Metsovo: mountainous Greece, traditional cheeses and Katogi Averoff winery

Discover another Greece – away from the seaside resorts and popular tourist routes. You are awaited on a journey to Metsovo, a picturesque mountain town located among the majestic peaks of the Pindus mountain range in the historical region of Epirus.

Metsovo is famous for its traditional architecture, rich cultural heritage, unique gastronomy, and high-altitude winemaking. Stone mansions, cobbled streets, ancient churches, and magnificent mountain panoramas create a special atmosphere here.

During the tour, you will learn about the history of the town, visit the famous Katogi Averoff winery, and discover the gastronomic traditions of mountain Greece.

Tour program

Metsovo – a traditional mountain town

The journey will take you to Metsovo – one of the most colorful mountain towns in Northern Greece.

While walking through the historic center, you will see traditional stone houses with wooden balconies, cobbled streets, ancient fountains, and small squares that have preserved the architectural charm of past centuries.

The guide will introduce you to the history of Metsovo, its cultural traditions, and outstanding philanthropists who played an important role in the development of the town.

Katogi Averoff Winery – wines of high-altitude Greece

One of the main highlights of the tour will be a visit to the famous Katogi Averoff winery, located in the vicinity of the historic center of Metsovo.

You will learn about the peculiarities of grape growing in a mountain climate, the history of local winemaking, and the process of creating Greek wines.

During the winery tour, you will see the production facilities and wine cellars where wines are aged in oak barrels.

The continuation of the acquaintance will be a tasting of Katogi Averoff wines, allowing you to appreciate the character and diversity of local winemaking products.

Metsovo Folk Art Museum

The route will continue with a visit to the historic mansion of the Tzotzas family, which houses the Metsovo Folk Art Museum.

This is a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the traditional way of life of a wealthy Greek family from past centuries.

In the ancient interiors, you will find items of everyday life, furniture, traditional costumes, products of local craftsmen, and historical collections that tell about the cultural heritage of the region.

Church of Saint Paraskevi

While walking through the town, you will see the Church of Saint Paraskevi – one of the main Orthodox churches of Metsovo.

The church is known for its historical significance, traditional architecture, and skillfully crafted wooden iconostasis.

Gastronomic traditions of Metsovo

Metsovo is rightly considered one of the gastronomic centers of mountain Greece and is especially famous for its cheeses.

Here, they produce the famous local cheeses, including smoked Metsovone, which has become a gastronomic symbol of the region.

During a stop at a traditional tavern, you will be able to try regional dishes, local cheeses, and other specialties of Epirus.

After getting to know the town – return to the hotel.

Features of the tour

• Picturesque mountain town of Metsovo in the Pindus range.
• Traditional stone architecture and historic quarters.
• Visit to the Katogi Averoff winery.
• Introduction to high-altitude winemaking and tasting of Greek wines.
• Folk Art Museum in the historic Tzotzas mansion.
• Church of Saint Paraskevi.
• Famous local cheeses and traditional gastronomy of Epirus.
• Magnificent mountain panoramas and the atmosphere of authentic Greece.

Format: individual car and walking tour with a Russian-speaking guide.

Departure point: Halkidiki, Kassandra peninsula, and agreed resort areas.

Duration: full day.

Additional: meals, entrance tickets to museums, and wine tastings are paid separately.

VIP Experience (upon request): private visit to the Katogi Averoff winery with individual tasting or special gastronomic event upon confirmation of its feasibility.

* The program is tentative. The visit to the winery, museum, and tasting format are agreed in advance; meals and entrance tickets are paid separately unless otherwise agreed.

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