16 Apr 2023
I had 2 truly FABulous tours with Petria during my week in Cyprus. As a photographer, I like to have a lot of control over my itinerary and my timing is often different from a regular tourist. I also like to have personalized recommendations. From the start, the communication with Petria was easy, detailed, and I could tell she wanted to do her best to make my trips exactly what I envisioned. We spent the first day traveling from Paphos to Larnaca and Petria was flexible as I researched and updated my desired stops before our day, adding in her expert advice for making the most of the trip. When I expressed my desire to stop for a wine tasting, she had a high quality winery booked where she had knew the server would ensure a personalized tasting. Her English is perfect as she has studied in the US, and she has a way of sharing information about sites, history and culture that feels more like a family friend showing you their country rather than a dry, boring speech. As a fellow teacher, she knows how to connect with people and it was really interesting to share stories about education in our 2 countries. We spent our 2nd afternoon exploring the beaches and sights on the Southeast coast. Petria took tons of photos and shared them, which was an added bonus, especially as a solo traveler. Petria's love for life and for her home, Cyprus is truly infectious.I left with a much greater understanding and appreciation of Cypriot culture, and a new friend! I give Petria and FAB tours my highest recommendation!