Private tour in Chania Apostolos P
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Apostolos P.
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Hi and welcome to Crete! Professional and licensed historian tour guide, accredited by the Greek Ministry of Tourism. With studies in History & Archaeology, and being a Master's degree (MSc) holder, i can guide you through the beauties of my homeland: Crete and Greece! Being a local Cretan i joined Tours By Locals to share my knowledge and my passion about Greece to the guests of my country. I speak English, German, and obviously beeing a local, Greek! Being a tour guide was my passion from day one. It is one of the three hobbies that i had an aspiration turning into a profession*. After finishing my studies in modern history and Archaeology, and finishing my masters i am now fully working as a professional licensed tourist guide in Crete and all over Greece. Having many years of robust tour guiding expertise, i am always striving to provide guest of my country an original, authentic and off the beaten path experience while on holidays. The tours that i offer on Tours By Locals are fully customizable, and i can cover all your interest upon request: You see, being a licensed tourist guide gives me the privilege, because of my studies, to guide you through all the Archaeological Sites, Museums, and places of Historical significance all over Greece. So not only we will cover your interests on our private tour, but we will go the extra mile, providing you with crucial intelligence of Greece's rich history, culture, past and present. My interest as a tourist guide on the tours that i offer are: History & Archaeology tours, walking tours, cultural and village tours, ecotourism tours and especially modern history WW2 tours in Greece - such as the Battle of Crete/ Operation Mercury tours that i offer. Join my tours or contact me to make your own tour and lets make your holidays in Crete an awesome endeavor, allowing me to show you Crete, the Proper Way! *(the other two are becoming a Vet, and a Pilot!).
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Follow me as your private historian and Explore WW2 military history in Crete: Walk in the footsteps of German and Allied soldiers, visit battlefields, and immerse yourself in a military museum with me! I start by explaining the key aspects of the Battle of Crete and WW2 in Greece: why it happened, when, who participated, what the outcome was, and why it is a mesmerizing story for history enthusiasts today. I use rare historical archives and documents to help you comprehend the historical facts. I then show you the main objective of the battle, the airfield of Maleme- which is still an active airport and an open-air museum. A visit to the RAF memorial and a walk through Tavronitis Bridge will help us understand the treacherous landscape before we pay respects to both military cemeteries in the Chania area. Later, I will show you a private war museum with rare findings and explain some hidden aspects of war, the battle of Crete, the resistance, and hidden details known only to locals!
• Visit to the Maleme Airfield • Visit to the Hill 107 • Visit desolated and unknown places of great significance during the Battle of Crete • Visit to unknown World War 2 lookouts and Observatories • Visit to an original German Bunker unknown to the public • Rare Historical Documents and authentic WW2 books for storytelling during the tour • Visit Sites & Monuments of Great historical significance to WW2 and the Battle of Crete • Fully customizable itinerary - Based on your interests. Don't hesitate to contact me for details, alterations and a price quote.
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• As your private licensed historian tour guide in Chania, Crete, on this private tour i offer a Spacious, new and fully air-conditioned 7-seater van.
Chania, Greece
• I cover all essential Areas of Chania, including Souda Cruiseport and Chania Town Cruiseport. • I offer Free pickup and drop off for all areas of Chania Center and within a radius of 10km.
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