Experience the wild elegance of northern Greece with a FIT trip to Zagori, a land of dramatic nature and refined tradition. Discover beautiful architecture in picturesque stone-built villages, where history blends seamlessly with the landscape. Hike through the legendary Vikos Gorge, the world’s deepest canyon, and marvel at its raw natural power. Explore the crystal-clear beauty of the Voidomatis Springs and observe the impressive dolomite rock formations around Papingo. This journey is ideal for nature lovers seeking authenticity, adventure, and breathtaking scenery.
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Zagori Highlights [3days]
A 3-Day Journey into the Timeless Landscapes of Zagori
Highlights
Authentic stone-built villages of Zagori with unique architectural heritage
Vikos Gorge – The world’s deepest canyon in proportion to its width, offering dramatic scenery, rare flora, and unforgettable hiking views.
Dramatic mountain scenery around Papingo
One of Greece’s most pristine and sustainable nature destinations
A perfect blend of outdoor adventure, culture, and tranquility
Departures
All year round
Your package includes:
- Accommodation in double rooms on B/B basis in guesthouses (2 nights)
- Transfers from/to the city of Ioannina and all necessary local transfers for the hikes
- Meals full board starting from dinner on day 1 until lunch on day 3
- Luggage transfers both in guided and self-guided mode
- VAT
Itinerary
Arrival in Ioannina airport, welcome by our guides and transfer to Monodendri village (1-hour drive). Settle to your hotel and dinner.
(Optional and depending on your arrival time you may visit the Monastery of Saint Paraskevi, an abandoned monastery situated on the edge of Vikos Gorge. The monastery founded at 1413-1414, consists of a small stone-built chapel, the oldest preserved in Zagori, and offers panoramic views to the gorge.)
Driving Duration: 1 hour
Overnight in Monodendri
We start the hike at the village of Monodendri and after 45 minutes we enter the Vikos gorge. We will need approximately 4 hours until we reach the springs of Voidomatis and another hour until we reach the village of Vikos.
The landscape of the 20 km long gorge, 12 km οf which belonging to the Vikos – Aoos National Park’s core zοne, presents a diverse relief and is characterized by abrupt altitudinal changes. Steep slopes and precipitous rocky cliffs dominate in the middle and higher zones respectively. The gorge has been carved over millions of years by Voidomatis River.
Hiking Duration: 6-7 hrs
Overnight in Mikro Papingo
Today’s hike starts with 3 hours uphill from Mikro Papingo to the “Astraka” refuge on Mt. Gamila, at 1950m.
Here we picnic and leave our packs for the afternoon hike to the Dragon Lake, an hour away across grassy uplands studded with flowers and (until July) some small snow pack. This is a long hiking day and we eventually return back to Mikro Papingo for our transfer back to Ioannina or to another destination.
Hiking Duration: 8-9 hrs
Your package excludes:
- Anything not mentioned above
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