμα που προσπαθεί να αποδώσει όσο γίνεται πιο πιστά το περιβάλλον της σαρακατσάνικης ζωής.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
From the village of Iliochori we will go to the waterfall Balta di Striιga
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
In the southwest point of Konitsa, right at the entrance of the valley of "Aoos", is the large bridge of Konitsa, which was built in 1870-71 by a workshop of 50 craftsmen. The bridge was built with donations from the city's inhabitants. In the same location was previously constructed, in 1823, a wooden bridge, but which was destroyed. Today's stone bridge has dimensions of 36 meters opening and 20 meters high.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Tzoumerka villages
6 stops
8
Kipina Monastery in Kalarites, Tzoumerka, is one of the most impressive monasteries in Greece. The small church made of wood and stone, built inside a rock, will leave you speechless. The monastery was built in about 1212. The car road reaches the base of the cliff and then, if you want to go to the monastery, you must follow a path carved into the rock and a wooden bridge.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Famous tailors, builders, merchants, stone craftsmen and silversmiths, come from "Kalarites", which with "Syrrako" are traditional settlements and tourist resorts of the mountainous "Tzoumerka". The natural beauty is amazing.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
The settlement, built at an altitude of 840m. amphitheatrically at the foot of the mountain "Strogoula" (2,107 m), perhaps the most imposing peak of Tzoumerka. The 500-year-old plane tree and the historic fountain "Arapis" dominate the main square, next to the main church of Agia Paraskevi
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Cave “Anemotripa” of Pramanta was discovered in 1960. A small slot in the rocks, from where cool air emerged initiated the exploration of the inner part of the rocks, and thus the discovery of the cave. It was given the name “Anemotripa”. It is the only cave in Greece penetrated by river. This results in cave’s self-purifying without any human intervention, making the visit there really enjoyable.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
12
Plakas bridge built in 1866, it was considered the largest single-arched bridge in the Balkans, with an opening chamber of 40 meters, a height of 19 meters and an opening at the top of 3.2 meters. From 1881 to 1913 the bridge was a border between the Greek and Turkish states.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Its uniqueness consists in the fact that it includes works which speak of our home, Epirus, and its history - about what has brought it glory and made it respected by every Greek who hears its name. It is unique because it speaks about bread, the benefactor, the one who is exiled from his homeland, the man of the spirit and intellect, the Epirot craftsman, the shepherd, the farmer, the long-suffering Epirot mother - and about learning.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Ionio coastline
2 stops
14
Summer in Epirus has two options of relaxing and fun. You can choose the traditional way down the Ionian Pelago coasts at Parga.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
15
Discover countless beaches on this magical place. Find small, isolated, almost hidden bays, where you will be alone with the sun, the sand and the sea.
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

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