Secret Epirus

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Immerse yourself in the myths of ancient Greece on this trip. First up is the Necromanteion or ‘Oracle of the Dead'. Dating back to the 6th century BC, this ruin of a once underground labyrinth was believed to lead into the underworld, ‘Hades'. Take a guided tour, descending through the dark corridors to the chamber where the pilgrims ‘consulted' with the dead. It's an eerie experience. Your tour then continues to Zalongo, where a clifftop memorial marks a terrible tragedy. In 1806, 62 women and children jumped to their deaths from here to escape the clutches of Turkish troops. Next up is Gliki, where you'll have time for lunch and visit its natural springs before joining our ramble along the Acheron River. Known to the ancients as the River Styx, which carried the dead into Hades, this waterway is a serious beauty spot. Walk along the banks and wade through the waters as they weave between steep cliffs and woodlands. The ramble takes about two hours and you'll need waterproof shoes and a set of clothes to change into afterwards.