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EXPLORE ANTIPAROS TOWN WITH A LOCAL
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EXPLORE ANTIPAROS TOWN WITH A LOCAL
Antiparos, Cyclades, Greece
Journeys for Culture Lovers
About this experience
Highlights
- Discover the cultural life of Antiparos main town and its Venetian castle
- Visit one of the most traditional houses in Antiparos main town
- Mingle like a local at the Local Women’s Club
- Visit the Folklore Museum of Antiparos
- Your destination angel will accompany you to reveal the island’s best stories
Description
Join us for an intimate stroll around the cultured main town of Antiparos, Chora. Cosmopolitan and pretty as a picture, Chora is home to the island’s most striking emblem: a stately Venetian castle, enclosed within a fortress. The Venetians of Antiparos built the historic settlement of Kastro in the 15th century to protect the townspeople from the raiding pirates who regularly plundered this small and craggy Cycladic island.
Accompanied by your destination angel, you’ll instantly fall for Kastro’s poetic charms: the way the old two-storey dwellings huddle companionably inside the snowy walls of the ruined fortress (some of them now converted into smart boutiques); the sense of a strong neighbourhood pulse still beating amid the slim cobbled lanes and bright bougainvillea blooms.
We will visit one of these special houses, furnished in traditional style and used for ceremonial or social occasions by the residents of Antiparos. Maintained by the island’s women’s association, you will have the chance to befriend a local as she treats you to a coffee or refreshment and a homemade treat. Our next stop is the Historical and Folklore Museum.
What better way to dig beneath the surface of captivating Antiparos (and the wider region) than by having your destination angel on hand to illuminate the cultural and historic importance of this comprehensive exhibition. Are you tired? Our last stop will be to unwind over a drink and tasty local snack.
Experience Details
What is included
Your English speaking destination angel
Entrance Fees
Drinks
What is not included
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Things you need to know
General Terms and conditions
General Terms and conditions
Before proceeding with the final booking, customer has to agree on applicable terms and conditions
Payment terms
Payment terms
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Deadline for reservations
The latest deadline for submitting your booking request is 7 days before the desired date
Restrictions that might influence the operation
As per terms and conditions (extraordinary cancelations)
This experience is subject to weather conditions, (rain- strong winds)
Prepare for the experience
Know before you go
- If you are visiting Cycladic islands in the summertime, please note that it can get quite hot, especially between the end of June and the end of August. It is also common to have meltemi, strong north winds during the daytime
- Guests must be without heart, lungs or breathing health problems
Starting time
10:00 am or 18:00 pm
Please indicate in the booking form the chosen time slot
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, hat and loose fitted clothing
NOT suitable
- Wheelchair users / People with mobility impairments
- Children under 5 years
Meeting point
Main town central square