SHORE EXCURSIONS · TURKEY
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The 15 most popular private shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Semi-private shore excursion from Kusadasi to Ephesus plus Artemis and the Virgin Mary’s House, with port pickup, guide, and lunch.
Most Popular“Tour guide was amazing! Loved her! We felt very lucky to be with this small group. There were only four of us.”
Private Saigon day from your cruise port: War Remnants Museum, Chinatown, Ben Thanh Market, Notre-Dame, and lunch with guide+driver.
“Excellent full day tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Picked up from and returned to cruise port. Comfortable air conditioned van with driver and guide. The guide Vincent was excellent. He spoke perfect English, was very informative, made sure we saRead more”
Private chauffeur day trip from Naples to Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, plus Ravello, with flexible stops and worry-free return planning.
“Sorrento is the best stop and take extra time there.”
Private Ho Chi Minh City shore excursion from Phu My Port with a personal guide, AC van, included coffee and lunch, and major Saigon sights.
“It was a great day trip, we got a very good impression of Ho-Chi-Minh-City and Vietnam. Peter is an excellent guide, we can highly recommend the tour.”
Private 5-hour Cozumel tour: WWII airbase, Maya chocolate and tequila tastings, optional San Gervasio ruins, east-coast photos, Playa Palancar.
“When I booked with Viator, I specified that the three of us wanted a five hour tour which concentrated on Mayan archeology and culture. Basically what Viator gave us for a significant price was a taxi driver with limited knowledge. We were never told that our “guide” would not be permitted to enter the Mayan…”
Private Istanbul shore tour with pickup and skip-the-line visits to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar.
“Our walking tour of Instanbul with Sibel, was enjoyable as well as informative. She explained the different eras from the Sultans to current day government, their influences on the area and how the city is a blending of many cultures. While visiting the Blue Mosque she provided us with the basic differences between Muslim and…”
Private Rome in one day from Civitavecchia: Pantheon, Trevi, Colosseum, baroque piazzas, Forum views, and St. Peter’s Square by 9-hour plan.
“We had an amazing day with our tour guide, Riccardo. We were picked up at the port and the day was seamless. Riccardo was very knowledgeable, bringing us through his beautiful city and being private, just my family of six, tailored for our needs. After seeing the many sights, the amount of time at each…”
Private Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi with Terrace Houses, Artemis Temple, and lunch. Entrance fees and port pickup included.
“Our family of four (two teenagers - 16, 18) thoroughly enjoyed our private tour to the Ancient City of Ephesus on August 6, 2025. Ephesus and the Terrace Houses are incredible! We are very happy we booked a private tour with Curio Travel instead of a group tour. Our tour guide, Cenk, met us as…”
Private day trip from Livorno to Pisa and Florence with scenic drives, key sights, and optional Accademia/Uffizi skip-the-line entry.
“Giovanni was wonderful! So thoughtful and gave great care to us during the day. He had water and a detailed map and checked on us throughout the day to be sure we were finding what we needed. The van was comfortable and honestly the best driver experience of our 10 day trip!”
Naples pickup to Sorrento, Positano and Ravello with a small group, scenic coastal drive, and photo stops on a 7-hour tour.
“Salvatore promptly picked us up as we disembarked our Disney Cruise. He was very friendly and very accommodating to our family. Due to a road closure near Positano, our itinerary was changed for the day. We drove on the coast to Amalfi and then to Ravello. We were fine with that as we were able…”
A private, air-conditioned Athens day built around your pace, from Acropolis skip-the-line ticket prep to Agora, Museum, and Monastiraki.
“The entire day was wonderful due to the expertise of MAKIS., our driver. His knowledge of Greek history was amazing. He also had maps and photos to help illustrate all that he was telling us. Overall it was an amazing day. Thank you to Viator, and especially MAKIS.”
Half-day private Kefalonia shore tour: sea turtles, Drogarati and Melissani caves, Assos and Myrtos beach views. Pickup and A/C included.
“The caves were nice and we didn't have to wait too long for tickets and entrance. Myrtos Beach was stunning. Our driver, Banos, was right on time and although the pickup point was slightly changed, we didn't have trouble finding each other. He also stopped at most convenient spots for us to get out. And…”
Playa Uvas Private Beach Pass in Cozumel: all-inclusive 4-hour open bar, guided snorkeling and kayaking, plus lunch by the sea.
“Really great beach area. Bring water shoes for rocky shore. Snorkeling was excellent. Food was phenomenal. Drinks were very small, but good.”
Private 4-hour Cartagena tour from the port: La Popa views, Las Bóvedas shopping, walled city walk, and St. Peter Claver.
“The tour guide was professional, knowledgeable and on time. We had a driver and a guide. We enjoyed hearing about the culture and history, walking thru the historic district, going to Bocagrande, and new town. We highly recommend this agency for future bookings.”
Private Kusadasi cruise shore excursion to Ephesus, Meryemana, and the Temple of Artemis with pickup, an English guide, and skip-the-lines planning.
“We had a tour with Burak and he was AMAZING! He was super knowledgeable, relaxed and just an all around interesting person. He created the perfect itinerary for our group of 4 and we learned so much! I can't imagine doing Ephesus by ourselves, there is so much history. Burak made it such a special…”
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