Sightseeing Zagori daily tour
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
ZAGORI – A cluster of 46 stone villages, where local stone was transformed into wonderful buildings and streets. Built among the steep slopes of the limestone mountains and the deep river canyons surrounding them, harmoniously blending with them. We begin our daily guided tour from the picturesque valley of west Zagori, passing by Aristi, admiring the evolving landscape in the meantime. We stop at River Voidomatis, one of the cleanest rivers in Europe, where you can plunge into its icy cold water, should you wish to, and then climb to the villages of Papigo. We visit Ovires Rogovo, natural pools in a narrow canyon and then the village of Mikro Papigo. Then we get back to cross a 1,090 m. pass to get to central Zagori in order to have a magnificent view of the Vikos Canyon at its deepest (almost a kilometre). There we have a small snack with traditional pies (like spinach pies , seasonal fruits and local sweets and continue by visiting Dilofo, a village at the centre of Zagori.
Inclusions
What's included
- Snacks
What's not
- Doesn’t include any entrance fee or meal in a taverna.
Itinerary
ZAGORI – A cluster of 46 stone villages, where local stone was transformed into wonderful buildings and streets. Built among the steep slopes of the limestone mountains and the deep river canyons surrounding them, harmoniously blending with them. We begin our daily guided tour from the picturesque valley of west Zagori, passing by Aristi, admiring the evolving landscape in the meantime. We stop at River Voidomatis, one of the cleanest rivers in Europe, where you can plunge into its icy cold water, should you wish to, and then climb to the villages of Papigo. We visit Ovires Rogovo, natural pools in a narrow canyon and then the village of Mikro Papigo. Then we get back to cross a 1,090 m. pass to get to central Zagori in order to have a magnificent view of the Vikos Canyon at its deepest (almost a kilometre). There we have a small snack with traditional pies (like spinach pies , fruits and local sweets and continue by visiting Dilofo, a village at the centre of Zagori.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 43 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5A perfect day
We really had a wonderful day. Zagori is a gorgeous region to visit and Aleksis is a brilliant tour guide.
5I would wholeheartedly...
I would wholeheartedly recommend this experience. Giorgos was my guide and though the Zagori in itself is spectacular, he made the experience even better: the passion he has for his region is infectious and he has a wide knowledge on many facets of the area. The scenery is awesome in the traditional sense of the word. The entire setting is bucolic. The local history has a romanticism about it. This trip offers a taste of the region and for me, it only makes me want to return to explore it further.
5Wonderful experience
Excellent opportunity to see the historic bridges, towns, buildings and the Gorge. History and geology combined in a wonderful all day tour.
5Zagoria, best place bridges history of this aerea in Epirus.
Very nice architecture, for a good spot in the aerea of Zagoria and Pinde mountains, Epirus the other Greece to discover.
5Magical Tour
A full day of touring the mountains, rivers, villages - amazing, guided by Alexis. He was very informative and knowledgeable of all the areas. The nature and locality were just mesmerizing, even the roads views.
4Private Tour of Zagori
We arrived early to meet with our guide and to our surprise we were the only ones on the tour! What a wonderful start to the day. Alexios, our guide, made sure our stuff was stowed safely and then he asked if we'd like water or a snack. This thoughtfulness was carried on throughout the entire day. We saw a lot of places during our visit through West and Central Zagori: magical villages, each a little different, stunning bridges and breathtaking landscape! We stopped at a Taverna to try the local fried cheese and Tsipouro (at our cost) and for lunch he supplied the local spanakopita, water and a small sweet. Alexios was so knowledgeable about the area and his enthusiasm was infectious. He lives for this job! He made our day a memorable one and we saw and tried things that we may not have attempted (or known about) on our own. Totally Recommend
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Alpine Zone
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ioannina
- Its from-price is 11% above the median of the 17 day trips we list in Ioannina.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 17.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ioannina
Ioannina is a lakeside city in Epirus, north-west Greece, with a walled citadel, Ottoman mosques, silversmiths and the Zagori mountains close by.
Ioannina sits on the shore of Lake Pamvotida, below the mountains of the Pindus range in the Epirus region of north-west Greece. Its walled castle, with the inner citadel of Its Kale, encloses the Fethiye Mosque, the Byzantine Museum and a museum in the Aslan Pasha Mosque, all reached through stone lanes. The old town has a long tradition of silversmithing, and craft shops still sell silverwork.
