Ioannina is the starting point of exploration around the whole area. Next to lake are many historical destinations, like Its kale , mosque the old school unit of cavalry that was under Ali Pasha ‘s command , the historical museum ,the Byzantine museum , the municipal ethnographic museum the old cookhouses that now consist of a beautiful graphic coffe shop. You also can visit the archaeological museum and the Municipal Gallery.

Next to city you can see the Perama cave ,that is one of the oldest caves in the world , with stalagmites and stalactites decorating every corner, the greek history museum (wax museum) of Pavlos Vrellis and the ancient theater of Dodoni. Apart from the museums , the ancientmonuments and the rich natural beauty of Ioannina , the traveler can find things to do in the areas around as well ( such as Metsovo , Zagorochoria and Athamanika or Tzoumerka ). Many choices are given when its comes to alternative activities , especially for those who seem to adore nature and a fan of outdoor activities . Such as mountains , biking , hiking , rafting horse riding and skiing.