Epirus Wine Trail
near Metsovo, Epirus (Greece)
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Itinerary description
Therefore this trail would be perfect for anyone interested in wine, nature and culture. Destinations are easy to reach by car while the region offers several hiking or mountain biking trails with outstanding views.
Waypoints
Ioannina
Zitsa
Domaine Glivanos
Winery in the village Zitsa. http://www.glinavos.gr/en/
Zoinos Winery
Winery in the village Zitsa. http://www.zoinos.gr/?lang=en
Pindos National Park
The biggest terrestrial protected area of Greece, it includes two already existing National Forests, several "Natura 2000" protected areas and wildlife refuges. http://pindosnationalpark.gr/en/
Vikos Gorge
Gorge in the Pindus Mountain, within the Municipality of Zagori, its length is about 20 km, and its depth is ranging from 450 to 1600m. http://www.trekking.gr/outdoor-holidays-in-greece/destination/epirus/vikos-gorge-crossing
National Park of Tzoumerka, Peristeri & Arachthos Gorge
A National Park rich in wildlife, ptotected areas, mountains, traditional villages and declared monuments of Classical, Byzantine and Modern times.
Zitsa town
Village that belongs to the municipality of Ioannina and is very famous for its dry sparkling wines, made from the indigenous grapes "Debina".
Sanctuary of Dodona
Religious Sanctuary (Zeus' very own, according to the myth) where priestesses and priests of ancient times where interpreting several indicators to make prophecies and give advice regarding the actions that should be taken.
Vrellis Museum of Greek History (Wax Effigies)
A museum of wax effigies which hosts 37 themes and 150 wax models, that take the visitors to a trip inside Epirus history from the 500BC until the modern times. http://www.vrellis.gr/ep/index.html
Perama Cave
http://www.spilaio-perama.gr/en/
Tzami Aslan Passa
Fetiche Tzami
Byzantine Museum
http://www.travelioannina.com/node/25
Archaeological Museum
http://www.travelioannina.com/node/24
Castle
The Castle of Ioannina city was built in 528 B.C in the times of the Emperor Ioustinianos, as one if his plans to fortify the city.
Harbor of small boats
From this small harbor, visitors can take the small boat to reach the island of the lake.
Museum of Ali Passa
Monastery Dilli or Strategopoulos
Monastery Metamorfosi
Island of Lake Pamvotida
Lake Pamvotida
City of Ioannina
The capital city of Epirus region, lies on the shore of the beautiful lake Pamvotis. It has approximately 112,500 inhabitants, a General and a University Hospital, is the seat of the University of Ioannina and has several Hellenic, Ottoman, Byzantine and Balkan characteristics.
Katogi Averrof Hotel & Winery
A winery and hotel that dates back to 1959. Evangellos Averrof was the first man to plant Cabernet Sauvignon in Greece. Ever since the people of the Averrof estate have dedicated their time to the revival of indigenous varieties too, such as "Vlachiko", a very old and typical variety of the Greek Mountains.
Averrof Art Gallery
Museum Tsanaka
Folklore Museum of Metsovo
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