Greece · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Day Zagori Stone Villages Tour from Igoumenitsa with Kastoria

8 Days Round trip from Metsovo 442 00 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the UNESCO-listed Zagori region with its traditional mountain stone villages
02 Explore ancient stone bridges set amid scenic natural landscapes
03 Experience local culture, cuisine, and heritage across Epirus
04 Visit historic sites including Dodoni and the cultural city of Ioannina

Explore the UNESCO-listed Zagori region on this 8-day journey from Igoumenitsa, discovering traditional stone villages, ancient bridges, and breathtaking mountain landscapes. Visit the archaeological site of Dodoni, the cultural town of Kastoria, and the charming villages of Papingo and Monodendri, while enjoying scenic trails and unique rock formations along the way. The tour also offers a rich introduction to local heritage, cuisine, and history across Epirus. Your journey concludes in Ioannina with its historic fortress and silversmith museum for a balanced and immersive slow-travel experience.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Zagori region on this 8-day journey from Igoumenitsa, discovering traditional stone villages, ancient bridges, and breathtaking mountain landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Ioannina, Igoumenitsa, Kastoria

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dodoni Archaeological Site and Metsovo

Visit the Dodoni archaeological site, a UNESCO Tentative List site, the ancient theatre of Dodoni, and the mountain town of Metsovo.
Accommodation in Metsovo.

Day 02

Metsovo Winery and Kastoria

Visit a winery in Metsovo and a museum in Kastoria.
Accommodation in Kastoria.

Day 03

Churches, Cave, and Promenade of Kastoria

Visit a church in Kastoria, the Kastoria promenade, the Kastoria cave, and a monastery in Kastoria.
Accommodation in Kastoria.

Day 04

Konitsa and the Stone Bridges of Zagori

Visit Konitsa, Topolitsas Bridge, Konitsa Bridge, and Kleidonia Bridge.
Accommodation in Aristi.

Day 05

Papingo Villages and Rock Pools

Visit the mountain towns of Mikro Papingo and Papingo, the Papingo Rock Pools natural phenomenon, and Papingo Bridge.
Accommodation in Papingo.

Day 06

Monodendri, Oxya Viewpoint, and Stone Forest

Visit Monodendri, the Monastery of St Paraskevi, the Oxya viewpoint, and the Stone Forest natural phenomenon.
Accommodation in Monodendri.

Day 07

Zagori Bridges and Tsepelovo

Visit Agiou Mina Bridge, Kapetan Arkouda Bridge, Kokkorou Bridge, Tsepelovo, the Moni Ioannou Rogkovou viewpoint, and the mountain town of Tsepelovo.
Accommodation in Tsepelovo.

Day 08

Kapesovo and Historic Ioannina

Visit the mountain town of Kapesovo, the Ioannina fortress, Ioannina, and the Silversmith Museum.
Return to Igoumenitsa.

Where this trip takes you

Papingo Rock Pools, Monodendri, Ioannina fortress

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Metsovo 442 00 3 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport with driver
Transportation in a minivan with air conditioning
Private transportation for your group only
Company tour guide
Tour guide throughout the tour
Accommodation in 3-star hotels or pensions
Daily breakfast
Accommodation in double rooms
Internet access at all accommodations
English-speaking driver and guide

What's Not Included

Lunch and dinner
Accommodation in single rooms
Hotel tourist tax
Entry fees and tickets
Flight tickets
Ferry tickets
Travel insurance
Country visas

What to bring

Good travel mood and positive energy

Know before you go

We provide this tour during the off-season period, from September 1 until March 23 of next year. We recommend that you consider taking the tour before or after the high season, when it is not so hot and not so crowded, but all the sights and attractions are already or still open. This is especially suitable for elderly people, who need to be careful with sun exposure and high temperatures.
Cut-off period: your booking will be accepted only if there are no fewer than 30 days before the tour starts.
This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
This tour accepts a minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 5 people.
This tour is available for solo travelers as an exclusive solo tour. The tour will be for you only, without other travelers in the vehicle, and the price for 1 person reflects this.
A single supplement is mandatory; solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room, except when the tour is booked for 1 person.
This tour, like our other tours, is available in English and Spanish.
As a private tour, this tour can be customized to fit your travel plans, personal interests, and schedule.
Breakfast only is included during the tour. As a rule, we are going to stay in each place of accommodation for only 1 night, so it makes no sense to pay there for lunch and dinner. Instead, let's enjoy the local cuisine.
Transportation is in a minivan with air conditioning and an English-speaking driver. Feel free to ask to stop whenever you need, whether for a nice photo or a coffee break.
Our prices include accommodation in 3-star hotels with breakfast, which are typically not near historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you prefer better accommodation in terms of location and quality, please let us know.