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Ioannina
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Monemvasia
Monemvasia

6 Day Tour to Charming Villages, Vikos Gorge, Mountains & Castles

By Private Tours Greece
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$10,021 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

If you are a hiking lover and love to explore traditional villages this tour gives you the opportunity to visit the most beautiful mountains of Greece, unique Venetian & Byzantine forests castles and taste culinary delights at the prettiest villages of Greece…

We will visit Zagorochoria region, a complex of 46 picturesque villages famous for its natural beauty, hike to the Beloi viewpoint for panoramic photos of the Vikos Gorge, one of the deepest gorge in the world!

A must see addition is Delphi, Meteora, the “Golden Age” of Mycenae and the Theatre of Epidaurus. We will visit Nafpaktos and its Venetian Castle & Nafplio with a visit to Plamidi Castle. You will have a special tour of the Byzantine fortress in Ioannina and the island of “Ali Pasha”.

Last but not least, we will pass through the heart of the Taÿgetos Mountains, reaching the ancient town of Mystras. Next stop will be the Tower-town of Monemvasia, a mystical stone-built settlement called the “Gibraltar of the East”.

Activity location

  • The Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos
    • Montain
    • 303 00, Naupactus, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos
    • Montain
    • 303 00, Naupactus, Greece, Greece

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3* or 3-Keys hotels
  • Activity duration is 6 days6d
    6d
  • English

3* or 3-Keys hotels
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$10,021.26 x 1 AdultAU$10,021.26

Total
Price is AU$10,021.26
4* or Boutique hotels
  • Activity duration is 6 days6d
    6d
  • English

4* or Boutique hotels
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$10,417.72 x 1 AdultAU$10,417.72

Total
Price is AU$10,417.72

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWelocme bag upon our meeting
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up and drop off services
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate car and English speaking driver
  • What's includedWhat's included5 Nights Accommodation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees at archaeological sites
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLicensed Tour Guide (available with extra cost)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel City Tax

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 2 people will stay in a double-sharing room, 3 people will stay in a triple-sharing room, and 1 person will have a private single room
  • After your booking, you will receive a detailed itinerary
  • Please note that one week prior to your trip, you will receive an updated itinerary with hotel names, pick-up times, and other details.
  • Respecting the environment, you will receive the programme on your mobile device or in chat room of Viator. If you need a printed version, please let us know.
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Activity itinerary

Day 1: Athens –Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos - Ioannina - Zagori Region
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Zagori region
The Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Leaving Athens having a short stop at the Canal of Corinth, to have memorable photos, the driving along the coast line of Peloponnese, we will cross over the amazing bridge of Rion – Antirion, one of the biggest in Europe, in order to have a short stop at the city of “Naupactus” a beautiful seaside small town, where you can visit the Venetian Castle, the Venetian Port, here you will have a delicious lunch before leave to Ioannina.
Ioannina
  • 2h
We will have a panoramic city tour around the lake of Ioannina, and you will a short stop for coffee, before leave for Zagori area.
Day 2: Vikos Gorge - Tour to the Complex of Zagorochoria Villages - Byzantine Castle of Ioannina
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Kalambaka-Meteora
Vikos Gorge
  • 5h
After your breakfast start our journey to visit traditional villages such as “Kippoi”, “Vitsa” etc. Be sure to take your camera because you’ll want to take plenty of pictures! Next stop will be the village of Monodentri in order to visit Vikos Gorge as seems to be where the natural beauty of the region is centralised. Vikos Gorge is found in the Zagori region and is listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the deepest canyon in the world in proportion to its width. The Vikos Gorge, with its northwest-southeast direction, has been carved over millions of years by the Voidomatis River and is a site of major scientific interest. Vikos Gorge is a mesmerising place and one that you won’t want to miss if you’re visiting this beautiful region of Greece. However, in order to best experience the gorge, you will certainly want to bring your hiking shoes! Most people spend around 3-5-hours walking through the gorge (optional with guide) and exploring the beauty within. We will depart from Zagori towards Ioannina, the capital of Epirus
Ioannina Castle
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Ioannina was always multicultural, dominated mainly by Christian, Islamic and Jewish influences. This coexistence of cultural influences is clearly evident in the historic city Centre. We will visit the beautiful fortified old town, and the castle. This is the oldest Byzantine fortress in Greece! The Stoa Louli arcade is one of the locations where the three communities worked together and prospered. Wonderful buildings like the house Matei Hussein, the Ottoman Mosque of Ali Pasha. Lake Pamvotida and its Small Island of “Ali Pasha" accessible only by boat. That is the only inhabited island on a lake in Europe! Perama, one of the most beautiful caves in Europe, are some of Ioannina's unique attractions. You must not forget to sample the traditional spices and herbs harvested from the mountains of Epirus, frog's legs, a special delicacy or the famous desserts of 'sker bourek' or 'sugar pie', and the exceptionally delicious baklava or other syrup pastries. Overnight Meteora
Day 3: Meteora - Delphi
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Delphi
Meteora
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 09.00 in order to visit the BYZANTINE MONASTERIES of Meteora, included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list. We are having our first stop at The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro, the biggest and oldest one of all. It was called the monastery that was "suspended in the air" (meteoro), because of the formation of the gigantic rock on top of which it was built. Our second visit is at the great monastery of St. Stephan. The Monastery of St. Stephan is a small church built in the 16th century and decorated in 1545. We leave Meteora to reach Delphi for Overnight.
Day 4: Delphi – Epidaurus – Palamidi Castle of Nafplio
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Nafplio
Delphi Archaeological Museum
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
We will visit Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, with a capacity that exceeds 5,000 spectators and of course the Museum of Delphi. Delphi is perhaps best known for the oracle at the sanctuary that was dedicated to Apollo during the classical period. Afterwards, we can visit the traditional winter village of Arachova and have a coffee or lunch break
Epidaurus Archaeological Museum
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
We leave from Arachova to reach Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, one of the best-preserved theatres throughout Greece built at 4th century BC. The theatre could seat 15,000 famous for the breathtaking acoustics that is still functioning today. Theatre is host to the annual Greek Festival during the summer. Overnight in Nafplio.
Day 5: Nafplio – Mycenae – Mount of Taygetos - Towertown of Mystras & Monemvasia
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Monemvasia
Nafplio
  • 1h
Today you will explore the romantic city of Nafplio with the narrow streets, the castle of Palamidi which you can reach by climbing 999 steps (!), or to take a small boat and visit ''Bourtzi',' the fortress at the entrance of the harbour
Archaeological Site Mycenae
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Then you will pay a visit at ancient town of Mycenae and the Archaeological site - the Lion Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Royal Palace and the tomb of Agamemnon
Mount Taygetos
  • 2h
We will visit the Taygetus is a mountain range on the Peloponnese peninsula in Southern Greece and is the highest mountain of the Peloponnese. The name is one of the oldest recorded in Europe, appearing in the Odyssey. In classical mythology, it was associated with the nymph Taygete. Also is the famous for the“Valley of Keada”, famous from mythology period. The ancient Spartans threw off the cliff their disabled children. But there is also another myth saying that the ancient Spartans threw off the cliff people condemned to death, the perjurers, traitors, criminals and prisoners of war. Then we will pass through the heart of the Taÿgetos Mountains, reaching the ancient glory Mystras a village of Peloponnese.
Archaeological Site of Mystra
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
The tower of Mystras was a very strong castle-town during the Byzantine times. Wander around the castle city the Upper and the Lower Town, and sense through the silence the city's sheer grandeur: the Palace of the Despots (Anaktora), the Houses of Laskaris and Frangopoulos, the beautiful Cathedral of Saint Dimitrios and the impressive Monasteries of Our Lady Pantánassa, and of Οur Lady Perivleptos. We will reach at Monemvasia for Overnight
Day 6: Towertown of Monemvasia – Ancient Corinth - Athens
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Monemvasia
  • 2h
Explore the Tower Town of Monemvasiá, a mystical stone-built settlement, nestled at the edge of a big rock by the sea, that was founded by the Byzantines in the sixth century. Peer into the history of the fortress –the so-called “Gibraltar of the East”–, which was occupied by the Byzantines, the Crusaders, the Venetians, and the Turks in the past. Explore the Castle and walk along the cobbled street. Visit lovely churches. The Church of Agia Sofia located at the highest point of Monemvasia. Visit the Archaeological Collection. In a small building facing the Plaza of Monemvasia, building is a former Muslim Mosque that was built during the 16th century. Before leave Monemvasia, taste culinary delights and get memorable panoramic photos of the endless blue!
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
One of the most fascinating parts of our visit will the archaeological site of the Ancient Corint. Corinth was once one of the largest and most prominent of all the ancient Greek city-states. Also we will visit the Archaeological Museum of Corinth, which holds many of the artefacts that were found hre during the excavations. Ancient Corinth was one of his beloved cities of Saint Paul a famous personality of the christian comunity. Drop you off at your hotel in Athens. Our Services ends.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos
    • Montain
    • 303 00, Naupactus, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos
    • Montain
    • 303 00, Naupactus, Greece, Greece

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