Picturesque trip through Meteora & Zagori Regions

The historic center is an open-air museum, yet the city’s cultural and social life takes place amid the ancient landmarks, merging the past with the present. The magnificent Acropolis rises above the sprawling metropolis and has stood witness to the city’s transformation. The group will meet and have dinner in a downtown Greek restaurant.

visit the Acropolis, and then you will head towards the new Acropolis museum, where you’ll see the treasures of the Acropolis. After lunch, you will board on our coach bus and you’ll enjoy a ride through mainland Greece towards stunning Meteora rocks. You will arrive at Meteora early at night and, after some rest, you’ll walk towards the village of Kastraki lying right under the rocks and have dinner at a traditional restaurant.

a place of retreat, meditation, and prayer: a testament to the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. The region is a major religious, hiking, photography, and even filming destination due to its dramatic scenery and monasteries occupied by spiritual monks. The best way to appreciate the power of the natural forces that shaped this unique landscape is walking, so today you will hike from the village of Kastraki towards the monasteries and you will explore what most visitors miss. Fantastic manifestations of geological history and current processes of nature await you around every bend or rise in the trail, impressive treasures that you will enjoy mostly alone.

Christian, Islamic and Jewish influences. This coexistence of cultural influences is evident in the historic city center, with its narrow lanes and Byzantine and Ottoman architecture, and the imposing castle, which it’s dominated by its two citadels with amazing views of the town. The city is famous throughout Greece for its silverwork, with a plethora of small traditional stores selling silver jewelry, bronze ware, and decorative items. After exploring the city, you will continue towards Zagori. The Zagorohoria’s 46 traditional stone-and-slate villages, tucked into the Pindos range, offer atmospheric accommodation, crisp alpine air, sublime views, and myriad local legends. Once connected only by mountain paths and stone bridges, the villages are now connected by paved roads, some of which enjoy spectacular twists and turns. Although time and emigration have depopulated many villages, boutique and environmental tourism have allowed locals to prosper by converting archontika (mansions) into welcoming guesthouses.

Due to its secluded location and the absence of human presence, Vikos gorge is home to rare plant and flower species. More than 110 bird species, 19 serpent species, and amphibian species, as well as many rare butterfly species, have been recorded in the Vikos gorge. In the morning, you will hike the Skala (stairs) of Vradeto. The stairs of Vradeto are made of stones, carved by exceptional and highly experienced craftsmen who created 1,120 steps. The steps cover 250 meters of height with a path of more than 1.5 kilometers in length, which connects the villages of Kapesovo and Vradeto. From there, you’ll continue towards Beloi, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the gorge of Vikos. It is impossible to forget your first glimpse.

cleanest rivers in Europe, as it does not face any environmental issues. The river is spanned by several stone bridges, the most famous being the Kledonas Bridge. In the afternoon, you will take the ribboning northern road to Megalo and Mikro Papingo. Both villages are densely built (typical in Zagori villages) with numerous stone houses and enclosed courtyards. You will stroll around on the cobblestone alleys of the villages, which are declared traditional settlements. The Papingo villages have refreshing rock pools, which are perfect for a revitalizing dip for the adventurous ones.

as the rivers of Zagori are quite often impassable during the winter. Today, you will go on a bus tour around the area to admire the bridges and discover quaint villages, something that will give you glimpses into the rustic hamlet life. Later in the day, you will take a cooking lesson and learn how to make the traditional pies the area is famous for.