A cluster of 46 mountainous gems.
Zagorohoria or Zagoria are located at the north-western edge of Pindos mountain range, in Epirus Region. The spots where the settlements had been founded, were selected by the ancient tribes a couple of thousands of years ago, according to the natural protection they provided.
From the 15th century and throughout the Ottoman occupation, the area enjoyed a privileged status, that allowed the economy, trade, education and culture to flourish. Forty-six villages have been preserving their traditional architecture and urban planning, ever since.
The villages are connected by a network of stone-cobbled walking paths, arched bridges and staircases. The combination of traditional historical villages, network of trails and landscapes of Pindos with the rare flora and fauna, enlisted the area in UNESCO as “Zagori Cultural Landscape”, in 2023.
With an area of 2.000 m2, Northern Pindos is the largest terrestrial National Park in Grece. Aoos River crosses Vikos Gorge, in the center of the park. The gorge has been listed as the world’s “deepest relative to its width”, by the Guinness Book of Records.
Zagoria villages are just one hour away from the beautiful lake-side city of Ioannina and the archaeological site of Dodoni – the oldest ancient Greek oracle. This meld of culture, history, nature, local gastronomy, villages and city, is the definition of authentic mainland Greece.
Doucas Tours & Travel offers holiday packages all over Zagoria and Ioannina.
Access to Zagoria: By car from Athens, Thessaloniki or Ioannina. There are direct flights from the airport of Athens (ATH) to the airport of Ioannina (IOA).
The packages include:
- Accommodation in selected hotels of all categories.
- Transfers or Car Rental.
- Shared or private outdoor activities, wine-tasting at local wineries.
- Tailor-made Day-by-Day itinerary.
This program applies to Individuals (All year round). Request a quotation.
