ZAGORI – A cluster of 46 stone villages, where local stone was transformed into wonderful buildings and streets. Built among the steep slopes of the limestone mountains and the deep river canyons surrounding them, harmoniously blending with them. We begin our daily guided tour from the picturesque valley of west Zagori, passing by Aristi, admiring the evolving landscape in the meantime. We stop a…
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A unique adrenalin-pumping experience on dirt roads and tracks. We follow routes used only by brown bears and lumberjacks, sampling wild berries, according to season, and wonderful views of unspoiled nature, dipping in pristine ponds when temperatures allow it.Exploring Greece’s the oldest and biggest National Park (Valia Calda) Hot valley with our own jeep Land Rover Defender or Cherokee jeeps o…
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A tour with a 7-seated 4x4 SUV that crosses the beautiful villages of the central and eastern Zagori and combines the breathtaking view of Vikos canyon with the unique stone bridges that used to connect the villages. It surely is a view that reminds us of the “miracles” that can happen by the human and natural cooperation.
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This Papingo - Vikos Gorge One Day tour offers us the ultimate view of the world’s deepest canyon, Vikos canyon. In our path, we’ll meet one of the clearest and coldest rivers of Europe, Voidomatis and well as some spots that provide us with a sublime view of the canyon. The silvery river’s waters, though cold, are surprisingly refreshing for swimming and ideal for rafting in the late spring and…
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Unique guided tours operated by our highly-experienced and qualified guides One of the most unspoiled and rugged areas in Greece. Imposing mountains, untamed nature, and traditional villages create a unique fabric of a perfect relationship between civilization and nature. Explore Tzoumerka from top to bottom, repeating, the up-down, a few times in order to get to really know them.
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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 Euro…
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The artificial lake of Aoos fountain is at an altitude of 1,350m, covers an area of 12km2 and was constructed in 1986 for the purpose of producing energy. It is located between two national parks, Valia Calda and the Vikos-Aoos Geopark. In the area there are many small natural lakes, mountainous meadows and forests of black pine that reach a height of 30m. and also beeches (Fagus). Species of orc…
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Let’s find out how to travel off the beaten path in Central Zagori villages. An amazing viewpoint of Vikos gorge, the stone forest, several villages and lots of stone bridges, an old monastery at the cliffs of Vikos gorge with handmade paintings on wood, a museum of handmade clothes and carpets, single or three arched stone bridges, the longest stone steps route in Greece (1350 approximately and…
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Choose Deos Canyon, for an incomparable experience! Deos gorge is located at a short distance from Metsovo, near the village of Paleochori. Canyoning is an activity quite demanding, in a water field , into a cave. it is great for adventure seekers and experienced canyoners. Deos canyon is a unique canyoning experience and a lifetime experience. The landscape and the cave is stunning, plus the can…
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Explore the traditional stone bridges of Zagori and enjoy a cool shower at the waterfall of Iliochori, on a magnificent off-road route with a cooking experience. An excursion with a 4×4 vehicle for lovers of off-road routes that includes many of the beautiful villages of Zagori and combines the traditional stone bridges with a unique experience in the forests and nature of Zagori.
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The natural beauty and cultural heritage of Epirus have lured travelers through the ages, yet is still enough uncharted territory to attract even the most sophisticated visitor. Away from the crowds, lost in time, learn what this breathtaking country and its people are really about, in the region of Epirus
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The vast mountains surrounding Ioannina are filled with surprises. One of the most beautiful is «the villages behind the mountains”. There you can find 46 villages of incomparable beauty, drowned in vegetation. Stone is everywhere too, either as a part of the scenery or by human creation.
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Moments of relaxation and exceptional observation, in a place of wild natural beauty. Images of enchanting landscapes, deep canyons, rushing waters and adrenaline. Old mansions, narrow stone streets, fountains, watermills, bridges at the top of the «Pindos» mountain range.
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A unique way to experience your yoga practice in an Urban Yoga retreat right in the heart of the city while on vacation. An absolute unique holistic approach to bring you relaxation, grounding and balance.
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Take a Half Day Tour to Papingo from Ioannina, to marvel the Vikos Canyon and visit some of the most characteristic local villages. The village of Papingo is located in Zagorochoria, an area that is in the Tentative Lists of UNESCO Heritage Sites, near the northern end of the Vikos Gorge and is inside the Vikos–Aoös National Park. Vikos Gorge is the largest canyon in Greece and arguably in all of…
It is a magnificent tour for riders! One of the most beloved mountain destinations in Greece, with beauty that charms you. The Vikos Gorge, with a length of 20 km, walls that range from 120–490 m deep, and a width ranging from 400 m to just a few meters at its narrowest part, is listed by the Guinness Book of records. The Vikos Gorge has been designated as a world geopark by UNESCO.
Vikos - Aoos UNESCO Global Geopark is located in the region of Epirus, Ioannina, northwestern Greece. Wonderful gorges, rock towers, rivers, stone bridges and traditional architecture. The UNESCO Global Geopark is located within the administrative boundaries of Konitsa and Zagori municipalities, in which 62 settlements or small towns are located. The territory also contains several traditional se…
The artificial lake of Aoos fountain is at an altitude of 1,350m, covers an area of 12km2 and was constructed in 1986 for the purpose of producing energy. It is located between two national parks, Valia Calda and the Vikos-Aoos Geopark. In the area there are many small natural lakes, mountainous meadows and forests of black pine that reach a height of 30m. and also beeches.
The National Park is a huge open-air folklore museum and combines harmonically characteristics of both natural and man-made sights such as stone bridges, traditional settlements, coexisting with the natural wonders such as beautiful landscapes, steep mountains, gorges and caves.
Welcome to the longest stone trail in Greece! It is one of the most famous and popular routes of Zagori and one of the most impressive structures in Greece. The route offers breathtaking views. A point from where the view of Vikos gorge is truly impressive. Including the two stone bridges, it has been classified as a historical monument, since it is a typical example of local folk architecture.
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.
The National Park constitutes an enormous outdoor folklore museum and characteristics as much of the natural, as of the human made environment. Stone bridges, cultural monuments, traditional settlements, man work, combine with unique harmony, with beautiful landscapes, steep mountains, gorges, caverns. This perfect sculptured coexistence of the structured by people’s hands and natural environment…
