Ioannina Trip Overview
Enjoy a truly amazing scenery, forever changing, alternative from plush green forests and bare mountains tops to blue rivers and alpine scenery. A place like no other, where stone meets light, primitive meets beauty and ephemeral meets eternity.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Ioannina, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ioannina, Greece, Greece
Enjoy a truly amazing scenery, forever changing, alternative from plush green forests and bare mountains tops to blue rivers and alpine scenery. A place like no other, where stone meets light, primitive meets beauty and ephemeral meets eternity.
Itinerary
Day 1: National Park of Tzoumerka (day 1)
Pass By: Anilio, Anilio, Metsovo, Ioannina Region, Epirus
Village of peace and natural beauty
Stop At: Baros Pass, Matsouki 44001 Greece
The road has many turns (like a snake) in canyons, forests and steep slopes.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Matsouki, Matsouki, Ioannina Region, Epirus
Matsouki is one of the villages of Tzoumerka, with tradition and remarkable examples of traditional architecture, such as bridges, watermills, but also the impressive Holy Monastery of Vlyza, of the 11th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pramanta, Pramanta, North Tzoumerka, Ioannina Region, Epirus
The settlement, built at an altitude of 840m. amphitheatrically at the foot of the mountain “Strogoula” (2,107 m), perhaps the most imposing peak of Tzoumerka.
The 500-year-old plane tree and the historic fountain “Arapis” dominate the main square, next to the main church of Agia Paraskevi
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Anemotrypa Cave, Pramanta, North Tzoumerka 440 01 Greece
Cave “Anemotripa” of Pramanta was discovered in 1960. A small slot in the rocks, from where cool air emerged initiated the exploration of the inner part of the rocks, and thus the discovery of the cave. It was given the name “Anemotripa”.
It is the only cave in Greece penetrated by river. This results in cave’s self-purifying without any human intervention, making the visit there really enjoyable.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Plaka Arched Bridge, Unnamed Road, Voria Tzoumerka 470 43, Greece
Built in 1866, it was considered the largest single-arched bridge in the Balkans, with an opening chamber of 40 meters, a height of 19 meters and an opening at the top of 3.2 meters. From 1881 to 1913 the bridge was a border between the Greek and Turkish states.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid by the visitor.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: National Park of Tzoumerka (day 2)
Stop At: Iera Moni Panagias Tsoukas, Ioannina 44013 Greece
According to tradition the monastery was founded in 1190 by the emperor “Isaac II Angelos”, destroyed in 1736 and renovated in 1779.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Theodoros Papagiannis Musem of Contemporary Art, Elementary School, Elliniko 440 13 Greece
Its uniqueness consists in the fact that it includes works which speak of our home, Epirus, and its history – about what has brought it glory and made it respected by every Greek who hears its name.
It is unique because it speaks about bread, the benefactor, the one who is exiled from his homeland, the man of the spirit and intellect, the Epirot craftsman, the shepherd, the farmer, the long-suffering Epirot mother – and about learning.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Politsa ancient stone bridge, Unnamed Road, Voria Tzoumerka 440 13, Greece
The Politsas Bridge was built at the end of the 19th century in order to move residents from the villages of Ambelochori, Raftanaei, Agnanta, Pramanta, Ktistades, to Ioannina.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Γεφύρι Γκόγκου, North Tzoumerka 440 01, Greece
The Gogos Bridge is at the beginning of the Kalarritikos gorge, on the road to Raftanai and Michalitsi villages. It is a metal bridge designed by German engineer Carol Waumann in 1932.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Klifkis waterfall, Kalentzi 440 13, Greece
From Kaletzi the route leading to one of the most important sights of the area, the springs and the wateffalls of Klifki, the 1st is 47m. height.
When we reach the river we see the last waterfall of Cliffki in an idyllic location with a lake and incredible formations on the rocks
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kostitsio 440 13, Greece
From kostitsi village after an easy 30 min walk there’s Prophet Elias Church. It’s an amazing location, the view is excelent. You can see the 2 rivers joining inside th canion.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid by the visitor.
No accommodation included on this day.
