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Road Bike Tour At Epirus & Metsovo

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The architectural beauty of the villages built entirely out of stone, the legendary arched stone bridges, the natural scenery with the amazing geomorphology, gorges, 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...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Drive to reach Aspangeloi village in Northwest Greece
    • Asprangeloi towards the village Elati
    • Pass the villages Dikoryfo, Manasis, Karies and Miliotades
    • Admire the beginning of the world famous Vikos Gorge
    • Oxia view to the Vikos Gorge will leave us speechless
    • See one of the most beautiful lakes in Epirus., The artificial lake of the Aoos springs

What's this trip about?

    The architectural beauty of the villages built entirely out of stone, the legendary arched stone bridges, the natural scenery with the amazing geomorphology, gorges, 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. Both areas are located in high altitude and an extensive network of very low traffic roads is available making them the perfect regions for an unforgettable road bike tour in Greece.

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
  • Nature

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 7

Trip includes

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

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Athens - Zagoria

Arrival at Athens International Airport. Departure for our 450km drive to reach Aspangeloi village in Northwest Greece where we will spend the next 3 days. Assembly of the bikes. Dinner – Overnight

Day 2: Bike tour in Zagoria

Breakfast and then beginning of the bike tour of the day. We start pedaling from our hotel in Asprangeloi towards the village Elati. We pass the villages Dikoryfo, Manasis, Karies and Miliotades where we can have a coffee break. The whole route is in unique wild scene...

Day 3: Bike tour in Zagoria

Breakfast in our hotel and then beginning of the bike tour of the day. We start from our hotel for a nice warm up for the first 30 kilometers of the route. After we pass the village Kipi we are heading towards Kato Pedina until we reach Aristi village and then Vikos v...

Day 4: Short bike tour in Zagoria – Departure to Metsovo

Breakfast and then we start pedaling for the short bike tour towards Monodendri and Vikos Gorge. We are heading towards Vitsa village, we pass Monodendri and we continue the challenging uphill until we reach Oxia viewpoint of the Vikos Gorge. The view to the gorge wil...

Day 5: Bike tour in Metsovo area

Breakfast in our hotel, we hop on our bikes and then beginning of the bike tour of the day. We use the almost abandoned old National road used to connect Ioannina and Metsovo. The first village is Votonosi and then we meet Chrysovitsa village. After that we are headin...

Day 6: Bike tour in Metsovo area

We enjoy breakfast in our hotel and then beginning of the bike tour of the day. We leave Metsovo behind and we are heading to Milia village, deep inside the National Park of Pindos. After Milia, the next village we reach will be Kranea. We will turn south after Kranea...

Day 7: Departure to Athens

Enjoy your last breakfast in Metsovo. Today we have the option to ride our bikes until Meteora or we can visit Meteora by car. Lunch in Meteora area and preparation for the transfer to Athens

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Price From $1,284
Price per day$183
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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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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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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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Personal expenses
    • Drinks
    • Single supplement
    • Bicycles & accessories (30$ / day)

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.

 

Katogi Averoff Hotel

The Katogi Averoff hotel & winery is located in the mountain village of Metsovo in the Epirus region of Northern Greece. It is a pioneer of Greek wine tourism situated in a magical natural landscape. The hotel’s fifteen luxuriously appointed rooms enjoy views of the winery and of Metsovo’s magnificent scenery. The architecture and interior design exudes discreet luxury and a contemporary aesthetic which nonetheless captures many traditional local features

Facilities and Services

Mpagia Hotel

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

 

Katogi Averoff Hotel

  • Greek Breakfast
  • Winery
  • Wine Bar
  • Amazing View
  • Free wifi
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Age Requirements
12 to 49 years
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