Walking in Zagori

"Nowhere offers more rewards for walkers."

Travelux is once again inviting you to join our much-acclaimed one­week walking tours. They where pioneered for those who enjoy walking, admiring breathtaking scenery and nature and not “heads down” trekking. Zagori is truly a magnificent place, unique and diverse. There are over 1750 varieties of plants including more than 50 varieties of orchids alone in the Zagori region, many of them rare and some only native to this area. Botanists revisit every year desperately seeking out new or unrecorded species. Unusual birds, tortoises and other wildlife flourish in this protected environment. Rivers flow unpolluted, alive with speckled trout. Rumbling waterfalls thunder through hidden ravines. If you walk regularly, are of good health and reasonable fitness, you will be more than able to participate in our leisurely guided programme. The group will be based in The Red House in Ano Pedina on a full board basis. The food in this area is simple, local and fresh. It is a rich wine region and there are plenty of mountain springs so you will not go thirsty. Over the week, there are six days of walking, each one approximately three to four hours. Carrying your own day sack, the terrain is mixed with some hill walking at altitudes between 500 and 1000 metres above sea level. Our guide will explain the history of the area and point out animal tracks as you wander along riverbeds, through forest tracks and up cobbled stairways that were once the only source of communication between the hillside inhabitants. You will also visit small monasteries; churches centuries years old, plus other surprises that hide within the culture of these traditionally built stone villages. On reading our description of Zagori on page 78 in this brochure, you will be forgiven in thinking we have incorporated a degree of “poetic licence” in order to sell the region. However, Zagori really is one of Europe's priceless gems, with diverse scenery hard to better anywhere else. Having walked and photographed it many times, we can assure you of complete accuracy.

Linda has accompanied our guides on many occasions. She has planned the walks so you can expect lots of time to admire the flora and fauna. Walking specifically to enjoy the natural beauty of this area, its architecture and traditions, has a special appeal of its own. An inspiring experience for all is ensured.

1 week, all inclusive, full board.

Dates availabile:
May 2008: 4th, 11th, 18th
June 2008: 1st, 8th
September 2008: 21st, 28th

Prices per person based on 2 sharing:

2 per room

£875 each

Price includes:
Return flights, all meals, transfers, guide, hotel.