Live a unique experience in the most populous traditional settlement of Greece, Metsovo. The hometown of the National Benefactors, Georgios Averof, Michael Tositsas, Nikolaos Stournaras as well as Evangelos Averof.
Tour the beautiful town of Metsovo and admire the traditional Epirotian architecture of the settlement with its stone-built houses, mansions and stone-paved cobbled streets. Relax while drinking your coffee in the beautiful central square with its shops and taverns.
Walk in the Averof Garden, following the main street of Metsovo square. It is a beautiful park filled with trees and plants, such as pines, firs, robola, beeches, holly etc. Inside the park is the chapel of Agios Georgios.
Visit "Katogi Averof" and experience the magical tour route, from the basement of the hotel, to the cellars of the winery, all the way to the shop where you can find wine products such as the famous "Katogi Averof" wine.
Take a guided tour of the cheese factory of the Tositsa Foundation, which has been in operation since 1958, where the famous "Metsovone" cheese is produced. It is a small building with a wooden sign "Toshita Foundation".
Also make time for the remarkable folklore museum of Metsovo also known as "Tositsa Manor" which has been in operation since 1955. The museum exhibits combined with the guided tour provided will reward you.
Admire the permanent exhibition hosted by Averof Gallery. Most of the works come from Evangelos Averof's own collection. Works by foreign and Greek painters, engravers and sculptors of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Enjoy your meal in one of the traditional taverns of Metsovo honoring the traditional flavors. Various piesas well as veal with local noodles, etc. are some of the traditional dishes of the area.
Finish this unique tour by taking a last walk in the traditional settlement of Metsovo. If you are a family, company, club or group, VKM transfer & Vacation is the ideal choice for a comfortable and safe trip, with professionalism that guarantees an excellent service and offers a full travel experience, for travelers of all ages.
Useful information
- Bottled water is available during the tour.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Wheelchair access.
- We use brand new and air-conditioned mini-van.
- Children must be under adult supervision at all times.
Museum opening hours
- Averof Gallery: 10:00-16:00 (closed on Tuesdays).
- Metsovo folk museum: 10:00-16:00 (closed on Thursdays).
- Tositsa Foundation cheese factory: 06:00-14:00 (closed on Sundays).
- Katogi Averof, simple 30-minute guided tour: 10:00-16:00.
Inclued in the tour
- The driver will be waiting for you in front of the reception of your hotel/accommodation.
- Free cancellation, at least 24 hours ahead of time.
Not included in the tour
- Museum entrance fees
- Greek / English speaking tour guide (Available upon request, for an additional fee).
