02-Jan-2025 · Eyal

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marina is an extraordinary guide - organized, thoughtful, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. I did not mention to her that I work professionally as a tour guide so as not to make her self-conscious in any way, and as a tour guide I can say that she was a consummate professional. For example, she began by giving us a run-down of all the places we would visit, which is an excellent pedagogic approach to manage expectations among her guests. Even though I jumped ahead at times with questions, she either answered them on the spot or promised to address the question later in the tour and did not fail to do so. She came prepared with visual images that enhanced the experience and also used resources along our path that helped us to visualize the stories that she shared. Lastly, the tour never felt rushed and we even had time to enjoy a nice coffee while learning more about Cypriot culture.