It will take you to Northern Greece to introduce you to the very best the Greek mountains have to offer. Everyone knows about the islands and their warm seas, but very few visitors are aware of the unspoiled beauty and rich history hidden up in the mountains of Epirus. From the World’ s deepest gorge in Zagorochoria, be prepared to be swept off your feet by the sights, tastes and smells of your Northern Greek Mountains Experience.
Northern Exploration
Athens, Sounio, Zagorochoria, Meteora
| IDEAL LENGTH OF STAY | EXPERIENCES HIGHLIGHTS | BEHIND THE SCENE ACCESS | SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Days | Art, Ancient Architecture, Orthodox Religious Monuments, Folklore Architecture, Food & Wine, Gastronomy, Guided Tours | Private visits, Food Culture, Local festivities, Art lectures and along historical trails | Athens 5* NEW Hotel Grande Bretagne Hotel King George Hotel Zagorochoria Private Mansion Apeiros Chora Aristi Mountain Resort Meteora Traditional House Doupiani |
THE BASICS
FIRST-TIME MUSTS
Culture
- Culture
- Culinary
- Great Outdoors
- Adventure
- History
A melting pot of cultures and historical eras, contemporary Greece is home to great museums, galleries, art fairs and festivals. Don’t leave Athens without first visiting the Acropolis and other monuments like the Panathinaiko Stadium and the Temple of Zeus. Once high up in Epirus, don’t miss the unspoiled traditional villages off the beaten track, old monasteries and archaeological sites that bring the past into the present.
Greek cuisine is one of the best and most famous examples of Mediterranean-style diet. Never miss an opportunity to taste local dishes, homemade cheeses, freshly-baked bread dipped in olive oil and crisp wines from small, independent vineyards. The mountainous Epirus region is famous for its animal farming, cheeses and wines: ask your guide or concierge what the local specialty is in every village!
With its snow-capped mountains, snaking trekking trails, underwater caves and breathtaking sailing routes, Greece is a country that will make you want to get out and explore. Particularly the Zagori region is a hiker’s paradise, with many trails connecting the different villages going through dense forests and over arched stone bridges and running rivers.
Whether is walking into the world’s deepest gorge or rafting down a crystal-clear river, Zagori is an athleisure paradise . The more seasoned hikers can attempt one of the many peaks of Tymfi and visit Drakolimni, the “dragon lake” on an alpine plateau at an altitude of 2050 meters.
Being a city with over 5,000 years of history, Athens is full of unique monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and architectural landmarks from different eras, including 20th-century neoclassicist and modernist buildings. Further north the Zagori villages are one of Greece’s last unspoiled regions.