Mountain Retreat – Theodoriana adventure

TOTAL DURATION
3days
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
• someone in good hiking condition
• trails are generally in good condition
• increased mileage
• moderate elevation gain
SEASON

2 - 4 May

PRICE PER PERSON

150€

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Prepare your backpack and hop into the van! The adventure begins! Arrive at the beautiful refuge and take a deep breath of fresh air! Relax in its lovely lounge and enjoy your dinner. Wake up in the morning and gaze at the towering mountain peaks and alpine meadows around you! Enjoy your breakfast and get ready for the beautiful hike! Walk through the alpine meadows and reach the two peaks. Marvel at the views around you and relax in the embrace of the mountain. Take the return journey, enjoy a hearty meal at the refuge and get ready for a movie night. Wake up in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. Get ready to experience a unique yoga session on the beautiful plateau of the refuge. Marvel at the impressive mountain peaks and feel the flow of energy. Pack your things, and head to the beautiful lakes. Walk the short trail and admire the magic and beauty of nature. Take a dip in the crystal-clear waters and prepare for the next destination. Hop into the van and reach the stunning waterfalls. Walk through the fir forest and enjoy a picnic in nature! Reach the beautiful stone bridge with the impressive waterfalls and take the road back to Thessaloniki.

Learn this too:

Theodoriana is located 83 km from Arta and 105 km from Ioannina. It’s built on a slope of eastern Tzoumerka, at 960 m altitude – very close to the borders between Epirus and Thessaly – and is a verdant village with 209 permanent residents – according to the 2011 census – surrounded by firs, cedars, plane and walnut trees.

Its name seems to resonate the ancient city Theodoria of the Athamania kingdom that was destroyed by the Romans in 167 BC. Its exact location is unknown, but it’s not unlikely that it was located in the same place as Theodoriana village, a claim that William Martin Leake, the English topographer and traveller, supported already since 1810. Theodoriana already existed in 1695 since they have been included in a Venetian tax list. During the Ottoman rule, Theodoriana had its own school (1793), while it managed to escape being under permanent Ottoman occupation, occasionally becoming a hiding place for Katsantonis or for members of the Botsaris family.

ITINERARY

  • Day one

  • Day two

  • Day three

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Stavros Mountain Refuge
  • Hike to Xerakas and Perdikovrysi peaks
  • Viewpoint
  • Marks Stream
  • Souda Waterfalls
  • Cooking in Nature
  • Movie night at Refuge
  • Theodoriana Village
  • Outdoor Yoga
  • Palaiokaria Stone Bridge

additional info

  • There will be sun exposure during the hiking.
  • During hiking, there are some steep points that require special attention.
  • The hiking trail lasts approximately 4-5 hours and requires a very good physical condition.
  • At the traditional mountain guesthouse, there are showers with hot water and toilets.
  • You must have your own sleeping bag. The mountain refuge does not provide bed sheets.
  • During the summer and autumn months in the Pindos region, thunderstorms are a frequent occurrence in the afternoon hours.
  • Low temperatures are likely to prevail during the hiking duration
  • Payment/Cancelation Policy:

Participation registration is completed by making a deposit of 60 euros either into the following Eurobank account:

ΙΒΑΝ: GR52 02600 14000 02702 01187 955

Beneficiary: VARVATIS DIMITRIOS MILTIADIS or through  Iris Payments: 6978788183

(**The banking charges that can arise from depositing funds from another bank burden the customer.)

The deposit can be refunded until 20 April, 2025. After this specific date, the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable, except in the case of trip cancellation by the travel agency.

The remaining participation fee must be paid no later than April 24 , 2025. From April 24, 2025 onwards, no refunds or transfers to other trips are possible due to the scheduled expenses of the excursion.

included

Activity guide
First aid kit
Hiking poles (upon request)
Tour operator liability insurance
Snack
Coffee
0.5l water bottle
Breakfast
Transportation
Cooking experience in nature
Accommodation
Outdoor Yoga Experience

excluded

Personal expenses
Early departure costs
Beverages and drinks
Gifts, souvenirs, etc.
Gratuities (optional)
Meals and drinks from the refuge
Anything that is not mentioned in the description

Must-Have equipment

Hiking shoes
Extra clothes to change
Swimsuit & towel
Light jacket
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Buff or cap
Headlamp
Personal hygiene items
Waterproof/windproof jacket
Sleeping bag
30-40l Backpack
Jacket
2l of water

Mountain Retreat – Theodoriana adventure

PRICE PER PERSON

150€

Mountain Retreat – Theodoriana adventure

150€