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Zagori & Konitsa 5 Days Private e-bike Tour

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Zagori & Konitsa 5 Days Private e-bike Tour

Highlights

This e-bike trip is the best choice for anyone who wants to get to know the region of Zagorochoria and Konitsa by cycling in unique and rare landscapes. On this excursion we get to know the rich history of Zagori and the unspoiled Konitsa in the best possible way. We visit the most picturesque, well-known and unknown, traditional villages of the region by electric bike and taste the authentic flavors of the local food and drinks. We encounter fantastic landscapes with wild mountains, stone bridges that have stood proudly for years. We go on short hikes on beautiful and historical trails within the Vikos-Aoos National Park and we have the opportunity to swim in crystal clear rivers and waterfalls. And of course, we could not miss the highlight of the area, the deepest canyon in the world, the Vikos canyon.

We do believe that the best way for someone to get to know an area is by bicycle and for this reason we have prepared, perhaps, the most complete excursion in the area of ​​​​Zagori and Konitsa. We are more than sure that with our electric bikes this trip will be unforgettable, it will take you back in time many years and you will also love our culture and our place.

Source: Bikewise - Let's Cycle in Greece

Σύντομη περιγραφή

1st day

Our excursion starts at Dilofo; a beautiful and traditional village of the area. Meeting in the village and after the necessary informative instructions, we start our route. Our first short stop after 10 minutes at Kokoris bridge, the most photographed bridge – a trademark – of the area. Then we head for Kapesovo, the quiet village with its beautiful stone houses and cobbled streets, where we have a short tour of the village on foot, passing the famous Paschalio school, once the largest school in the village with its rich library. After leaving Kapesovo, we cycle uphill to the highest village of Zagori, Vrateto.The “climb” seems demanding, but thanks to our electric bikes, we enjoy a literally unique view favored by most visitors. We arrive at Vrateto, where we have the opportunity to drink coffee in the village. Then, we leave the bikes behind to start an easy half-hour hike to the best spot (Beloi viewpoint), where we can admire the unique Vikos Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world in terms of length-width-height. After taking the necessary photos and admiring the magnificence of nature, we return to Vradeto to have lunch in the village square.Then, we say goodbye to the village and get ready to walk the historic “Staircase of Vradeto”, with over 1200 steps, the construction of which took about 20 years. The unique architecture of this stone path while listening to the rich history that lies behind it will amase you. We reach the opposite side of Kapesovo, where we find our bikes again and ride for the last 20 minutes (approximately) to Tsepelovo, where we spend the night. Check in at the hotel. In the evening dinner at a local tavern. Overnight.

2nd day

Breakfast at the hotel and we say goodbye to Tsepelovo. We get on the electric bikes and set out for a beautiful route to the waterfalls of Iliochori. After passing the village of Skamneli, the landscape changes completely. In a wonderful green route, we continue for about an hour, until “Gyftokambos” and “Sarakatsaniki Stani”, a unique open-air museum with the local “konakia”, representing the old way of life of the Sarakatsani herders-nomads. Here, we make a half-hour stop for our guided tour of the nomads’ huts.Then, we leave Sarakatsaniki Stani and get on the electric bikes for about half an hour to the village of Iliohori. There, we leave the bikes and walk 1km downhill to the village waterfalls, a “hidden paradise”, where you will not be able to resist a dip in its cool turquoise waters. After the necessary snacks and drinks, we climb up to meet our bikes again and depart for our delicious picnic of traditional pies and other home-made local delicacies.After the picnic, we have the last cycling part of the day left and we reach the last village of Zagori, the beautiful Vrysochori. Check in at our guesthouse. In the evening we eat homemade food and sweets in the small cafe-restaurant of the village while listening to local stories from the few local residents of the village. Overnight.

3rd day

We find ourselves in Vrysochori in the morning. Our current route from here on is different compared to the area of ​​Zagori. Today for most of the route we will enjoy the amazing view of the ridges of Tymfi. After having breakfast while admiring the wonderful view of the peak of Tsuka Rosa and the other peaks in front of us, we depart for Konitsa. After about 15 minutes, we come across the Aoos River, one of the few remaining free-flowing rivers in Europe. A short stop at the river and we depart for Paleoseli.Arriving in the village, we make a short stop at the church of Agia Paraskevi with its characteristic inclination (2 degrees less than the Leaning Tower of Pisa) and continue for about 15 minutes to the village of Elefthero, where we have lunch in the village tavern. We have about an hour and a half left to Konitsa on a wonderful route through a wooded area with fantastic landscapes. Arrival in the city of Konitsa, where we will spend the night. Check in at the hotel. It is worth going for a walk to and over the characteristic stone bridge of Konitsa. We finish our day with lunch at a local tavern with traditional food. Overnight.

4th day

On the 4th day we have our breakfast in Konitsa and prepare for our departure to the unique village of Zagori, Papigo. Today the route is completely different from the previous ones. The place of dense forests, mountain villages and high peaks changes and the plain of Konitsa, the mountains of Southern Albania and the Aoos river which joins with the Voidomatis just before flowing into the Adriatic sea appear. We say goodbye to the beautiful town of Konitsa and after cycling for about 30 minutes, we arrive in the area of ​​”Bourazani”.Here we make a short stop to see the watermill of the area and see up close the washing method that some locals still use today for their clothes and carpets without the use of detergent. Then we continue with the electric bikes for about an hour on one of the most beautiful routes in the area, as the view before us is unique. The plain of Konitsa and the gorge of the Aoos river, the point where the Voidomatis joins the Aoos as well as the Vikos gorge and the rocky towers of Astraka will surely captivate you.We now re-enter the area of ​​Zagori, we pass the village of Aristi and we have 10 minutes left for the long stop and the picnic next to the Voidomatis river, one of the cleanest and coldest rivers in Europe. A dip in the turquoise waters of the river will surely be unforgettable and will refresh you. About 45 minutes left on a unique route to Papigo. Arrival in the village and check-in at the hotel. Dinner in the village tavern. Overnight.

5th day

We planned our excursion so that the last day is quite relaxing and you can enjoy Papigo, one of the largest and most beautiful villages of Zagori. After breakfast, we take a short walk along the stone cobblestones of the village and towards the famous natural swimming pools of the area. Return to the village and move towards Dilofo.

Source: Bikewise - Let's Cycle in Greece

Itinerary

Dilofo - Stone Bridge of Kokoris/Nοutsou - Kapesovo - Skala Vratetou - Vradeto - Beloi viepoint - Vikos Gorge - Tsepelovo - Gyftokambos - Sarakatsaniki Stani - Iliochori - Balta di Stringa - Vrysochori - Mt.Smolikas - Mt.Tymfi Ridge - the Aoos river - Palioseli - Agia Paraskevi church - Konitsa - Papigko - The Voidomatis river - Papigko rock pool

Source: Bikewise - Let's Cycle in Greece

Additional Information

Included

  • E-bike CUBE Touring Hybrid ONE 500 or GIANT Talon E+ 3 29
  • Helmet, water bottle (windproof, waterproof, bike bag and additional cycling equipment)
  • 4 lunches in local restaurants and tavernas
  • 4 dinners in the village tavernas
  • 2 picnic with local products
  • 4 overnights stay and breakfasts in a double room in local guesthouses/hotels
  • Certified local bike guides
  • An accompanying-support vehicle with a host guide during the entire tour
  • Traveler's insurance
  • VAT

Not included

  • Transfer from and to airports (or bus stations)
  • Transfer to the departure point
  • Overnight stays before and after the tour
  • Buying traditional beverages and souvenirs in the area
  • Extra meals and drinks apart from the meals included in the tour program
Source: Bikewise - Let's Cycle in Greece

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1.“Bikewise” company’s participation terms in the bike tour

The bike tours organized by “Bikewise” company are suitable for people of all ages & physical condition. The distance, the elevation, the itinerary and more details are briefly described in the sections of bike tour program. The additional benefits offered in the context of bike tours (eg picnic, meal, accommodation, etc.) are determined by the organizing company and cannot be modified by the participants. Please let us know about any special dietary habits, allergies etc.

 All underage participants who are under 18 years old are able to participate under their guardians’ responsibility and need to be accompanied by them.

The only prerequisite for all the participants for their participation in the bike tour is their good mental and physical health, their will to cooperate with other participants and to follow the rules as they are being set by the organizers/ escorts. In the event that a participant does not comply with the rules of the organizers/ escorts, then the “Bikewise” company reserves the right to either stop the excursion or expel the participant who creates a problem without paying compensation fee on her part.

Any health problems on behalf of the participants should be referred, given that each one is the only responsible for his/her health, his/ her participation in every bike tour organized by “Bikewise” company.

The participant is obliged to check the bike before receiving it, if he/she checks and receives the bike it means that he/she found it in good condition and to his/her liking. Participant will return the bike and accompanying equipment to the company in the same good condition as received.

The participant is fully responsible for any accident, any damage or theft (partial or total) caused to the bike and is obliged to pay the amount due to the company for the damage to the bike regardless of its fault.

Minors or adult participants are fully responsible for the safekeeping of their personal items-equipment during the bike tour.

The participants are responsible to sign up on time and also to make their deposit on time to secure their reservation.


2. Awareness and acceptance of objective risks

Participants are aware and accept any possible risks that such bike tour/ might have and are aware of the risk of their transition through central and ring roads. Participants are advised to have undergone physical examinations relatively recently. On behalf of “Bikewise” company, the organizing company, will not be asked a medical certificate, given that all participants are participating under their own and exclusive responsibility and they declare the above. It is the sole responsibility of the participants to get to and from the starting and ending points of the bike tour and the organizer bears no responsibility whatsoever. However, in the event that a participant does not have a means of transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the bike tour, he/she may, after contacting the company “Bikewise”, request his/her transportation.

In the event that one of the participants wishes to stop and withdraw from the cycling excursion after it has started, he/she is not entitled to compensation regardless of the reason for his/her withdrawal.


3. Technical Briefing

Before the start of each bike tour, all the details are presented and safety instructions are provided that participants are required to follow and a detailed technical briefing is carried out, as well as the necessary safety equipment is provided to the participants. Attendance is the sole responsibility of the participants. The bike tour will not start unless all participants are wearing the necessary safety equipment.


4. “Bikewise” company’s responsibility

“Bikewise” company being the organizing company of bike tours is obliged to provide the most intact and safest equipment, which meets the international specifications, to secure the most intact planning for safe routes, to provide experienced and trained escorts, to inform the participants for any possible risk estimation.

The organizing company is not responsible for possible injuries or any health damage caused to the competitors or possible health problems or death owed to lack of preliminary health checks or to fall off the participant.

The organizing company disclaims any responsibility relative to:

  • the physical integrity of the participants, who are obliged to behave responsibly throughout the race.
  • possible injuries of anyone that participates in the bike tour under any role (viewer, escort, agent).
  • to any loss or destruction of material and is not responsible for possible damages of any type of equipment before, during and after the bike tour.
  • financial issues for any case and for any of the participant, or any other person under any other role.


5. Bike Tour amendment – postponement- cancellation on behalf of the organizing company

“Bikewise” company, preserves the right to amend the route, to postpone the bike tour for a short period of time or to transfer them on another date or to cancel them in cases when matters of security or for reasons of force majeure, like natural destruction, unsuitable weather conditions, strikes, other abnormalities arise.In cases of cancellation of the bike tour on behalf of the organizing company, the total sum of the participation fee that was deposited by the participant will be refunded. The last is not applicable for any other claims.


6. Insurance cover

“Bikewise” company provides all participants with simple civil liability insurance.


7. Video coverage and use of the picture or other material

“Bikewise” company, has the right to use any photograph or video irrespective of the participants that appear in this material. Before the start of the bike tour, there is made a presentation and a thorough technical briefing. In the event that you do not wish for such a thing, please inform us in writing.


8. Advanced Payment – Cancellation policy

In order to book an e-bike tour, an advance payment of 30% of the cost of the bike tour is required for each participant.

If you wish to cancel your tour, you can call us or contact us via the contact form.

Please note that in case you are cancelling the booking, the following policy applies:

  • 100% refund 30 days in advance
  • 80% refund 29-20 days in advance
  • 50% refund 19-7 days in advance
  • 0% refund less than 7 days in advance


If service is cancelled by “Bikewise” company you will be offered an alternative date/time/location.

If you don’t agree to the offered alternate date/time/location, you will receive a 100% refund.

“Bikewise” company l preserves the right to amend the route, to postpone the bike tour for a short period of time or to transfer them on another date or to cancel them in cases when matters of security or for reasons of force majeure, like natural destruction, unsuitable weather conditions, strikes, other abnormalities arise.

In cases of cancellation of the bike tour on behalf of the organizing company, the total sum of the participation fee that was deposited by the participant/cyclist/competitor will be refunded. The last is not applicable for any other claims.


9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Greece, and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Greece for the resolution of any disputes.


10. Acceptance of above terms of participation

The participants of the bike tour declare that they accept the present terms and are obliged to follow them.