Private tour in Sibiu Adela D
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Dear guests, My name is Adela, I'm a tour guide in Sibiu and, hopefully, also your host and friend here. I was born and lived in Sibiu all my life but I discovered my great passion for tourism somewhere else…. in USA :). It all happened in 2005 when, as a student, I worked for several months at Hollywood Universal Studios. I used to work as a chef assistant in a restaurant and, in my free time, I used to guide tourists within the theme park. It was an amazing experience and that's how I discovered what I wanted to do. I had the chance to interact with so many people as I was speaking English, French and Spanish… and a bit of German, too. I loved the American culture and civilization so much that my graduation paper was about the History of American Film Studios. Actually, my passion for the Western world goes back into my Communist childhood, but this is another topic :). Back in my hometown, I started to work as a tour guide in 2007 when Sibiu became European Capital of Culture. My first tourists were an official cultural delegation from Luxembourg. That's how I realized that my hobby for history and guiding became a real passion and my passion, a profession! In all these years I have organized hundreds of walking tours, day trips and long tours in Transylvania and various other areas of Romania. I had the chance to work with travelers from all over the world, discover amazing places and live unforgettable moments. I feel so lucky and grateful in the same time - and never bored of visiting the same places:). As a tour guide I am fascinated by history and I have a great passion for the 20th century as I consider it essential and directly responsible for what we are today. I love politics and enjoy any kind of debates. I am interested in economy, sociology, psychology, art, political history, in general. I am serious when I have to, but I also enjoy humor and relaxing conversations. I'm not a foodie person but I love coffee and wine especially in a good company. This year I want to involve more locally, supporting our community as I consider tourism should be sustainable and responsible. Two years ago, I wanted to make a step forward and develop the business as our region had become quite popular among tourists. Thus, my husband, a mechanic engineer, decided to join me in this business. Now, it's two of us, tour guides��. We love a lot interacting with people, sharing our knowledge, local crafts, traditions and, of course, delicious gastronomy. It is a pleasure to join our guests and their satisfaction is our greatest reward! I won't talk too much about me, I prefer to talk more about the places and people in my Transylvania. For that, I am looking forward to meeting you in person and enjoy a great "Transylvanian" experience together! Studies: Modern Applied Languages - American, British and French Culture and Civilization Master Degree: Tourism and Services Marketing; License: Tour Guide and Tourism Manager, 2012; Work Experience: Tourism and Culture Office - Town Hall Sibiu | Tourism Manager - Sibiu Tourism Association | Marketing Responsible - 4* Hotel | Professional Licensed Photographer | Licensed Translator; Specialized in: Political History, The 20th Century, Saxon Culture and Civilization, Multicultural Ethnic-Groups; Foreign languages: English, French, Spanish; Passions: reading, photography, hiking, mindfulness, yoga and fitness, forest bathing In 2012, I decided to become a freelance tour guide and now I have my little business in which my husband also joined. I enjoy spending time with tourists; it's always a pleasure to discover and explore with them my beautiful homeland, Transylvania. I have many tour partners and lots of friends all over the world. Thus, my hobby became a passion and my passion, a profession I have no restrictions.
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This tour in the Transylvanian Highlands is one of my favorite tours as we spend a lot of time outdoors, we visit idyllic villages, meet local people and enjoy great views. I grew up among Saxon people, I am fond of multicultural life and sustainable tourism so this tour is a great opportunity to discover the region. All the villages were built hundreds of years ago by the Saxon colonists. They still preserve their old architectural charm: big houses spread along the main road, large unpaved streets, tall wooden front gates, shady gardens with vineyards and fruit trees. Walking through these villages is pure therapy! The whole area is famous for its preserved landscape - no wonder it attracted King Charles himself! In Sighisoara we'll have a walking tour up in the citadel and talk about one of my favorite but also controversial history characters: Vlad Dracula. I will also take you in a special place I always enjoy to visit - the Saxon graveyard! It will definitely be a tour to remember!
The tour starts in Sibiu. The itinerary includes and can be customized: - Sighisoara: a walking tour in the old citadel through the old cobbled stone streets, a visit at the Evangelical Church and in the graveyard. . . - Lunch/coffee break: stop in Sighisoara or in one of the villages around for lunch or coffee break. I know a great coffee shop in the main square in Sighisoara. - Biertan: we'll visit the fortified church (UNESCO heritage), one of the biggest in Transylvania. If you like we can also have a walk on the hill above the village - the view is amazing! On our way we can visit one of the two: - Alma Vii: a small idyllic village in the Transylvanian Highlands - its fortress was restored a few years ago. or - Mosna: it is one of the first villages and fortresses visited by Prince Charles in Transylvania. The church and the fortification are great and the view from the tower is stunning
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Small vehicle for 1-3 persons, mini-van for 4-7 persons. We have a Mercedes Vito/Viano van with 8 individual seats and A/C. The quote is calculated for 3 travelers but if you are 4 or more, we can customize the tour and price.
Sibiu, Sibiu, Romania
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