Ioannina Trip Overview
Ride, wander, taste, LIVE!
The simplest experiences turn into something magical in this region! A bike ride around the villages offers breathtaking views. Ride and discover the natural beauty, the cultural heritage of Epirus, the local cuisine will satisfy the appetite of even the most demanding visitors. The pies and the pastries are known all throughout Greece. Away from the crowds, lost in time, learn what this breathtaking country and its people are really about.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Ioannina, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
Explore Ioannina Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Ioannina, Greece, Greece
Ride, wander, taste, LIVE!
The simplest experiences turn into something magical in this region! A bike ride around the villages offers breathtaking views. Ride and discover the natural beauty, the cultural heritage of Epirus, the local cuisine will satisfy the appetite of even the most demanding visitors. The pies and the pastries are known all throughout Greece. Away from the crowds, lost in time, learn what this breathtaking country and its people are really about.
Itinerary
Day 1: Valia Calda & Aoos Springs
Stop At: Metsovo, Metsovo, Ioannina Region, Epirus
The capital of the mountains is Metsovo. It is a historic village with large villas and cobbled streets, built in a beautiful location. Metsovo has a great history and splendid places to sightsee, such as museums, old churches and monasteries. It is the ideal place
for relaxation, delicious culinary experiences, a base for outdoor action excursions and a popular market of unique local products.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Aoos Springs Lake, Metsovo 44200 Greece
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vovousa 440 14, Greece
Enchanting destination, the route is amazing by motorcycle.
The bridge divides the village into two parts.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Greveniti 440 14, Greece
Greveniti village, built at an altitude of 980m, with excellent views to the villages of the central “Zagori” and the oldest monastery of the area, “Panagia Pogoniotissa”
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid by the visitor.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Zagori & Konitsa villages
Stop At: Kipoi, Kipoi, Zagorohoria, Ioannina Region, Epirus
The village “Kipoi” was the old capital of the area of “Zagori” and one of the oldest settlements of the area, known since 1431.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kokkori Bridge, Koukouli Greece
The bridge of “Noutsos” or “Kokoris” is located near the village of Koukouli, on the river of Voidomatis. It was built in the 16th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kapesovo, Kapesovo, Zagorohoria, Ioannina Region, Epirus
The village “Kapesovo” is wonderful and traditional, with few residents, but many beauties. Next to the village “Vradeto”, there is “Vradeto steps”, one of the most beautiful stone made steps of the area.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Σαρακατσάνικη Στάνη, Epar.Od. Asfaka – Vrisochoriou, Γυφτόκαμπος Σκαμνέλι 440 10, Greece
In an area of approximately 20000 m2 of forest with firs and pinetrees, a complex of traditional houses was constructed that tries to render the environment of “Sarakatsani” nomads.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: kataraktes sto Iliohori, Greece
Balda di Strιga waterfalls
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Papigko, Papigko, Zagorohoria, Ioannina Region, Epirus
A village on the western slopes of the Astraka peak of Mount Tymfi, above the exit of the Vikos Gorge, in the northern part of the regional unit of Ioannina.
Masterpiece example of architecture with white stone.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid by the visitor.
No accommodation included on this day.
