Why hiring an Official Licensed Guide is Critical

Jan 18

Why hiring an Official Licensed Guide is Critical

Why I need a Santorini licensed Tour Guide?

A Santorini licensed Tour Guide can make the difference.

Santorini is not only an island with majestic view. As most of the Greek Regions is a living part of history!

More than 3000 years of history are layered and packed o this small island!

If the nature of the tour is that the guide is ‘interpreting the cultural and natural heritage of an area’, Greece requires the guide have a guiding license.

Are there any unlicensed guides?

Yes! There are. As far as you are not going to visit any cultural and natural heritage location you can rely on the services of a common guide. The definition follows the European standard for tour guiding (CEN) is a person giving tours such as

best nightlife spots,
shopping tour
fashion tour
restaurant tour
etc.

This kind of guides does not require a license. But is these the only things you want to see in Santorini?

What is a Licensed Tourist Guide?

Licensed Tourist Guides are the only professionals permitted to conduct tours in all sites and museums within a city.
Licensed guides are required in those areas where the local authorities state that one of them is mandatory.
To become a Licensed Tourist Guide, candidates must pass an examination given by the local public tourist authorities.

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January 24, 2018 at 9:48 am

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Why hiring an Official Licensed Guide is Critical

Why hiring an Official Licensed Guide is Critical

Why I need a Santorini licensed Tour Guide? A Santorini licensed Tour Guide can make the difference. Santorini is not only an island with majestic view. As most of the Greek Regions is a living part of history! More than 3000 years of history are layered and packed o this small island! If the nature of the tour is that the guide is ‘interpreting the cultural and natural heritage of an area’, Greece requires the guide have a guiding license. Are there any unlicensed guides? Yes! There are. As far as you are not going to visit any cultural and natural heritage location you can rely on the services of a common guide. The definition follows the European standard for tour guiding (CEN) is a person giving tours such as best nightlife spots, shopping tour fashion tour restaurant tour etc. This kind of guides does not require a license. But is these the only things you want to see in Santorini? What is a Licensed Tourist Guide? Licensed Tourist Guides are the only professionals permitted to conduct tours in all sites and museums within a city. Licensed guides are required in those areas where the local authorities state that one of them is mandatory. To become a Licensed Tourist Guide, candidates must pass an examination given by the local public tourist authorities.

18. Jan 2018

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5 Things to Do in Santorini

5 Things to Do in Santorini

5 Things to Do in Santorini Random tips from the Santorini Bucket list The Greek island of Santorini (Thira) is in the southern Aegean Sea and actually consists of a group of islands. Though the complex is still an active volcano, it is most commonly known for it’s brilliant blue roofs. Keep in mind that there are so many more things to do in Santorini than marvel at the domed buildings. These are 5 Things to Do in Santorini but there are not the only. Santorini Winery Introduction Tour Santorini’s wine is excellent, the wineries are lovely, and the people exceptional pleasant. It’s a fun and easy manner to peer the island far away from the caldera. An excursion is the satisfactory way of exploring multiple vineyards and wineries. Hike the Volcano The island inside the middle of the caldera is Nea Kameni and in which you’ll find the island’s active volcano and the top factor of interest in Santorini. The crater is 130 meters up and takes approximately 20 minutes to walk to. The Visitor will discover Sulfur vents along the walk. The best way to get here is through doing a volcano boat tour or hiring a chartered boat. Discover the Ancient Akrotiri You need to see the village left behind after the devastating volcanic eruption that made the island uninhabitable for decades. The site is very well done and I highly recommend getting a guide to show you around the site and discuss the history of the island, the eruption, and the following destruction. Sometimes there can be guides waiting at the entrance but it’s better to book an official licensed tour guide in advance. Fine Dining with a Spectacular View The food is often better when you go to a restaurant without a view. But regardless, you have to have dinner with a view of the caldera at least one night while in Santorini. Watch the Sunset in Oia Reserve a sunset view table on one of the terraces or just get a bottle of wine and hang out on the cliffs of Oia watching the sun set. But be aware! Oia’s Sunset fame is global. So you will not be alone! If you haven’t hired a guide it may be impossible to find a taxi back to Fira or Imerovigli but there are extra buses waiting for the crowds after the sunset so there’s often no wait.

3. Feb 2018

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Why Santorini is a Personal Playground for Creative Travelers

Why Santorini is a Personal Playground for Creative Travelers

If you need 10 reasons why Santorini (a.k.a. Thira island) is one of the most beautiful places in the world: submerged volcanoes, cave-houses, volcanic black beaches, whitewashed cubic houses hanging above the caldera, photogenic villages, infinity terraces, black lava stone, numerous blue dome tiny churches built wisely in the volcanic ash, unprotected, nowadays, medieval castles, a REALLY Deep Blue Sea So, Santorini is not just a perfect vacation location… It can be Your Personal Playground to Create and Direct your own travel documentary masterpiece But in order to take a full scoop you may need an official licenced guide to help you build your Dream Tour. But let’s not call it exactly a tour! It’s rather a calling to fuse parts of history to your own adventure. You have the raw meterials, we help you fuse them to something unique! Earthly energy enhanced by the volcano the most renowned product of the island: wine, breeze of the Aegean sea, unforgettable colours of the sunset, the sunlight and the deep blue of the Cyclades, the mystery related to the legend of the Lost Atlantis conveyed through the philosophical dialogues of Plato, the friendly and hospitable locals all these pieces compose one of the most astonishing puzzles of the world, a nature’s masterpiece! Contact us and Let us make you feel like a local! NOTE from our Guide: the tour is private so I am flexible to customise the itinerary for any last minutes changes according to your needs and mood of that day. Book a Tour Now

20. Feb 2018

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Santorini ‘s Sunset experience!

Santorini ‘s Sunset experience!

Santorini is a unique place in many ways. Numerous articles have been posted about Santorini Sunset, videos and photos illustrate its astonishing beauty. As a result, all these bring the Aegean island to the top of the summer destination surveys worldwide. Indeed, the iconic photo of the caldera as the sun dips into the sea, makes everybody dream of Santorini. And we can assure you: it’s not the result of a photo editing software! In reality, the Santorini Sunset is even better! So be prepared for a record of ‘likes’ as soon as you post your sunset photos in social media! … but hey, Santorini’s sunset is far more than an opportunity for an impressive photo that make your friends jealous! It’s a memorable experience that captivate your soul forever. We have watched the sunset from the most famous view point of the island: the legendary picturesque village of Oia. Words are not enough to describe the scenery: The whitewashed small houses, climbing on the volcanic rock, The islets opposite us, The serene sea shimmering under the Mediterranean sun … and Slowly, the sun is getting closer to the horizon. Santorini Sunset is not just a thing, it’s a ritual Nature’s paint brush fills the sky with colors: yellow, orange, pink, red, purple. Some people start to clap, others remain silent, absorbing the beauty of the moment. Most noteworthy, they have come from all over the world to live this amazing experience as if it was a ritual. Actually, Santorini’s Sunset is a ritual. Consequently, Sunset time finds literally all Santorini visitors in streets, plateaus and private courtyards. All these view spots act as a garrison where they can enjoy one of the most stunning sunsets in the world. For those who would like to escape the crowded Oia, there are other idyllic places, offering a more intimate sunset approach. Furthermore, the guys of Santorini Official Guides have promised to show me all in my next visit to the island this summer. Therefore, my new photo gear is looking forward too! See you in Santorini! Editor: Mary Grigoriadou is a professional Greek travel journalist and photographer, having visited more than 46 countries and lived in Switzerland and UK during her Master degrees in tourism and sports. In addition to this post you can Read more about Santorini Island at wikipedia

13. Mar 2018

posted by Customer Relations