Syracuse, Italy
Tours Delivered,
Since Mar 13, 2020
31.0
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Guide #47072
Hi all, I would like to give you some information about myself and my work experience. My name is Elisa and I am 35 years old. I am a freelance tourist guide with a professional license for the Region of Sicily. The experience I have gained from my formal studies at high school and then at university ( BA and Masters) and the strong interest I had and continue to have for humanities, helped me to develop an ability to communicate historical, architectonical and archeological knowledge with enthusiasm. Two years abroad (in Germany) and my extensive traveling experiences, have offered me opportunities to adapt to new environments and new cultures. I have learned how important it is to be flexible and make use of my own resources. My work experience over the past 15 years (during which I have planned and managed my time to achieve a good balance between my studies and my work experiences with groups of travelers coming from all over the world, enabled me to develop my leadership skills and increased my awareness of the dynamics of tourism. I definitely love my job and passion makes always the difference! Bachelor's and Master's degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures Linguistic experience(s) : European Union program Erasmus Language: German Duration of studies in months: 10 Foreign country where the academic studies were carried out: ESSEN Description: Erasmus- Scholarship at the University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany) Other experience acknowledged by the course of study Borsa di studio Language: German Duration of studies in months: 1 Foreign country where the academic studies were carried out: MAINZ Description: Scholarship at the University of Mainz (Germany) Other experience acknowledged by the course of study Borsa di studio Language: Arabic Duration of studies in months: 1 Foreign country where the academic studies were carried out: RABAT Description: Arab course at the University of Rabat, Marocco Personal initiative Vacanza studio Language: English Duration of studies in months: 2 Foreign country where the academic studies were carried out: TORONTO Description: Study holiday at St. Michael College I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. I am permitted to guide in the English, German and French language - but I mostly do tours in English and in German.
Syracuse
Catania

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24 reviews

We enjoyed an outstanding tour of the archeological park and Ortigia Island. Elisa shared her outstanding knowledge of the history of both places and how that was shaped by the broader history of Sicily. She was kind and attentive and certainly brought the whole place to life!

Replied from Elisa O.
Hi Nigel, thank you very much for the wonderful review that you wrote about me and my Syracuse tour! I wish you all the best and hope to see you again in Sicily or in Washington! Best Regards, Elisa
Very informative and so knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you!
Elisa was great with the archeological park and the ancient ruins. We thought she was not as strong with the cathedral and churches in Ortigia and she skipped the temple of Apollo entirely
Elissa was excellent! Extremely knowledgeable about History of Syracuse and a wonderful hostess! Really appreciated her flexibility as we were delayed in traffic and had trouble finding a parking spot near the meeting place! Thank you Elissa for a great tour!

Replied from Elisa O.
Hi David, thank you very much for your kind review! I really appreciated it! It has been a great pleasure to have met you and guided you in my beautiful city! I wish you all the best! Best Regards, Elisa