Zagori daily tour: 46 stone villages and Vikos Canyon

Stone villages built into limestone cliffs, a river you can swim in, and a canyon a kilometre deep

A full-day guided tour of Zagori, a cluster of 46 stone villages in the Epirus mountains, with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. You pass through Aristi, stop at River Voidomatis to swim if you want, visit the villages of Papigo and Mikro Papigo, see natural pools at Ovires Rogovo, cross a 1,090-meter pass for views into Vikos Canyon at its deepest point, and end in Dilofo with traditional pies and local sweets. The tour takes eight hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Zagori villages and nature

• Start tour in west Zagori valley
• Pass by Aristi village
• Stop at River Voidomatis
• Climb to Papigo villages
• Visit Ovires Rogovo natural pools
• Visit Mikro Papigo village
• Cross 1,090 m pass to central Zagori
• View Vikos Canyon at deepest point
• Snack with traditional pies and fruits
• Visit Dilofo village

The experience

The tour starts from the western valley and moves through the landscape at a pace that lets you see how the villages sit against the steep limestone slopes. You stop at River Voidomatis, one of Europe's cleanest rivers, where you can wade or swim in the cold water if you choose to. From there you climb to Papigo and then to Mikro Papigo, two villages built into the mountainside, and visit Ovires Rogovo: natural pools tucked into a narrow canyon.

The route crosses a 1,090-meter pass to reach central Zagori, where you get the view Vikos Canyon is known for: the gorge drops almost a kilometre straight down. A small snack of traditional pies (spinach pies, seasonal fruit and local sweets) comes here, before the final stop in Dilofo at the heart of the region. The guide is English-speaking and included in the price, as is pickup from your hotel.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• traditional snacks including spinach pies, seasonal fruit and local sweets.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to14h before

AgesUp to age 80

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 42 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Alpine Zone

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide leading you through multiple villages and canyon views in one day, since the fixed route covers the main sites but doesn't allow time to linger in any single village or backtrack to explore further.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I actually swim in the River Voidomatis, or is it just a stop to look at?

River Voidomatis is one of Europe's cleanest rivers and the tour stops there specifically so you can plunge into it if you want to. The water is icy cold. It's optional, not required.

How deep is Vikos Canyon and what do I see from the viewpoint?

Vikos Canyon drops almost a kilometre at its deepest point. The viewpoint on the tour is positioned to show that depth. You view it from the rim rather than descending into it.

What villages do I actually visit, and how much time do I spend walking around them?

You pass through or visit Aristi, Papigo, Mikro Papigo, Ovires Rogovo, and Dilofo. The itinerary moves between them as stops rather than long walks through each one, so you see the stone buildings and streets without a strenuous hiking component.

Is food included, or do I need to bring money for lunch?

Traditional snacks (spinach pies, seasonal fruit and local sweets) are included partway through the day. A full meal in a taverna is not included, so you may want to budget for lunch or bring additional food.

What time does the tour start and end, and will I need to arrange my own way back?

The tour runs for eight hours and includes pickup from your hotel. Return to your hotel is included as part of the service.