We recently returned to Athens after touring around northern Greece, and when our servers, guides and drivers asked us where we arrived from, they were delighted and shocked to hear that we had come from Epirus. Everyone said that we were the first people (they had heard of) who had visited this hidden gem of Greece. One bartender told us she was so impressed with us going to Epirus that she offered us delicious shots of Mastika to sip on. That’s just how impressed she must have been!
Most tourists head to Santorini or Mykonos when traveling to Greece. We agree, that these islands are incredibly beautiful, but there are other places in Greece that can really take your breath away, far from the crowds of the well-trodden destinations. Epirus, Greece is one of them.
About Epirus, Greece
When we first received the invitation to Epirus, we had to look it up. Were there beaches? Check. What about monasteries or ancient ruins? Check. How about outdoor activities? Another check! Epirus has it all. And we’re going to share an itinerary to travel through this secret corner of Greece, to create your own trip of a lifetime.
Where is Epirus, Greece?
Epirus is located in the northwest corner of Greece, bordered by Albania and the Ionian Sea. It is a 1h 15min flight to the capital of Epirus, Ioannina (pronounced, Yo-ah-nah-nah) from Athens or you can rent a car. It is only a 4h 30min drive from Athens to Ioannina and getting to see the Greek countryside is a real treat. We know, we’ve done it!
Getting Around Epirus
Renting a car is one of our favorite ways to get around in Greece, especially once you get out of Athens. We flew into Ioannina (on this trip to Greece) and had a driver take us around on a jam-packed itinerary. Since we were guests of the Epirus tourist board, we had the privilege of having a private driver, but we do suggest renting a car from the airport in Athens and hitting the road.
However, if your budget allows, hiring a private driver is an amazing way to travel and Prime Transfer Services tours is a superb company owned by our friend Vasili who can get you around from place to place in safety and comfort. Visit his website to book day tours and transfers around Epirus, Greece.
For our adventures all around Epirus, we used Alpine Zone which is the leader in adventure tourism around Epirus. Check out Alpine Zone to book your own Epirus, Adventures.
Rental cars are quite reasonable in Greece compared to other European countries…
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