Crossing the mountains affords stunning views, taking you to Ioannina (35km from Metsovo), another student city with some delectable restaurants and good beer and wine bars.

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While you're noshing, the hotel will pack you a complimentary picnic lunch of fresh fruit, delectable meats, and stellar cheeses, and give you vouchers for your wine-tasting excursion to three wineries: Bernardo, Orfila, and Belle Marie.

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