What To Expect

Day 1: Athens - Karpenisi
• Karpenisi

  On day 1, you will be met and welcomed by your tour leader, who will give you some explanation about the itinerary of coming days and the convoy concept that we’ll follow during our off – road adventure. We will then depart with destination Karpenisi, the capital of Evrytania prefecture. On our way there, we can make a short stop at Leonidas monument in Thermopylae. Upon arrival in Karpenisi, we will check in to our hotel and relax. In the evening, we can visit some of the nearby traditional villages (such as Mikro and Megalo Chorio) and enjoy dinner all together.

  Duration: 24 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 2: Exploring Karpenisi
• Karpenisi

  Karpenisi is one of the most beautiful, unspoiled and clean areas in Greece, ideal both for nature lovers and history/culture enthusiasts. After breakfast, we will visit the Prousos Monastery, one of the most beautiful monasteries in Greece, built on a steep rock, above a deep canyon. After the monastery, we will hike to the gorge of Mavri Spilia (Black cave), passing through ponds, cascades and small stone bridges, ending at a magnificent 7m waterfall and the black cave. At the end of our visit, we will arrive at the village of Prousos, where the local butcher shop of “Stremmenos” produces high quality cold cuts, naturally matured with no preservatives! You are free to try the “Greek” prosciutto, or the salami from the delicatessen and you can buy whatever you like from the shop. On our way back to Karpenisi, we will off road drive through Mt Chelidona, a beautiful mountain trail offering stunning views over the Lake Kremasta, the meeting point of 4 rivers in Central Greece. You have your evening free for optional activities in the area, such as horseback riding, mountain biking or simply relaxing in this refreshing natural surroundings.

  Duration: 24 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Panta Vrechei Canyon

  Depending on the season, we can also visit the spectacular canyon of “Panta Vrechi” (translated to “it always rains”), a natural paradise lying between Mt Kaliakouda and Mt Platanaki. After a short hiking path, we enter Krikelliotis river canyon and we start walking under massive rocks and huge trees until we arrive at the waterfalls! Waterproof clothes and swimming suits are necessary since we can swim under the beautiful waterfalls! * River trekking in Panta Vrechi is available only between June – October. The rest of the year, there are other alternatives to this activity, such as canyoning through the Via Ferrata or rafting in Trikeriotis river, at an extra cost.

  Duration: 3 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 3: Karpenisi - Lakes Plastira (via Agrafa Mountains)
• Agrafa

  Early in the morning, we leave Karpenissi and we bound to Viniani Bridge. After a sort coffee/tea break, we continue our off road driving in one of the most remote and unspoiled areas in Greece, through Agrafiotis River canyon with destination Agrafa village. We visit the village and we have lunch in a local tavern, where we can eat locally fished trout, from the rivers of Karpenissiotis and Krikeliotis.

  Duration: 6 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Lake Plastira

  Crossing the famous wild mountains of Agrafa, we continue to the dreamy Lake Plastira, a synonymous to peace & endless natural beauty. We will first visit the dam of the lake and enjoy the panoramic views it offers, before checking in to the hotel. Relaxation and dinner after a day full of adventure!

  Duration: 12 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 4: Lake Plastira - Meteora
• Meteora

  We start our day with a canoe or hydro – bike tour in the Lake, so you can explore this magical place beyond the ordinary way! For the bike lovers, you can explore the lake on mountain bikes. In the afternoon, we arrive at the UNESCO “stone forest” of Meteora. We will drive around the monasteries and make stops at some beautiful viewpoints, so you can enjoy the striking landscape and take panoramic photos! Check in to our hotel and dinner at a local restaurant.

  Duration: 24 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 5: Meteora - Athens