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Hiking Adventure in Zagori, Ioannina, Greece
Ioannina, Greece
72 hours
Good for Groups
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Action Adventure
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Outdoor Exploration
Date
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What You Will Do
Zagori area is the perfect hiking destination for those who love both nature and picturesque traditional villages.
Due to its geographical remoteness, it has a unique nature, architecture and traditions. We will hike / trek through dense forests with rich flora and fauna, emblematic stone villages - in total 46 villages known as Zagori villages (or Zagorochoria or Zagorohoria), alongside beautiful rivers with natural pools and will discover marsterful traditional bridges made entirely with stones, monasteries carved into the mountains and magnificent views to the surrounding area.
Zagori is part of the Vickos - Aoos National Park which belongs in the Natura 2000 ecological network and is also a UNESCO Geopark. We will hike inside the amazing Vickos gorge, into some of the most magnificent old trails of the area, up to the mountains and through the traditional villages. An ultimate hiking experience in Greece.
Due to its geographical remoteness, it has a unique nature, architecture and traditions. We will hike / trek through dense forests with rich flora and fauna, emblematic stone villages - in total 46 villages known as Zagori villages (or Zagorochoria or Zagorohoria), alongside beautiful rivers with natural pools and will discover marsterful traditional bridges made entirely with stones, monasteries carved into the mountains and magnificent views to the surrounding area.
Zagori is part of the Vickos - Aoos National Park which belongs in the Natura 2000 ecological network and is also a UNESCO Geopark. We will hike inside the amazing Vickos gorge, into some of the most magnificent old trails of the area, up to the mountains and through the traditional villages. An ultimate hiking experience in Greece.
What's Included?
- Experienced English speaking local guide
- 2 breakfasts and snacks during the tour
- All transfers according to the itinerary
- Third party insurance
- All the taxes
- 2 overnight stays in 3-star hotels or guest houses. Rates are per person sharing double/twin
What's Not Included?
- Anything not mentioned clearly above
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We meet at Machalas Hotel
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Monodendri Main Square
24 hours
Hiking 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 km Estimate Time: 5 h Elevation: Gain 353 m., Loss 654 m. Overnight at Monodendri
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Greek Adventure.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - Greek
- Guide - English
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