Hiking Greece adventure: Zagori & Meteora
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Hiking Greece adventure: Zagori & Meteora

7 days
About this activity
Your hiking adventure starts from Athens (or Thessaloniki, upon request), where you meet your tour leader, board our minivan and set off for the Zagori villages (approx. 5 hrs driving). Upon arrival in Monodendri village, visit the Rizarios School of Handicrafts and learn how women make handmade textiles and weavings. Then take the short hiking path to Agia Paraskevi church and enjoy the impressive views over Vikos gorge! Oxya viewpoint and the stone forest come next. Check in at your guesthouse and homemade dinner will complete your first day.

Next morning, you will hike through the beautiful Vradeto steps (stone path built in the 16th century at the slopes of Vikos Gorge) towards the highest village of Zagori, Vradeto (1450m) and from there to Beloi viewpoint (1650m), where you will enjoy magnificent panoramic views over the gorge. Later on explore on foot some of the most beautiful arch stone bridges of Zagoria, dating back to the 16-18th centuries.

On day 3, enjoy one of the most impressive and rewarding hiking trails in the area! Starting from Monodendri village, you will descend down to Vikos gorge, said to be one of the deepest gorges in the world and you will cross the entire canyon! Admire the rare varieties of wild birds and flowers of Vikos-Aoos National park as you traverse the ravine. Make a stop at the river springs to relax, before you ascend to Vikos village (exit of the gorge) approx. 6.5 hours later. Transfer to Papigo village for dinner and overnight stay.

Next day's hike is quite demanding, yet truly fulfilling! Starting from Papigo village, hike uphill to the Astraka refuge and then continue to the beautiful alpine “Dragon Lake” at 2050m altitude. The surrounding alpine scenery will definitely captivate your senses. Return back to the mountain hut for homemade dinner and overnight (in dorms).

Next morning descend from the same path back to Papigo village. Visit the natural swimming pools in Ovires and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch, before you depart for the UNESCO site of Meteora. Enjoy a sunset tour for panoramic views and photos, before checking in to your hotel. On day 6, explore the Meteora stone forest on foot, following the paths of the ancient monks and visit some of the top-cliff monasteries of the area. In the afternoon, you will return back to Athens and be transferred to your hotel (approx. 4 hrs driving). Enjoy your evening at the vivid capital of Greece, before checking out next day. Make your way to the airport or continue your holidays in Greece!
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Included
  • Tour leader/trekking guide for the whole trip
  • 5 days of accommodation in 3* hotels and traditional guesthouses, based on double occupancy and 1 night in mountain hut in a dorm
  • All meals as indicated on the trip notes (6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners)
  • Pick up from your hotel on day 1 or a common meeting point in Athens city center
  • Transportation with private vehicle for the whole trip, fuel consumption and tolls
  • Cost for all activities included in the tour program and all the necessary equipment
  • All taxes
  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
Not included
  • International airfares
  • Travel insurance (we can arrange that for your)
  • Hotel transfers to/from airports on days 1 & 7
  • Air ticket from Athens to Ioannina (if you decide to fly there)
  • Lunch on day 7, dinner on days 3, 6 & 7
  • Beverages and alcoholic drinks during meals
  • Optional activities that are not included in the day-to-day itinerary
  • Other expenses of personal nature and gratuities (optional)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A good amount of walking is involved
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Essential equipment: hikings shoes/boots, small backpack (20-30lt) for the daily hikes, hat & sunscreen, sleeping bag/liner for the overnight at the mountain hut, Lightweight waterproof jacket and wind stopper
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Features
Original
80%
Sport
75%
Adrenaline
60%
Tourism
20%
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