Hiking Zagori & Meteora
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Overview
Highlights
- Hike through Vikos Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in the world
- Explore the picturesque, untouched by time, stone – made villages of Zagori, wonder around their narrow cobbled streets and admire the traditional architecture
- Cross historical arch stone bridges
- Hike to the mythical alpine Dragon Lake at 2.100m!
- Admire the panoramic views over Vikos Gorge and take beautiful photos from Beloi viewpoint (1.650m altitude)
- Observe the rich flora and fauna of Vikos – Aoos National Park
- Follow the paths of the ancient monks and hike to the top-cliff Meteora monasteries
- Taste delicious local food and experience the hospitality and warmth of the local people
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Trip includes
- Trails Beyond tour leader/ trekking guide
- 5 days of accommodation in 3* hotels and traditional guesthouses, based on double occupancy and 1 night in mountain hut (bunk beds in dorms)
- All meals as indicated on the trip notes (6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners)
- Pick up from your hotel on day 1 or a common meeting point in Athens city center
- Transportation with private vehicle for the whole trip, fuel and tolls
- Entrance fees to Meteora monasteries
- All taxes
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Itinerary
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Our hiking adventure starts from Athens (or from Thessaloniki, upon request), from where we transfer to Zagori area by car* (around 5 hrs from Athens). You are met and welcomed by our team and your group leader explains briefly the trip...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Traditional Guesthouse in Vitsa
After a good breakfast, we start our hiking day from the village of Kapesovo down to Vikos gorge and then upwards, through the beautiful Vradeto steps (stone path built in ...
Waypoint
Altitude
Elapsed time
Total distance
Kapesovo village
1.150 m
0’
0 m
Vradeto steps
1.060 m
20'
1.100 m
Vradeto village
1.340 ...
Waypoint
Altitude
Elapsed time
Total distance
Kokori Bridge
700 m
0 m
Plakida Bridge
730 m
20'
1.500 m
Milou Bridge
740 m
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Traditional Guesthouse in Papigo
Today we will hike in one of the most beautiful, impressive and rewarding hiking paths in the area! We will transfer to Monodendri village, from where we will descend down to Viko...
Waypoint
Altitude
Elapsed time
Total distance
Monodendri village
1.050 m
0 m
Vikos Gorge
680 m
45'
2.000 m
Klima fountain
610 m
Our hiking exploration for today is quite demanding, yet truly fulfilling!
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we start from Papigo village our ascending hiking route towards the Astraka refuge. The surrounding alpine scenery will captivate you for sure! Aft...
Waypoint
Altitude
Elapsed time
Total distance
Mikro Papigo village
980 m
0 m
Astraka refuge
1.950 m
3:00’
6.000 m
Dragon Lake
2.0...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast at the mountain refuge, we will start our descending way back to Papigo village. This is our last day in the Zagori area, so we cannot leave without making a stop at the natural swimming pools in Ovires. During...
Waypoint
Altitude
Elapsed time
Total distance
Astraka refuge
1.950m
0’
0 m
Mikro Papigo village
980m
3:00’
6.000 m
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: 3* Hotel in Athens/Thessaloniki
What a better way to start your day than admiring the spectacular rock pillars of Meteora stone forest? After breakfast, we will explore this unique landscape on foot, following th...
Meals: Breakfast
This is the last day of our weekly hiking adventure. Depending on your flight schedule, you are free to explore Athens or Thessaloniki cities, continue your holidays in Greece or make your way to the airport.
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Dates & Availability
Prices for Private groups in US dollars
Number of travelers
Price per person
2 – 3 guests
$1,277
4 – 5 guests
$1,089
6 & more guests
$983
For single supplement, the extra cost is $142 per person.
*10% Discount for groups of 12 & more travelers
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Trails Beyond Reviews & Ratings
Es un trekking muy agradable, con unos paisajes preciosos y muy cómodo.
Nos ha encantado todo, tanto los paisajes, los hoteles, la comida y los guías, muy preocupados en todo momento porque estuviéramos bien. Es un trekking muy agradable...
En la zona de Zagori hemos visto bellisimos paisajes y remotos lugares poco frecuentados.
En la zona de Zagori hemos visto bellisimos paisajes y remotos lugares poco frecuentados. Hemos estado en hoteles familiares muy tranquilos y muy acogedores. La comi...
llevo muy buen recuerdo de este viaje.
Ha sido un trekking espectacular. Me han gustado mucho la montaña y sus paisajes, los puentes de piedra y los monasterios tanto en Zagoria como en Meteora. Hemos ten...
We enjoyed a lot.
It was great: the country, the people,the food …everything!!! The gu...
Great value !! Don’t miss it !!!
This is a really very nice trek, and we have been very lucky with the professional and kindly guides. Greek people is very friendly, and we have been fortunate to sh...
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- International airfares
- Travel insurance (we can arrange that for your)
- Hotel transfers to/from airports on day 1 & 7
- Air ticket from Athens to Ioannina (if you decide to fly there)
- Lunch on day 7, dinner on days 3, 6 & 7
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- Optional activities that are not included in the day-to-day itinerary
- Other expenses of personal nature and tips
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You, or any member of your party, may cancel your tour at any time providing that the cancellation is made by the lead name in writing. Notice of cancellation will be effective upon receipt of your written communication and acknowledgement by Trails Beyond or its authorized agents. As we start to incur costs from the time the contract is confirmed, cancellation fees will apply as shown below. The date of the cancellation notice is the date said notice is received by the Company.
- If you cancel within 14 days from your booking We will retain only 50€ per person for administration costs
- If you cancel more than 60 days prior to departure We will only retain the deposit 30%
- If you cancel between 59 days and 30 days prior to departure We will retain the deposit plus 20% of the tour cost
- If you cancel between 29 days and 15 days prior to departure We will retain 60% of the tour cost
- If you cancel less than 15 days prior to departure We will retain 85% of the tour cost
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