Tzoumerka villages tour (2 days)

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1National Park of Tzoumerka (day 1)⌄

   Village of peace and natural beauty

   The road has many turns (like a snake) in canyons, forests and steep slopes.

   Matsouki is one of the villages of Tzoumerka, with tradition and remarkable examples of traditional architecture, such as bridges, watermills, but also the impressive Holy Monastery of Vlyza, of the 11th century.

   The settlement, built at an altitude of 840m. amphitheatrically at the foot of the mountain "Strogoula" (2,107 m), perhaps the most imposing peak of Tzoumerka. The 500-year-old plane tree and the historic fountain "Arapis" dominate the main square, next to the main church of Agia Paraskevi

   Cave “Anemotripa” of Pramanta was discovered in 1960. A small slot in the rocks, from where cool air emerged initiated the exploration of the inner part of the rocks, and thus the discovery of the cave. It was given the name “Anemotripa”. It is the only cave in Greece penetrated by river. This results in cave’s self-purifying without any human intervention, making the visit there really enjoyable.

   Built in 1866, it was considered the largest single-arched bridge in the Balkans, with an opening chamber of 40 meters, a height of 19 meters and an opening at the top of 3.2 meters. From 1881 to 1913 the bridge was a border between the Greek and Turkish states.

   Meals: Lunch: Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid by the visitor.

2. 2National Park of Tzoumerka (day 2)⌄

   According to tradition the monastery was founded in 1190 by the emperor "Isaac II Angelos", destroyed in 1736 and renovated in 1779.

   Its uniqueness consists in the fact that it includes works which speak of our home, Epirus, and its history - about what has brought it glory and made it respected by every Greek who hears its name. It is unique because it speaks about bread, the benefactor, the one who is exiled from his homeland, the man of the spirit and intellect, the Epirot craftsman, the shepherd, the farmer, the long-suffering Epirot mother - and about learning.

   The Politsas Bridge was built at the end of the 19th century in order to move residents from the villages of Ambelochori, Raftanaei, Agnanta, Pramanta, Ktistades, to Ioannina.

   The Gogos Bridge is at the beginning of the Kalarritikos gorge, on the road to Raftanai and Michalitsi villages. It is a metal bridge designed by German engineer Carol Waumann in 1932.

   From Kaletzi the route leading to one of the most important sights of the area, the springs and the wateffalls of Klifki, the 1st is 47m. height. When we reach the river we see the last waterfall of Cliffki in an idyllic location with a lake and incredible formations on the rocks

   From kostitsi village after an easy 30 min walk there's Prophet Elias Church. It's an amazing location, the view is excelent. You can see the 2 rivers joining inside th canion.

   Meals: Lunch: Lunch break to taste local dishes is paid by the visitor.