GR1018 – 08 days / 07 nights
Overview
A combination of traditional stone-made bridges, old manors, beautiful churches and
monasteries and lush vegetation. An area with flora and fauna of the richest in Greece
not only in number of species but in rare ones also. Can be customized to suit your
preferences. Hotel accommodation and rental car included.
Tour itinerary
DAY 01 – Athens to Delphi
Delivery of rental car on your arrival to Athens Airport then depart to Delphi
(190km – 3.5hrs driving) for overnight stay.
meals: none (dinner optional extra)
DAY 02 – Delphi to Kalambaka
In the morning visit Delphi (archaeological site and museum). Then depart via
Amfissa, Lamia & Karditsa to Kalambaka (202km – 4hrs driving). Overnight in
Kalambaka.
meals: breakfast included (dinner optional extra)
DAY 03 – Meteora Monasteries to Metsovon
Morning visit the monasteries of Meteora. In the afternoon depart to Metsovon,
among Greece’s most picturesque small towns. (58km – 2hrs driving). Overnight in
Metsovon.
meals: breakfast included (dinner optional extra)
DAY 04 – West & East Zagoria Villages
Depart to the famous villages of Zagoria, Tsepelovo or Aristi (125km – 2.5hrs
driving). Visit the West Zagoria villages, Mikro and Megalo Papingo and the Eastern
Zagoria villages, Tristeno and Grevenitsa. Overnight in Tsepelovo or Aristi.
meals: breakfast included (dinner optional extra)
DAY 05 – Central Zagoria Villages / Vikos Gorge
Visit the Central Zagoria villages, Vitsa and Monodendri, the starting point for hikers
wishing to walk the Vikos Gorge as far as the Voidomatis springs. Overnight
Tsepelovo or Aristi.
meals: breakfast included (dinner optional extra)
DAY 06 – Ioannina
Depart to Ioannina. Its lovely scenery and historic monuments make sightseeing
fascinating. Visit the castle, the old city, the archeological museum, the lake with its
islet. Overnight Ioannina.
meals: breakfast included (dinner optional extra)
DAY 07 – Return to Athens
Depart to Athens (450km – 6hrs driving), via Arta, Amfilochia, Antirion – Rion,
Corinth (Canal of Corinth). Overnight in Athens.
meals: breakfast included
DAY 08 – Departure
Drop off rental car at Athens Airport, or if you will be heading to the islands drop off
at Piraeus Port.
What’s included?
Hotel accomodation with breakfasts
Rental car with unlimited mileage & insurances
Roundtrip Athens Airport transfers
Taxes and handling services
Notes
Available daily, year round
Itinerary flexible, can be adjusted to suit your choice of areas/towns
Extra days/nights can be added, or some removed if shorter time