Private tour in Valencia Carolina O

Alicante excursion to Salt Lake Sta. Pola plus Palms Unesco Park & Elche historic - South Alicante

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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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Overview of your Valencia tour

A route sightseeing all about the city and the surroundings. . . diving into Elche area history, salt industry, . . palms and how is being a resource, irrigation system Unesco Heritage; a drive to the beautiful Santa Pola Salth lake its migration birds. . . if its Summer season we will discover why is called Pink Lake. . . maybe we see the flamingos. . . . in a traditional fishing village which we could see and learn the neighbour Tabarca, one of the few islands where there is no cars in Spain, and first Water Reservoir of Spain. A complete tour south of Alicante province. Only 40 min from Alicante and 20 min from Elche We could book or stop for lunch depending on your time. Or some tapas, icecream. . . fancy some seafood in Santa Pola harbour. . ?

Your Valencia tour itinerary

- Drive to Santa Pola and stop in the Interpretation center and mirador - Stop in Santa Pola harbour. . . and sghtseeing the sandy beach - Maybe tapas? or a drink in a terrace - Drive to Elche and stop in the historic center. . . - Palmeral Park, Huerto del Cura, BAsilica, and some other sites as flexible as the time we have Flexible to change itinerary and start in Elche first. . . * Sometimes, even when confirmed, some schedules/routes do not depend on me and can be changed w/out notice

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

This price includes for 4 people car- An Audi 4 2010 or a rental one. -Ask for a large number of people quote please- A standard 5 seats Audi 4 has 3 seats in the back. Take into account that it can be a little squezee at the back. If you like to rent- extra - another one please let me know

What's included
Other: - Rental car/my own ( 3- 4 seats). 2 and a half seats in the back..So a little squeeze in the back for 3 people. It is a regular 5 seats car. - Car Insurance - Gas
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. TICKETS ARE EXTRA if necessary at any museum - Rental car for bigger parties: - The tour can be customized for larger groups. - Lunch is extra but I include appetizers as a picnic - Or refreshments..
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Valencian Community, Valencian Community, Spain

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Tour categories
Architecture
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
History
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
1327377
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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