Hiking in the secrets of Zagori Claimed

The highlights of today’s day are the visit to the Natural History Museum of Koukouliou, analysis of the flora by a qualified biologist living in the area, tour of the impressive stone houses of Zagoria. Best of all, the stop at a village café where the owner and doctor will offer us a decoction with local herbs of the region, suitable for the ailment or discomfort we may have, a tradition that goes back many years and the inhabitants of Epirus were reputed to be the best herbalists, the so-called “Vikogiats”, we just have to discover it!

Of course we will visit the best spot to photograph the impressive Vikos Gorge.

 

 

Included:

• Information about the flora and fauna of the area, history, mythology
• Civil liability of activity
• Lunch pack for the second and third day
• 2 overnight stays
• 2 breakfasts
• 1 evening meal

 

 

Not included:

• Drinks and refreshments
• Shopping during the tour
• Meals not described above
• No meals other than those mentioned above
• Tips (optional)

 

 

Don’t forget:

• Telephone communication before the activity
• Telephone call before the conference
• 10 litre backpack
• Comfortable shoes
• Hiking clothes
• Clothes for 2 days
• Personal medication

 

 

1st day

Our journey will start at 16:00 in the afternoon from Thessaloniki towards the picturesque Metsovo with a short stop, we will pass by the lake of Ioannina and as we climb uphill we will see the lights of Ioannina reflected in the lake. Our stay will be an experience in itself and will be in an old mansion with modern amenities, in the village of Vitsa

Day 2

A day dedicated to getting to know the villages of Zagori and their wonderful history. Our route will start from Vitsa and we will visit 4 villages, we will pass by the famous “stairs” stone cobbled paths that connected the villages of Zagori, in each village we will make a stop. The highlights of today’s day are a visit to the Natural History Museum of Koukouliou, analysis of the flora by a qualified biologist resident of the area, tour of the impressive architecture of the famous stone houses of Zagoria

Best of all, the stop at a village café where the owner and doctor will offer us a decoction with local herbs of the region, suitable for the ailment or discomfort we may have, a tradition that goes back many years and the inhabitants of Epirus were reputed to be the best herbalists, the so-called “Vikogiats”, we just have to discover it!

Route profile:

• Vitsa – Koukouli Mileage
• Positive altitude: 160 meters
• Estimated time: 1,5 hour Kukouli – Gardens
• Mileage: 2,4 km
• Positive altitude: 160 metres
• Estimated time: 1 hour Gardens – Dilofo
• Mileage: 3,4 km
• Positive altitude: 870 metres
• Estimated time: 2 hours Dilofo – Vitsa
• Mileage: 3,5 km
• Positive altitude: 260 metres
• Estimated time: 1,5 hours
• Degree of difficulty: 2/5
• Meals: breakfast at the shelter, lunchbox for the day, treats during our activity

 

Of course we will visit the best spot to photograph the impressive Vikos Gorge.

 

3rd day

We will walk and cross the deepest gorge in the world (proportionate to its length, according to the Guinness Book of Records). During the crossing we will have the opportunity to admire the wonderful nature and flora that this little paradise hides and we will climb “stairs” stone uphill paths to get to the small Papigo, where we will relax in the waters of Voidomatis in the small “ovires” and if we have time we will enjoy river trout in a local tavern

 

Route profile:

• Distance: 16 km
• Positive altitude: 1700 meters Difficulty: 2/5