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Private tour in Chania Georgios L
South Apokoronas Tour - Full Day Shore Excursion from Chania
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Hello! I am from Chania and have a passion about history, culture and all things alike, from architecture to dances, language and food. As an extension of this passion, I love traveling, and think that getting to know a place's history and its people is what makes each trip a unique experience! One of the things I like most about being a guide is having the chance to meet and interact with other travelers from all over the world at my home town, and help them discover the city and its surroundings in ways that even locals don't know! Chania is a great place to get started, as here you can find monuments from all kinds of eras and rulers that passed through Crete, from Minoan and Mycenean to Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Venetian and Ottoman. Another advantage Chania has in relation to the rest of Crete is its natural beauties (among which 42 gorges and 20 peaks above 2, 000 m), which never cease to amaze and offer something new at every corner! My experience as a guide is mostly related to city tours, but I can also organize half or full day tours in the beautiful countryside of Chania. In any case, I can customize my tours according to your requests and interests. Join me and enjoy a unique insight to Cretan culture and history! - PhD in History (specializing in Cretan history) - MA in International Relations - First Degree on Turkish Studies - Driving license -Due to government regulations, I will not able to guide you inside official archeological sites.
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A journey through the nature and history of south Apokoronas
Overview of your Chania tour
This tour will lead us to the mountainous passes of south Apokoronas, an area known for its rebel spirit, its attachment to tradition and warm hospitality. We'll start from Vafes, a traditional village built on the slopes of the White Mountains. Then we'll head to Embrosneros and the tower of Ibrahim Alidakis, a janissary who rule this area in the late 18th century. We'll learn about the village's rich history and stop at an oven to try some local delicacies, before descending to Vrisses and on to Kournas Lake, where you can have some free time for coffee, lunch, a walk along the lake's shore or a tour with a paddle boat. Then we will continue on to Georgioupoli, where we'll walk near the Almiros river estuary and visit the small island-church of St Nicholas, before visiting Karydi-St George monastery, one of the most beautiful in western Crete, and its 12-arch olive factory, one of the oldest and biggest that survive to this day. Join me on this interesting tour of the highlights of southern Apokoronas!
Your Chania tour itinerary
Ι will pick you up from Chania or Souda port and we'll visit: - Vafes (traditional village, 20 minutes) - Embrosneros, Alidakis tower (20 minutes) - Kournas lake (1 hour) - Georgioupolis, island-church of St Nicholas (20 minutes) - Karydi Monastery (30 minutes)
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation
Private car (Hyundai i20) For groups bigger than 3 travellers I can rent a mini-van so that there's enough space for all. Please contact me for a customized tour.
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Airport: Chania International Airport (CHQ),Cruise: Souda Port, Chania Port, Rethimno Port,ByGuide:
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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