Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 1-10 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore . See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 1-10 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 8 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

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Ancient Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the greatest outdoor museums in Turkey and perhaps in the world. Although now in ruins, it was originally founded by the Carian and Leleg native peoples. Your two-hour walking tour begins after a 30-minute drive from the pier. Magnificent vistas await - including the glorious Celsus Library façade, the Grand Amphitheater and the Temple of Hadrian . The Terrace Houses owned by the wealthy and influential lie opposite Hadrian's Temple, in a newly excavated section. Their fine decorative mosaics and frescoes give a fascinating insight into ancient lifestyles. Terrace Houses on the slopes of Bulbul Mountain are accessed by steps, with their roofs forming terraces for those houses above them. Back in Kusadasi, there's an opportunity to see a carpet-making demonstration , to independently explore the town or perhaps browse among the shops before taking an easy stroll back to the ship. Please note: As this excursion involves extensive walking, comfortable shoes with non-slip soles are recommended. At Terrace Houses, guests will walk on glass-covered platforms.

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Visit the ruined city of ancient Ephesus , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, founded by the Carians and Lelegs. You will see the glorious Celsus Library façade, restored and reconstructed in the 1970s, the Grand Amphitheater and the Temple of Hadrian. Visit the "Terrace Houses" located opposite Hadrian's Temple, a newly excavated area. Next you will discover the beauty of Sirince Village , the perfect synthesis of Turkish-Greek culture where you will stroll through the streets and see the typical Greek houses. You will have time to purchase some local handicrafts that the village ladies sell on the streets. The tour features a charming church dedicated to St John that you can view high above the village. A private lunch has been arranged for you in a beautifully restored local building, with spectacular views overlooking an amazing valley of fruit and olive trees and lots of grapevines. Here you will experience the local cuisine with the best of Turkish hospitality. Taste a few of the local wines throughout your private lunch . Upon your return to Kusadasi, you may enjoy a carpet-making demonstration and have some time for shopping. Explore the town and return to the yacht on your own. Please note : This tour involves a great deal of walking over uneven terrain. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.

Meet your professional guide and set off to visit the ruined city of ancient Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded by the Carians and Lelegs. Today, this is one of the most magnificent and best-preserved archaeological sites in the world. You will see the glorious Celsus Library façade, restored and reconstructed in the 1970s, the Temple of Hadrian , and the Great Theatre with a seating capacity of 25,000 people. You will also visit the Ephesus Archaeological Museum . This small museum in Selcuk boasts an incredible collection of Hellenistic and Roman statues, carved reliefs and artifacts unearthed from the ruins of Ephesus. The famous statue of Artemis (goddess of fertility) is housed here. At the end of your tour, you will stop for refreshments and a carpet demonstration at a local weaving village. Enjoy watching the skilled artisans spinning and dyeing yarn and weaving carpets. From here you can either return directly to the ship or stay in Kusadasi. Guests who wish to stay in town to shop or explore on their own are welcome to do so, but must return to the ship on their own. Please note : This tour involves a great deal of walking over uneven terrain. Comfortable walking shoes with non-skid soles are highly recommended.

Take a step back in time on this excursion to the Virgin Mary's House and ancient Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A 30-minute drive will bring you to the House of the Virgin Mary, where she is said to have lived the last years of her life. This hallowed site, which has been officially declared a Roman Catholic shrine, has hosted three Papal visits since 1967. Then you will take a 10-minute drive to Ephesus, where you will see with the Odeon Theatre , the Celsus Library and Hadrian Temple. This impressive Corinthian-style temple was dedicated in A.D. 118 and reconstructed in the 4th century. You will see the Great Theatre, dating back to the Hellenistic period. It was at this monumental site that St. Paul preached. As its acoustics remain excellent, this theatre is still in use today. The Marble Road which runs between the Theater and the Celsus Library is part of a sacred walkway. On your return, you will sip apple tea as a myriad of colors unfold before your eyes during a carpet-making demonstration. Or, you may return directly to the yacht, or remain in Kusadasi to shop or explore the town independently. Please note : Although there are no uphill surfaces, this excursion does involve extensive walking. Comfortable walking shoes with non-slip soles are therefore recommended.

Enjoy your guided walk of Ermoupouli, the main town of Syros island and capital of Cyclades group of islands. Vist the impressive Church of St. Nicholas, the Vaporia quarter with its neoclassical mansions, and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier. Conclude your tour at a local traditional restaurant were the owner will let you in on some of the secrets behind some of her traditional recipees followed by lunch. Afterwards, you can either walk back to the yacht with your guide or time permitting may choose to remain in town for some leisure time and stroll back to the yacht at your own pace. Please note: This tour involves some walking and standing. Guests with limited mobility should take this into consideration. Dietary requirements can be accommodated but need to be communicated 48 hours prior to call. Wear sunscreen and anti-slip shoes, bring a hat and local currency.

Board your waiting motor coach for the 30-minute drive ti Kini Beach. Wear your swimsuit under your clothing; bring a towel, sunscreen and a hat. You will spend approximately 3 hours enjoying this lovely beach exactly as you please. The beach is wide and sandy with shallow water. Taverns and cafes are also available. Please note: Sunbeds and umbrellas are reserved beforehand. They may not be first on the waterfront.

During the 19 th century Ermoupoli was Greece's principal port and stands on a natural amphitheater site. You will board your motor coach that will take you from the port up the long, steep hill to the top where you will see the Cathedral of St. George. You will visit this 14 th century building before descending on foot to pass by the Cappuchin Monastery of St. John. Continue your descent to the bottom of the hill and re-board your coach for the drive across the island. You will pass the villages of Vari and Chroussa and reach the village of Posidonia. You will see the outside of the Tsiropina Mansion, a building that used to belong to one of the most renowned families in Greece and used to serve as the Town Hall. Next you will travel to the seaside village of Finikas where you will stop for refreshments. Continue on your scenic drive through the villages of Galissas and Talanta on your way back to Ermoupoli. Here your guide will take you on a walking tour visiting the main sites of this beautiful town. Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.