Seven days from Athens take travelers into Zagori’s stone villages, across Vikos Gorge and up to icy Drakolimni, finishing with an easy raft on the crystal Voidomatis. This mixed trekking-plus-rafting itinerary pairs long mountain days with restful village evenings.
Seven days from Athens take travelers into Zagori’s stone villages, across Vikos Gorge and up to icy Drakolimni, finishing with an easy raft on the crystal Voidomatis. This mixed trekking-plus-rafting itinerary pairs long mountain days with restful village evenings.
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Operated by Nomads Path · Ioannina, Epirus
Morning light slips into a stone courtyard in Zagori and the smell of wood smoke drifts as the group gathers for a week that moves from marble villages to high alpine lakes. From Athens the road unwinds through Epirus, depositing travelers into villages where stone bridges and slate roofs keep time with centuries.
challenging.
7 days.
Good aerobic fitness with experience on sustained ascents and long days of hiking; comfortable carrying a daypack for full days.
Some days include 10–12 km with significant elevation change (up to 1,000m); expect sustained uphill sections and long descents.
Yes — the Voidomatis section included is calm and guided; basic swimming comfort is recommended.
Mixture of traditional guesthouses in villages, one night in a dormitory-style mountain refuge, and a hotel night in Athens.
Public liability insurance is included; independent travel insurance covering evacuation and activity-related risks is recommended.
Zagori villages prospered as autonomous communities in Ottoman times; their stone bridges and tower houses reflect centuries of local craftsmanship.
Vikos-Aoos is a national park with strict protections; visitors should stick to marked trails, avoid littering and respect spring water sources to preserve water quality.
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