6 Day Alternative Tour To Prettiest Villages, Vikos Gorge, Mountains & Castles
Whats included?
Itinerary
5x Breakfast
5x Breakfast
Accommodation included: 5 nights
Accommodation included: 5 nights
Air-conditioned vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Private transportation
English Speaking Professional Driver
English Speaking Professional Driver
5 Nights Accommodation
5 Nights Accommodation
Landing and facility fees
Landing and facility fees
Welcome goody bag upon meeting
Welcome goody bag upon meeting
Not included:
Entrance fees at archaeological sites
Entrance fees at archaeological sites
Meals & Personal Expenses
Meals & Personal Expenses
Licensed Tour Guide (available with...
Licensed Tour Guide (available with extra cost)
Hotel City Tax
Hotel City Tax
Entry/Admission - The Venetian Castle...
Entry/Admission - The Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos
Entry/Admission - Ioannina Castle
Entry/Admission - Ioannina Castle
Entry/Admission - Meteora
Entry/Admission - Meteora
Entry/Admission - Delphi Archaeological Museum
Entry/Admission - Delphi Archaeological Museum
Entry/Admission - Epidaurus Archaeological Museum
Entry/Admission - Epidaurus Archaeological Museum
Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site Mycenae
Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site Mycenae
Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site of...
Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site of Mystras
Entry/Admission - Ancient Corinth (Archaia...
Entry/Admission - Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
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Itinerary
Day 1: Athens โVenetian Castle of Nafpaktos - Ioannina - Zagori Region
Stop At: The Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos, Montain, Naupactus 30300 Greece
Leaving Athens having a short stop at the Canal of Corinth, to have memorable photos, the driving along the coast line of Peloponnese, we will cross over the amazing bridge of Rion โ Antirion, one of the biggest in Europe, in order to have a short stop at the city of โNaupactusโ a beautiful seaside small town, where you can visit the Venetian Castle, the Venetian Port, here you will have a delicious lunch before leave to Ioannina.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ioannina, Ioannina, Ioannina Region, Epirus
We will have a panoramic city tour around the lake of Ioannina, and you will a short stop for coffee, before leave for Zagori area.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Zagori region
Day 2: Vikos Gorge - Tour to the Complex of Zagorochoria Villages - Byzantine Castle of Ioannina
Stop At: Vikos Gorge, Zagoria Greece
After your breakfast start our journey to visit traditional villages such as โKippoiโ, โVitsaโ etc. Be sure to take your camera because youโll want to take plenty of pictures! Next stop will be the village of Monodentri in order to visit Vikos Gorge as seems to be where the natural beauty of the region is centralized. Vikos Gorge is found in the Zagori region and is listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the deepest canyon in the world in proportion to its width. The Vikos Gorge, with its northwest-southeast direction, has been carved over millions of years by the Voidomatis River and is a site of major scientific interest. Vikos Gorge is a mesmerizing place and one that you wonโt want to miss if youโre visiting this beautiful region of Greece. However, in order to best experience the gorge, you will certainly want to bring your hiking shoes! Most people spend around 3-5-hours walking through the gorge (optional with guide) and exploring the beauty within. We will depart from Zagori towards Ioannina, the capital of Epirus
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Ioannina Castle, Old Town, Ioannina Greece
Ioannina was always multicultural, dominated mainly by Christian, Islamic and Jewish influences. This coexistence of cultural influences is clearly evident in the historic city Centre. We will visit the beautiful fortified old town, and the castle. This is the oldest Byzantine fortress in Greece! The Stoa Louli arcade is one of the locations where the three communities worked together and prospered. Wonderful buildings like the house Matei Hussein, the Ottoman Mosque of Ali Pasha. Lake Pamvotida and its Small Island of โAli Pasha" accessible only by boat. That is the only inhabited island on a lake in Europe! Perama, one of the most beautiful caves in Europe, are some of Ioannina's unique attractions. You must not forget to sample the traditional spices and herbs harvested from the mountains of Epirus, frog's legs, a special delicacy or the famous desserts of 'sker bourek' or 'sugar pie', and the exceptionally delicious baklava or other syrup pastries. Overnight Meteora
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kalambaka-Meteora
Day 3: Meteora - Delphi
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 09.00 in order to visit the BYZANTINE MONASTERIES of Meteora, included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list. We are having our first stop at The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro, the biggest and oldest one of all. It was called the monastery that was "suspended in the air" (meteoro), because of the formation of the gigantic rock on top of which it was built. Our second visit is at the great monastery of St. Stephan. The Monastery of St. Stephan is a small church built in the 16th century and decorated in 1545. We leave Meteora to reach Delphi for Overnight.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Delphi
Day 4: Delphi โ Epidaurus โ Palamidi Castle of Nafplio
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas - Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
We will visit Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, with a capacity that exceeds 5,000 spectators and of course the Museum of Delphi. Delphi is perhaps best known for the oracle at the sanctuary that was dedicated to Apollo during the classical period. Afterwards, we can visit the traditional winter village of Arachova and have a coffee or lunch break
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Epidaurus Archaeological Museum, Asklepieion, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
We leave from Arachova to reach Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, one of the most well-preserved theatres throughout Greece built at 4th century BC. The theatre could seat 15,000 famous for the breathtaking acoustics that is still functioning today. Theatre is host to the annual Greek Festival during the summer. Overnight in Nafplio.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Nafplio
Day 5: Nafplio โ Mycenae โ Mount of Taygetos - Towertown of Mystras & Monemvasia
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Today you will explore the romantic city of Nafplio with the narrow streets, the castle of Palamidi which you can reach by climbing 999 steps (!), or to take a small boat and visit ''Bourtzi',' the fortress at the entrance of the harbor
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
Then you will pay a visit at ancient town of Mycenae and the Archaeological site - the Lion Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Royal Palace and the tomb of Agamemnon
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mount Taygetos, Kalamata, 241 00 Greece
We will visit the Taygetus is a mountain range on the Peloponnese peninsula in Southern Greece and is the highest mountain of the Peloponnese. The name is one of the oldest recorded in Europe, appearing in the Odyssey. In classical mythology, it was associated with the nymph Taygete. Also is the famous for theโValley of Keadaโ, famous from mythology period. The ancient Spartans threw off the cliff their disabled children. But there is also another myth saying that the ancient Spartans threw off the cliff people condemned to death, the perjurers, traitors, criminals and prisoners of war. Then we will pass through the heart of the Taรฟgetos Mountains, reaching the ancient glory Mystras a village of Peloponnese.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Mystras, Mystras, Sparta Municipality Greece
The tower of Mystras was a very strong castle-town during the Byzantine times. Wander around the castle city the Upper and the Lower Town, and sense through the silence the city's sheer grandeur: the Palace of the Despots (Anaktora), the Houses of Laskaris and Frangopoulos, the beautiful Cathedral of Saint Dimitrios and the impressive Monasteries of Our Lady Pantรกnassa, and of ฮur Lady Perivleptos. We will reach at Monemvasia for Overnight
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Monemvasia
Day 6: Towertown of Monemvasia โ Ancient Corinth - Athens
Stop At: Monemvasia, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Municipality, Laconia Region, Peloponnese
Explore the Tower Town of Monemvasiรก, a mystical stone-built settlement, nestled at the edge of a big rock by the sea, that was founded by the Byzantines in the sixth century. Peer into the history of the fortress โthe so-called โGibraltar of the Eastโโ, which was occupied by the Byzantines, the Crusaders, the Venetians, and the Turks in the past. Explore the Castle and walk along the cobbled street. Visit lovely churches. The Church of Agia Sofia located at the highest point of Monemvasia. Visit the Archaeological Collection. In a small building facing the Plaza of Monemvasia, building is a former Muslim Mosque that was built during the 16th century. Before leave Monemvasia, taste culinary delights and get memorable panoramic photos of the endless blue!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth Greece
One of the most fascinating parts of our visit will the archaeological site of the Ancient Corint. Corinth was once one of the largest and most prominent of all the ancient Greek city-states. Also we will visit the Archaeological Museum of Corinth, which holds many of the artifacts that were found hre during the excavations. Ancient Corinth was one of his beloved cities of Saint Paul a famous personality of the christian comunity. Drop you off at your hotel in Athens. Our Services ends.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Athens โVenetian Castle of Nafpaktos - Ioannina - Zagori Region
Stop At: The Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos, Montain, Naupactus 30300 Greece
Leaving Athens having a short stop at the Canal of Corinth, to have memorable photos, the driving along the coast line of Peloponnese, we will cross over the amazing bridge of Rion โ Antirion, one of the biggest in Europe, in order to have a short stop at the city of โNaupactusโ a beautiful seaside small town, where you can visit the Venetian Castle, the Venetian Port, here you will have a delicious lunch before leave to Ioannina.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ioannina, Ioannina, Ioannina Region, Epirus
We will have a panoramic city tour around the lake of Ioannina, and you will a short stop for coffee, before leave for Zagori area.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Zagori region
Day 2: Vikos Gorge - Tour to the Complex of Zagorochoria Villages - Byzantine Castle of Ioannina
Stop At: Vikos Gorge, Zagoria Greece
After your breakfast start our journey to visit traditional villages such as โKippoiโ, โVitsaโ etc. Be sure to take your camera because youโll want to take plenty of pictures! Next stop will be the village of Monodentri in order to visit Vikos Gorge as seems to be where the natural beauty of the region is centralized. Vikos Gorge is found in the Zagori region and is listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the deepest canyon in the world in proportion to its width. The Vikos Gorge, with its northwest-southeast direction, has been carved over millions of years by the Voidomatis River and is a site of major scientific interest. Vikos Gorge is a mesmerizing place and one that you wonโt want to miss if youโre visiting this beautiful region of Greece. However, in order to best experience the gorge, you will certainly want to bring your hiking shoes! Most people spend around 3-5-hours walking through the gorge (optional with guide) and exploring the beauty within. We will depart from Zagori towards Ioannina, the capital of Epirus
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Ioannina Castle, Old Town, Ioannina Greece
Ioannina was always multicultural, dominated mainly by Christian, Islamic and Jewish influences. This coexistence of cultural influences is clearly evident in the historic city Centre. We will visit the beautiful fortified old town, and the castle. This is the oldest Byzantine fortress in Greece! The Stoa Louli arcade is one of the locations where the three communities worked together and prospered. Wonderful buildings like the house Matei Hussein, the Ottoman Mosque of Ali Pasha. Lake Pamvotida and its Small Island of โAli Pasha" accessible only by boat. That is the only inhabited island on a lake in Europe! Perama, one of the most beautiful caves in Europe, are some of Ioannina's unique attractions. You must not forget to sample the traditional spices and herbs harvested from the mountains of Epirus, frog's legs, a special delicacy or the famous desserts of 'sker bourek' or 'sugar pie', and the exceptionally delicious baklava or other syrup pastries. Overnight Meteora
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kalambaka-Meteora
Day 3: Meteora - Delphi
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 09.00 in order to visit the BYZANTINE MONASTERIES of Meteora, included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list. We are having our first stop at The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro, the biggest and oldest one of all. It was called the monastery that was "suspended in the air" (meteoro), because of the formation of the gigantic rock on top of which it was built. Our second visit is at the great monastery of St. Stephan. The Monastery of St. Stephan is a small church built in the 16th century and decorated in 1545. We leave Meteora to reach Delphi for Overnight.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Delphi
Day 4: Delphi โ Epidaurus โ Palamidi Castle of Nafplio
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas - Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
We will visit Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, with a capacity that exceeds 5,000 spectators and of course the Museum of Delphi. Delphi is perhaps best known for the oracle at the sanctuary that was dedicated to Apollo during the classical period. Afterwards, we can visit the traditional winter village of Arachova and have a coffee or lunch break
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Epidaurus Archaeological Museum, Asklepieion, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
We leave from Arachova to reach Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, one of the most well-preserved theatres throughout Greece built at 4th century BC. The theatre could seat 15,000 famous for the breathtaking acoustics that is still functioning today. Theatre is host to the annual Greek Festival during the summer. Overnight in Nafplio.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Nafplio
Day 5: Nafplio โ Mycenae โ Mount of Taygetos - Towertown of Mystras & Monemvasia
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Today you will explore the romantic city of Nafplio with the narrow streets, the castle of Palamidi which you can reach by climbing 999 steps (!), or to take a small boat and visit ''Bourtzi',' the fortress at the entrance of the harbor
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
Then you will pay a visit at ancient town of Mycenae and the Archaeological site - the Lion Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Royal Palace and the tomb of Agamemnon
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mount Taygetos, Kalamata, 241 00 Greece
We will visit the Taygetus is a mountain range on the Peloponnese peninsula in Southern Greece and is the highest mountain of the Peloponnese. The name is one of the oldest recorded in Europe, appearing in the Odyssey. In classical mythology, it was associated with the nymph Taygete. Also is the famous for theโValley of Keadaโ, famous from mythology period. The ancient Spartans threw off the cliff their disabled children. But there is also another myth saying that the ancient Spartans threw off the cliff people condemned to death, the perjurers, traitors, criminals and prisoners of war. Then we will pass through the heart of the Taรฟgetos Mountains, reaching the ancient glory Mystras a village of Peloponnese.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Mystras, Mystras, Sparta Municipality Greece
The tower of Mystras was a very strong castle-town during the Byzantine times. Wander around the castle city the Upper and the Lower Town, and sense through the silence the city's sheer grandeur: the Palace of the Despots (Anaktora), the Houses of Laskaris and Frangopoulos, the beautiful Cathedral of Saint Dimitrios and the impressive Monasteries of Our Lady Pantรกnassa, and of ฮur Lady Perivleptos. We will reach at Monemvasia for Overnight
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Monemvasia
Day 6: Towertown of Monemvasia โ Ancient Corinth - Athens
Stop At: Monemvasia, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Municipality, Laconia Region, Peloponnese
Explore the Tower Town of Monemvasiรก, a mystical stone-built settlement, nestled at the edge of a big rock by the sea, that was founded by the Byzantines in the sixth century. Peer into the history of the fortress โthe so-called โGibraltar of the Eastโโ, which was occupied by the Byzantines, the Crusaders, the Venetians, and the Turks in the past. Explore the Castle and walk along the cobbled street. Visit lovely churches. The Church of Agia Sofia located at the highest point of Monemvasia. Visit the Archaeological Collection. In a small building facing the Plaza of Monemvasia, building is a former Muslim Mosque that was built during the 16th century. Before leave Monemvasia, taste culinary delights and get memorable panoramic photos of the endless blue!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth Greece
One of the most fascinating parts of our visit will the archaeological site of the Ancient Corint. Corinth was once one of the largest and most prominent of all the ancient Greek city-states. Also we will visit the Archaeological Museum of Corinth, which holds many of the artifacts that were found hre during the excavations. Ancient Corinth was one of his beloved cities of Saint Paul a famous personality of the christian comunity. Drop you off at your hotel in Athens. Our Services ends.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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