Shore Excursion in Türkiye

Overview

AVOID THE CROWDS:
If you are visiting Türkiye via cruise ship, we will recommend you to book a private tour. It will always be an advantage to visit the places with a private guide. You will have the pleasure to discover the sites with all details, and will avoid the crowds. This will make your visit a pleasure and fun.

Tailor-Made Travel :

1. Private shore excursions for cruise passengers
2. Pre-post tours in Türkiye

SHORE EXCURSIONS FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS ISTANBUL

SHORE EXCURSIONS FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS ISTANBUL ALTERNATIVE I - FULL DAY ISTANBUL - 7 HOURS

Meet at Istanbul Port. Our guide will hold a sign with your name on it. You will begin your full day Historical Istanbul Tour, including the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque with its six minarets and the most beautiful blue Iznik tiles, the Hagia Sophia Church/Museum and the Topkapi Palace with its Treasure Section. Return to the port or to your hotel. (Lunch is on your own.)

ALTERNATIVE II - FULL DAY ISTANBUL - 7 HOURS

Meet at Istanbul Port. Our guide will hold up a name sign with your name on it. Your full day Istanbul tour will begin. Your tour will include; the Chora Church with its beautiful mosaics, the Underground Cistern with 336 columns and a Bosphorus boat tour, cruising the European and Asian shores of Istanbul. Return to the port or to your hotel. (Lunch is on your own.)

ALTERNATIVE III - HALF DAY ISTANBUL - 3 HOURS

Visit the Dolmabahce Palace which was the last residence of the Ottoman dynasty, where 4.5 tons of gold leaves were used for the interior decoration. Then visit the Military Museum. Return to the ship or to your hotel.

Please note that we can design a different tour alternative based on your specific needs.

If you plan to visit Turkey via a Cruise Ship,

We strongly recommend you to book one of our private shore excursions. Yes, the tour options BELOW are based on private basis yet, the prices are much more competitive comparing with the tour prices you are offered on the ship. Plus, you will not travel with 200 more people but, you will enjoy our flexible itinerary with a private professional tour guide.

· Our representative will meet your clients at Istanbul Port with a sign with your name on it.

· We pick-up your clients from the port at the time you request.

· Lunch is excluded in the itineraries. Please ask for our lunch alternatives.

· Shopping is available at the end of each tour. Upon a request from the clients, we may give shopping stop(s) before returning to the ship.

SHORE EXCURSIONS FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS KUSADASI (EPHESUS)

Kusadasi is one of the most popular ports in the Mediterranean giving access to visit the famous ancient city of Ephesus.

ALTERNATIVE I - FULL DAY EPHESUS - 7 HOURS

Meet at Kusadasi Port. Our guide will hold up a sign with your name on it. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the ancient city of Ephesus with its temples, fountains, libraries, theaters, etc. Then visit the Archaeological Museum in Selcuk. Return to the port. (Lunch is included)

ALTERNATIVE II - HALF DAY EPHESUS - 3 HOURS

Meet at Kusadasi Port. Our guide will hold up a sign with your name on it. You will visit the ancient city of Ephesus with its temples, fountains, libraries, theaters, etc.

ALTERNATIVE III - 1/2 DAY SHOPPING TOUR - 4 HOURS

Shopping Tour: Kusadasi and Selcuk offer a wide variety of colorful bazaars, where Turkish souvenirs are sure to be found. There are many leather, carpet and jewelry shops, where quality goods can be found at reasonable prices.

WHAT TO KNOW

The site where visitors can see the remains of the third city of Ephesus has two main gates. Using the upper gate, located along the road to the House of the Virgin Mary, is recommended, since the third city was constructed on the slopes of Mt. Pion.

A brief visit to Ephesus requires about an hour and a half of walking in open air, so it is recommended to dress according to the season. Inside the ruins, there are no restrooms or water stands. Visitors to Ephesus should take advantage of the facilities located at the main entry gates.

Inside the ruins, taking pictures and usage of video cameras are permitted, but using a tripod requires a special permission that can be arranged through the Archaeological Museum in Selcuk.

At both entry gates, there are souvenir shops, bookstands and restroom facilities.

When shopping for authentic Turkish rugs, leather goods, jewellery, souvenirs or antiques, we guarantee the quality and overall satisfaction of your purchase. Shopping in a foreign country is a fabulous and rewarding experience, and we have taken steps to guarantee that your shopping experience is also enjoyable and risk free.

Shore Excursion in Türkiye