Top 10 Bus Tours in Ioannina Region, Epirus

- Walk over traditional stone bridges following the centuries old footpaths - Cross Vikos Gorge, one of the deepest in the world - Trek across Greek alpine landscapes - Breathe in the unspoiled Nature The Zagoria Exploration adventure takes you for a week into the heart of the Pindos mountain range, where the stone villages of Zagorochoria are located. Zagorochoria are 46 villages that flourished between the16th and 18th centuries. We firstly walk along the network of footpaths that traditionally connected the villages, cross the stone bridges, listen to the sound of rivers and eventually reach the high plateau of mountain Tymfi elevating over 2000m! In order for the tour to operate, it's needed the minimum of 4 people. Please, do not make your flight arrangements until you have received a confirmation that the tour has met its minimum requirements. In all cases, we will always know no later than 60 days prior the start of the tour.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast

Exclusions: Rafting Excursion, Transfer to and from starting point

The artificial lake of Aoos Fountain is at an altitude of 1,350m, covers an area of 12km2 and was built in 1986 for the purpose of energy production. It is located between two national parks, Valia Calda and the Vikos-Aoos Geopark. In the area there are many small natural lakes, mountain meadows and forests of black pine that reach a height of 30m. and also beeches (Fagus). Species of orchids and wild daffodils (Narcissus) are spotted beside the lake along with bird species such as black storks and ducks but also bears, wolves and foxes reside in the area and more.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Bottled water, Video & Photos, Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid for by the visitor.

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Tzoumerka villages are an area of unique natural beauty, located in the heart of the Tzoumerka mountain range (Athamanian Mountains) and Arachthos valleys and give visitors innumerable opportunities as far as alternative tourism is concerned. Natural, cultural, architectural and religious monuments of supreme aesthetics and historical value await for visitors who can simultaneously engage in various country activities

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Bottled water, Video & Photos, Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid for by the visitor.

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8 DESTINATIONS: Athens - Delphi - Arachova - Nafpaktos - Ioannina - Zagoria - Metsovo - Meteora - Athens PREMIUM QUALITY BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER LUXURY STAY IN 4-5 STAR HOTELS 6 PEOPLE MAX ENGLISH-SPEAKING CERTIFIED GUIDE SEMI-PRIVATE & CHILD-FREE GROUPS (MINIMUM AGE 16)

Inclusions: 7 nights in 4-5 star hotels, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Wine tasting, Cooking lessons, Private minivan, Certified English speaking guide, Private tours, Travel insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages

Explorer the historic heritage and cultural diversity of the lands. On this tour we’ll discover the beauty and the vast Greek, Roman and Ottoman legacy. Our journey will take us to the post-communist, busy and eclectic Tirana, the capital of Albania and the Ottoman-era town of Gjirokaster and Korca, the city of Serenates. Once we’ve gained deeper understanding of Albanian rich history, we will cross the border to Greece to admire the natural beauty of Pindus Mountains in Zagoria region. We’ll take the meandering roads through the mountains, which are passing by small, charming villages and dramatic gorges. We will explorer multicultural Ioannina, visit the famous Meteora monasteries.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights accommodation, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, All Fees and Taxes

Through our Crossroads of Cultures program, travelers learn from expert lecturers while journeying through Albania’s most notable sites and towns along with Epirus, Greece’s northwest region. Even though Albania, which borders northwest Greece, has been inhabited for at least ten millennia, today it’s one of Europe’s last “undiscovered’ countries but Albania’s strategic position, only a short distance from Italy across the Adriatic Sea, and commanding the route from west to east, made it an important and flourishing possession of empires and other powers since antiquity. Greeks founded cities on its shore, beginning in the 7th century BC; the Romans made it a province, later becoming a Byzantine and Ottoman territory; and in the early 20th century, it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and under the domination of Italy and Germany.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Tour Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, 7 nights accommodation

Exclusions: Lunches, Dinners, All Fees and Taxes

Take this Ioannina private tour from Corfu and explore the capital of Epirus, legends and history, cultural traditions and unique attractions.

Inclusions: Trasport by luxury minibus, Tickets for roundtrip ferry, Transfers from / to your hotel or closest available location, English speaking driver

Exclusions: Any Private Expenses, Professional guide (upon request)

Take our Zagori Private Tour and see the wonderful gorge of Vikos which consists of limestone and dolomite formations, dating back 150 million years.

Inclusions: Visit 2 traditional mainland villages, Private transportation, Tickets for roundtrip ferry, Transfers from / to your hotel or closest available location

Exclusions: Any Private Expenses, Professional guide available upon request

We drive to the area of Zagori, high in the Pindus Mountains of northern Greece, far from the sun-baked shores of the Aegean, leafy forests grow in lieu of the country’s characteristic olive groves, and sparkling alpine lakes are framed by soaring slopes. This is Zagori, a place where storybook villages reveal traces of Ottoman traders.

Inclusions: Transport by luxury minibus, Transfers from / to your hotel or closest available location, Tickets for roundtrip ferry, Driver

Exclusions: Any Private Expenses, Professional guide – available upon request

We start our Private tour to Ioannina taking the ferry from Corfu To Igoumenitsa (trip duration 1.5 – 2 hours). Upon arrival, we drive to the city of Ioannina. Ioannina is one of Northern Greece’s most atmospheric cities. It is set on the western shore of the lovely Lake Pamvotis, and framed by the impressive mountain range that turns lilac at sunset.

Inclusions: Transport by luxury minibus, Transfers from / to your hotel or closest available location, Tickets for roundtrip ferry, Driver

Exclusions: Any Private Expenses, Professional guide – available upon request