The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Ioannina Region, Epirus

July 26, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

Discover the best top things to do in Ioannina Region, Greece including Tzoumerka villages tour (1 day), Greece and Albania Weekend, Vergina tour from Corfu, Visit Albania and North of Greece, Ioannina Private Tour from Corfu, Tzoumerka - Kipina’s Monastery, 10 Days Private Tour: North Greece, Tzoumerka’s National Park (day tour), Vikos – Aoos Geopark, Tzoumerka Sightseeing Tour.
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1. Tzoumerka villages tour (1 day)

Mavili square, Mavili, Ioannina 454 44, Greece Epirus Traveller
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Tzoumerka villages are an area of unique natural beauty, located in the heart of the Tzoumerka mountain range (Athamanian Mountains) and Arachthos valleys and give visitors innumerable opportunities as far as alternative tourism is concerned. Natural, cultural, architectural and religious monuments of supreme aesthetics and historical value await for visitors who can simultaneously engage in various country activities

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Bottled water, Video & Photos, Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid for by the visitor.

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Reviewed By Lindasmiri

We had wonderful time with this very kind couple!!! John and Angelique was very helpful and they informed us about everything we saw! We did a four-day tour around Ioannina city, at Tzoumerka and Zagorochoria villages. I recommend these beautiful people and I hope to see them again!!!

2. Greece and Albania Weekend

Albania Express Travel

Explorer the historic heritage and cultural diversity of the lands. On this tour we’ll discover the beauty and the vast Greek, Roman and Ottoman legacy. Our journey will take us to the post-communist, busy and eclectic Tirana, the capital of Albania and the Ottoman-era town of Gjirokaster and Korca, the city of Serenates. Once we’ve gained deeper understanding of Albanian rich history, we will cross the border to Greece to admire the natural beauty of Pindus Mountains in Zagoria region. We’ll take the meandering roads through the mountains, which are passing by small, charming villages and dramatic gorges. We will explorer multicultural Ioannina, visit the famous Meteora monasteries.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights accommodation, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, All Fees and Taxes

Reviewed By AnnieM007

I can't thank our tour guide Adam enough for giving us a fun filled day from start to finish. If you are lucky enough to get him as your tour guide you will agree with me that he is one interesting man on this planet! He went above and beyond, even making additional pit stops. He showed us so much in one day that would of easily taken us two to three days to do. The tour exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to do future day trips in other countries/cities with Albanian Express Travel and Adam!

3. Vergina tour from Corfu

Pachis Travel

A 13 hours trip  from Corfu starts at 07.30 to Vergina, a modern village, and following the discovery the site was identified as Aigai, the ancient capital of the Macedonian kings, together with its cemetery. Vergina is one of those finds which archaeologists dream about - a well preserved discovery, proven association with a famous historical person, and real treasure! A tumulus measuring about 110m wide by 13m high turned out to cover some tombs. Not just any old tombs, either. One of them was identified as that of Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great. Another is thought to belong to Alexander IV, the son of Alexander the Great.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Professional guide

Reviewed By Milda K

It was amazing day just for 25 euros per person. Captain Spyros took us from Agios Gordios and drived us to Gouvia by his car telling nice stories about villages we passed. The boat was big and nice and Spyros was the best part of it. He was joking, singins, dancing, talking to everyone and making food. The food was very tasty, and free coffe, biscuits and free wine all the day. The three places we stopped were very nice especially this wild beahh near the lake.

4. Visit Albania and North of Greece

Albania Express Travel

Through our Crossroads of Cultures program, travelers learn from expert lecturers while journeying through Albania’s most notable sites and towns along with Epirus, Greece’s northwest region. Even though Albania, which borders northwest Greece, has been inhabited for at least ten millennia, today it’s one of Europe’s last “undiscovered’ countries but Albania’s strategic position, only a short distance from Italy across the Adriatic Sea, and commanding the route from west to east, made it an important and flourishing possession of empires and other powers since antiquity. Greeks founded cities on its shore, beginning in the 7th century BC; the Romans made it a province, later becoming a Byzantine and Ottoman territory; and in the early 20th century, it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and under the domination of Italy and Germany.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Tour Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, 7 nights accommodation

Exclusions: Lunches, Dinners, All Fees and Taxes

Reviewed By AnnieM007

I can't thank our tour guide Adam enough for giving us a fun filled day from start to finish. If you are lucky enough to get him as your tour guide you will agree with me that he is one interesting man on this planet! He went above and beyond, even making additional pit stops. He showed us so much in one day that would of easily taken us two to three days to do. The tour exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to do future day trips in other countries/cities with Albanian Express Travel and Adam!

5. Ioannina Private Tour from Corfu

Corfu Port Authority Company, Eth. Antistaseos 24, Kerkira 491 00, Greece Let's Book Travel

Take this Ioannina private tour from Corfu and explore the capital of Epirus, legends and history, cultural traditions and unique attractions.

Inclusions: Trasport by luxury minibus, Tickets for roundtrip ferry, Transfers from / to your hotel or closest available location, English speaking driver

Exclusions: Any Private Expenses, Professional guide (upon request)

Reviewed By Alextsantes

I did this cruise with my son and it was amazing! We enjoy the beaches and the crystal waters.loved the service and definitely book again another cruise!

6. Tzoumerka - Kipina’s Monastery

Epirus Adventures

The tour of Tzoumerka might be one of our biggest. Nevertheless, each and every of its many curves offers a breathtaking view of the wild beauty of Tzoumerka and its canyon in which the river Arachthos flows. On our way, we’ll meet the Kipina monastery, the villages Kalarrites and Pramanta, the “Anemotripa” cave and of course the unbelievable beauty of the alpine landscape .

Inclusions: Lunch in traditional reastaurant, All Fees and Taxes, Traditional local pie, Bottled water

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Reviewed By citytraveler6

Would highly recommend Epirus.Travel and this particular tour we went on. We booked this very late which was no bother to Giorgos ( George ) who advised us where and what to do from the start! Less than 10 hours later he was waiting for us at the port for our days adventure to begin! What a day it was! George went out of his way to give us more than we expected from the tour, giving us a complete full days tour of everything and more on the list! He is extremely knoweledgable, great fun to be with, very accommodating, easy going and immediatly made us feel at ease comfortable and relaxed in his hands as he took us on our adventure. Nothing was to much trouble and he ensured we had the best days travel! Sivota, Parga and of course the Acheron River are breathtaking - there was just so much to see, so much to explore from beautiful beaches, sea side coastal towns steeped in history and charm, ancient forests and olive plantations, ruins, fortresses, castles and not forgetting the mythical crysal clear waters of the Archeron springs! I enjoyed every second of the day and it really was the highlight to our weeks holiday in Greece. I would highly recommend doing any trip with George. You will be in the best hands. I look forward to going back to Greece and in particular the Epirus region and will 100% go through Epirus.Travel and do another adventure. I cant wait!

7. 10 Days Private Tour: North Greece

Olive Sea Travel

This 10 day tour of northern Greece was set up for our guests who wish to see the treasures of the north (and those on the way) without the hustle and bustle of working out routes and what sights are well worth the visit.

Inclusions: Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.], Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Accommodation (We work with some of the best hotels. We have to know the number of the rooms), Entrance Fees, Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost), Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)

Reviewed By Akulasthraxus

My guide Vasile met me at the Acropolis metro stop, we headed to the Acropolis, and I was the only person that had signed up for a tour that day so it was a solo tour. We stopped at the Acropolis, Temple of Hephaestus, Greek Agora, Lycabettus Hill, the glass running man, and the Olympic Stadium in my half day tour. 100% worth it, got some great photos and better memories, and would happily suggest them again.

8. Tzoumerka’s National Park (day tour)

"King Pyrros" Ioannina National Airport, Leof. Grammou 135, Exochi 454 45, Greece Epirus Traveller

The National Park is a huge open-air folklore museum and combines harmonically characteristics of both natural and man-made sights such as stone bridges, traditional settlements, coexisting with the natural wonders such as beautiful landscapes, steep mountains, gorges and caves. Many rare species of plants grow in the region. The area is also home to protected mammal species such as otters, brown bears and wild goats while the whole park is particularly important to bird’s populations. There have also been recorded many species of invertebrates, fishes, amphibians and reptiles.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Bottled water, Video & Photos, Visitors will be charged according to the restaurant's menu.

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Reviewed By Lindasmiri

We had wonderful time with this very kind couple!!! John and Angelique was very helpful and they informed us about everything we saw! We did a four-day tour around Ioannina city, at Tzoumerka and Zagorochoria villages. I recommend these beautiful people and I hope to see them again!!!

9. Vikos – Aoos Geopark

Epirus Traveller

The route goes through the villages of central Zagori and Konitsa. The region is home to many rare and protected species, such as bears, wolves, wildcats, otters, wild goats and predatory birds such as, golden eagles, the peregrine falcon, booted eagles, snake eagles, and golden falcons.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Bottled water, Video & Photos, Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid by the visitor.

Exclusions:

Reviewed By Lindasmiri

We had wonderful time with this very kind couple!!! John and Angelique was very helpful and they informed us about everything we saw! We did a four-day tour around Ioannina city, at Tzoumerka and Zagorochoria villages. I recommend these beautiful people and I hope to see them again!!!

10. Tzoumerka Sightseeing Tour

Epirus Adventures

The tour of Tzoumerka might be one of our biggest. Nevertheless, each and every of its many curves offers a breathtaking view of the wild beauty of Tzoumerka and its canyon in which the river Arachthos flows. On our way, we’ll meet the Kipina monastery, the villages Kalarrites and Pramanta, the “Anemotripa” cave and of course the unbelievable beauty of the alpine landscape .

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Lunch in traditional reastaurant, Traditional local pie

Exclusions:

Reviewed By citytraveler6

Would highly recommend Epirus.Travel and this particular tour we went on. We booked this very late which was no bother to Giorgos ( George ) who advised us where and what to do from the start! Less than 10 hours later he was waiting for us at the port for our days adventure to begin! What a day it was! George went out of his way to give us more than we expected from the tour, giving us a complete full days tour of everything and more on the list! He is extremely knoweledgable, great fun to be with, very accommodating, easy going and immediatly made us feel at ease comfortable and relaxed in his hands as he took us on our adventure. Nothing was to much trouble and he ensured we had the best days travel! Sivota, Parga and of course the Acheron River are breathtaking - there was just so much to see, so much to explore from beautiful beaches, sea side coastal towns steeped in history and charm, ancient forests and olive plantations, ruins, fortresses, castles and not forgetting the mythical crysal clear waters of the Archeron springs! I enjoyed every second of the day and it really was the highlight to our weeks holiday in Greece. I would highly recommend doing any trip with George. You will be in the best hands. I look forward to going back to Greece and in particular the Epirus region and will 100% go through Epirus.Travel and do another adventure. I cant wait!

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