Astipalea Trip Overview
Through our local look, discover the rich history and culture of Astypalaia. Explore main sights such as the Querini Venetian Castle, the traditional settlement of Chora and its picturesque alleys, windmills, church complexes and Our Lady of Portaitissa, the infant cemetery, and optionally the Ecclesiastical Museum. Discover the beauty, simplicity and art of the Astypalians through the stories and works of their lives. Within two hours we will transfer our love, passion, knowledge and experiences to our place. You will get to know the real Astypalaia behind the summer tourist showcase.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Astipalea, Greece
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Astipalea, Greece, Greece
Through our local look, discover the rich history and culture of Astypalaia. Explore main sights such as the Querini Venetian Castle, the traditional settlement of Chora and its picturesque alleys, windmills, church complexes and Our Lady of Portaitissa, the infant cemetery, and optionally the Ecclesiastical Museum. Discover the beauty, simplicity and art of the Astypalians through the stories and works of their lives. Within two hours we will transfer our love, passion, knowledge and experiences to our place. You will get to know the real Astypalaia behind the summer tourist showcase.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Astypalaia, Astipalea 859 00, Greece
Our companion will present you the history and architecture of the windmills of the square in Chora. You will also be able to go inside a Mill and view its inside and its operating mechanism.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Astypalaia Castle, Chora Greece
Before we get to the Castle, we will make various stops at points of interest such as church complexes, Town Hall and Astypalitik House. Then, walking through alleys and neighborhoods, you will reach the top of the hill and the Venetian Castle of Astypalaia. There, after learning about its history, architecture and the life of the locals inside the Castle, we will visit the two churches inside the Castle (Evangelistria Church and Saint George). The view of magic, a vast window in the deep blue of the Aegean is waiting for you to capture it.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ekklisia tis Panagias tis Poraitissas, Greece
Unique sample of a church with a very interesting architecture and decoration. We will tour in and out of the temple learning its history. We will eventually find ourselves in the old monastic community of the church with the outspoken visiting cell of St. Anthimos. Going down the square we will make a stop at the world-wide 8th century BC Astypalaia cemetery.
Duration: 30 minutes
