Private tour in Athens Nektarios G
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Greetings from Greece! My name is Nektarios and I am a local at the city of Athens. I speak Greek and English fluently and I have been working as a licensed taxi driver and tour guide for the past 18 years. I chose this profession because I have always liked cars and driving in general. I am also a car engineer graduate and I work part time as a high school professor. This has given me the chance always be aware of my vehicles and be able to understand and overcome any situation. My current vehicle is a Mercedes E class. I believe that one word that would perfectly describe my personality is passionate. Passionate about my country. Passionate about my work. Passionate to adapt and try to do the best I can. I have always loved Greece and especially its rich history and culture. In fact, I can hardly think of a time that I did not want to open another history or mythology book in order to further extend my knowledge. Seven years ago I gave my first tour around Athens and so I had my first chance to try to pass my passion to others. I've loved it ever since. After that I have been working hard gathering pictures, videos and additional information to provide my customers with. Finding various local restaurants for them to try the famous Greek traditional cuisine and small out-of-the-way places that attract way less travellers and provide them with unique experiences. I am also one of the few Private Drivers in Athens who has passed and been issued with a Greek Certification Diploma from 2007 as a certified driver-guide by EOT (Greek National Tourism Organization), Everything I do is for my customer's satisfaction, happiness and entertainment. It would be an honour to continue this with you. Together we will uncover the rich History and uniqueness of Greece while having fun in the process. I look forward to meeting you. Private tour guide for the last seven years. Degree in mechanical engineering. I am a mechanical engineering professor for vocational high schools. History expert & professional taxi driver. I am not a licensed guide and will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments and museums.
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What I love most about this tour is that it is designed so that you can experience both the busy city and the rural country in one go. Depart from Athens and visit the breathtaking Corinth canal which connects the Aegean sea with the Ionian sea. Then experience the beauty of the remains of ancient Corinth where you will understand the impact and importance it had in the ancient times. You will then return to Athens where you will visit all the highlights with me being your local guide. You will visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus and Arch of Hadrian, the Stadium of the 1896 Olympiad , the Greek parliament, the changing of the royal guards, the trilogy of neoclassical buildings (university, academy, library) and the breathtaking panoramic view of Athens from Mt. Lycabettus.
We will start the tour with a beautiful scenic ride along the coast. After a while we will stop at the Corinth canal where we will enjoy its views and take lots of photos. Then we will head to ancient Corinth and marvel its Acropolis (also named Acrocorinth). We will return to the city centre and visit the Acropolis hill which includes the Parthenon, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, Dionysus Theatre and Herodes Atticus Odeon. Then we will head to the temple of Zeus, the arch of Hadrian and the old Olympic stadium. After that we will see the change of the royal guards in the Greek Parliament by Syntagma square. We will also enjoy the view of Athens from Mt. Lycabettus. -If we start our tour from Piraeus port you will also see the coast part of the city. -Bear in mind that the itinerary can be adjusted based on traffic or your preferences.
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Brand new Mercedes-Benz E class 220 fully air-conditioned, well kept and maintained. Wi-fi included.
Athens, Greece
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