4-day
Specific Tour
Unlimited
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Zagorochoria is a cluster of forty-six stone villages in the mountains of Epirus, north of Ioannina. Flagstone lanes, arched bridges and mansions built of local stone form one of the most beautiful cultural landscapes in Greece. It is the ideal destination for nature, hiking and quiet in every season.
From the fifteenth century Zagori enjoyed a special self-governing status known as the Community of Zagorisians, which secured privileges and relative freedom. Wealth from trade and emigration funded schools, churches and the famous stone bridges built by master craftsmen from Pyrsogianni and the Konitsa area. In 2023 the cultural landscape of Zagori was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
The Vikos gorge, among the deepest in the world relative to its width, with its legendary viewpoint at Monodendri, is the leading attraction. Megalo and Mikro Papingo, the Dragon Lakes of Tymfi, the Kokkorou, Plakida and Kalogeriko bridges and the monastery of Agia Paraskevi all deserve a visit. Add the Kolymbithres rock pools at Papingo and the villages of Vitsa, Dilofo and Tsepelovo.
Epirus cuisine is famous for handmade pies with pastry rolled by hand, from meat pie and zymaropita to pumpkin pie. Goat slow-cooked in a clay pot, local cheeses and mushroom pie fill the tables of the guesthouses. Pair them with wine from Zitsa and finish with a spoon sweet and mountain tea.
Evenings in Zagorochoria are quiet and warm, around the guesthouse fireplace or in traditional cafes on the village squares. Monodendri and Papingo have small bars serving local spirits, sometimes with live music. For a livelier scene, Ioannina and its lakeside bars are less than an hour away.
Currency: Euro· Time: Greek local time· Access: by road from Athens via Ioannina, about 450 kilometres and 4 hours 30 minutes using the Ionia Odos motorway. From Ioannina the first villages are 30 to 60 minutes away, while mountain roads require care in winter and a car is essential.
The trip runs for 4 days and starts from €265 per person, departing from Athens. You pick the dates — there is no fixed departure.
The price includes: car rental for the entire duration of the trip, 3 nights accommodation in a traditional stone guesthouse with breakfast, detailed driving itinerary and suggested hiking routes, map of the stone bridges and Vikos viewpoints, support from our office before and during the trip, VAT and accommodation taxes where applicable.
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Optional tours, tickets and activities you can book for your days there. We arrange the trip — these you choose yourself.
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This is a made-to-order trip, so you choose the dates. We are happy to advise on the best season for this destination and on how the weather, prices and crowds change through the year — just tell us roughly when you are thinking of travelling.
The main inclusions are:
The full list of what is and is not included appears in the "Included / Excluded" section on this page.
For domestic travel you need a valid police ID card or passport in order to board the ferry or the flight. Bring your AMKA or European Health Insurance Card, and a valid driving licence plus a credit card in the driver's name if a car or scooter is included. Minors must carry their own travel document. Entry rules change, so please confirm the current requirements with our office before you book.
The local currency is Euro. Cards are widely accepted in cities and hotels, but it is worth carrying some cash for small shops, markets and tips. Tell your bank you are travelling so your card is not blocked.
Changes and cancellations follow the terms of the airlines, hotels and suppliers booked for you, so the cost depends on how close to departure you are and on the fare rules of each booking. Tell us as early as possible and we will look for the least costly option. The general terms of participation apply to every booking.
Travel insurance is not included in the price unless the "Included" list on this page says otherwise. We strongly recommend it, especially for trips outside the EU, so that medical care, cancellation and lost luggage are covered. We can arrange a policy for you — just ask when you book.
Yes — this is an individual trip, not a group departure. There is no fixed itinerary and no coach schedule: you travel on your own, at your own pace. We can change the number of nights, the class of hotel, add or drop destinations and arrange transfers, car hire or private guides.
Send us a request through the form on this page, call us, or drop by the office. We will come back with availability and a written quotation before anything is charged. The trip as shown runs for 4 days.
