7 days at Tzoumerka the Himalayas of Greece
“Arrival Day”
1.Welcome with homemade traditional drink in the Hotel
2.Briefing of the 7 days Program
3.Knowing the village by a small guided walking tour
Vourgareli Village captivates with its landscape and its authenticity. The location of the village is perfect for hiking trails, easy walks. Epirus Region is famous for the bridges. So, in the most important sights of the village, some of the stone arched bridges are included.
In the village you will have the opportunity to taste the water directly from the springs, one of them is the fountain Leptokarya, hidden in an oasis of firs, an ideal spot for reflection and reconstruction.
As you will walk through the elevated paved square and the cobbled street, the sound of water will lead you to the famous and unique beauty, stone-built fountains “Archonto” and “Krystallo”. Tradition holds that whoever drinks water from these fountains is destined to get married in Vourgareli! You should ask the locals to learn the truth! Ask the suffers, they will know better.
If you want to learn about the rich history of the village, two of the most important monuments of the area, of Ag.Georgios and the Byzantine Red Church, are wait you to visit and to get know them.
And if you think you will not find a cradle of culture and art in the village, the Tzoumerka art cell will deny you. There you will travel with the photos of Kostas Balafas, admire some folklore objects and come closer to the cultural heritage of the area.
4.Dinner at the hotel
*Note: Instead of the village walking tour, the visitors can have free time. It depends of the arrival time.
1. Walking towards Rema Marks at Theodoriana village.
A fascinating journey starts from our beautiful Vourgareli village that will keep you astounded. Small wonders of Mother Nature are scattered throughout the region of Tzoumerka. One of them, unknown even to some of the locals, is the “Rema Marks”. Known also as the stream of Paradise, it is a spot of rare, wild beauty, with small waterfalls that create green ponds, taking our breaths away! The sight is breathtaking and during the summer months a dive into the cold waters is a must. A truly unique scenery that astounds visitors of all ages.
2. Visit the bottling plant of the area “Kostilata”.
Kostilata’s Springs SA was established in 2007 and since 2011 it is dedicated in natural mineral water bottling and distribution. At an altitude of 1450m, in a virgin mountainous landscape totally unaffected by human intervention the natural mineral water “Kostilata’s Springs” emerges at the ground surface and it is bottled right on site. Applying the highest quality standards in all bottling and distribution phases, the company aims at offering a high quality product that can compete Europe’s top waters.
3. Visit the Souda waterfalls
Through 16 kilometres of dense forests and one of a kind scenery, you approach the Theodoriana village that is situated at around 1.000 meters altitude. A village known as the “capital of water” for the greater area of Tzoumerka as it is one of the reaches villages in Greece regarding its water resources. Its traditional beauty of the Epirus area along with its countless water springs make Theodoriana village truly unique. This water beauty though peaks at the double waterfalls of Souda, of Aspri Goura River. A magnificent sight that fascinates people of all ages, and an ideal spot for a dive! The water falls from 25-meters high and 800 cubic meters per hour, making the Souda one of the most impressive, Greek waterfalls.
4. Visit the Acheloos beach, known as well the Tzoumerka beach
Another hidden gem that for many it comes a surprise, is Acheloos Beach! Vacations at the mountains usually connote nature, traditional villages and unique pathways…. not beaches. The Acheloos river though, the second longest Greek river hides quite a few surprises making the Tzoumerka area an ideal destination for summer as well. The scenery will fascinate you and the first dive will make this short trip worthwhile.
The beach lies underneath the impressive hanging bridge that units from the ’60s and it is an idyllic, virgin setting well-hidden amidst the dense forest, with crystal waters, mud baths and natural spas.
5. Dinner at the hotel
*Note: At summer they can swim at Rema Marks and Acheloos Beach
1. Canoe Kayak at Pournari Lake
Between the town of Arta and the mountainous area of Tzoumerka, at an altitude of 140m is the lake of Pournari. It is an artificial lake, 8th in the list of the lake’s craftsmen, created by the collection of the waters of the Arachthos River. The most amazing is that when the dam is open and the lake level has fallen, the old houses come to light. So, you can do Canoe Kayak through the old school or even literally touch the stone build old town hall!
2. Launch at a local traditional tavern
3. Visit a local winery and have a wine tasting event
4. Dinner at Rouista Tzoumerka Resort
“Sklava Peak”
1. Hiking to ‘’Sklava’’ Peak at 2.090m attitude
Starting from the hotel, with the mountain dominating over our heads we will start hiking in stony ground. Exploring this virgin area with dense forests and wild beauty, after 3 hours we will reach the summit of ‘’Sklava’’ Peak at 2.090m. A unique experience that leads to energy and assures pictures of majestic beauty that all participants will engrave on their memory or on their camera!
2. Dinner at Rouista Tzoumerka Resort
“Experience Outdoor Activities at Tzoumerka”
1. Horse Riding near Arachthos river close to the famous Plaka bridge
Come closer to nature and live an impressive experience through horse riding. Horses are awaiting you for a hike on the mountain next to Aracthos river with the imposing backround of Tzoumerka Mountains and with the view of Plaka bringe, a 19th century stone one arch bringe the largest single arch in Balkans.
It was considered “one of the most difficult, single-arch bridges to construct and one of the most impressive examples of Greek popular architecture.
The variations in the colors and sounds of nature will add to you as they will offer you unique moments of escape.
2. Rafting at Arachthos river
Rafting in Arachthos river, definitely one of the most impressive rivers of Greece, is a unique experience, an easy and beautiful descent, ideal for beginners with some light waves, repeated turns and 2nd to 3rd-degree crossings.
It starts at the bridge of Politsa in Abelochori and ends in the bridge of Plaka. The entrance to the narrow canyon of Arachtos is truly imposing, with the highest pitch reaching 700m. You will have the opportunity to see many springs coming out of the rocks from chinks, and rare birds nesting in the remote rocks of the canyon.
Explore the unspoiled natural environment with roaring rivers, stunning waterfalls and impressive gorges
3. Dinner at Rouista Tzoumerka Resort.
*Note: They can go by their own car and they do not need to have a guide. They will have guides for the activities.
“The round of Tzoumerka with Jeep”
1. Off-road jeep tour visiting the best attractions of Tzoumerka.
The jeep tour starts from Vourgareli village and through off-road route we will reach Katarraktis village at an altitude of 1.360m. to admire the impressive twin waterfalls with 87m and 100m height respectively. Next stop is at Anemotrypa cave, the only cave in Greece that crosses the river along its entire length. It is considered the whitest cave in Greece, as it hosts clean limestone. Next stop at the monastery of Kipina, one of the most impressive in Epirus, constructed in 1212 a.d. It is built into a steep cliff, very impressive with incredible view and breathtaking location. Close at the monastery is located a mountainous traditional settlement ‘Kalarrites’ village. It is built on the edge of the steep ravine that ends at Kalarrytikos river at an altitude of 1200m.We will walk at the traditionally old paths inside the village and then through an easy walk we will visit a magical place that leads to beautiful pools and waterfalls known as ‘’Kouiasa’’.
We will continue our jeep tour on one of the most beautiful and special route through an alpine crossing to reach the ‘’passage of Baros’’. Baros is probably the highest road in Greece that you can do so comfortably since you have the opportunity to drive at 1904m. Comfortably and safely. From that point there is a unique view to the peaks of Peristeri (2.294m) and Kakarditsa (2.429m).
After that we are driving to Matsouki village at 1.100m to get back
*Note: The route to Baros cannot be done at winter time or if it has snowed.
2. Dinner at Rouista Tzoumerka Resort.
“Detox and taste experience”
1. Small walking near the hotel at the famous waterfalls “Captains’ Baths”.
The path which is curated by Rouista family starts from a wooden gate outside the hotel. An easy route that crosses a dirt path of the forest, while along the way you will walk by the river, you will see old abandoned stone houses in the forest, you will walk and photograph the wooden bridges built by Rouista team. And somewhere before the end of the route you will rest and you will be enchanted by the sound of the river water. The baths will reward your effort.
2. Continue to Agia Marina, a small church in the forest
Through the forest and among the firs we will reach at a small church with incredible view to Tzoumerka Mountains.
3. Visit an outdoor threshing floor where we can do a nature yoga session.
4. Back to Rouista Tzoumerka Resort where they will have a cooking lesson before the dinner.
Note:
* In every day program is also included a rich launch box except of day N. 3, Where the meal will take place at the local tavern.
* The visitors at the end of the program will take a gift bag with local products.
* In every day program is also included a rich launch box except of day N. 3, Where the meal will take place at the local tavern.
* The visitors at the end of the program will take a gift bag with local products.
From:
1,540 € per person in Double room
1,380 € per person for 4 people in a room for 4
Rouista Tzoumerka resort is a complex of 6 independent stone buildings, where local, traditional architecture predominates, harmonically combining Greek nature, modern comfort, activities, enchanting wilderness and the unique beauty of the Tzoumerka Mountains.
Spacious and cozy rooms, decorated in earthy tones, with Stone and Wood being the dominant element, give warmth and a sense of tranquility for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The resort has got different type of rooms with different layout able to satisfy each kind of visitor, either if it is a couple, a family or a group of friends. The fact is that each room offers structure, comfort and privacy and provide carefree and memorable vacations.
The non-smoking policy is respected throughout Rouista Tzoumerka Resort offering in this way the fresh air that nature provides us with to all visitors.
The Lounge room, with its high wooden ceiling and the large fireplace that is the focal point of the room, is the ideal setting for guests to enjoy a coffee or a drink, accompanied by homemade liqueurs and sweets, and a breathtaking view that overlooks the imposing mountain.
The complex also has a multi-purpose room and a conference room for 50 people.
The hotel is an orbit for explorations and mini escapes. The location of the hotel is perfect for hiking trails and easy walks, even can satisfy the most demanding guest, by climbing to the summit of Tzoumerka.
At last the paved square of the village area, some of the stone arched bridges and traditional fountains with springs, are in a short distance.
Through experiential activities and different kind of experiences, guests can share a physically challenging adventure so they will spend quality time.
A visit to Rouista Tzoumerka Resort will remind you of the majesty of nature and the famous hospitality of the Epirus area.
Proud of the nutritional tradition of Epirus, we select daily the most fresh, local ingredients in order to create handmade, traditional recipes that have passed through generations. We thus remind the older ones of the pure, Greek tastes and we share to the younger generations and to our foreign visitors this wealth.
This means, that breakfast at Rouista is an experience you cannot miss! You will find a great variety of handmade pies made with the handmade sheet of Sotiria (Rouista’s “mom”), vegetables and eggs from family’s garden, honey comes also from family’s beehives, handmade cakes and recipes with a bit of innovation to our tradition.
For all those ingredients that they do not produce or make by the family, there are excellent, local producers that we collaborate with. Feta cheese and yoghurt, for example, are both coming from a local producer (the last one in the area) that makes some of the finest dairy products.
Gastronomy, is an essential part of Rouista, of Epirus and of the holistic, Greek experience that we want to offer to all guests. With “meraki”, love and care, we prepare everything that you taste on a daily base.
This is because we consider gastronomy to be a key part of every trip. Epirus and specifically Tzoumerka have pure raw materials and traditional recipes that are a reference point for the visitor.
So we created a special menu by choosing local producers and local ingredients, enriching the local recipes with modern touches.
But Rouista gastronomy is not just about the menu. We always have a gastronomic proposal accompanied by themed events offering a different experience to the traveler.
The Athamanic Mountains, also known as Tzoumerka, are a large mountain range in western Greece, which is essentially the southern part of wider mountain range of Pindus that rises between the rivers Arachthos and Acheloos.
Rouista Tzoumerka Resort is located in Southwest Greece in the heart of National Park of Tzoumerka, Peristeri and Arachthos Gorge, which is part of the EU-funded Europarc Federation for sustainable tourism in protected areas.
Close to Tzoumerka there are 3 big cities, Ioannina, Arta and Trikala.
It is 4 hours away from Athens and 4 hours away from Thesaloniki, 1.30 hour from Ioannina and Aktio airports.
Tzoumerka is a set of beautiful and traditional villages, surrounded by gorges and Cliffs Mountains. Ιt is a mountain virgin paradise characterized by the rugged landscape and the dense greenery. A place with great cultural heritage and tradition.
At Tzoumerka you can feel the wild beauty of greek nature , you will admire the landscapes, the waterfalls, the view of the mountains, the crystal clear rivers.
The village that Rouista Tzoumerka Resort is located it is a picturesque and traditional, is surrounded by lush greenery, traditional stone houses, stone fountains and plenty of water sources.
Vourgareli is located in the North Southern Tzoumerka mountains at an altitude of 800m and is built on the fringes of the Tzoumerka. An excursion to the village will soothe your mind, awake childhood memories and remind you all those of what the city has made you forget!
Discover the Himalayas of Greece Tzoumerka
7 Nights
Himalayas of Greece Tzoumerka
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