Tzoumerka villages tour (2 days)

Ioannina, Greece
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesGreek, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Enjoy a truly amazing scenery, forever changing, alternative from plush green forests and bare mountains tops to blue rivers and alpine scenery. A place like no other, where stone meets light, primitive meets beauty and ephemeral meets eternity.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks
  • Video & photos

What to expect

Day 1: National Park of Tzoumerka (day 1)
  1. Anilio
    Pass by
    Village of peace and natural beauty
  2. Baros Pass
    15m
    The road has many turns (like a snake) in canyons, forests and steep slopes.
  3. Matsouki
    30m
    Matsouki is one of the villages of Tzoumerka, with tradition and remarkable examples of traditional architecture, such as bridges, watermills, but also the impressive Holy Monastery of Vlyza, of the 11th century.
  4. Pramanta
    1h
    The settlement, built at an altitude of 840m. amphitheatrically at the foot of the mountain "Strogoula" (2,107 m), perhaps the most imposing peak of Tzoumerka.
    The 500-year-old plane tree and the historic fountain "Arapis" dominate the main square, next to the main church of Agia Paraskevi
  5. Anemotrypa Cave
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Cave “Anemotripa” of Pramanta was discovered in 1960. A small slot in the rocks, from where cool air emerged initiated the exploration of the inner part of the rocks, and thus the discovery of the cave. It was given the name “Anemotripa”.
    It is the only cave in Greece penetrated by river. This results in cave’s self-purifying without any human intervention, making the visit there really enjoyable.
  6. 30m
    Built in 1866, it was considered the largest single-arched bridge in the Balkans, with an opening chamber of 40 meters, a height of 19 meters and an opening at the top of 3.2 meters. From 1881 to 1913 the bridge was a border between the Greek and Turkish states.
Day 2: National Park of Tzoumerka (day 2)
  1. Iera Moni Panagias Tsoukas
    30m
    According to tradition the monastery was founded in 1190 by the emperor "Isaac II Angelos", destroyed in 1736 and renovated in 1779.
  2. Theodoros Papagiannis Musem of Contemporary Art
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Its uniqueness consists in the fact that it includes works which speak of our home, Epirus, and its history - about what has brought it glory and made it respected by every Greek who hears its name.
    It is unique because it speaks about bread, the benefactor, the one who is exiled from his homeland, the man of the spirit and intellect, the Epirot craftsman, the shepherd, the farmer, the long-suffering Epirot mother - and about learning.
  3. 30m
    The Politsas Bridge was built at the end of the 19th century in order to move residents from the villages of Ambelochori, Raftanaei, Agnanta, Pramanta, Ktistades, to Ioannina.
  4. 30m
    The Gogos Bridge is at the beginning of the Kalarritikos gorge, on the road to Raftanai and Michalitsi villages. It is a metal bridge designed by German engineer Carol Waumann in 1932.
  5. 2h
    From Kaletzi the route leading to one of the most important sights of the area, the springs and the wateffalls of Klifki, the 1st is 47m. height.
    When we reach the river we see the last waterfall of Cliffki in an idyllic location with a lake and incredible formations on the rocks
  6. 1h
    From kostitsi village after an easy 30 min walk there's Prophet Elias Church. It's an amazing location, the view is excelent. You can see the 2 rivers joining inside th canion.

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

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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