Hiking the Bridges & villages of Zagori (half-day)
Activity Description
Hiking the bridges and villages is ideal for those who wish to learn about the history, culture, architecture, and the natural beauty of Central Zagori, following the old trails of Zagori.
Zagori is well known for its traditional network of footpaths, which were built to connect its 46 villages until modern roads were opened. In this network, the stone bridges of Zagori were instrumental in ensuring uninterrupted com-mutes throughout the year.
Starting from the village of Kipi, which once served as a local government, we will walk on several iconic and impressive stone bridges of the area, built in the 17th-18th century and which are usually known by the name of the benefactor who paid for their construction.
During our hike, we will have the chance to visit Lazaridi’s museum, located in the picturesque village of Koukouli. The museum is housed at the house of its creator, Kostas Lazaridis, who with a lot of care gathered all the rare flora of Vikos gorge. In the museum, we will have the opportunity to discover rare plant collections that grow on the canyon’s rocks and to learn about the ‘Doctors of Vikos’. Then we will head towards Kipi village, following the very old stone path of Koukouli, also known as ‘Koukouli Steps’. In Kipi, our beautiful hike will come to an end.
Participation requirements
- Good physical shape
- Children over 8 years old
Timetable
- 10:00 Meeting with your guide and welcome briefing
- 10:15 Starting time, hike towards the arched bridges Pitsioni, Mylos, Plakida, and Kontodimou
- 11:30 Visit to the Koukouli village
- 12:00 Leaving from Koukouli village, hike towards Kipi village via Koukouli steps
- 13:00 Return to the meeting point, end of the activity
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 7 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
- Cancellation between 3 and 7 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
- Cancellation 3 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.
* If the activity is canceled by the cooperating company (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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Location
Meeting Point
Region: Kipoi, Ioannina
Address: Kipi village, Zagori region
Notes: Meeting time: 10:00 am at Kipi village