AN EXCURSION TO THE ISLAND WITHOUT A NAME

IOANNINA HAVE THE CHANCE
to walk by the second most ancient European lake, Lake Pamvotis.

Visit one of the unique inhabited island in a lake worldwide!

The settlement of the Island has been described as traditional because of the scenic houses and it is the third most important monastic center in Greece, after the monastic community of Mount Athos and Meteora, due to its seven remarkable Monasteries.

Finally, you’ll visit the house of “The Lion of Epirus”, a Frightful, Infamous Historic Figure, the Ottoman Ruler, Αli Pasha

The Island of Ioannina, as it is known, is formed in the center of the lake Pamvotida, the second most ancient European lake, that hosts rare species of flora and fauna. It is one of the few lake islands in the word, which is inhabited and the only one that does not have a name. The arrival in the Island gives the impression that time on this place has stopped. The settlement of the Island has been described as traditional because of the scenic houses, with their small yards full of flowers, and the little souvenir shops selling folk art objects. Nowadays, the Island is the third most important monastic center in Greece, after the monastic community of Mount Athos and Meteora, due to its seven remarkable Monasteries. The history of the Island is connected to the infamous Ottoman Albanian ruler Ali Pasha, also
known as the Lion of Epirus. Ali Pasha had a tragic end, as he was assassinated by Soultan’s troops, in the cells of the Monastery of St. Panteleimonas, in the Island.

INFORMATIONS

DEPARTURE: at 11:00 from Molos(lakefront), the small port that serves the ferries to the Island (the boat ride takes 10 minutes and the ticket costs 2€/person)

In the Island we will visit the following sightseeing, accompanied by a tour guide:

• The Monastery of St. Nicolas Philanthropinon or Spanos (free entrance)
• The Monastery of Panagia Eleousa (free entrance)
• The Museum of Ali Pasha and Revolutionary Period (Entry price 3€/person or 2€/person )

RETURNING TO IOANNINA: at 14:20 (approximately)
COST PER PERSON: 25€ (Transfer with the ferry-boat is included/ in the city centre)

* There will be a stop for coffee and food (Not included in the cost) Minimum Number of People (Pax) : 5 pax

Professional Religious Guide: Katerina Ioannidou

Visit Religious Monuments of Epirus

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