Vikos Gorge and Papingo One Day Tour from Ioannina
About This Tour
Discover the dramatic landscapes of Zagori on this full-day journey from Ioannina to Vikos Gorge and the Papingo villages. Travel through one of Greece’s most s...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Ioannina, Vikos–Aoös National Park · Languages: English
Know before you go: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infant seats unavailable; Traveler pickup is offered. You will be informed on the exact time and location after your booking.
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What's Included
- Lunch
- Professional Tour Guide
- Transfers from / to your hotel or closest available location
- English: All departures
- Semi Private - Private option
Itinerary
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1Day 01
We begin our tour from Ioannina and we follow the path “up to the road” that leads to the place behind the mountain (Zagori means the place behind the mountain).The first stop will be at Vikos village, one of the most beautiful places that offers a breathtaking view of Vikos Gorge. At an altitude of 770 metres, this village is included in the borders of the Vikos-Aoos Natural Reserve. The trekking paths give visitors the chance to enjoy the beauty of the region.We proceed to our second spot for a stop near the river Voidomatis, so as to explore the place and swim at its clear water as well (weather permitting). Voidomatis is an amazing river that runs through Vikos Gorge, located close to many villages of Zagoria.After that we visit “Rock Pools” of Papingo, a location where natural pools are formed by the river. This beautiful site is located between the two Papigo villages. The rock formations create a beautiful landscape, ideal for tranquil moments.Our fourth stop at the village of Mikro Papingo to visit the information center of Vikos-Aoos National Park. Mikro Papingo is a lovely village with great views. Along with Megalo Papigo, there are the most popular villages of Zagoria.Afterwards, we make a stop to Megalo Papingo to enjoy a coffee, tea or juice in a beautiful coffee shop and for a walk around the narrow streets of the most famous village in Zagori. Megalo Papigo is the most tourist village of Zagoria, however it hasn’t lost its authentic style. Due to tourism, Papigo is lively all year round.Moving on we visit the village of Monodendri, where we’ll visit the highest viewpoint of Vikos Gorge, known as “Oxya”. Monodendri is a typical traditional village, iconstructed at an altitude of 1,060 metres. From there starts a trekking path to the Vikos GorgeBefore we proceed to the Ioannina, our last stop will be at Vitsa village, a picturesque village with stone houses and paved paths, situated at an altitude of 960m. The settlement constists of two villages, Ano and Kato Vitsa. There we make a stop at a traditional restaurant in Vitsa to enjoy the local tastes of Zagori.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Ioannina. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Ioannina. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
