🇬🇷 Youth-ful GUIDES in Action – Training in the Old City of Xanthi!
During the third and fourth day of our training, the Youth-ful GUIDES left the classroom behind and stepped into the city itself to gain hands-on experience as local tour guides!
🗓️ Day 3: Exploring the City’s Heritage
Our group followed a guided tour through the charming alleys of Xanthi’s Old Town, visiting key historical and cultural landmarks such as:
🕰️ The Clock Tower
🏛️ The Hadjidakis Residence
⛪ Saint George Church
🏛️ The Old Town Hall
🏺 The Folk and History Museum of Xanthi
⛪ The Metropolis of Xanthi
Each participant was paired with a teammate, and together they adopted one of these sites, conducted their own research, and began preparing their personalized guided presentation for the next day.
Special thanks to FEX (Folkloric and Historical Center of Xanthi) and George Kyriakides for the insightful and welcoming tour of the museum – a key stop in understanding the city’s cultural depth.
🗓️ Day 4: The Rehearsal Tour
This day was all about presentation. Each pair took turns delivering a mini-tour at their assigned location – applying the techniques they’ve learned so far: from storytelling, voice projection, and eye contact to structuring a tour and handling the audience.
One of the highlights of the day was our visit to the House of Shadow, one of the top-rated tourist attractions in Xanthi.
We warmly thank Mr. Triantafyllos Vaitsis for offering us a short guided experience and allowing our young participants to connect with this unique piece of contemporary art and cultural creativity.
The day concluded at the Metropolis of Xanthi, where the final presentations took place and the trainer offered feedback and tips to each pair – helping them refine their skills in view of the official tour in September.
🖥️ Coming next: Going Digital!
On the final day of the training, participants will be introduced to the custom-made Youth-ful GUIDES digital application. They’ll learn how to use it, explore its features, and create their own personal profiles — embracing their role as digital-native local ambassadors!
