Ancient Site Aptera Tour – Calligraphy & Painting Workshop – Traditional lunch

(9 Reviews)
  • Apr - Oct
  • 6-7 Hours
  • Max Guests : 7
  • Require Passport

Detail

This mini group tour of half-day in Aptera, shows you the archaelogical site and offers you greek calligraphy education as no one else!
Before the workshop is very important to explore together the ancient site of Aptera, wander around the Roman ruins, the roman baths, the ancient theater, the old church with the abandoned monastery and more around. This tour will show you the ancient greek inscriptions and will help you to understand the ancient greek letters.
After this excursion you will have the unique opportunity to participate an one-hour workshop and learn ancient greek calligraphy by Lena Septemvri, Greek calligrapher. You will learn the ancient greek alphabet, ancient words and your name written in ancient greek letters.
At the last part of our trip you will taste delicious traditional cretan food and sweets and you will experience the cretan hospitality in a village close to Aptera.
At the end we have a small surprise for you.
In our trip you will have a whole educational experience from the ancient Cretan culture untill the culture of nowadays.
This educational tour is ideal as an experience for children, students, university students specialized in ancient cultures, and everybody who would like to learn more from a tour.

Price Includes

  • Lunch, sweet, water and refreshment per person
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance Fees to Aptera Archaeological Site
  • Guided tour in English
  • Water & traditional snacks during the tour
  • One hour ancient Greek calligraphy workshop with all the supplies
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • A secret surprise
  • Painting & Calligraphy supplies

Price Excludes

  • Extra food or drinks from the basic menu
  • Gratuities

What to Expect

You will have a great tour at the ancient site of Aptera site.
After the tour, you will have the great opportunity to paint ancients & learn ancient greek calligraphy, writing words, phrases & your name. At the end you will take your artpiece with you, plus your certification.

  • Part 1: Explore the ancient site of Aptera on a half-day tour. Wander around the Roman ruins, the Roman baths, the ancient theater, and the old church with the abandoned monastery and more around . 
  • Part 2: After the tour, you will have an one-hour workshop and learn ancient Greek calligraphy by Lena Septemvri, Greek calligrapher. You will paint ancients & you will be teached the ancient greek letters.
    All the materials for the workshop are included, don’t bring anything with you. 
  • Part 3: At the end, you will taste delicious traditional Cretan food and sweets and experience the Cretan hospitality in a village close to Aptera.

Tour Schedule

8:00:Meeting point

Civitel Akali Hotel near public transportation

Conveniently located only 500 metres from the centre of the Old Town of Chania

8:30 - 9:00: Archaeological site of Aptera.

We explore the whole site, the Romans ruins and baths, the ancient theater, the church and the abandoned monastery. At the ancient theater, Lena will gives you a small experience of the very first ancient script, linear A & B from Lena.

Duration 2 hours

11:30: Village close to Aptera. Ancient Greek calligraphy workshop.

Lena will teach you the ancient calligraphy letters. At the end of the workshop you will know how to write small words and of course your name. At the end, Lena will write your name on the certification with ancient greek letters.

Duration 1 hour or just a little bit more depending of your questions

12:30 - 13:00: Lunch time in a taverna.

Time to relax, have fun, get know each other much better, exprerience the greek hospitality from local people, and of course, taste the delicious and healthy food of Cretan cusine.

Duration 1.5-2 hours

15:00: Back to the meeting point

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FAQ - Additional information

How to come to the miting point?

Chania Urban Bus

Check here:

https://chaniabus.gr/en
or

Download the application on mobile devices to be able to issue your ticket electronically and to be informed about the routes and location of the buses in real time.

Children accepted

Children accepted over 10 years old accompanied by an adult

Confirmation

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Participate travellers

Most travellers can participate

Small group

Small group from up to 7 person

Dress code

Dress code is athlete-casual and comfortable for walking. Please have comfortable shoes

Weather

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

Trip requires

This experience trip requires a minimum number of travelers. If the minimum isn’t met, it will be cancelled and you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

If you want a private group only!!!!!

If you want a private group only with your friends, other day, pls contact us

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below:
+30 6934 68 1717

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Brittany Clark

Couple Traveller

I had an amazing experience on this tour! The itinerary was well-organized, and the Vasilis and Lena was perfect. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore and learn in a fun, memorable way!

October 1, 2024

David Doe

Family Traveller

The tour with Vassilis and Lena are great. I had been really enjoy with my family! The team is very professional and taking care us. Will surely recommend to my friend to join the Trip-Edu friends!

August 30, 2024

Arna S

Solo Traveller

Great tour, extremely knowledgeable guide who is very passionate about history. Highly recommended. Thank you Lena!

August 21, 2024

753sunny

Couple Traveller

Highly recommended tour of the area!

August 18, 2024

georgeg

Family Traveller

Best tour in Crete
We are from Cyprus living in Athens last 8 years and we visited Crete for second time and for second time we booked this tour with Trip-Edu.
Vassilis and Lena, made the experience exceptional. He is very knowledgeable entertaining and passionate, answered all the questions and believe me, there were many questions we asked all day long.
I highly recommend this tour to everyone, even if you are just for a day in Crete. 5 stars are not enough for this tour. Thank you, Vassilis and Lena for this unforgettable day!

August 8, 2024
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