Ioannina, Greece
Monterrasol Travel tour with private minivan.
Private tour package 8 days in GreeceGreece Zagori 8 days tour with UNESCO mountain stone villages and ancient stone bridges. Off-season circle tour from Igoumenitsa via history, cuisine, nature.tour ID: #414
off-season only tour
Tour summaryGreece Zagori 8 days tour with UNESCO mountain stone villages and ancient stone bridges. Monterrasol Travel tour with private minivan. Off-season circle tour from Igoumenitsa via history, cuisine, nature. This page describes details of the multi-day private car tour #414 offered by Monterrasol Travel. We, Monterrasol Travel, are an independent tour operator specialized in cultural and destination tourism. This sightseeing tour has been developed by Monterrasol Travel for private travelers based on our own experiences and belongs to the group of car tours with pre-designed itineraries. If you like this tour but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #414. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side. The tour will start and finish in Igoumenitsa (Greece) and will take 8 days (7 nights). During this tour you will visit Dodoni, Metsovo, Kastoria, Konitsa, Aristi, Papingo, Monodendri, Tsepelovo, Kapesovo, Ioannina located in Greece. Overall, with this tour you will visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 1 site from the UNESCO Tentative List (sites that were submitted to the World Heritage Committee, and are awaiting to consider for nomination, and therefore suitable for inscription on the World Heritage List). Additional informationWe will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Igoumenitsa. Drop off is the same as pick up, or upon request in another place. We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows to our clients have a more authentic experience and a true exploring of each destination that features in our itineraries. The default tour price includes rooms in 3-star hotels, which are usually not near historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you would like better accommodation in terms of location and quality level, please contact us. This tour can be booked by solo traveler as exclusive solo tour (the tour will be for you only, without other travelers in the vehicle). The price for 1 person reflects it. We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens). We recommend you consider traveling off-season. Advantages of traveling off-season. Photo galleryPhoto gallery of attractions involved in this tour. Tour descriptionWe welcome you to a small 8-day discovery off-season circle tour from Igoumenitsa across the UNESCO region of Zagori (UNESCO World Heritage site for its cultural landscape). We will see famous and the most beautiful mountain stone villages and walk over ancient stone bridges. As a small bonus, at the end of this round trip, we will come to Ioannina to see its Ottoman fortress and Silversmith Museum of weapons and jewelry. The tour will start with visiting an important archaeological site, Dodoni (UNESCO Tentative List site), with its huge ancient theater, known from ancient times for its Oracle. We will stay overnight in the mountain town Metsovo, known for its wine and cheese. Before coming to Zagori, we will visit the town Kastoria, known for its fur production and exceptional Byzantine churches. We will learn about the Byzantine period of Greece in its Byzantine museum, use the promenade along the lake, and come to see the monastery and cave. The main part of this tour is exploring the region of Zagori (also known as Zagorochoria). There we will visit a few villages in the regions of Central Zagori and Tymfi, and scout beautiful ancient stone bridges locals still use. Zagori's architecture is a great representative example of traditional, stone-built settlements, with its monasteries and churches, large houses, and stone bridges. Border crossing for this tripThis tour does not require border crossing. Money and paymentsIn each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use. Last reviewed: 19 November 2025 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Igoumenitsa, Greece day 1: travel to Dodoni, visit Dodoni archaeological site (UNESCO Tentative List Site), visit Dodoni ancient theatre, travel to Metsovo to see Metsovo mountain town; accommodation in Metsovo Tour finishes in: Igoumenitsa, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 601 km. What is a good itinerary for a multi-day tourHow to understand if this itinerary is good for you? Read our advice: what is a good itinerary for a multi-day tour. If you like this private tour and itinerary but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #414. We do not charge for development a custom car tour itinerary, it will cost you nothing. We will be glad to discuss with you the details of your future trip and plan it following your ideas and wishes. Visited places during the tourOur tour will pass several towns and places along the route. Each town and place has something to offer from a tourist's point of view. We will stop in each place and explore its attractions. The exact attractions for each place or town can be seen in the tour's itinerary. Here is the list of places visited during this tour, in the order they appear in the itinerary. Dodoni, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Dodoni, located in a narrow valley at the foot of Mount Tomaros in Epirus, is an ancient city that travelers should visit. It is home to the oldest and most prominent oracle in the country. Metsovo, GreeceKnown for architecture, mountain town, museum, viewpoint, winery A mountain town, amphitheatrically built across the slope of the Pindus Mountain range, with a unique commercial history, Mestovo has year-round activities, enhanced by its specialty wines and cheeses. Metsovo has tons of authentic character; well known as a mountain escape by locals, it is a year-round destination that offers gorgeous surroundings, even more so in the winter, when majestic white snow blankets the village. Kastoria, GreeceKnown for cave, ethno village, lake, museum, peninsula, promenade, viewpoint, orthodox cathedral, orthodox church Kastoria is widely known for its impressive collection of Byzantine churches. Many of churches dating from the 9th to the 17th centuries, are adorned with remarkable frescoes and intricate architectural details that attract art lovers. The town also famous for its rich fur trade, and known for lake Orestiada and the Dragon's Cave. Konitsa, GreeceKnown for mountain town Aristi, GreeceKnown for bridge, hiking pass, mountain town, river, scenic road, viewpoint, Zagori cultural landscape; Zagori cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Aristi is a charming village in the heart of the Zagori region of northwestern Greece, nestled on the northern slopes of Grabala Hill at an elevation of 650 meters. Surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, Aristi remains hidden from sight until visitors approach its picturesque entrance. Papingo, GreeceKnown for bridge, hiking pass, mountain town, scenic road, viewpoint, Zagori cultural landscape; Zagori cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Papingo consists of two neighboring villages, Mikro Papingo and Megalo Papingo, nestled at the entrance of the Vikos Gorge, are surrounded by stunning limestone peaks and lush forests. Both villages are a showcase of Zagori's famous architecture: stone houses, slate roofs, and cobbled alleys, appears to belong seamlessly with the mountainous landscape, an effect that earned the region its UNESCO status. Monodendri, GreeceKnown for hiking pass, mountain town, museum, scenic road, sightseeing, viewpoint, Zagori cultural landscape, orthodox church, orthodox monastery; Zagori cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Monodendri is a picturesque village located in the heart of the Zagori region in Epirus, Greece. Situated at an altitude of 1060 meters, it is part of the Central Zagori area within the prefecture of Ioannina. The village is nestled near the edge of the breathtaking Vikos Gorge, the world's deepest canyon, and the Voidomatis River, a tributary of the Aoos River. Tsepelovo, GreeceKnown for hiking pass, mountain town, scenic road, Zagori cultural landscape, orthodox monastery, orthodox church; Zagori cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Tsepelovo is a charming mountain village located in the heart of the Zagori region in Northwestern Greece. Nestled on the southern slopes of Mount Tymfi at about 1,080 meters altitude, it is the largest and most populous settlement among the 46 Zagorochoria villages. Tsepelovo offers panoramic views of impressive mountainous landscapes. Kapesovo, GreeceKnown for mountain town, scenic road, viewpoint, Zagori cultural landscape; Zagori cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Kapesovo, founded in the 16th century, is a picturesque village located in the Zagori region (UNESCO World Heritage Site) of Epirus, northwestern Greece. Kapesovo featuring impressive stone manors with intricate interior frescoes and architectural details, cobblestone pathways and stone bridges. Ioannina, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, fortress, lake, museum, park, venetian empire, orthodox monastery The charming Ioannina, the capital and largest city of the Epirus region, with a picturesque historic center, a castle built in 528 AD that is the oldest Byzantine fortress in the country, among other landmarks worth discovering, is a great year-round destination. Undoubtedly one of the most atmospheric cities in this corner of the country, Ioannina is set on the shore of Lake Pamvotida. #414 Tour mapTour starts in: Igoumenitsa, Greece 
day 1: Dodoni archaeological site; Dodoni ancient theatre; Metsovo mountain town; accommodation in Metsovo Tour finishes in: Igoumenitsa, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 601 km. Availability of this tourPlease check below for the availability of this private tour for a specific month and year. In addition, for this tour, a 30 days cut-off period is in effect. Of course, you are always welcome to contact us with questions about availability. Check availability for specific period:
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Price from€ 2,627
The min amount of people in this tour: 1 This private tour is not available from 23 May to 31st August. SRS means single room supplement. Prices above depend on the season. Read our pricing policy. Maybe you want?What the tour includes• transport with driver • transportation in car with air conditioner • the car is minivan by default • company's tour guide • English spoken driver and tour guide • tour guide all the time with you • transportation for your group only, no foreigners • accommodation in 3-star hotels or pensions • accommodation with breakfast only What the tour does not include• lunch and dinner • accommodation in single rooms • hotel tourist tax • professional tour guide • entry fees and tickets • flights tickets • ferry tickets • travel insurance • country visas Safe TravelsThe Safe Travels stamp allows travelers to recognize destination companies around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC's Global Safe Travels Protocols. Monterrasol Travel Private tours has implemented health and hygiene protocols. Monterrasol Travel is the Safe Travels company.  |
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