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About This Tour
An 8-day road trip from Athens into Epirus, visiting four ancient theatres — Ambracia, Dodona, Cassope, and Nicopolis — plus Ioannina, the Vikos Gorge, and the oracle site of Necromanteion. Adapted from a self-drive itinerary — the original route hands you a rental car in Athens on Day 2 for the drive north into Epirus. Voyzo runs this exact road-trip route with your own private driver and vehicle instead, from Arta and Ioannina to the Vikos Gorge, Dodona, Parga, and the ancient cities of Cassope and Nicopolis. The entire route stays within Greece, looping back to Athens by Day 7.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Athens International Airport, Greece.
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Day 1 — Arrive into Athens
A private transfer from the airport to your city-centre hotel, with free time to settle in.
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Day 2 — Take the Wheel for a Grecian Road Trip
A drive northwest to Arta (ancient Ambracia) to see its medieval bridge, the Byzantine church of Panagia Parigoritissa, an ancient theatre, and a 13th-century castle, continuing on to Ioannina.
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Day 3 — Explore Multicultural Ioannina
A visit to Ioannina Castle, the oldest Byzantine fortress in Greece, a boat trip to the island village on Lake Pamvotida, and a wine tasting at Zitsa vineyard.
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Day 4 — The Hidden Gems of Zagori
A day trip to the Zagorochoria villages, including Monodendri for views of the Vikos Gorge, one of the world's deepest canyons, and the three-arched Kokkori stone bridge at Kipi.
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Day 5 — Journey to Dodona's Ancient Oracle
A visit to Dodona's Hellenistic Theatre and Sacred Home ruins, then a drive through the Paramythia mountains to Parga for beach time on the Ionian Sea.
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Day 6 — Visit Necromanteion, the Door to the Underworld
Exploring the ancient city of Cassope and the Temple of Aphrodite, then the Necromanteion oracle site and the banks of the Acheron River, with a return to Parga for dinner.
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Day 7 — Explore Nicopolis, the City of Victory
A visit to Nicopolis, the largest Roman city in Greece, founded by Emperor Augustus, before lunch in Preveza and the drive back to Athens.
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Day 8 — Your Journey Draws to a Close
A final day exploring Athens independently before your airport transfer.
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Departure
The trip ends in Athens, with a transfer to Athens International Airport (ATH) for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
The original itinerary is self-drive with a rental car from Day 2. Voyzo adapts it with your own private driver and vehicle for the whole route, so you can enjoy the four ancient theatres, the Vikos Gorge viewpoints, and the seaside towns without worrying about driving yourself.
No — the entire road trip stays within Greece, looping from Athens up through Epirus and back.
Four: Ambracia (Arta), Dodona, Cassope, and Nicopolis, each visited as part of the daily driving route.
Yes — Parga, on the Ionian coast, serves as your base for two nights with time for swimming and seaside dining.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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