Shore Excursions · TOUR REVIEWS
Every berth is the same problem in a different language: one day, one city you have never seen, one deadline. The 15 below are the excursions that solve it best, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.
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 Kusadasi cruise excursion to Ephesus, Mary's House, Temple of Artemis, Turkish lunch, guides, tickets, value, and shopping stops.
“Book this experience! Funda is a phenomenal guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and excellent at explaining history in a way that resonates with all age ranges. As cruisers, we were initially nervous about exploring a new country, but the communication during the booking process was seamless and kept us updated every step of the way. This tour completely relieved our worries. My daughter and I share a love for history, culture, and architecture, and this was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The logistics were perfect: transportation was quick, and Funda tailored the itinerary to our preferences so we saw everything on our wish list. The food was delicious, and the carpet demonstration was a...”
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 the Kos three-island cruise to Kalymnos, Plati, and Pserimos, with swimming stops, lunch, dolphins, practical tips, and value advice.
“We had a wonderful day with the Odyssey crew! Island were beautiful, saw dolphins by the fish farms, and to top it off the swimming spots were stunning with crystal clear water! Cocktails were great on board (€6 with a good selection). Food was simple but good - Kebab, coleslaw, and bread. We had around 30 minutes at the first island due to dolphin detour which was worth it and an hour at the other stops. TIP - Last island doesn't accept card at any restaurants so take some cash with you”
Review of Hilo’s six-hour volcano shore excursion, with Kilauea, lava tubes, black sand beaches, macadamia nuts, and practical tips.
“Our driver and tour guide Hannibal was outstanding and both educated us as well as entertained us. He was super helpful and patient. Highlights included terrific views of an active volcano and a fascinating walkthrough of a lava tube.”
Explore Timanfaya, La Geria vineyards, the Green Lagoon, and camel rides on a well-organized Lanzarote shore excursion.
“Our guide was great! She was friendly and very informative. Also, the communication prior to the tour was very clear.”
Review of a Kusadasi shore tour to Ephesus, Mary's House, and Artemis with tickets, port transfers, guide, and on-time cruise return.
“The clear communication prior to the tour with the smooth coordination was fantastic. However I would like to point out some things that did not make this tour as good as expected. After comparing all possible tours from all the tour operators, I carefully choose this tour through Viator from Kusadasi Shore Excursions as the description on the Viator side about this tour is very inspiring. We visited the Virgin Mary's house first and thereafter Ephesus. The tour description states that we would have 2 hours in Ephesus, however after 67 minutes we were out of there. By the (to us) most important monument in Ephesus we were told to hurry as we…”
Explore Dutch and French St. Maarten by ATV, with coastal views, beach stops, French Nature Reserve sights, and practical cruise tips.
“Good, fun way to see the entire island - both Sint Maarten (Dutch) and Saint Martin (French). Anthony, our guide, did a very nice job.”
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.”
See Rome’s major sights from Civitavecchia for $64, with a guide, air-conditioned coach, free time, and photo stops across the city.
“The guide Daniel was wonderful. He brought us to the most important monuments. My only con is The Spanish Steps were not on the tour but I can see we would not have had enough time since we had to get back to the ship. We had a great driver as well.”
Explore Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi Port with entry tickets, lunch, a local guide, and guaranteed return.
“Great tour, but the carpet store and the leather store were a waste of time. The guide was very good and knowledgeable”
See Florence and Pisa from Livorno with coach transport, free time, optional Accademia entry, and a guaranteed on-time return.
“Our experience with driver Lucco and tour guide Alexander was absolutely wonderful. Lucco got us everywhere safely, quickly, and smoothly—even through the steep hills and twirling roads of the town. His driving was confident and precise, making us feel secure the entire way. Alexander was knowledgeable, patient, and kind. I was traveling with three elderly companions who were a handful to say the least, yet he guided us with such grace and understanding. His explanations were clear, engaging, and filled with genuine passion for the places we visited. I would gladly return and take this tour again—but only if it’s with these two gentlemen at the command.”
Review of Kos’s 3-island boat cruise, with Kalymnos, Plati, Pserimos, dolphin sightings, lunch, swimming, costs, and practical tips.
“Excellent day out would definitely recommend this boat for the more relaxed crowd. Avoid the party boats if you can.”
Review of the Chacchoben shore trip from Costa Maya, with jungle ruins, small-group transport, guide tips, timing, value, and practical advice.
“Knowledgeable guides and an all around authentic experience....even stopped by a roadside place to eat that was SO GOOD! Worth every penny👍🏼”
Explore Ephesus, the House of Mary, and the Temple of Artemis on a small-group cruise tour with lunch and port transfers.
“Book with Tas for your Ephasus tour to get the best experience. Seeing Ephasus and the Virgin Mary house was one of the highlights of our cruise. Our tour guide Tas had so much knowledge of the biblical history of the area. His explanations really helped us understand what it was like to live in those times. Tas was interesting and informative, entertaining and patient with all our questions. Tas has traveled extensively around the world and so he understands what it’s like to be a tourist, which makes for an excellent guide. Tas is very organized and a very good communicator, so we knew exactly where and when to…”
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