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EXPLORE DAILY TOURS

TOUR 1: Tour of Valia Kalda National Park

The tour to the largest national park of the country takes place from June to October.
First, we cross central Zagori, through Morfa location, we reach the village of Vovousa, from there Tiza, Stavros Valia Kalda and then we end up in the core of the forest. There, the experienced guides give information about the flora and fauna as well as about the particularity of the area. 
Then, we visit Arkudorema at the sources of Aoos. We will stop for a pick nick and then make our way back to the lake of Aoos Springs. The artificial lake of Aoos Springs was created for the needs of electricity production and is located at an altitude of 1300 meters. In the late afternoon, we will return to the hotel via Metsovo or from the back side of Mitsikeli.

Duration: approximately 9 hours

national park with tall trees

TOUR 2: Western Zagori

This tour could be called, “Panorama of Western Zagori”, as it includes the most important settlements and attractions of the area. The excursion begins with a visit to Papigo and Mikro Papigo. This is followed by a walk from the bridge of Aristis to the bridge of Kledonia. It is an easy walking route next to Voidomatis river, that lasts about 3 hours. Lunch includes a picnic. The excursion ends with a visit to the village of Vikos with the excellent panorama of the Vikos ravine.

stoned bridge near river

TOUR 3: Central Zagori (Stone Bridges – Beloi Viewpoint)

A different road trip, which deifies Zagori and focuses on five of the most beautiful villages in the region. 
During your tour by car, you will have the opportunity to admire the arched stone bridges of the area as well as excellent spots with an incredible view of the Vikos ravine. The tour begins with a visit to the villages of Dilofos, Kipoi and Koukouli. Lunch includes a picnic. Immediately after, there is Vradetto and a walk to Beloi viewpoinst with the excellent panorama of the Vikos ravine. It is an easy walking route, that lasts about 1 hour. The road trip ends with a visit to the village of Kapesovo.

top of a mountain with a small village beneath

TOUR 4: Central Zagori (Monodendri - Oksia)

The excursion includes a visit by car to four of the most beautiful villages of Zagori, as well as a visit to the arched stone bridges, churches, and places with an incredible view of the Vikos ravine.
The excursion begins with a visit to Vitsa and Monodendri (a short walk to St. Ag. Paraskevi). Followed by a visit to Petrino Dasos and a short walk to Oksia with the unique panorama of the Vikos ravine. Lunch includes a picnic. The excursion concludes with a visit to the arched stone bridges and Kipoi village.

vikos ravine with amazing view from the top

TOUR 5: Eastern Zagori

A different road trip, focusing on Eastern Zagori. During your tour by car, you will have the opportunity to admire the arched stone bridges, to walk on the elaborate stone-built path of Skala tou Vradetou and to visit the traditional settlement of Sarakatsani.
The tour begins with a visit to the Kipoi village and the arched bridges of the area. Continuing our journey towards Eastern Zagori, we reach Kapesovo, where we visit this beautiful small settlement and the famous Skala Vradetou. Then, we visit the villages of Tsepelovo and Skamneli. The road trip ends with a visit to Sarakatsaniki Stani, an open-air museum sample of a special cattle breeding, nomadic and mountain culture.

stoned house and traditional settlement
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