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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.
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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.
We depart from Thessaloniki at 17:00 for the mountain refuge of Stavros in Theodoriana.
After approximately 5 hours, we will arrive at the refuge, where we will have free time to take a shower, eat, as well as to relax and unwind.
After waking up early in the morning, we will have our breakfast and enjoy our coffee while overlooking the breathtaking alpine landscape surrounding us, with green meadows and impressive peaks. Then, we will prepare our backpacks and set off for our hike. We will head towards the peaks of Xerakas and Perdikovrysi, reaching up to 1520 meters. We will walk through spectacular plateaus and admire the view towards Mount Achelous and the surrounding mountains (such as Tzoumerka, Kriakoura, Kakarditsa, Fourka, Pachtouri, Chatzi, Agrafa, Kokkinolako, Astri, etc.) all the way to the Ambracian Gulf and Arta. We will take a break to relax and enjoy a homemade snack to recharge before retracing our steps back to the refuge along the same path. Afterwards, we will indulge in the delicious food offered at the refuge, accompanied by the essential tsipouro and we will get ready for a movie night!
The next morning, we will wake up and pack our bags. Then, after enjoying our breakfast, we will have a unique experience practicing yoga on the beautiful plateau of the refuge, with panoramic views of the mountain peaks. After that we will head towards Marks Stream, which is one of the most beautiful spots in Tzoumerka. After a 45-minute hike along a stunning trail, we will admire the two waterfalls, and of course, we can also take a dip in their cold, crystal-clear waters!
Then, we will return along the same trail to the van and head towards the impressive 25-meter-high waterfalls of Souda! Initially, we will walk through a path amidst a fir forest, and after approximately 1 kilometer, we will reach the waterfalls. In this magical location, we will cook in nature and relax. Afterwards, we will return to the van and head towards the beautiful Palaiokaria Stone Bridge. After that we will take the road back to Thessaloniki.
Participation registration is completed by making a deposit of 50 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 23 October, 2024. 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 October 27 , 2024. From October 27, 2024 onwards, no refunds or transfers to other trips are possible due to the scheduled expenses of the excursion.