09:00

Skoulikaria (Karaiskakis’ birthplace)

Drive to Skoulikaria from Arta, allowing about 45–60 minutes depending on the route and road conditions. Set aside an hour to stroll through the village and take in the rural setting tied to the commander’s memory; a stop in the village usually doesn’t require a ticket, but budget €0–10 for small local expenses.

The roads can be narrow and winding: drive carefully and check your navigation before leaving Arta.

11:00

Panagia Monastery in Skoulikaria

Continue by car to the monastery, located in the Skoulikaria area, and allow about 45–60 minutes to observe the religious architecture and the surrounding landscape. Do not assume access or contributions for the visit: plan for €0–5 and check in advance for any entry arrangements and visitor guidelines.

Wear respectful clothing for places of worship; ask permission before photographing the interior.

14:00

Pournari Lake

Head back toward the Pournari reservoir by car, allowing around 45–60 minutes for the transfer, and choose an accessible panoramic viewpoint for a relaxed walk of an hour or a little more. Take in the landscape formed by the reservoir and the mountains, without approaching steep shores or technical infrastructure; for the stop, allow €0–10, excluding fuel and purchases.

Lunch and a coffee break can be arranged along the way; check road conditions on site for smaller side roads.

09:30

Historic village of Peta

Spend about 90 minutes in the village, walking its streets and taking in the traditional layout and scenic viewpoints. From Arta the drive is short; the walk is free, while for coffee or local shopping you should allow roughly €5–15 per person.

Bring comfortable shoes: some streets in the center may be steep or unevenly paved.

13:00

Plaka Bridge

Reach the bridge by car from Peta, allowing about 1 hour and 30–2 hours of driving on winding roads, plus the necessary stops. Set aside at least an hour to admire the stone bridge and the Arachthos river landscape; the external visit should be planned without assuming any entrance fee, with a budget of €0–10 for any incidental expenses.

Check the trail and river conditions before approaching the banks; plan to overnight in the Tzoumerka area to minimize transfers the next day.

08:30

Souda Waterfalls

Reach the waterfall area by car and allow about 1–2 hours for the walk and stops, adjusting the hike to the terrain and the day’s conditions. View the cascades from the permitted spots and budget €0–10 for the visit, excluding transport or any refreshments.

Good-grip footwear is useful: near the water, the ground can be wet and slippery.

12:00

Katarraktis Village

Continue to Katarraktis by car and stop for a walk through the village and a lunch break, allowing about two hours in total. It is a good stop to take in the architecture and mountain scenery at a relaxed pace; expect €12–25 per person for a simple meal, plus any personal expenses.

Ask locally for up-to-date information on road conditions and how long it takes to reach the monastery.

15:00

Viliza Monastery

Reach the monastery by car, allowing for variable mountain-road travel times, and set aside about 60–90 minutes for the visit and the surrounding landscape. Before leaving, check accessibility, any stretches that must be covered on foot, and entry arrangements; for donations or incidental costs, allow roughly €0–10.

Do not tackle a dirt road or trail without first checking its condition and accessibility; keep a margin for the return trip.