At Katogi Averoff Detailed Program by GW The Greek Wine Routes

AT KATOGI AVEROFF WINE EXPERIENCES

wine trip to

Metsovo METSOVO An originally picturusque village on the slopes of Pindos, a high standards mountain housing estate, the biggest Greek Vlach village with houses, porches, stone houses and cobbled streets wins impressions at first glance. In this beautiful natural environment the winery - hotel Katogi Averoff is perfectly harmonized with the ambition to combine the world of wine with art and warm hospitality.

PROGRAMME 1st day Departure early in the morning with Metsovo as our destination. Arrival at Katogi Averoff and welcome with what else... a glass of wine offered by the estate. Settling in at the rooms and just afterwards meal in the cozy restaurant of Katogi Averoff, where we will enjoy local cuisine and fine wine! The afternoon is free to wander and get to know with one of the most beautiful and unpretentious villages of Greece. Stone houses, picturesque streets, traditional fountains and trees festooned with snow make a beautiful winter picture.

"Unpretentiously beautiful scenery, excellent wine and traditional houses that charm with the warm hospitality of its people.. "

wine trip to

Metsovo PROGRAMME 2nd day Our day will start with a good Greek breakfast buffet. Then we will visit the Metsovo Folk Art Museum, housed in the renovated Archontko Tositsa, an old mansion with a plethora of special value objects, witnesses of the era of the great economic prosperity of Metsovo. Swords and guns since 1821, kitchenware, wood and bronze, jewelry, clothing, looms, weaving is some of the objects of the museum that we will have the opportunity to admire. Of much interest is the Averoff Gallery which hosts the permanent exhibition of approximately 250 works of great Greek artists such as Gizis, Lytras Volonakis, Hadjikyriakos - Gkikas and younger as Fasianos, Moralis and others. Most of the works of the permanent collection ceded to the Gallery from the personal collection of Evangelos Averoff in order to make a dream come true, namely to create a high-level gallery for his birthplace.

Back to Katogi Averoff winery for a tour and tasting. We will visit the cellars of the historic winery reminding a theatrically staged backdrop. In the cellars there are 1200 oak barrels, where the red wines mature, while in the wine cellar there are rare collectible bottles. The tour in the winery, using audiovisual media, comprises an original tour in the enchanting world of wine and its history. We continue with the tasting of three famous wines of the estate: - Katogi Averoff-red - Katogi Averoff-white - Katogi Averoff-rose Free time for rest or to stroll and meeting at Katogi Averoff's restaurant at the evening in order to enjoy a special dinner accompanied by some of the estate's fine wines.

wine trip to

Metsovo PROGRAMME 3rd day After enjoying our breakfast in the warm restaurant of Katogi Averoff we leave Metsovo and head towards the cinematic beauty of Meteora. Huge vertical cliffs. Sculptures painted by prehistoric rivers, with famous monasteries climbed up on them. The UNESCO has declared Meteora as "Preserved and Protected Monument of Humanity". The Greek state as a "sacred place, unchanging and inviolable."

Our first stop is the town of Kalampaka and the unique, mainly because of the presentation of the exhibits, Meteora Natural History Museum and Mushroom Museum. These are two museums that are housed in an area of 1100 sq.m. about: the zoo, where more than 350 species of birds and mammals are exposed and that of the Observer, in which there are about 250 different species.

Our next stop, in just a little time from Kalambaka, the picturesque village Kastraki, built literally in the shadow of the Meteora rocks which dominate majestically in the distance. There we will have the opportunity to enjoy the unique views and savor delicious local delicacies. We depart for Athens with pictures of a beautiful natural landscape that we will keep in our memories for a long time...

wine trip to

Metsovo Wine trip code GW-KATOGI-AVEROFF-3D-17

What's included Transfer with luxury mini bus from Athens Welcome drink in Katogi Averoff 2 nights at the award winning Katogi Averoff Hotel & Winery Rich Greek breakfast with local products Tour of the winery Katogi Averoff by its wine expert and tasting of its most famous wines Meal at Katogi Averoff with dishes of local cuisine Dinner at Katogi Averoff with selected dishes Entrance fees to Metsovo Folklore Museum and Gallery of Evangelos Averoff Entrance fees to Meteora Natural History Museum and Mushroom Museum Lunch in a traditional tavern in the village Kastraki.

Menu for the dinner on 2nd day of tour in Katogi Averoff Appetizer and Salad Homemade warm bread with herbs Pumpkin soup with ginger and potato Fried Metsovone with pepper sauce Green salad (lettuce-valerian-rocket) with dried cranberries and sauce lemon-mustard-honey

Main dish Smoked trout with leeks sauce and white wine Served with wild chicory

Dessert Homemade traditional Greek sweet dessert

wine trip to

Metsovo Accommodation - KATOGI AVEROFF The Katogi Averoff hotel & winery is located in the mountain village of Metsovo in the Epirus region of Northern Greece. It is a pioneer of Greek wine tourism situated in a magical natural landscape. The hotel's fifteen luxuriously appointed rooms enjoy views of the winery and of Metsovo's magnificent scenery. The architecture and interior design exudes discreet luxury and a contemporary aesthetic which nonetheless captures many traditional local features. Visitors can enjoy atmospheric audio-visual-enhanced tours of the wine cellars, learning about the history of the winery and the winemaking process. Of course there is ample opportunity for wine tasting. Other attractions include walks around the vineyards, forest or surrounding hills; the sights, sounds and traditions of Metsovo, or excursions farther afield. A stay at the hotel is a unique experience; relax in the spacious rooms or retreat to the open fire or in the charming courtyard with its trees and herb gardens. Sample the hotel restaurant with its traditional dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Welcome to Katogi Averoff!

wine trip to

Metsovo BOOKING CONDITIONS & TERMS (A) PRICES

GUIDES, ESCORTS, ASSISTANTS

This brochure is accompanied by a separate price

All of the trips visiting archaeological sites and or

list which clearly states the time that it was issued

museums are accompanied by a professional licensed

and the validity of the price list. All stated prices are

guide according to the Greek law. For the trips that

subject to modification without previous notice.

only escort or assistant is mentioned in the inclusions,

Inclusions within the price are clearly stated in each

there will be no guiding. Escorts and assistants are not

tour of this brochure.

entitled to do any guiding and are provided only to ensure your comfort and safety, lead the way and give practical information about the various locations and

NOT INCLUDED Unless otherwise stated in the description of the trips, personal expenses, cost of drinks during meals, supplementary services, transportation to/from the starting and ending point of the trips, tips and gratuities (to drivers, guides, assistants, escorts, restaurants) are not included in the prices. Entrance fees to various sites and museums are included only when specifically stated in the description of each trip.

activities.

RESPONSIBILITY GW The Greek Wine Routes acts as agent for the owners or contractors providing means of transportation or other services. As such, GW The Greek Wine Routes shall not become liable or responsible in any way in connection with such means of transportation or other services for any loss, injury or damage to or in respect of any person or property howsoever caused or arising. GW The Greek

STARTING AND ENDING TIMES & POINTS In the description of each trip, the provisional starting and ending points, as well as, starting and ending times are mentioned. These are only indicative, and in no case binding. Times and starting/ending points should always be reconfirmed at the time of booking or with our office 3 days prior to the trip.

Wine Routes does not own or manage the ships, vehicles, accommodation and restaurants used, and has no liability for loss or damage caused by the proprietors or operators thereof. In the event that places of interest are closed or road conditions, or weather conditions prevent the trip from being operated as advertised, GW The Greek Wine Routes will make all efforts to provide adequate alternatives and substitutions, but the company reserves the right to cancel the trip.

wine trip to

Metsovo BOOKING CONDITIONS & TERMS (B) LOST PROPERTY

PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS

All personal items carried by the passengers during

Upon confirmation of a reservation, you are required

the trips, are the sole responsibility of the client. GW

to deposit 30% of the trip cost within 3 days of

The Greek Wine Routes will make all efforts to assist

booking confirmation. The rest of package trip price

in retrieving lost or forgotten items, but it cannot be

should be paid not less than 15 days prior to

held responsible in any way for such losses.

departure. Payment for the trips in this brochure can be made in cash or by credit card. All cancellations must be received in a written form. GW The Greek Wine Routes will charge 50% fees for trips cancelled more than 15 days prior to departure and 100% fees for trips cancelled less than 15 days prior to departure.

All matters and disputes that may arise concerning the booking and operation of the trips in this brochure shall be subject to the Greek law.

wine trip to

Metsovo