Day 2: Explore Evritania, Crossing Kalakouda mountain – Panta vrechi waterfalls – Prousos Monastery – Black cave (B,L,D)

We drive south on the slopes of Mount Kaliakouda, a ride at a high of 1700m through beautiful forests and vertical cliffs we arrive at Krikellopotamos river from where we start our river hiking (aprox1 hr) to “Panta Vrexi* (Always Raining) waterfalls which form ponds where we can swim. Picnic in the area. Following the spoil road again and driving next to Spylias canyon we arrive to Prousos Monastery where we can visit the monastery, Then hiking(1 hr) through the beautiful gorge of Black cave with the wooden bridges and incredible waterfalls we reach Black Cave. Return to hotel in late afternoon with a stop at Megalo Chorio to enjoy the local sweets with a nice cup of coffee. In the evening Greek night at a tavern with bouzouki music (and optional dancers) at a nearby village.

Day 3: Crossing East Agrafa to Plastyras Lake (B,L,D)

We start our day passing the villages Marathias, East Fragista with beautiful squares, trees and cool waters. There we will visit the Monastery of the Savior in the beautiful forest and the stone bridges and also have panoramic views of Lake Kremaston. Then driving parallel to Agrafiotis river on dirt road, surrounded by firrees and steep slopes at the mountain edge we arrive to Agrafa village with its plane trees, fountains with cold water and its lovely flour mill. From Agrafa dirt road to the forest village of Dryades and from there to the dam of Plastira Lake. We continue the road with panoramic views of the lake and arrive to Plastyras lake for overnight.

Day 4: Neochori – Elati – Cross Koziakas mountain – Metsovo – Monodendri / Zagorochoria (B,L,D)
Today we continue driving north with panoramic views of lake and passing the village of Kalyvia Pezoulas, take dirt road to Kerassia,we reach Mouzaki. Then we pass the stone bridge of Portas and we drive north to Elati, Glykomilia. In this beautiful track on our right we see the imposing presence of Mount Koziakas. We continue the road to traditional village of Metsovo where we stop for coffee. Walk around in the variety of handmade crafts shops and test its delicious smoked cheese. From Metsovo drive north-west to Fragkades and arrive to Monodendri for overnight.

Day 5: Explore Zagori Traditional villages – Vikos gorge – Voidomatis river (B,L,D)
Morning short walk to Agia Paraskevi monastery and to Vikos vantage point – the world’s deepest gorge.- with the breath taking views, then explore some of 45 Zagorochoria villages, Papigo, Kipi with the 3 arch stones bridges, stop at “Oxia” vantage point to admire the gorgeous gorge, Voidomatis . Rafting in Voidomatis river. Return to Monodendri. In the evening is time to test the local wine and the delicious local pies.

Day 6: Ioannina – Tzoumerka – Arachthos river – Sirrako – Pramanta (B,L,D)
After breakfast drive to Ioannina, walk along the lakeside, visit the Old City, the castle and the craft market Then explore Tzoumerka area, Arachthos river, Petrovouni, Sirrako, Pramanta for overnight. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 6:Twin waterfalls – Kipina monastery – Kalarites village – kalambaka / Kastraki. (B,L,D)
After breakfast drive to Kataraktis village for the twin water falls. Then drive to Kalarites village. On the way visit the Kipina monastery (1212 AC), wedged into a vertical cliff. Continue to explore Tzoumerka and then drive to kastania and next to Kalambaka / Kastraki for overnight. Farewell dinner at a local tavern with live bouzouki music.

Day 8: Meteora monasteries – Athens – Departure (B,_,_)
Short drive to Meteora. Guided visit two monasteries hanging between earth and the sky atop of huge rocks and admire fantastic views. We start our long driving to Athens a/p. with short stop at Leonida’s monument. Drive to Athens airport for your flight back home..