Private tour in Chaniá Olga T
up to 10 people
2 hours 30 minutes
Walking
1
Olga T.
Hi :) I'm Olga, and I'm a lover of history, culture, and languages. I'm from a small mountain...
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A city of 7000 years old. . . a touristic hub. . . a shoppers' heaven. . . a foodies' delight. . . this is Chania! Join me in this immersive journey through Chania's old town. In this tour, we will explore the meandering narrow alleys and archways of the "Venice of the East", looking at picturesque facades and inviting entrances. We will see abandoned mosques, restored churches and monasteries and a unique synagogue, all reflecting the city's diverse religious past. We will delve into the rich tapestry of Chania's history, with conquerors that have left their marks for us to witness today. I will give you captivating anecdotes about the city's past and we'll try to decipher the different inscriptions that we will encounter. We will also explore the traditional present, by visiting the last knife-maker as well as the last bootmaker of the city, who will explain how they maintain their centuries-old traditions to you. Let yourself be guided around one of the most beautiful cities of the Mediterranean!
·The tour will start by either picking you up from your hotel (if you are staying in or close to the old port) or by meeting directly in front of Alpha Bank branch, at the top of Halidon street. ·Our first stop will be a visit to the orthodox cathedral of Chania. ·We'll then go to the old port with a view to the lighthouse. ·We'll continue by going to the Firkas fortress (open on weekdays only in the mornings). ·We'll then explore the Topanas neighbourhood (former Christian quarters) with its Venetian mansions. ·Next, we'll reach the Etz Hayim synagogue and the jewish quarters (open after 11:00 am on weekdays only). ·At last, we will pass on to explore the Splantzia neighbourhood (former muslim quarters), from the leather street and the knife makers street. ·We could then finish our tour with a stop for a coffee and snack at a traditional cafe. This itinerary can be customised to better suit your needs.
Contact your local guide to know more!!
This is a walking tour - no transportation required.
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: In front of Alpha Bank, at the top of Halidon street.
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Walking
1
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