Recreation in the land of Epirus

Epirus. Ioannina. The lake.©GNTO Y.Skoulas — Epirus. Ioannina. The lake.

Epirus. Moni Kipinas. ©GNTO Y.Skoulas — Epirus. Moni Kipinas.

Ionian islands. Corfu. The Castle ©GNTO E.Fili — Ionian islands. Corfu. The Castle.

Epirus. Zagori. Kalogeriko bridge on Voidomatis river.

Epirus. Rafting boats in Voidomatis river.

Ionian islands. Corfu. ©GNTO E.Fili — Ionian islands. Corfu.

Ionian islands. In the town of Corfu. ©GNTO E.Fili — Ionian islands. In the town of Corfu.

Epirus. Ioannina. Agios Panteleimon chapel on the island.©GNTO Y.Skoulas — Epirus. Ioannina. Agios Panteleimon chapel.

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Ioannina | Zagori | Corfu

8 days / 7 nights

Based on the beautiful Ioannina, we will get to know Epirus, with the famous Zagorochoria, the traditional Metsovo, Tzoumerka, Parga and the wonderful Corfu.

Passions and loves, tastes, magical people on the background of a castle city, a lake and a lot of silver. Discover Epirus and the magical Ioannina through the life of Kyra Frosini and Kyra Vasiliki. Walk around the galleries, sidewalks and bike paths of the city. Follow the smell of butter in Gianniotika syrups, taste the wise economy in Epirus pies. Live yesterday and enjoy today in a city that is tender and mysterious at the same time. That hugs you and at the same time hides. Based on the beautiful city of Ioannina, we will get to know the whole wider area of Epirus, with the famous Zagorochoria, the traditional Metsovo, akritiki Konitsa, the oracle of Dodoni, the famous Tzoumerka, the charming Parga with its unique architecture and Lord Byron's Zitsa. We will also make an excursion to Meteora and also to the island of Corfu.

Accommodation

The Lake Hotel, Ioannina

- 5*

Experience a unique stay at the award-winning Green city hotel in Ioannina.
Absolute experience of relaxation and harmony.

Prices
2 persons	000 €

The Lake Hotel, Ioannina

Hotel Du Lac, Ioannina

- 5*

In the reflection of the lake, in the breath of the intense cultural life of the city, where the past meets the present, the hotel Du Lac Congress and Spa, is now a landmark for Ioannina.
Balance between modern and classic, unpretentiously luxurious, it offers warmth and relaxation to the visitor.

Prices
2 persons	000 €

Hotel Du Lac, Ioannina

Grand Serai Congress & Spa, Ioannina

- 5*

Deluxe GRAND SERAI CONGRESS & SPA HOTEL located in the heart of the city of Ioannina, is built on an area of 13 acres and comes to offer its visitors a new understanding of the concept of Hospitality. The 216 beautifully decorated rooms, traditional loggias and luxurious suites as well as the high level amenities will satisfy the most demanding visitor.

Prices
2 persons	000 €

Grand Serai Congress & Spa, Ioannina

Optional excursions

Tzoumerka The stone ornaments!

Excursion to beautiful Corfu

Excursion to Zagorohoria

Excursion to the magical Meteora

Excursion to the city of Parga

View the basic program

Day 1

Arrival and transfer to the beautiful city hotel of your choice. Accommodation at the hotel.
Dinner and first acquaintance with the travel consultant of VIGO Travel. After welcoming you, it will inform you and provide you with the one-day (optional) programs.
Overnight.

Day 2

Today Vigo Travel has curated a four-hour tour of Ioannina. The city is built on the west bank of Lake Pamvotida at an altitude of 480 meters between high peaks. The castle of Ali Pasha, the island of Kyra Frosini, but also the modern University of Ioannina, are reference points of the city, which combines the traditional with the modern, the new realities with the historical memory, the natural beauty with the development.
On the islet of Lake Ioannina, one of the few inhabited lake islands in the world, we will visit the Byzantine monasteries with the unique frescoes. We will see the house -last refuge- of Ali Pasha. We will walk in the cobbled streets of the old town, with the magical tsipouro restaurants and cafes. Then we will return to the alleys of the medieval castle as well as to the Acropolis where the Tomb and the Serai of Ali Pasha are located, where today the Byzantine Museum is housed.
Then we will see traditional silversmithing and goldsmith workshops that operate to this day. The modern development is expressed with the University of Ioannina, the Hospitals, the Nautical Center, the Egnatia Odos, the International Airport, the seaplanes, the rapid commercial and economic development and the spread of the city. We will end up in the wonderful historical and uniquely beautiful point of the city, the Frontzou State. Here we will enjoy the wonderful view of the city of Ioannina and the dazzling Pamvotida lake.
VIGO TRAVEL will welcome you with a “Gianniotiko” treat, traditional coffee and dessert. The tourist consultants of VIGO TRAVEL will inform you about the programs that we have prepared for you for each day but also about the alternative visits and actions that can be enjoyed by those who do not want to follow the excursion programs, to interesting and beautiful by car (rent a car ) that we have prepared for you, or participation in extreme sports (canoe kayaking, mountaineering, paragliding, etc.). In any case, we will be by your side to edit the best program for you.
Just ask us! Welcome to the beautiful Epirus!
Free day Dinner Overnight

Day 3: Optional excursion to Tzoumerka, Day 4: Optional excursion to Parga, Day 5: Optional excursion to Meteora, Day 6: Optional excursion to Zagorochoria, Day 7: Optional excursion to Corfu

Day 8

Breakfast.
Last walk in the unique old town of Ioannina, romantic lunch walk on the shores of the lake.
Late in the afternoon we depart for Ioannina International Airport.

Places & attractions

Corfu island

Corfu or Kerkyra is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, and, including its small satellite islands, forms the margin of the northwestern frontier of Greece.

Corfu island

Meteora

The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos.

Meteora

Zagorohoria villages

Zagori, is a region and a municipality in the Pindus mountains in Epirus, in northwestern Greece. It has an area of some 1,000 square kilometers and contains 46 villages known as Zagori villages (Zagorohoria). The Aoos river running north of Mt Tymphe forms the northern boundary, while the south-eastern side runs along the Varda river to Mount Mavrovouni (2,100m) near Metsovo.

Zagorohoria villages

Parga

Parga is a town and municipality located in the northwestern part of the regional unit of Preveza in Epirus, northwestern Greece. Parga lies on the Ionian coast between the cities of Preveza and Igoumenitsa. It is a resort town known for its natural environment.

Parga

Tzoumerka mountain range

Athamanika or Tzoumerka is a mountain range in northwestern Greece, part of the wider Pindus mountain range. Its highest point is the mountain Kakarditsa, at 2,429 m. Its length is approximately 40 km from north to south and its width is approximately 15 to 20 km from east to west.

Tzoumerka mountain range

City of Ioannina

The city of Ioannina is built on the west bank of Lake Pamvotida at an altitude of 480 meters between high peaks. The castle of Ali Pasha, the islet of Kyra Frosini, the oracle of Dodoni and the modern University of Ioannina, are landmarks of the city, combining the traditional with the modern, natural beauty with development. On the islet of Lake Ioannina, one of the few inhabited lake islands in the world, the Byzantine monasteries with the unique frescoes, worth a visit.

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Ioannina | Zagori | Corfu