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Discover Epirus Region
Discover Epirus Region
Discover Epirus Region
Discover Epirus Region
Discover Epirus Region

Discover Epirus Region

By Epirus Traveller
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$813 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

The natural beauty and cultural heritage of Epirus have lured travellers through the ages, yet is still enough uncharted territory to attract even the most sophisticated visitor. Away from the crowds, lost in time, learn what this breathtaking country and its people are really about, in the region of Epirus.

Activity location

  • Kipinas Monastery
    • 440 01, Tzoumerka, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mavili Square
    • 454 44, Ioannina, Greece

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Discover Epirus Region
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d5d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$813.47 x 1 AdultAU$813.47

Total
Price is AU$813.47
Until Fri, 15 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Tzoumerka villages
  • 7 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Kipinas Monastery
  • 30m
Kipina Monastery in Kalarites, Tzoumerka, is one of the most impressive monasteries in Greece. The small church made of wood and stone, built inside a rock, will leave you speechless. The monastery was built in about 1212. The car road reaches the base of the cliff and then, if you want to go to the monastery, you must follow a path carved into the rock and a wooden bridge.
Kalarites
  • 30m
Famous tailors, builders, merchants, stone craftsmen and silversmiths, come from "Kalarites", which with "Syrrako" are traditional settlements and tourist resorts of the mountainous "Tzoumerka". The natural beauty is amazing.
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.
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.
Frasta
  • 30m
Plakas bridge built in 1866, it was considered the largest single-arched bridge in the Balkans, with an opening chamber of 40 metres, a height of 19 metres and an opening at the top of 3.2 metres. From 1881 to 1913 the bridge was a border between the Greek and Turkish states.
Theodoros Papagiannis Musem of Contemporary Art
  • 30m
  • 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.
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.
Day 2: Valia Calda National Park
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Metsovo
  • 2h
Lovely mountain town. Amazing beauty, view, tranquility and excellent local dishes .
Aoos Springs Lake
  • 1h 30m
The artificial lake of Aoos fountain is at an altitude of 1,350m, covers an area of 12km2 and was constructed in 1986 for the purpose of producing energy. It is located between two national parks, Valia Calda and the Vikos-Aoos Geopark
Vovousa
  • 1h 30m
The village "Vovousa" is built on the two banks of Aoos river, and in its centre there is one of the most beautiful stone bridges of "Zagori" and was built in 1748. Vovousa experienced great development during the 16th and 17th century
Day 3: Ioannina city
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Dodoni Sanctuary and Theatre
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The theatre by the oracle. Imagine a sold-out drama performance 2300 years ago in a theatre seating 18.000 spectators! What kind of cultural life do you think they had back then? What kind of economy could afford the biggest theatre of its time? You may ponder on these questions on the way from Ioannina to Dodoni (22km) and one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece.
Pavlos Vrellis Museum of Greek History
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The «Greek History Museum» is located outside Bizani in Ioannina. 150 wax models, life size, and embedded in a true representation of the environment of their era, mainly revived forms of modern Greek history, in thematic sections.
Ioannina Castle
  • 1h
This fairy tale castle is full of legends. A crossroad of cultures and religions, the castle was built in 528 by Emperor Iustinianus. And high above, the Kale, the Acropolis: a cultural park with small museums and collections. In summer this is the area of cultural heart of the city, with concerts and other events that take place.
Lake Pamvotis
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The island without a name. One of the few inhabited lake islands of Europe is here in Ioannina! It is the only inhabited island on the world without a name! It is called “Island In The Lake” or “Small Ioannina Island”. It has a population of 250 inhabitands, mostly fishermen. It is filled with pine trees, unique stone houses, a natural port, full of fishing boats and it is the home of seven monasteries (the third largest group after Mount Athos and Meteora).
Perama Cave
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Just some minutes drive away from Ioannina (4km), the village of Perama is located. There is one of the most spectacular caves in Europe. Get ready for an unforgettable experience! The 1,5-million-year-old Perama Cave is so beautiful that many visitors, full of awe, consider that this beauty can not occur without human intervention. There are thousands of stalagmites and stalactites, in different varieties, types and formations. No one can compete nature in originality! The most famous stalagmite in the cave of Perama is the Cross, but you can see the «Statue of Liberty» and «Santa Claus».
Day 4: Vikos Aoos Geopark
  • 6 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Kipoi
  • 30m
The village "Kipoi" was the old capital of the area of "Zagori" and one of the oldest settlements of the area, known since 1431.
Kokkori Bridge
  • 30m
Construction period 18th - 19th century
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.
Σαρακατσάνικη Στάνη
  • 1h
In an area of approximately 20000 square metres of forest with firs and pinetrees, a complex of traditional houses was constructed that tries to render the environment of Sarakatsani life.
Konitsa Bridge
  • 30m
In the southwest point of Konitsa, right at the entrance of the valley of "Aoos", is the large bridge of Konitsa, which was built in 1870-71 by a workshop of 50 craftsmen. The bridge was built with donations from the city's inhabitants. In the same location was previously constructed, in 1823, a wooden bridge, but which was destroyed. Today's stone bridge has dimensions of 36 metres opening and 20 metres high.
kataraktes sto Iliohori
  • 1h
From the village of Iliochori we will go to the waterfall Balta di Striιga
Day 5: Ionio coastline
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Parga Municipality
  • 2h
Summer in Epirus has two options of relaxing and fun. You can choose the traditional way down the Ionian Pelago coasts at Parga.
Syvota
  • 2h
Discover countless beaches on this magical place. Find small, isolated, almost hidden bays, where you will be alone with the sun, the sand and the sea.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKipinas Monastery
    • 440 01, Tzoumerka, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMavili Square
    • 454 44, Ioannina, Greece

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