Welcome to Zagorohoria
Northwest of Ioannina, the road leads over a steep ridgeline and into the Zagorohoria (Zagori villages). More than 40 tiny settlements built of the local gray stone, right up to the slate roofs, blend almost seamlessly into the flanks of the heavily forested mountains. Most of their streets are too narrow for cars, and they're linked to other villages by old stone paths and staircases and graceful arched bridges, all built in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although many of the villages are less than an hour's drive from Ioannina, the area feels much more remote, and it delivers on silence, quality hiking and nature, plus breathtaking views at every turn. The main attraction is the dramatic Vikos Gorge, nearly 1km deep, but snow-capped peaks to the north compete; the whole area is inside the Northern Pindos National Park.
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Hiking Adventure in Zagori, Ioannina, Greece
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Monodendri Main SquareHiking route from Kipi village to Monodendri.Our day starts from the main square of Kipi village where our guide will first brief you and soon we will start our tour by hiking parallelly to the main road until we reach the famous old stone bridge of Plakida.From there we will follow a beautiful path inside a forest of beech and oak trees. We will walk down into the Vikos gorge and after crossing the Misiou old stone bridge, we will continue onto the old steps of Vitsa to reach this traditional village which is built just at the edge of the gorge. Very soon after that, we will reach the village of Monodendri. We can optionally visit the main square of the village and taste local pies together with homemade wine.Distance: 9.3 kmEstimate Time: 5 hElevation: Gain 353 m., Loss 654 m.Overnight at MonodendriDuration: 1 dayStop At: Vikos GorgeHiking tour from Monodendri to Vikos gorge.We will start our day from Monodendri and after we pass through the village we will find the entrance of the path (Monodendri steps) that will take us to the core of the gorge (1.5 km downhill - elevation difference of 375 m). For the next 9 km. we will hike to different elevation rates in a wonderful scenery with big laminated stones. We will always have Vikos river at our right hand side. Upon request, we can visit the springs of Voidomatis River that flow underground. Afterwards we will continue in the same path that will lead us to the village of Vikos. We will conclude our route to Megalo Papingo village and rest for the night in a guest room or hotel. In the afternoon, you can walk through the narrow streets of the village and enjoy its traditional architecture.Distance: 12 km.Estimate Time: 6-7 hElevation: Gain 699 m., Loss 1011 m.Overnight Megalo PapingoDuration: 1 dayStop At: Papingo Rock Pools, Papigko, Zagorohoria, Ioannina Region, EpirusPapigo - Natural PoolsOur 3rd day starts by hiking the scenic route to Mikro Papingo, a village very popular for its caves which were inhabited since the Neolithic time.We will continue our route uphill until we reach the red Lithari which is between the towers of Astraka and the Gorge of Vikos with stunning views of the Albanian mountains. We will use the same path to return but this time we will go through the gorgeous little village of Mikro Papigo, which was built in the 14th century. We will rest and enjoy our lunch there. After exploring the village, we will continue towards the gorge Rogovou with its unique natural pools with cold running water - a great place for a relaxing bath.At the end of our tour, we will return to the tour's starting point at Kipoi village.Distance: 8 km.Estimate Time: 4-5 h.Elevation: Gain 677 m.,Loss 660 m.Duration: 1 day
Zagoria Villages Private Tour
ItineraryDay 1: Meteora Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, ThessalyWe all going through magnificent landcapes to Meteora that we can visit very old monasteries on huge rocks with spectacular view.After that a delicious lunch and a walk to the city .We can have a conversation of course to advise tou hotels and more and i can help you with booking!Duration: 1 dayNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 2: Zagoria Vilages Stop At: Papigo Adventure Center, Papigko, Zagorohoria, Ioannina Region, EpirusWe Will have a great full day on zagoria Villages..We wil go to Village of Aristi and have o coffe in the nature and then the Adventure begins!!!We can spend two days Here..We can Disquss about that We will visit Aristi - Vikos Gorge - Monodentri - Kolimpithres (Ovires) - Kokoris Bridge - VoidomatisDuration: 1 dayNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 3: Zagoria Vilages MetsovoStop At: Metsovo Central Square, Metsovo, Ioannina Region, EpirusMetsovo is the central Village of East ZagoriBeautifull Square and small traditional alleys to walk.Fantastic Local Food and products.its a place to calm down from the previous day.We can have wine tasting on this village and visit Small Museums Duration: 1 dayNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 4: Ioannina City Stop At: Ioannina Castle, Ioannina, Ioannina Region, EpirusIoannina is the capital of Epirus in North Greece .Is A Beautifull city with a Lake in the middle with a small island that we can visit.Ioannina is A city but traditional with a castle and beautifful view on the mountains.Duration: 1 dayNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 5: Ioannina CityStop At: Ioannina Castle, Ioannina, Ioannina Region, EpirusFree time and Start Travelling Back or to Ioannina Airport Duration: 15 hoursNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.