Discover the Juwels of The Epirus

…there is a Country a blessed Country with a rich History and a beautiful area called The Epirus. The environment from the Myths and Legends of Zeus, Poseidon and Odysseus where you can find hardworking Heroes, Farmers, Philosophers, Astronomers, Doctors and Artists. An area where you can feel the thousand years perishableness. Where you will find the unspoilt Nature with Wildlife animals. The most picturesque Villages with their Castles, Monasteries and small Monuments, shaped by their Myths and Legends out of cultural history. Surrounded by the Ionian Sea with abundant Beaches. Herbs, Olive groves, Mountain Honeys, local Wines and Liquors. Gastronomic Restaurants for Culinair enjoy . Happiness and Entertainment. Traditional handmade Souvenirs. Make a tour by car, a walking trails or on horseback through this Pindos area. And when you’re going to sit on a rock to watch the Ionian Sea, you will feel the sunshine and smell the flavors of the nature as feeling the flow of the eternal energy of this Magical area…

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5. World Wonders Unesco

Sep 4, 2024

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Meteora Monastirs, Zagori, Vikos Gorge.

You will visit the Oldest Place of the World, Unesco registerd as one of the World Heritages 1988. The World Wonders Meteora Monastirs, Zagori and the Vikos gorge.

A 2 days excursion with overnight in a luxues Hotel.

This impressive tour goes through the Pindos area with many sights and places of interest to Zagori, the Meteora Monastir and the Vikos George.

Pindos

Zagori is an area in North-Western Epirus, the Pindos Mountains. The area is approximately 1,000 M2 kilometers with 45 characteristic villages, characterized by their traditional architecture and building style. What is typical for the region are the stone arch bridges. A bell hangs on the bridges, which will ring as a warning of unsafe conditions.

Isolation of Zagori and Meteora

Zagori and Meteora area situated very high in a rocky mountain area. Which made them difficult to access. The consequenses where that the area became more less isolated. As it brought an economic development hard to get started. This is the reason that the New Greek languages is still not completely introduced.

Gorges

This part of the Pindos environment is famous of the many gorges. In Zagori is the Vikos gorge the largest and deepest gorge. This impressive gorge starts between the villages of Monodendri and Koukouli and ends at the village of Vikos as is 1000 m deep.

The Oldest and Largest Wonders of the World.

Constructed by the Monk from Mount Athos, named Saint Athanasios the Meteorite. He started by building a church dedicated to the Mother of God, the Virgin Mary.

Second Name

The second name of the monastery is The Holy Monastir of the Transformation. It is the largest of all monasteries and has a special layout of buildings. The hermitage of the first founder of the monastery is a small building in the rocks. There is a hospital, with the famous roof of the ground floor made of brick and supported by four columns. The three ancient churches are: the Chapel of St. John the Baptist, the Chapel of St. Constantine and Helena, and the Chapel of the Virgin Mary.