We are leaving for Christmas in Magnificent Ioannina 07.55 by Constitution and 08.00 from Omonia for the height of Kiatos where we will make our first stop. Then we head to Rio Antirrio and continue to Bizani where we will have an optional visit to the wax museum with unique historical exhibits. In the museum we obtain unique historical knowledge from the hidden school, Ali Pasha and Mrs. Frosyne. Upon our arrival in Ioannina, we head straight to the lake where we will cross by boat to the island of Mrs. Frosinia. There we will have time for lunch at a local tavern and the opportunity why not to try frog legs. Free time to walk and visit the house or the museum where Ali Pasha was killed. Later Return to Ioannina with an optional visit to the city's castle containing the Fetiye Mosque, the Tomb of Ali Pasha and the Byzantine Museum. also, we would also recommend you to visit the Silversmithing Museum, in Its Calais, in the acropolis of Ioannina. Browse these and finally we end up at the hotel. In the evening we are waiting for you for Dinner and overnight stay.
After our breakfast we leave for Konitsa. Then we head to: Burazani, an area rich in flora and fauna where the waters of Aoos meet, of Voidomatis and Sarantaporos. Next is the village of Molyvdoskepasti, built on a slope of Mount Memertika on the Greek-Albanian border. There we will visit Panagia Molyvdoskepasti, one of the most important monuments of the 7th century located four hundred meters from the Greek-Albanian border. Then we continue to the town of Konitsa where we will have an optional visit to the house of Agios Paisios. The House is Perched on a cobblestone, in the center of Konitsa, Ioannina, where he lived since he was a child. Entering the house one will see the hall, a small sitting room and a small room in which you feel a strange peace. The whole family slept there. The presence of the Saint is felt everywhere. His personal belongings take you on a journey into the past. We continue our tour in Konitsa where we will have free time for coffee and food. The area has many stone bridges, one of them is the Konitsa bridge (or Voidomati) of 1853 where we will admire from close to the banks of the river Voidomatis, which crosses one of the most beautiful locations in Greece, which has been designated a National Park by 1973. Late afternoon return to Ioannina for dinner and overnight.
After enjoying our morning meal we will depart for Central Zagori. Our first visit will be to the Holy Monastery of the Nativity of the Theotokos Asprangelos which was built in 1470 and is located 23 kilometers North of Ioannina, at an altitude 880 meters overlooking the plain of Zitsa. In the area of the monastery, holy relics of various saints are treasured, but also the miraculous icon of Panagia Odegetria (Asprageliotissa), which was found after an earthquake in the year 2016 in the alcove of the Holy step and since then he has not stopped treating a multitude of cancer patients, while she has yet brought forth children to barren families. Then we head for the picturesque village of Zagoria, Monodendri, which dominates the ravine of Vikos with the unique stone architecture of the houses, where we will stay for lunch. Anyone who wishes, through a short hike, can visit the Monastery of Agia Paraskevi, where from its small balcony we will see the breathtaking sight of the Vikos ravine, one of the largest and deepest canyons in the world. In the village square we can enjoy our coffee, or to try the best pies from Zagori. then we return to the city of Ioannina where you will have free time to walk, to take your lunch and at whatever time you wish return to the hotel where it is in the city. Then Dinner and Overnight
After our morning meal we depart for the magical Kalambaka and Trikala. In the dreamy city of Trikala we will visit the Elves Mill where it comes back and becomes Green & Smart. Those who have visited Trikala during Christmas in recent years, they will certainly have found themselves at Mylos Xotikon, which is the largest free Christmas theme park in Greece. Every year it takes its visitors to a fairytale dimension and from the first moment it gives millions of smiles, free actions and countless surprises. Like every year, this year too, a new story that will travel young and old to a fairytale and magical world is being revived in Trikala. Through the Legend of the Christmas Knight, the peaceful and gentle Knights will tell us a special, humane and moving story with values and ideals for man and the environment. We will have free time to browse lunch in one of the many restaurants of the old town. Finally we will take the road back to our Athens with a stop for coffee at the height of Lamia
ChristWelcome to Magnificent Ioannina
Ioannina, also known as Ioannina or Ioannina, is a city of Epirus, seat of the Municipality of Ioannina and capital of the Regional Unity of Ioannina. also, they are the headquarters and largest city of the Region of Epirus as well as of the Decentralized Administration of Epirus – of Western Macedonia
Vikos is a small popular village, 51 km. from Ioannina. This village offers a wonderful view of the Vikos gorge. apparently named after the gorge, which belongs to the Vikos-Aoos National Park. Vikos is a common starting point for walks along the gorge and has many paths leading to wonderful places, such as the downhill sources of the Voidomatis River, in the distance 20 minutes on foot. These steps also lead to the church of Panagia Spiliotissa.
The view towards the Voidomatis river, on the opposite side of the gorge is unique. There are many comfortable guesthouses in Viko which are useful if you want to reverse the route and arrive in Viko in the evening. To reach Vikos from Ioannina, you can use the local bus. Just keep in mind that the routes are infrequent, only three times a week, and they usually leave Ioannina early in the morning.
| Rooms | Prices | Prices for Students and Unemployed |
|---|---|---|
| Double room | 255,00€ | |
| Three bed room | 255,00€ | |
| Single room | 310,00€ | |
| Child from 0 to 4 years | Free in parents' room | |
| Child from 5 to 12 years | 180,00€ in the parents' room |
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