Newly Launched: ULTION PRIVÉ by Sandgrouse Travel & Expeditions. Scotland’s Ultimate Sporting Journeys
7 NIGHTS 8 DAYS, FULLY GUIDED WITH 4X4 AND DRIVER, ATHENS, VIKOS GORGE, AOOS & TZOUMERKA NATIONAL PARKS, MONASTERIES, HIKING, KAYAKING, BIKING & RAFTING
Your adventure starts in Athens. From Athens you will head west towards Thermopylae and the mountain valleys of Karpenisi in the central Greek highlands, driving through some of the most striking alpine landscapes in Greece. Continuing north through the Agrafa mountain pass, you will head to Lake Plastiras, the largest artificial lake in Greece which you can explore on mountain bikes, kayaks or on foot, before heading further north towards the national parks of Northwestern Greece.
Boasting the deepest gorge in the world, home to an ecosystem unique to Greece and renowned for their hospitable mountain villages of incredible architecture, the Vikos - Aoos and Tzoumerka National Parks are the ultimate active traveler’s destinations in the country.
Your will use the scenic village of Megalo Papingo in Zagori as your base, and from here you will be able to explore the valleys and rivers on foot and by 4x4 vehicle. From here, set out to go hiking, horseback riding and cycling on beautiful mountain trails, river trekking and rafting down the impressive Voidomatis and Arachthos rivers, rappelling in one of Tzoumerka National Park’s most scenic river gorges, all while exploring the picturesque mountain villages of North Western Greece.
Leaving Tzoumerka behind you, you will head towards the gravity defying Monasteries of Meteora, a true highlight of any visit to Greece, before heading back to Athens. Spend a week in one of the most impressive mountain destinations of Southern Europe, a true paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and the perfect place to lay back and unwind in an amazing natural setting after a long day of exploration.
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We leave Athens early morning for the great outdoors and our adventure begins. In the morning, we pick up our 4WD vehicles. There, our tour leaders briefly introduce the group to the tour itinerary and the security regulations of the convoy. Driving along the national highway, we have...
After breakfast, we visit the picturesque village of Fidakia, one of the most charming villages of Evrytania. A walk through the cobbled streets and stone-built houses of Fidakia gives the sense that time here stands still. In the afternoon, we have a stroll by the banks of the...
Leaving behind us the mountain range of Evrytania, we head to the Plastira Lake in the region of Thessaly. Driving off road over the mountains of Agrafa gives us the chance to enjoy the most spectacular views of our 4x4 driving adventure. Having the Agrafiotis riverbed next to...
On this day we leave Lake Plastiras behind us and head further north through the Pindus mountain range towards the Tzoumerka National Park, a lesser known, yet stunningly beautiful part of northwestern Greece, with picture postcard views of the surrounding valleys, lush forests, rivers and canyons. When it...
Driving through the great outdoors and heading further west, you get to experience one of the most scenic drives in mainland Greece. The ancient forests give their place to barren alpine valleys and if we’re lucky we get to see wild horses and even bears before we reach...
On this day we explore more of the Vikos-Aoos National Park. We pass through traditional stone built villages with rich history, unique architecture and warm hospitality, scattered along the edges of the Vikos gorge. Stone arch bridges, unique geological formations, ancient monastery fortresses hidden in the rocky outcrops,...
This day is dedicated to river rafting, horseback riding and hiking. After breakfast, we gear up, grab our paddles and board the boats. We spend the next 2-3 hours going down the turquoise waters of the Voidomatis river, passing through an amazing landscape of diverse tree species. About...
Leaving Papingo behind us, the downhill drive towards Central Greece passes through heavily forested areas and green valleys, eventually leading us to a Unesco World Heritage site and one of the highlights of this trip: The gravity defying ancient Monasteries of Meteora. The name Meteora, which translates into...