Adventure and Antiquity Roadtrip in Epirus 8 Days Athens, Zagori, Meteora

Exploring the city you will see the pillars of Acropolis rise above the passing cars. Walk down the narrow streets and find your way to the Acropolis Museum. 

After your journey deep into the past of Greek culture, enjoy a walk in Plaka and a delicious meal in a fine restaurant.

Driving Distance: 30 km. 

Driving Duration: 1h. 

Tour Duration: 7-8 h.

After Breakfast we depart from Athens heading towards Ioannina through the National road to Ioannina. 

A short stop next to Ioannina Lake and to enjoy the city.

After lunch we depart towards Zagori villages complex where our hotel is located for check-in. 

Free time for rest and dinner.

Driving Distance: 500 km. 

Driving Duration: 5 h 30 min.

Tour Duration: 7-8 h.

After breakfast we visit Konitsa’s famous bridge and Voidomatis River for photos. From there our one hour treck route by Voidomatis River starts until we reach the point for a Via Ferrata crossing. 

Refreshing stop in nature and we follow the same route back to Konitsa Bridge. 

Continuing our activity day and in a distance of 20 km by Aoos river a quick 15 minutes Flying fox crossing takes place with and for the most adventurous dive in the river. 

After activities our lunch takes place in traditional tavern, before we return back to our hotel for rest. 

Evening free time to walk in the village or dinner or relaxing in our guest house.

Driving Distance: 50 km.

Driving Duration: 1 h 30 min. 

Tour Duration: 5-6 h.

Our day starts after breakfast and it’s a tailor-made day, you decide between two activities and based to weather conditions which option you prefer. 

For more active guests we can follow an off-road safari tour to Smolikas Mountain including a 2 hours trekking tour to the refuge or an off-road tour to Gramos Mountain, Arenes Lake and Aetomilitsa village. 

Both options are unique in matters of terrain, uncharted routes, and lush vegetation and picturesque villages. 

We return back in our guesthouse approximately at 16:00 for resting and relaxing.

Option I. Smolikas Route with Hiking 2 hours round Trip.

Driving Distance: 75 km. 

Driving Duration: 3 h. 

Tour Duration: 6-7 h.

Option II. Gramos Lake Mountain safari tour.

Driving Distance: 160 km. 

Driving Duration: 4 h. 

Tour Duration: 6-7 h.

After breakfast and following a road-trip through Zagori complex villages we visit a spot with panoramic view of Vikos gorge from above for breathtaking photos of one of the deepest gorges. 

Continuing our trip through Epirus National Park and Zagori villages, we reach Metsovo village for our lunch stop and city tour walk. Through an asphalt route we reach Kalambaka village and our hotel.

Relaxing time and evening walk in the city with dinner.

Driving Distance: 210 km. 

Driving Duration: 5 h. 

Tour Duration: 7-8 h.

After breakfast we follow the road to the unique historic hills of Meteora where our certified guide will offer us a unique guided tour in the monasteries. The view from Meteora, a UNESCO’s World heritage area, is magnificent.  

After the historic tour and the unique photo stops, we enjoy lunch in Kalambaka village and then through the national road we return back to Athens and our hotel approximately at 20:00.

Driving Distance: 365 km. 

Driving Duration: 4,5 h. 

Tour Duration: 9-10 h.

Departure from Athens Hotel to Airport.

Driving Distance: 50 km. 

Driving Duration: 1 h.