Epirus

Ascent 200 m. Descent 165 m. Distance 6 km. Walking time 3 hours.

Transfer to Konitsa (one hour). Konitsa is the head town of the area. The Stone Bridge of Konitsa is a captivating landmark with historical charm. Built in the 19th century, it arches gracefully over the Aoos River, creating a picturesque view ideal for photographers and nature lovers. Approaching the bridge, you’re welcomed by the soothing sounds of the river and lush greenery, a peaceful escape from busier tourist spots. A small distance river trekking or a swimming experience in the river under the bridge is a highly recommended option.

Then we will get a transfer to Voidomatis river (15 minutes).   Smaller  than the nearby Vikos, Voidomatis gorge offers an amazing hiking experience. You will start at the single-arched stone bridge of Kleidonia. The trail follows the riverbank, revealing stunning views of the transparent-green river, ancient plane-tree forests, monasteries, and caves once used by monks. The hike concludes at Aristi’s bridge, where adventurous hikers can enjoy a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters. We will later take a transfer to explore the picturesque villages of Upper and Lower Papigo. We can settle to our hotel*, have dinner, rest, visit the villages or walk to another nearby small canyon, Rogovo, to experience its natural swimming pools. 

*Depending on hotel room availability (Papigo is a very small village) we may have to use the facilities of another hotel nearby in the Zagori area.

Ascent 290m Descent 490 m. Distance 10 km. Walking time 4-5 hours

Transfer to Vitsa (one hour). Vitsa is one of the largest villages of the central Zagori region, situated at an altitude of 955m on a mountain slope near the Vikos gorge. We will follow a beautiful hiking route in central Zagori whose path passes over the best traditional stone bridges of the region but also over two of the few preserved stone "stairs" of Zagori. The starting point of this route is Vitsa and the ending point is the village Kipoi. The whole route is relatively easy, along its entire length, the path is clearly visible, there is good marking and to complete it an approx 5 hour journey is required. We will have a rest to enjoy local pies at the traditional village of Koukouli and depending on availability, we will visit a Vikos Doctor’s Museum with an amazing collection of herbal medicinal plants. We will finish our hike at Kokori’s stone bridge. Nestled between two steep cliffs below the village of Koukouli, Kokori’s bridge is one of the most scenic stone bridges in Zagori. Originally built in 1750, it has been meticulously maintained ever since. From the bridge we will be transferred to our hotel in the nearby area and enjoy our dinner.

Ascent 100 m. Descent 100 m. Distance 4 km. Walking time 1 hour

Transfer to Vradeto (45 minutes). Vradeto is one of the highest villages of the Zagori region, It lies at a height of 1,340 m on Mt Tymfi.  It is located only a few kilometers from Vikos Gorge and near one of the best vantage points, Beloe (Beloi) --perhaps a Slavic word meaning "good view". We will follow a short, accessible, and scenic trail that will lead us to one of Greece's most stunning views: the Vikos Gorge from above. Starting west of Vradeto village, the path heads east to the  natural stone balcony of Beloi. The view is breathtaking, showcasing the vast gorge and sheer limestone cliffs—a wild landscape in all its natural splendor. We will return to Vradeto for snacking on traditional pies and quenching our thirst with local drinks and  refreshments.  We will later continue our descent to Kapesovo through Vradeto Steps. 

Ascent 50 m. Descent 300 m. Distance 3.2 km. Walking time 1.5-2 hours

The spectacular stone staircase consists of 1,100 steps, spans 1,500 m., it has 39 bends and an altitude difference of 250 m. After descending the steps, we will reach the two old bridges, named Pera and Dothe, that were built exclusively for this path. After crossing those two bridges, we will go uphill to the village Kapesovo located at an altitude of 1,120 m.  We will go to our hotel in Kapesovo or we will be transferred to a hotel in the nearby area and enjoy our dinner.

Ascent 450 m. Descent 450 m. Distance 7 km. Walking time 3:30 hours

Transfer to Tzoumerka (2:15). Discover the untamed beauty of this mountainous paradise, from scenic trails to pristine transparent water rivers and waterfalls. Depending on your physical fitness and preferences we could visit many traditional villages like Kalarites, Pramanta and Melissourgoi, beautiful waterfalls like Quiasa and Kefalovriso, the Anemotripa cave and the Kipina monastery that is nested in a cave located on a steep cliff. 

Our suggested hike is between the mountain huts of Pramanta and Melissourgoi or a smaller 1 hour hike in Quiasa, by Kallaritikos river where we could also dive in the cold refreshing water in a natural pool. We will continue on to our hotel before or after enjoying our dinner at a traditional tavern or mountain hut.

Ascent 50 m. Descent 50 m. Distance 5 km. Walking time 3.5 hours

Transfer to Gliki, Acheron river (2:15). The Acheron springs, a hidden gem in the Souli mountains, draw visitors worldwide with their transparent green-blue waters flowing through lush, oak-covered hills. Known in Greek mythology as the "river of woe," Acheron was where Hermes handed souls to Charon for their journey to the Underworld.

We will access the springs after taking a 10-minute forest walk to the river. Waterproof bags and water shoes are recommended, as exploring upstream requires wading against a current. The water near the springs is icy, warming further up. This is a river trekking activity. Most of the river can be walked, with a couple stretches requiring swimming. This one of a kind experience will take us 3 hours to complete. We could enjoy a lunch break and continue our trip to the coastal town of Parga.

Parga is the top holiday destination in Epirus, with its seaside scenery and colorful town architecture reminiscent of the Greek islands. The Venetian castle stands out immediately, offering stunning sea views and lush greenery. You’ll also find beaches with a distinctly exotic feel. After visiting the town we can enjoy our dinner and later head towards our hotel.

After our breakfast we will be transferred back to Ioannina or another preferable major Greek city.