Private tour in Chaniá Olga T
up to 10 people
2 hours
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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Unearth the secrets of Chania's history! Let me take you on a fascinating ride through history, exploring the artefacts of the new Archaeological Museum of Chania in a way you'll find entertaining, engaging and fun. The museum tells the story of six million years of the region's history, through 3500 artefacts! From the first human inhabitants of the island to the Roman conquest and a devastating earthquake, this museum has it all: Stone Age tools, Minoan pottery, Mycenaean graves, stunning jewelery, Roman mosaics, Greek vases and statues, not to mention the first European writing system! As an archaeologist, I will provide fascinating insights and context, making sure that your visit is an unforgettable experience.
·We'll meet at the entrance of the museum. ·From there, we'll visit the gallery with the prehistoric collections with artefacts like: - Stone tools dating 100. 000 BCE - Linear A and B tablets - The « Master impression » - Graves of warriors ·Then we'll continue to the gallery with the Ancient Greek collections with: - Mosaics from the « house of Dionysus » - Ancient Greek and Roman coin collection ·After that we'll visit the last gallery with the Roman collections with: - Findings from the Asclepeion in Lissos - Small statues of Apollo and Artemis from Aptera - Collection of clay bulls from the temple of Poseidon ·We'll finish at the museum cafe, to take in the views of Chania and its coastline. This tour can be customized to best meet your specific preferences.
Contact your local guide to know more!!
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Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: We shall meet at the Archaeological Museum of Chania: Skra 15, Chania 731 33
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours
Transportation:
Walking
1
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