Epirus And Metsovo MTB Tour

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The region named Zagori in Epirus is one of the most breathtaking in the Greek Highlands. The architectural beauty of the villages built entirely out of stone, the legendary arched stone bridges, the natural scenery with the amazing geomorphology, the rivers, the gorges, the deep forests and of course the local tradition, cuisine and culture contribute to a s...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy the Mountain biking tour in Zagoria
    • Explore beautiful village of Dilofo
    • See breathtaking viewpoint of Oxia where we will admire the famous Vikos Gorge
    • Visit Ioannina, the capital city of the region Epiru
    • Explore Valia Kalda; one of the main areas of the National Preserve of Pindos
    • Experience a beautiful drive to reach the dam of the Aoos springs artificial lake

What's this trip about?

    The region named Zagori in Epirus is one of the most breathtaking in the Greek Highlands. The architectural beauty of the villages built entirely out of stone, the legendary arched stone bridges, the natural scenery with the amazing geomorphology, the rivers, the gorges, the deep forests and of course the local tradition, cuisine and culture contribute to a strong and special impression on the visitor. Metsovo, on the other hand is a traditional small city located in northern west Greece. The region’s morphology offers imposing landscapes of dazzling beauty as well as a wide range of fauna and flora. A variety of high class local products, such as cheese and wine can be found in these hidden gems of Greece. Mountain biking in these two impressive regions is definitely the adventure you will remember for a life time.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range12 to 49 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAthens
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • History
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 7

Trip includes

    • Transfer
    • Bicycles & accessories
    • Accommodation
    • Breakfast
    • Meals (Halfboard)
    • Water during the tour
    • Energy bar
    • Tour leader
    • Supporting vehicle

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Transfer to Zagoria

Departure from Athens or any other major Greek city and transfer to Kipi village in Zagoria area. Kipi are located approximately 6 hours driving from Athens and 3 hours driving from Thessaloniki. Check-in into our hotel and dinner. Overnight.

Day 2: Mountain biking tour in Zagoria

We enjoy breakfast in our hotel. Safety briefing will follow, quick check at the bikes and then beginning of our MTB tour of the day. We will combine riding in dirt roads and single trails within mountains, in good proportion. The altitude we will be cycling ranges fr...

Day 3: Mountain biking tour in Zagoria

Breakfast in our hotel and then beginning of the second day’s Mountain biking tour in Zagoria. Today we cover a distance of about 40 kilometers starting from our hotel to reach the next beautiful village of Dilofo. Then through the villages of Vitsa and Monodendri we ...

Day 4: Kipi – Ioannina – Metsovo

Enjoy your last breakfast in Kipi as today we leave Zagoria to head for Metsovo, our next Mountain biking destination. We load our equipment and we will visit first Ioannina, the capital city of the region Epirus. It is a lakeside beautiful city with lots of history. ...

Day 5: Valia Kalda mountain biking tour

Breakfast and beginning of our MTB tour of the day. Today’s highlight is Valia Kalda; one of the main areas of the National Preserve of Pindos. We load our gear on the support vehicle and we have a beautiful drive for about 25 kilometers until we reach the dam of the ...

Day 6: Valia Kalda and Metsovo area mountain biking tour

We enjoy our breakfast in our hotel and then transfer to our starting point location near the village Milia, about 28 kilometers from Metsovo. We hop on our bikes and we begin pedaling towards the deep forest of pine and fir trees. We use mostly local dirt roads for s...

Day 7: Departure from Metsovo

We enjoy our last breakfast of the tour in our hotel. Soon after we load our gear and we depart to visit Meteora, the world famous monasteries built on natural sandstone rock pillars, at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly. The Meteora is included on the UN...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,403
Price per day$200
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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Villy

Feb 2018

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I had experienced in Greece! Very kind, and super service

The best tour on a bike I had experienced in Greece! Very kind, and super service - in general, a great experience! Highly recommended to anyone who wants to see mor...

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Villy

Feb 2018

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A great experience!

The best tour on a bike I had experienced in Greece! Very kind, and super service - in general, a great experience! Highly recommended to anyone who wants to see mor...

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Bessy

Nov 2015

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Awesome rides, excellent guides

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Personal expenses
    • Drinks
    • Single supplement

Accommodation

Mpagia Hotel

Built of stone and wood, Hotel Mpagia is located in Kipi, Central Zagori’s main village. It consists of 3 buildings and offers elegant rooms with imposing views of Vikaki Gorge and the village. Wellness facilities offered include a hot tub and sauna.

A traditional breakfast with local products is served daily at the dining area. Guests can enjoy a drink or hot beverage next to the fireplace, or on the outdoor terrace with views. Traditional local flavours can also be enjoyed at the on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner.

 

Melition Hotel

In the picturesque village Asprangeli, 30 km. From Ioannina, you can find for your accommodation the hotel ‘Melition “. Entering the hotel, you will immediately feel the friendly and gracious feeling inspires every corner. It is made with standard old Zagoria stone houses, completely based on the architectural tradition of Zagori.

The decoration is an example of the tradition of Zagoria. The colored ceilings, wooden floors, and traditional furniture will transfer you to another era.

 

Kassaros Hotel

The hotel is located just 50m. from the central square of Metsovo. It was built in 1980 and was fully renovated in March 2010. The combination of tradition and luxury brings out a harmonious and warm environment.

The rooms finesse with the stone decoration, the carvings on the beds, the handmade carpets and the elaborate ceilings according to the old-style Metsovo decoration catches the visitor’s eye. The rooms have a balcony with a fascinating view of the snowy or other times verdurous Pindos mountains as well as the streets of Metsovo.

 

Facilities and Services

Mpagia Hotel

  • Breakfast with local products
  • View to gorge Vikaki
  • Sauna & Hydro massage
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Internet Access – WiFi

 

Melition Hotel

  • Breakfast with local products
  • View to Asprageloi village
  • Daily Maid Service
  • Internet Access – WiFi

 

Kassaros Hotel

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Hydromassage
  • Barbeque
  • Bar
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Age Requirements
12 to 49 years
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Trip ID
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