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  1. AthensInsidersAnthia avatar

    Re: Rafting the Voidomatis River in the Vikos gorge

    by AthensInsidersAnthia 03 May 2012

    Hello again! So… Passing through Albania is better as Konitsa is very close to Kakavia border crossing (~40km) . If you are coming fro…

  2. AthensInsidersAnthia avatar

    Re: Rafting the Voidomatis River in the Vikos gorge

    by AthensInsidersAnthia 02 May 2012

    Hello! There is one rafting company operating in Konitsa, a small town near the gorge named "No Limits‘‘ http://www.nolimits.com. …

  3. elinas avatar

    RE: Roadtrip through Greece and Macedonia - beginning and ending in Istanbul

    by elinas 11 August 2011

    I forgot to provide you with some info for Albania You can get easily to Albania driving from Ioannina or Zagori villages to Kakavia border…

  4. elinas avatar

    RE: Roadtrip through Greece and Macedonia - beginning and ending in Istanbul

    by elinas 11 August 2011

    I could agree with the option above adding just one or two places more and giving some information about travel time and number of Nights…

  5. artemis2 avatar

    RE: Greece - western mainland itinerary late August

    by artemis2 23 July 2011

    Hi, +Drive or bus+ +Drive or train+ It seems as if you didn't make up your mind about renting a car yet? It would make an enormous di…

  6. mariha2912 avatar

    RE: Panigyria late August, western mainland mountains (and/or Lefkada)

    by mariha2912 20 July 2011

    Nowdays usually panigyri activities are focused on evenings/nights till early morning (usually food and drinks on offer, plus traditional/fo…

  7. yaronshr avatar

    Greece - western mainland itinerary late August

    by yaronshr 20 July 2011

    I'm trying to plan a trip to Greece in mid-late August. Not an ideal time - high travel season and incredibly hot - but, there you have…

  8. yaronshr avatar

    Panigyria late August, western mainland mountains (and/or Lefkada)

    by yaronshr 20 July 2011

    Hello, I am trying to plan a trip to the Greek mainland in mid-late August. I am highly interested in traditional Greek music and dance.…

  9. noyzzz avatar

    RE: Karpenisi and Evritania

    by noyzzz 26 June 2011

    Thank you very much! I actualy plan to only pass through evritania on the way from Athens - north to Metsovo and Zagorohoria. So I have…

  10. o_akakios avatar

    Re: Zagorohoria

    by o_akakios 05 June 2011

    Hi Why don t you ask at intercity bus terminal in Ioannina for deposit your back pack? An alternative could be at Ioannina Trekking Club.…

  11. sheah avatar

    Zagorohoria

    by sheah 04 June 2011

    Hi all, I will be in Ioannina in July and I am thinking of visiting Zagorohoria, more specifically the Vikos-Aoos National Park. Have…

  12. grecophile avatar

    Re: Suggested Routes Through Greece?

    by grecophile 02 March 2011

    Why is Athens an obvious inclusion when it takes you many miles from your ultimate destination? There is a good route across Northern…

  13. Humbla avatar

    Re: Summertime and the livin' is grecian

    by Humbla 19 November 2010

    Since your cruise will take you to the Greek islands, I suggest visiting the Greek mainland these two weeks. Peloponnese is a must,…

  14. samapplefield avatar

    Ionnina to Gjirokastra?

    by samapplefield 17 March 2010

    Hey all, I am currently planning a trip to Northern Greece and Albania. From Athens, we are heading to Meteora, then to Ionnina and…

  15. rinney06 avatar

    RE: italy and greece, sept-nov 2009

    by rinney06 06 August 2009

    Yep definitely seeing metero and the monasteries. I didn't go into much detail with Greece as I didn't have the map near me at my desk…

  16. kolobok avatar

    Any tips for driving in Greece?

    by kolobok 29 May 2009

    Hello, We plan on renting a small car and driving from Athens to Delphi, on to Meteora, then Ioannitsa and Zagorohoria and coming…

  17. Quexana avatar

    RE: Nortern Greece

    by Quexana 18 March 2009

    Agree with Mariath. Zagori is less crowded than much of Greece. Saxonis House in Megalo Papingo is a very pleasant place to stay. …

  18. Quexana avatar

    RE: naive...or do-able?

    by Quexana 18 March 2009

    I did a similar trip a few years back - Athens to Corfu (including Meteora and the Zagori) then down to Peloponnese, doing the full loop…

  19. mariath avatar

    RE: Nortern Greece

    by mariath 16 March 2009

    One possibility is to go to Epirus, especially the Zagorochoria (it's a bunch of villages north of Ioannina). You see Vikos gorge, nice…

  20. xaroula avatar

    RE: Mainland Greece with toddler

    by xaroula 14 January 2009

    Greece might look small on a map but it's actually pretty big... so if you haven't narrowed it down yet beyond "mainland Greece", I would…

  21. Mate avatar

    RE: Vikos Gorge and Zagohoria hiking

    by Mate 24 September 2008

    a few notes on hiking in Zagori and Pindhos area ... In the first week of September I did some good walking in the Pindhos area. I didn't…

  22. kirikoutje avatar

    Mainland Greece in August

    by kirikoutje 09 June 2008

    Hello! We have just booked a flight to Athens in August, despite it being the worst time possible (one cannot always choose in life).…

  23. hagatha avatar

    Kea-Thira-Mykonos-Lesvos-Samothraki (?)

    by hagatha 13 April 2007

    Thanks for all the great tips!

    I am imagining Santorini will be the first to fall off the itinerary, Mykonos would be second--though…

  24. hagatha avatar

    Vikos Gorge and Zagohoria hiking

    by hagatha 12 April 2007

    I have a question about one of those travel goals that has morphed into a mission of sorts. About five years ago I went to the Zagorohoria…

  25. artemis2 avatar

    Greece in June - Mainland

    by artemis2 30 January 2007

    I haven't been to Zagorohoria yet, but from where i have been i would suggest:

    -Pelion, with lovely mountain villages and lots…

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