Shore Excursions · PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSIONS
A private guide costs more than the ship’s coach and buys back the two things the coach takes: the pace and the schedule. These 15 are compared on what the car is, who the guide is, and how the return to the quay is guaranteed.
Review of a private Kusadasi shore excursion to Ephesus, the House of Mary, and Artemis, with port pickup and on-time return.
“Ayse was a wonderful, warm and knowledgeable guide. I have walking difficulties and she tailored the day to suit my abilities. I was so grateful for her help and knowledge.”
Review of a private Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi, with flexible sightseeing, local guides, cruise-safe return, and optional lunch.
“Excellent tour with very knowledgeable guide, Fatima. Weave market was incredible. The Ephesus was enchanting. Great knowledge and information.”
Review of a private Kusadasi cruise tour to Ephesus, Mary's House, Artemis Temple, with flexible timing and guaranteed ship return.
“Beautiful amazing excursion. Our tour guide was very historically knowledgeable of the area and history.”
Review of a 7-hour Civitavecchia to Rome minivan tour covering eight landmarks, with ship pickup, audio guide, flexible options, and practical tips.
“Our driver was Paulo. Fantastic guide and driver. Took us to all the site with minimum walking. We got hungry he knew of a small restaurant that had fantastic food. Then when we were running late to get back to the cruise ship he drove in and out of traffic. Got us back to cruise ship at 7:28. I had to be back at 7:30! Great value”
Review of a private Istanbul tour from hotel or cruise port, covering Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar.
“We met up with our incredible tour guide Ayshe right at the door (top of escalator) in the port. Very easy to cover alot of ground by hopping in a private shuttle van both to and from old town where all of the sites were located. Ayshe was extremely professional, knowledgeable, a native of Istanbul, highly educated and delightful. We couldn’t ask for anything more from our tour. We were able to discuss the options with Ayshe and customize according to our wants which included a stop at a local coffee shop for a snack and Turkish coffee/tea. Despite the size of the city market Ayshe knew exactly where to…”
Review of a Kusadasi shore trip to Ephesus, the Virgin Mary’s House, Artemis Temple, lunch, and carpet weaving, with costs and tips.
“Nora was our guide and she was great. The experience from start to finish was smooth, engaging and hard to think of an improvement. Highly recommend!”
Review of a private Ho Chi Minh City shore excursion with port pickup, flexible sightseeing, local lunch, and expert guides.
“Our trip was unforgettable. Our guide Liam was kind and friendly. He was knowledgeable about all the places we visited. And he answered all of our questions. He customized our itinerary to assure we see the most in the time we had. We had an amazing day and we cannot wait to return. Book this trip with confidence and ask for Liam!”
Review this private Naples shore excursion to Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, with practical timing, costs, guides, and tips.
“Our Driver Pepe was on time and was excellent tour guide and very friendly pick up from our ship and return was as requested Thank you very much Pepe for a great day I would recommend this tour highly.”
Review of the private Phu My shore excursion to Ho Chi Minh City, covering sights, food, timing, value, guides, and practical tips.
“We had an amazing tour with Winnie. She picked us up at the port and gave us a fantastic tour of the Independance palace, post office, war museum, Ba Thanh Market and Notre Dame Cathedral among other places. It was a long drive there and back, but Winnie made it so entertaining along the way that we didn't mind. She was really good, and had so much to tell us, and we all had a great time!!”
Review of Cozumel’s private five-hour island tour, with chocolate, tequila, San Gervasio, east coast views, beach time, and practical tips.
“My wife and I took my 86 year old mother with limited mobility on a tour with Gerry. She had never been to Cozumel and just wanted to see the island without much walking. Gerry was fantastic. He listened to our needs and arranged a drive that was perfect for her. We circumnavigated the island making a few stops n visited a Mayan village and saw a performance and learned about their culture and tasted chocolate and honey. Very happy”
Review of a private Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia, with port pickup, major sights, flexible timing, and optional attraction tickets.
“Marco met us at the ship and took as to more historic sites than we imagined possible. He parked strategically for scenic photos and to get us close to entrances which was especially helpful for my husband who cannot walk long distances. He was quick to adapt to our preferences and recommended whether to explore the outside or the inside of site based on ticket cost and crowds. Marco shared about Rome past and present and willingly answered our questions, always with a smile. We did all this in the rain and he opened the car door with umbrella in hand. It was an excellent day and Marco is a…”
Review of Istanbul’s private cruise-port tour, covering Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, bazaars, walking demands, costs, and practical tips.
“At the terminal, our Tour Guide, Erkan Elibouyuk, greeted us by displaying a sign with our name on it. He was very personable, friendly and informative throughout the day. We went to the Blue Mosque, the Aquaducts, lunch and The Grand Bazaar. Because it was a private tour, we did not feel pressured or rushed. The Aquaducts were really cool with all the colored lights and ancient pillars. The lunch at the local restaurant was really good. The Grand Bazaar was an indoor mall with over a thousand vendors. Its size was massive!! This is not a tour for someone who does not want to walk as there was a…”
Review of a private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with Terrace Houses, Temple of Artemis, lunch, transport, and cruise-port return.
“Our tour guide, Necdot-“Nico” was very knowledgeable of Turkish history and gave us amazing insight into regional ancient history. Highly recommended this particular tour!”
Explore Istanbul’s top sights on a private shore excursion with expert guides, flexible pacing, Grand Bazaar shopping, and guaranteed ship return.
“We saw the Blue Mosque, stopped for coffee.Topkapi Palace, which should not be missed stopped for coffee again then on to Hagia Sophia then lunch at a nice cafe then the basilica cistern an underground experience. Then on to the grand Bazaar. Somewhere in between we saw the serpents column and sultanalmet square. A well planned day with a wonderful guide Esra. She timed everything perfectly was extremely knowledgeable. She kept the pace at a level that was comfortable for us. She made the tour fun.”
Review of a private Kusadasi Ephesus tour with port pickup, Virgin Mary’s House, ancient ruins, Artemis Temple, costs, and practical tips.
“It was a truly magical day and our guide was so helpful and knowledgeable. Ephesus was amazing and beautiful .. thank you so much”
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