Itinerary

1. Day 1- Arrival in Athens

   • Meet your tour guide in Athens, waiting for you at the hotel. 
   • As there is no activity included this day, we will have a short walk tour in the lively area of downtown Athens.
   • Go for dinner in a local tavern and have a tour briefing from the guide.

2. Day 2- Athens - Zagori Region - Kapesovo

   • After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards the Zagori region. 
   • Start hiking from the village of Vradeto, the highest village in the area, built at an altitude of 1340m. Until 1974 the town was connected to the rest of the world only by the famous "Vradeto steps", an impressive stone structure using the "native" stone above the Vikos Gorge. 
   • During the hike, visit Beloi, a natural balcony that offers the best and most imposing view of Vikos Gorge.
   • Then, descent this stone trail for about an hour and arrive at the village of Kapesovo. 
   • Have free time to explore the village and enjoy a lunch with local delicatessens.
   • Next, move to Dilofo, the nearby village, to end the day.

3. Day 3- Kapesovo - Vikos Gorge - Papigko Village

   • After breakfast, move towards the traditional village Monodendri. Today's day is quite interesting as you will cross the imposing gorge of Vikos. It is located in the heart of the National Park of Vikos-Aoos, a magnificent area with great ecological value. A feast of flora and fauna, Vikos is one of the few wildlife shelters in Europe. 
   • Hike 5-6 hrs, a 12 km distance, to reach the traditional village Vikos, perched on top of the canyon. 
   • Enjoy breathtaking views and then it is time to lunch at the local tavern of the village.
   • Then, drive a 30-min distance to Papigko village to have free time to walk around and spend the night.

4. Day 4- Papigko Village - Dracolimni - Papigko Village

   • Have an early start and head towards Dracolimni. Walk uphill to your first stop, the Astracas shelter at 1930m. 
   • During the first part of the journey, pass through forest areas. Soon enough, the landscape will change as you enter the alpine zone of Mt. Tymphe. The variation of the surrounding environment is something that you should consider, especially during the summer when the temperatures can be high. 
   • Hopefully, you will find three natural refreshing water sources on your path. The journey to the first stop at the shelter will be approximately four hours. 
   • Then, eat lunch and have some rest. 
   • After that, hit the road again and walk for 1.5 hours until you reach your final destination, Dracolimni. The view up there is one of the most mesmerising views that someone can enjoy from the impressive greek mountain peaks. 
   • Return to the refuge for dinner and rest.

5. Day 5- Papigko Village - Konitsa Village

   • After breakfast, start your descent of the mountain from the same path you hiked from Papigko village. 
   • On the way to Pades village, make a stop at Ovires natural swimming pools. A truly beautiful and fairly quiet place. In the summer you can enjoy a swim and refresh in one or more of the area's pools or under the small waterfalls. 
   • After the stop at Ovires natural ponds, arrive at Konitsa village. 
   • Spend free time to explore the village and eating lunch. The final destination for today is a cosy guesthouse located in the woods and next to the river where you will raft the day after. There is also the option of the treehouses, which are very comfortable in their own way. 
   • Have time to relax and enjoy the nature of the place or have a walk across the river.

6. Day 6- Konitsa Village - Athens

   • After breakfast at the guesthouse, it is time to explore the Aoos river, which is ideal for beginners or families.
   • Go for a relaxing rafting descent in the crystal clear waters of Voidomatis river, ranked as the cleanest river in Europe, in the heart of the National Park of Vikos. 
   • Enjoy the stunning nature of the area while paddling through turquoise crystal waters.
   • After the activity ends, head back to Athens. 

   Check-in at the hotel.

7. Day 7- Departure

   After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your return flight.