The Guides’ School of Greece is a three and a half years university state Institution authorized and run by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Greece. Its purpose is to teach and prepare the future official licensed Guides of Greece for practicing their profession, which is to present and represent their country worldwide.
The courses of the school include 28 different subjects/lessons, the main being History (Ancient, Byzantine and Modern), Archaeology (Prehistoric, Classical, Byzantine and Post Byzantine) and History of Arts. The 25 secondary lessons varry and include from History of the ancient theater and architecture, Mythology, History of the ancient Greek literature, Geology, Geography and Ethnology down to Economics, Psychology, First aid and Orthophony.
Having to pass some of Greece’ most difficult university entry, semester and exit exams and of course after being tested in languages, one graduates after three and a half years of study, as an official licensed Guide and that authorizes one to work as a Guide all over Greece.
All official licensed Guides of Greece graduates from the Guides’ School of Greece should wear on them their official badge when guiding.The official Guides’ badge has a photo of the guide, the name of the guide written in Greek and Latin/English, the languages that she/he is allowed to guide on and her/his code number. It necessarily also carries the stamp of the Greek Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Anyone not having that badge is NOT an official licensed Tour Guide and must NOT be trusted.
The Sacred Cretan Mysteries on a 10 days Study tour!!!
Elissos Travelling Philosophy in collaboration with Mrs. Bonnie L. Damron, PhD, MSW Archetypal Pattern Analyst organizes a ten days Study tour in Crete on October 10th to 17th 2015 focusing on the Cretan Sacred Mysteries.
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We consider the ancient Arts and especially the ancient Greek Theater, an undivided part of the Greek culture and history. Thus experiencing the Arts becomes a necessity for your complete Travel Experience in Crete this Summer. Let us show you how!
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Experience with us an authentic Crete culinary experience and more!
This tour makes You a Cretan for a Day. Experience a day in a real Cretan traditional house in a traditional village located in the mountainous region of Heraklion and participate in everyday fun activities!
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Can you imagine travelling back in time being guided by the ancient Greek music?
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Traditional Crete is what we love the most. We cherish exploring traditional Crete through its numerous unique authentic villages. Let us take you on a virtual journey to one of those beautiful and unique places in Crete!
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Experience the National Museum Day in the unique museums of Greece offering free entrance to their guests and a number of experiential thematic activities!
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A Wine Experience on May 9 and 10 2015 in Crete!
The Wineries of Crete open their doors to every Guest and Wine Lover on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of May 2015.
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Elissos Travelling Philosophy/Private Themed Tours in Crete wellcomes the new Season with a Video Presentation of the unique Travel Experience you can enjoy on Crete with us!
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Dear Friends,
Every year Elissos Travelling Philosophy/ Private Themed tours in Crete offers more and more alternative itineraries for your enjoyable and penetrating Crete touring!
This year as well, we come back with several new projects for your one day or more of touring on Crete and with a thematic 9 days Study tour in early October focusing on the Prehellenic Mysteries.
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