EXPLORE VIKO’S UNESCO GEOPARK

Explore mainland Greece on a self-drive adventure, visiting Athens and Delphi with expert guides. Trek the Vikos–Aoos Geopark, stay in charming guesthouses, enjoy local cuisine, and discover hidden gems at your own pace on this immersive journey.

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Duration

11 Days / 10 Nights

Price

PEOPLE GOING

110+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. Day 1
    Arrive in Athens

    Arrive in Athens and pick up your rental car. Spend the day relaxing or exploring the lively streets, cafés, and local atmosphere.

    Overnight in a well located hotel in Athens.

  2. Day 2
    Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and City Tour

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Acropolis and Parthenon. Optional guided tour. Explore New Acropolis Museum, then downtown Athens including Greek Gastronomy Museum and Varvakios Market. Optional dinner in Plaka or Monastiraki.

    Overnight in Athens

  3. Day 3
    Delphi: Sanctuary and Archaeological Sites

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Delphi. Explore the Sanctuary of Apollo, ancient temples, treasuries, and monuments. Visit Delphi Archaeological Museum and stroll Arachova village.

    Overnight in Delphi.

  4. Day 4
    Zagori – Arrival and Exploration

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Kato Pedina, Zagori. Explore western Zagori villages: Vikos Gorge, Aristi, Mikro & Megalo Papingo, Monodendri, Oxia viewpoint, and Mega Lakos Gorge.

    Overnight in Kato Pedina, Zagori.

  5. Day 5
    Trekking into the "Stony Paths" - Zagori Architecture and Stone Bridges

    Breakfast at hotel. Hike circular route through Koukouli, Kipoi, Vitsa, and Vikos Gorge along historic stone paths and arched bridges. Optional local guide and picnic. Alternatively drive between villages.

    Overnight in Kato Pedina.

  6. Day 6
    Zagori: Traditional Workshops with Local Experts

    Breakfast at hotel. Participate in hands-on workshops: beekeeping in Dilofo (Jul–Aug), mushroom foraging (Apr–Jun), beeswax crafts (all year), or honey treats (all year). Guide provides materials.

    Overnight in Kato Pedina.

  7. Day 7
    Hiking in Vikos Gorge – Heart of the Geopark

    Breakfast at hotel. Full-day guided trek from Monodendri to Vikos village through Greece’s deepest gorge. Admire cliffs, traditional villages, and Voidomatis River springs. Local transfer back to parking.

    Overnight in Kato Pedina.

  8. Day 8
    Crystal Beaches and the Sanctuary of Dodono - Parga

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Ioannina, then visit Dodoni archaeological site. Continue to coastal Parga. Explore colorful streets, beach, and waterfront tavernas.

    Overnight in Parga.

  9. Day 9
    Pristine Beaches and the Acherontas “Gate of the Underworld”

    Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy Parga beaches or drive to Acherontas River and Cave, mythical entrance to the Underworld. Swim, relax, and explore.

    Overnight in Parga.

  10. Day 10
    Return to Athens

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive back to Athens with optional stops at scenic spots or villages. Relax upon arrival.

    Overnight in Athens.

  11. Day 11
    Depart Athens

    Breakfast at hotel. Check out, return rental car, and depart.

Tour Highlights
    • Arrive at Athens
    • Pick up your rental car
    • Explore Athens at your own pace
    • Overnight stay in a well located hotel in Athens
Accommodations

Accommodations:

 

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens with brealfast
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Delphi with breakfast
  • 4 nights hotel accommodation in Kato Pedina, Zagori with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Parga with breakfast
Package Includes

Transportation:

  • Rental car for the duration of the trip (self-drive)


Hotel Accommodation:

  • 10 nights hotel accommodation


Meals:

  • Daily breakfast at all hotels


Activities and Experiences:

  • Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, New Acropolis Museum, downtown Athens, Greek Gastronomy Museum, Varvakios Agora
  • Delphi: Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi Archaeological Museum, village of Arachova
  • Zagori: Traditional villages, Vikos Gorge viewpoints, Oxia and Mega Lakos, stone-paved paths, arched stone bridges
  • Parga: Local beaches (Syvota, Perdika, Karavostasi), Acherontas River and Cave
  • Optional guided tours (extra cost) with certified guides for archaeological sites, hiking, or workshops


Special Experiences:

  • Traditional workshops in Zagori (seasonal and all-year options, approx. 3–5 hours each):
  • Beekeeping in Dilofo (July–August)
  • Mushroom foraging (April–June)
  • Beeswax & everyday products (all year)
  • Honey bites (all year)
  • Hiking and trekking in Zagori with optional expert guide:
  • Circular hikes through villages, stone paths, Vikos Gorge (approx. 5–6 hours)
  • Trekking to Vikos Gorge springs with English-speaking mountain guide (6 hours, includes local transfer)

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