Just below the South Pindos mountain masses, which separate Epirus from Thessaly, the two fascinating villages are hooked. The Kalarrites at an altitude of 1,200m and Sirrako at an altitude of 1,150m, just above the steep gorge that the Kalarritikos River through are declared traditional settlements, so the cars are excluded.
The two Vlachian villages are just a few kilometers from the Monastery of Kipina, one of the most beautiful monasteries of Epirus that is worth visiting. The monastery was built in 1912 on the hollow of a vertical rock.
Another monument worth visiting, which is located within the settlement of Kalarites is the 15th-century church of Saint Nikolaos, the patron Saint of Kalarites. Both Kalarrites and Sirrako stand out for their wonderful traditional architecture. The gray roofs of the gray-stone houses and the stone-paved paths, as well as the grand mansion houses, reveal the flourishing of the past. The two villages are only 1,500m apart from each other and connected by a footpath.
Visit the A. Golfinopoulou Folklore Museum in Kalarrites, the birthplace of Sotiris Boulgaris, founder of the House of Bvlgari. Refresh yourselves by drinking water from the magic fountains and enjoy delicious, traditional dishes in the taverns of the Kalarites. Take a stroll through the picturesque village square and admire the fascinating nature that surrounds it.
Cross the path that leads to Sirrako and wander through the cobbled streets, where the Great Greeks walked, such as the constitutional prime Minister Ioannis Kolletis, the poet and activist of 1821 Georgios Zalokostas, but also the writer Kostas Kristallis, in whose house the Folklore museum and the Library are housed.
Enjoy your coffee in the picturesque square of Sirrako under the shade of two huge trees and quench your thirst by drinking water from the covered fountain of Goura. Take with you the unique images that the area gives to every visitor, which will accompany you forever
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.
- We use brand new and air-conditioned mini-van.
- Children must be under adult supervision at all times.
- The area is not accessible to people with mobility problems and people in wheelchair.
Included 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).
