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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
Meeting and pickup
To the fountain beside the lake
Itinerary
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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
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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On the way from Megalo to Mikro Papigo there are small natural pools called Rogovos swimming pools.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
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
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A unique masterpiece of nature includes layers of rock formations shaped like stone “pancakes”.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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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
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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