Vikos - Aoos Geopark (2 days)

Ioannina, Greece
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGreek, English, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

In general, the area combined with many rivers and streams, especially during the winter months, forced the construction of bridges.
The golden age of Zagori allowed rich families to finance expensive and sometimes unsuccessful projects linking villages.
Today, about 60 bridges are saved in a very large state and there are testimonies of another hundred that have been destroyed.

What's included

  • Snack
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water.
  • Video & photos

What to expect

Day 1: Zagori villages
  1. Skalopatia Vradeto
    45m
    Great route for a visitor. The road to the village of Vradeto was constructed in 1970 and until then the inhabitants used the Vradetos steps everyday.
  2. Kokkori Bridge
    45m
    Construction period 18th - 19th century
  3. 1h
    In an area of approximately 20000 square meters of forest with firs and pinetrees, a complex of traditional houses was constructed that tries to render the environment of Sarakatsani life.
  4. kataraktes sto Iliohori
    1h 30m
    From the village of Iliochori we will go to the waterfall Balta di Strιga
Day 2: Konitsa villages
  1. Konitsa Bridge
    1h
    Beautiful traditional stone bridge, impressive architecture.
  2. Kleidonia
    1h
    Stone bridge, amazing river, huge plane tree, cold water, fresh air.
  3. Papigko
    1h 30m
    A village on the western slopes of the Astraka peak of Mount Tymfi, above the exit of the Vikos Gorge, in the northern part of the regional unit of Ioannina.
    Masterpiece example of architecture with white stone.
  4. Moni Panagias Stomiou
    2h
    The area has been integrated into the European network of protected Areas NATURA 2000. The monastery of Stomio was built in 1594 on the other side of the river and was moved to its new location in 1774. The famous monk Paisios termed there and he was its main renovator. On the way back visitors may bathe at the Aoos River.

Meeting and pickup

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Transportation by car, to and from the activities, is optional and price depends on the distance.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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