Trekking day at Vikos Gorge for all
The Vikos Gorge has been designated as a world geopark by UNESCO. Most of the route is shaded. The name of the river comes from Slavic language (Bode–Mat which translates "good water") or from the Greek language (Voidomatis which translates as the eye of the bull)
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Trekking day at Vikos Gorge for all
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What's included in Trekking day at Vikos Gorge for all
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Vikos Gorge has been designated as a world geopark by UNESCO. We start from Aristi or Papigko Bridge in northwestern Zagori where we will enjoy an easy route for all in the third part of the Vikos gorge which is a part of Vikos – Aoos National Park since 1973 The name of the river comes from Slavic language (Bode–Mat which translates "good water") or from the Greek language (Voidomatis which translates as the eye of the bull) During the trail we observe the unique monastery of Spiliotissa, built on a rock and we visit the old church of Agioi Anargyroi which was built in 1658 The route ends to Kleidonia single arched stone bridge, which was built in 1853 in order to connect the locals from the villages Agios Minas and Aristi towards to Konitsa plain, and also people from Konitsa town towards Ioannina city. At the end of the activity visitors can enjoy a meal with traditional recipes of the area beside the river
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Video & photos
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- 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
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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.
Meeting / End Points
- Papigko Bridge
