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Private tour in Kalabaka Costas C
Karditsa & Agrafa - Full Day Private Tour with activities
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Hi, my name is Costas, welcome to Thessaly! I was born and raised in Trikala, a picturesque small town of Thessaly, 20 km from Meteora. Trikala is also the place in which Asclepius the God of Medicine was born. Since I moved to Athens to study History and Archaeology, the feeling of nostalgia became gradually more intense. Working at the University of Athens and teaching Greek language, culture, and history to foreign people, immigrants, and refugees helped me to understand more deeply what it means to be a Greek. This interaction and the fact that I like to observe people gave me the idea to become a licensed tour guide. My background in Middle Eastern Studies and Balkan Studies, especially lessons in anthropology helped me to adjust my narrative depending on the cultural background of the visitors. Recently I returned to my home town Trikala because I missed living in a more peaceful way close to nature. Beyond Meteora, there are many undiscovered, intriguing, and worthy-to-visit places with breathtaking views of natural landscapes. In Trikala, about 50% of the feta consumed in Greece and abroad is produced. It is also a paradise for pie lovers and home to one of the most prominent rebetiko composers and bouzouki players. I love farming, making and consuming pies, and rebetiko music. Bear in mind that if you want to organize a visit to a farm or a local dairy products factory or taste some local delicacies in a hidden inn up to the mountains, I am the person you are looking for! It will be my honor to accompany you, show you around my region, and help you to comprehend how the locals experience life. - Licensed Tourist Guide - Bachelor's Degree in History, University of Athens - Master's Degree in Turkish, Arabian, and Persian languages and cultures, University of Leiden, The Netherlands - Bachelor's Degree in Balkan Slavic and Oriental languages and cultures, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki. - Numerous seminars on Organic Agriculture by the Ministry of Agriculture. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Off the beaten track. Discover one of the most amazing hidden gems of Greece
Overview of your Kalabaka tour
The tour will be focused on Karditsa a small town 20 km from Trikala and 40 km from Kalabaka/Meteora and the mountainous area called Agrafa, a place of brave warriors and resilient people. Passing through the villages of the plain, we will visit the "humble" temple of Apollo (mid-6th century B. C. ), the only temple made of sandstone. If we are lucky we are going to see the archaeologists working on the field. Afterwards, we will visit the Castle of Phanari built before 1220 located on a hill 230 meters with a magnificent view. Lunch may be provided at the nearby cafeteria where we can enjoy some homemade pies or a hot soup made of "trahanas" enjoying at the same time the view of the Thessalian plain. A visit to the archaeological museum of Karditsa is a must, before ascending to the mountains. If you want to relax we may visit the thermal springs of Smokovo Lake where you can enjoy a hot bath, hammam, and massage, or else pay a visit to Plastiras Lake for outdoor activities like hiking, trekking, canoe.
Your Kalabaka tour itinerary
- Pick up from the agreed location in Trikala or Kalabaka - Pass through the countryside of Trikala en route to Karditsa - Archaeological Museum of Karditsa - Visit the Archaic Temple of Apollo in Metropolis - Visit the castle of Phanari - Break for lunch/coffee at the nearby cafeteria. - After 40 min, we reach the Smokovo Lake - Visit the thermal baths of Smokovo where you can enjoy a 30min. bath, sauna, hammam, and massage. - Visit the picturesque village of Rentina (20 min from Smokovo thermal baths) to taste some local delicacies and stroll around the village or taste the delicacies in a nice restaurant while gazing the Smokovo Lake. OR - After lunch, we will head to Plastiras Lake which is 40 min. from Phanari for outdoor activities such as hiking, archery, canoeing, and biking. - Wine tasting may be included upon request in the nearby village of Monsieur Nicolas. - Before returning you may enjoy the local delicacies at the numerous taverns of the region
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van
Upon request and according to the number of the passengers a private car or a van will be used.
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Kalabaka, 422 00, Greece
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