Private tour in Cartagena Carolina O
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Born in the city, foodie & enjoy moments and details Tourism Technic Degree & OFICIAL TOURIST GUIDE # GA 5921 One of the 1st TBL local guides in Spain (2013) , 12 yrs now! Tourism Technitian SUPERIOR GRADE- 2 yrs Events & Production Technician SUPERIOR GRADE- 2 yrs Sustainable Tourism developer specialist. Corporate events & tour And 1 st TBL Guide in Alicante and Cartagena due to my professional and personal connection with the American and Canadian traveler from many years. Graduated in the University in the US ( California ( John Muir High School) and Saint Louis Missouri. Proud to understand American standards way of travel, a bit different of Spanish... Worked for companies as a Tour director, as well as mine currently. I have owned 2 Hostals and International Students Residence for almost two decades. Since 1997. I work as a local guide in Alicante, Valencia, Murcia, Cartagena and Teruel. Madrid and Andalucia ( Malaga, Ronda, Granada, ..North of Spain tour director. . Also custom VIP multi day tour, with local experiences and local guides. My speciality is giving you the local full experience. I like heritage, remains, stories, food and ice cream, do not forget that detail:) . Actually I love that way of traveling, finding friends that show me the place from the inside. I understand my city and its movements, what is actually going on according to what you need to see at this peculiar moment. I think there are many places to discover for the travelers and they will be able to have a deep experience even in a few hours period. I am very curious, love details, and a broad vision of all; also , like to be ahead of the circumstances so I like to be in the vanguard of the actuality. So with all. . . . you will find in your time together a local friend;) talking about many things and what interest you, if I know. Be sure you will have the time you need to enjoy every aspect that interests you. I am open and super flexible to your time as well. I would love to attend your needs and we can even "re-design" together the tour if necessary. I am very conscious you are spending your unique day in the city and is a responsability for me you take the best of it. Aiming the "professional tasting";) of gourmet cuisine and good knowledge of organic products also. Professional eater of ice cream. I know my places:). . Before Tourism, my family owned 2 ice cream factories. I have worked in the ice-cream and nougat ( local sweets internationl. known) industry. Also in family business olive oil. My knowledge about our goods are deep for that experience. So including in my credentials Profesional icecream eater :) Alicante, Cartagena and Valencia are great and easy places to walk around and discover the city secrets. Also its villages are all specials in this side of Spain. I love sharing with interest in my city, stories and legacy and how to interact with it. As I mentioned I have lived in USA and other; enjoy to show my city so you understand it through your eyes. My proposition is to focus on what a visitant would like to experience because I have worked with foreign people and travelers in Spain and abroad since 1994 when I graduated from Saint Louis University, MO, USA. Besides my experience, I have double degree in Political Science & Economics. Minor in Arts and Spanish History 1993. University Expert Master in "Economics of Natural Resources and Environment". Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Madrid (1995) University Expert Degree in "Protocole specialized in Events and Communication". University Miguel Hernandez of Elche. (1996) Varios degrees in expertise (1994-2012) in Tour Guide, Wine tasting and Wine-pairing( CDT Generalitat Valenciana) I am very happy opening the city to guests so enjoy time here as were living in the city for 2 weeks. . . *Any proposition besides basic tours would be welcome, I'm excited about your expectations & proposals:). I take also medium size groups, rent mini bus, buses, boats. . venues, , birthdays, organizing weddings abroad, relocation & moving here. I can escort you around Spain from Alicante to understand Barcelona,,South and North Of Spain...by car, by train... **I am a mother of a 16 y. old son Eduardo, so I understand children necessities TOURISM TECHNICIAN SUPERIOR GRADE Sustainable Tourism developer 2 years Superior Grade on Tourism: Oficial GIAT: "Guide, Information, Touristic Development and Attention in Tourism". 2 years Events Production and Agencies Technician Superior Grade I have CDT ( Professional School of Valencia Government) Diploma; Certificates as Tour Guide. Local and province. I do have credentials for guiding all Spain and Europe University Expert master in "Economics of Natural Resources and Enviroment".Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Madrid. Spanish University Master in "Protocole and Manners school". Universidad de Elche, Alicante. All certificate Valencian Comunity Courses on: Wine Tasting, Wine pairing and Winery development. Sailing title: Skipper 12 miles 16 meters. 25 years ago. We own a Zodiac and love the sea Graduated 89-93 in Saint Louis University, Saint Louis University, USA. Political Sciences and Economics. Double major. Minor in Arts, Communications and Spanish History - I could provide an Audi 4. Year 2011 if available , or rent a service. Did I said mother of a 16 year old ?
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It is always a pleasure to feel centuries of history around you. Cartagena people are so proud of the city and so they care for it. Enjoy Carthaginean and Roman ancient remains discovered and open to our eyes just 20 years ago. Honoring the beautiful preservation and conservation of every piece they have brought to life. You can even see them working on the sites as the adventure that it is. The city center's impeccable marble floors & the atraction you feel of their open atmosphere makes it a great destination in Spain that is not yet discovered for many people. Modernist beautiful buildings all around the center, old & renewed makes you feel a part of the recovery they do, still a secret for many Spanish people, so do not tell:) Cabo de Palos is also a jewel in the Mediterranean, so be part of it enjoying its uniqueness. Cabo de Palos a scuba diving destination that became a Water Natural preservation so their waters are still beautiful and rich. If you like Mediterranean sea food we are here yet!
Cartagena is 1 hora 25 minutes driving one way in the car from Alicante - Leaving at 10. - Cartagena elevator to the Castle for Cartagena views and history 11:30 - Visit to Roman Theather 12:30 - Walk to and visit Roman Forum 13:30 - City center ( Modernist style, marble floor city center) same area. . - Leaving to Cape Palos ( Cabo de Palos). 30'drive - Lunch at around 15:00 at Cape Cabo de Palos- wonderful small village in the Cape Water natural preservation to scuba diving. Scuba clubs and small fishing adorable harbour. Small shops and restaurants in the small Marina. It is the end of this inland see area called La Manga area. We will also see the touristic area - Walk around the Light house, calas ( smalll beaches) and small streets. - Leaving to Alicante at around 17-18 (or flexible)
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Audi 4 2.0 Sport line Air conditioned 5 seats- 1 is me driving 3 people in the back*- Audi* 4 black 2.0 Sport Line Year 2007/ or rental car Air conditioned (Own car or rented upon availability) A standard 5 seats Audi 4 has 3 seats in the back. Also other European or Japanese do. Take into account that it can be a little squezee at the back. * for 25 min minimum one way. If you do not like that idea, ask and we could RENT - a 7 seats car and will be extra, NOT included in price. - Or 8 seats vanete..
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