Private tour in Chania Peter T
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Peter T.
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Hello! My name is Peter, and I was born and raised in the beautiful town of Chania! I have travelled around the world and stayed in the United States where I spent my college years. I have been in the local tourist industry for more than 10 years, having been engaged throughout that time in the hotel business and giving tours to travelers. I am excited to show you the beautiful prefecture of Chania, with its vast natural beauty comprising its gorgeous beaches, astonishing nature and its picturesque villages. Crete is located on the crossroads of civilizations with a strategic position on the Mediterranean Sea, as it is on the pathway from Europe to the Middle East and the Minor Asia. With me you will meet Chania's rich history from the Ancient Ages, to the Medieval Ages at the times of the Byzantine Empire, as well the Venetian occupation succeeded by the Ottoman rule through its Modern history and liberation. We will blend it with its local culture and traditions and how it formed the fascinating Cretan culture. My goal is with my pleasant and cheerful personality show travelers a great time and pass through interesting information, so in the near future they will be eager to visit again or at least be nostalgic of the great experience they had on their tour. From my part I will be more than willing to give recommendations for any tour, even for some travelers who have special requests, to be flexible and adaptive according to their needs. I am always here to help and make sure from every single tour, travelers will have something to remember. I am more than excited to be your future guide and be able to fill you in with as much information as possible!! • Degree in Business Management from USC Upstate, SC, USA • Licensed to offer private chauffeur tours of Chania and Crete • Manage small family hotel for more than ten years • Manage and work at a private tour company • Accountant licence and practice • Coached at Summer Basketball Camps in the U.S.A. - friendly with kids • Ex-professional athlete • Travel frequently • My car is a CItroen Berlingo, can take up to 6 travelers comfortably. • I am not licensed to guide inside museums or archeological sites.
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We will drive through Therisso gorge on the foot of the White Mountains. We will make stops enjoying the nature and views, I will talk about the history of the area and the natural environment. Then we will visit perhaps the most authentic Greek restaurant. Everything is cooked in the wood oven and will sample many small different plates. There is no menu so everyday there is different food. We will not leave until you are full! Everything is harvested from his farm or nearby villages. The lunch at the end is an experience by itself. Lunch cost is not included in tour price. I personally love this place for the food, quality, and hospitality. As I say, in life you have to make strategic friends. Lawyers, Doctors and. . . Chefs! The owner Stelios is almost a friend to me, with his big smile and Cretan hospitality! On the way back we drive by the side of the mountain over Chania with panoramic view of Chania and Souda port.
We had a wonderful day driving through the countryside. We visited a local winery, saw the ancient olive tree and had lunch at the local mountain restaurant. The food was delicious - Peter ordered several dishes for us that were served family style - the whole experience was amazing!
Excellent tour with Peter. We drove through the gorge, including a short hike, excellent description of the local culture and history. The restaurant was unique and a special treat. Peter was a superb host who felt like a friend by the end of the tour.
We had a lovely day with Peter. The tour was interesting and the local restaurant he took us to enjoyable. He was considerate and helpful
•Pick up at Souda port, your accommodation or any other convenient location in the greater Chania area. •Drive through Theriso gorge and making stops on the way. We will see goats and sheep roaming free, churches, vertical cliffs, farming life and admire the mountain views. After lunch on the way back we will admire panoramic view of Chania. •3-course lunch at the restaurant. We will not leave until you are full! You will taste some starters and main courses, in big or small plates and in a variety of choices (every day different food is cooked, there is no menu). Lunch cost is not included in tour price. •Drop off where I picked you up or anywhere you wish in the greater Chania area or Souda port.
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•Private A/C car Citroen Berlingo. Total 7 seats including driver.
Souda, Greece
Hotels 10km (5 miles) around Chania. Chania airport, Souda port (Cruise). If in Chania city convenient location would be Talos square.
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