What to do and see in Ioannina Region, Epirus: The Best Walking Tours

This 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 summer months..

Inclusions: Local taxes, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Local food tasting, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Early morning departure from the city of Ioannina, by following the national road, north-bound direction, we getting in Zagori area from the village of Perivleptos towards to Dikorfo (1000m) through amazing off road routes, which will get as to the magnificent village of Tsepelovo, (aprx 2h & 30'). After an essential coffee break, we start our sightseeing through the most magnificent old, hand-made, stone bridges in Zagori. Ag. Minas, captain Arkoudas, Kokkori, Kalogeriko, Lazaridi...etc, before we approaching Kipi village & the very well known Mill-bridge. Keep going uphill direction & Monodendri village (1060m), we will have the chance to enjoy breathless the most spectacular view of Vikos gorge, the unique, well known, deepest gorge on earth (..according to Guiness book), from the highest level spot of Oxia. On the way home, after quick visit in the area which called Stone-forest, we will have a tremendous lunch break in Vitsa village, enjoying traditional home- made local recipes.

Inclusions: Lunch in traditional restaurant, Traditional pie from Zagori., Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

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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.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Private tour, Snacks

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The most beautiful forest in Epirus region. In this national park we can find wild animals, rare species of herbs near to rivers and high pine trees.

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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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

Our Zagori Private Tour from Corfu starts with pick up from your hotel or apartment. Leaving with the ferry from the port of Corfu, we reach Igoumenitsa (ferry duration 1.5 – 2 hours). Ferry tickets included in the price.

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

Ioannina, the capital of Epirus, spreads out around beautiful Lake Pamvotida. The strong cultural traditions of the town, home to a number of great novelists and poets, and the artistic and intellectual events which are organized throughout the year, give visitors the opportunity to get to know the roots of the intellectual life of Epirus.

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

Ioannina, the capital of Epirus, spreads out around beautiful Lake Pamvotida. The strong cultural traditions of the town, home to a number of great novelists and poets, and the artistic and intellectual events which are organized throughout the year, give visitors the opportunity to get to know the roots of the intellectual life of Epirus.

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

Zagori is an unspoiled complex of forty eight traditional villages in the nature, proposed for the UNESCO World Heritage List with old bridges, streams, marvelously preserved historical buildings and churches. There are 2 routes available to follow (please advise desired route during your booking)

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