eBike Tour Discovering the Hidden Treasures of Ioannina!

Itirenary

We start our ride by seeing the imposing Orphanage which was the first School of silversmithing. We ride through the open space in the old Chani, Thanopoulo’s Inn, which today hosts cafes and catering shops as a continuation of its historical use. On our way we meet the Municipal Gallery with collections of paintings, sculptures and engravings by Greek artists and after we pass by the neoclassical architecture of KETHEA offices before stopping at the imposing building of Zosimaia School, the first school in Ioannina.

Entering the pedestrian streets we meet the Kaplanio School and opposite the Papazoglio Weaving School, today a branch of the University of Ioannina. We cycle on the cobblestone street only to enjoy the view of two courtyards surrounded by typical houses of local Ioannina architecture. Through tranquil pedestrian streets that drive us amongst the vivid district of city’s nightlife, we will reach the Frontzou house, an excellent example of a building of local architecture with Ottoman influences, located opposite the city’s historical Library.

Exiting the pedestrian area we shall admire the most symbolic monument of the Ioannina city, the “Clock” that was built when the Ottomans still ruled. Behind its small square we ride up in the park with a panoramic view of the city, the castle and the lake. Leaving the viewpoint, we will pass the Archaeological Museum and the Town Hall.

We next cycle through small streets at typical neighbourhoods of the modern city only to arrive to the Center of Traditional Handicrafts where we shall be guided to admire and even enjoy shopping of excellent silver jewellery made by the amazing Ioannina craftsmen who have a long tradition.

Departing the centre we’ll cycle next to the lake and enter the Castle, the last stop of our tour. A stop for coffee in a traditional castle cafe welcomes us in the atmosphere of the settlement.

Through an adventurous route among the paved alleys we will discover the famous Ancient Holy Synagogue of the Romaniot community of Ioannina. The challenging ride will bring us to the Gate of Its Kale, a place which includes two excellent Museums and captures the period of city’s ruler Ali Pasha. Before exiting the magnificent castle we meet the Ottoman Baths and the renovated building which is now a historical archive.

As our tour comes to the end, we cycle along the lakeside and meet the pier where the little boats depart daily full of visitors to the symbolic and picturesque island of Lake Pamvotida.

Tour highlights

• Ride the exquisite alley at the historical Thanopoulo’s Inn
• View the architectural treasures and the Schools in Averoff street
• Meet the emblematic Roloi Tower
• Take a break at the Park with the panoramic viewpoint
• Discover unparalleled jewellery of traditional design in the Silver Centre
• Travel to time cycling inside the walls of the Castle

Price

Adult 18+: 39€

Teen: 35€

Included

• Electric bike with a mid-drive motor
• Bicycle helmet
• Tour leader
• Bottled water
• Route map

Not included

• Entrance fees to monuments or archaeological sites
• Coffee
• Etc

Departures

• From May to November
• Days from Thursday to Sunday
• Meeting point Greenmove office
• 09:30 Tour start