Private tour in Chania George T
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Born and raised in Chania, spent 10 years in the UK, studied modern history, did two MAs and worked for Marriott hotels as a manager for 4 years. I work in tourism for more than 25 years and since 2006 I manage a small family hotel and offer private tours to various locations. I constantly try to discover the nature, history and traditions of Crete, and show its beauties to visitors. As a member of many local organizations and passionate about the island, I regularly hike, research the local history and discover the endless hidden gems of the island. Every tour is a discovery and experience, a journey through time, and the Greek civilization. My aim is to share my passion of the island to its visitors and enjoy a discovery experience. As a traveler myself I have an insight of what a guest needs and try to adapt tours and focus to cater the needs of its participants. Whatever your interest might be, from visiting a beach, hiking a gorge or exploring Chania town, I could be the perfect partner for your trip. I have learned that not only knowledge of a guide is important but also his joyful personality is what make a tour special and leave the best memories for its participants. I can organize private tours to cater your needs, just send me a message with your broad interests or locations you would like to visit. Have a pleasant stay in Chania! •Studied Modern History in the UK and have two MAs 1994-02 •I am licensed to offer private chauffeur tours •Tour escort since 2006 •Manage small family hotel since 2006 •Manage and work at a private tour company •Work in the tourism industry since 1994 (more than 25 years) •F&B manager in London Marriott Maida Vale 5* hotel 2002-06 •Red Cross Samaritan volunteer - First Aid certificate •Member of the local Mountaineering Club •3rd Rover Scouts of Chania leader - friendly with kids •My car is a 7-seater Citroen Berlingo, can take up to 6 guests. •I am not licensed to guide inside museums or archaeological sites.
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Knossos is the heart of the Minoan civilisation, the first civilization in Europe. The religious complex / palace used to be a thriving city in 2000BC. I will transfer you from Chania to Knossos at Heraklio with 1-2 stops for 2-2,5 hours. Depending on your interest we can visit either an oil factory or Armeni Minoan cemetery near Rethymno. Will visit the location of the first civilization in Europe at Knossos, and then drive to the archaeological museum. The museum is more unique as it houses fine artifacts. You will spend a bit more than an hour at each place, then perhaps walk at Heraklio pedestrianised center for half an hour. We will have lunch for an hour and then drive back to Chania for around 2-2,5 hours. I am not licenced to guide inside Knossos. I could try optionally to book a guide, but due to their limited numbers and number of requests it is very difficult to find one. Please message me for such request.
•Drive for 2-2,5 hours from Chania to Knossos. •Make optional stop depending on your interest, either tour an oil factory (closed on Sundays) or visit the Minoan cemetery at Armeni. Its 25 and 5 euro tasting/entrance respectively. •Tour Knossos for an hour on your own. Entrance fee 20 euro paid separately. If you wish I could try to book a guide for an extra cost. •Drive for 20-30 minutes to the archaeological museum and visit it for an hour on your own. •Eat at a nearby restaurant for an hour. •Drive for 2-2,5 hours back to Chania.
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Pick up guests with my 7-seater car, Citroen Berlingo.
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Hotels 10km (5 miles) around Chania town. Chania airport, Souda port (Cruise). If in Chania city convenient location would be Talos square.
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