Hiking tour at Stone bridges and traditional villages of Zagori
Zagori is one of the most beautiful mountainous regions in Greece and is famous for the traditional villages and the stone bridges of the area Generally, the inaccessibility of the area combined with many rivers and streams, especially during the winter months, required in the past the construction of bridges. The «golden age» of Zagori has allowed wealthy families to fund expensive and sometimes unsuccessful village connection projects. Today, about 60 bridges are preserved in very good condition, and there are testimonies about another hundred that have been destroyed.
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Hiking tour at Stone bridges and traditional villages of Zagori
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What's included in Hiking tour at Stone bridges and traditional villages of Zagori
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kipoi
Starting point is Kipi (translates to gardens) village built on a hill at an altitude of 750m. The main distinguishing characteristic of the village is its gardens, which are surrounded by a river embellished by stone bridges.
Bridge of Plakidas
The most popular three arched stone bridge of “Plakida or Kalogeriko” in Zagori area. It was built as a wooden bridge and later on (1814AD) it was reconstructed as a stone bridge by the Abbot Serafeim. The length is 54m, width is 3,15m and the highest point is 6,7m. This bridge connects villages Kipi, Dilofo and Koukouli
Gefyri Kapetan Arkouda
Easy hiking route towards Dilofo village leads us to the second single arched stone bridge of “Kapetan Arkoudas” (Captains’ Bear Bridge), built in 1806AD. First name was “Xeropotamos bridge”. On August 6, 1906, the Ottoman army killed Captain-Bear, a Macedonian chieftain, and at that time, the bridge was named after him. This bridge connects villages Kipi, Dilofo and Vitsa
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Experienced and certified guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Photographic & video material
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Meals and drinks
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mountain sports shoes or hiking boots, waterproof jacket, canteen, walking or hiking sticks and backpack
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Mountain sports shoes or hiking boots, waterproof jacket, canteen, walking or hiking sticks and backpack.
