Itinerary
- Selcuk: Your licensed English-speaking guide will meet you at the main gate of Kuşadası Cruise Port, holding a personalized sign. After a brief introduction, your private cultural journey begins.
Enjoy a comfortable ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide will share insights about local life, nature, and regional traditions along the way. - After exploring the village, you'll be welcomed into a peaceful garden or shaded terrace at a traditional weaving school — a place where generations have shared their craft and hospitality.
Here, you’ll enjoy a home-style Turkish lunch, freshly prepared with seasonal ingredients. From savory vegetable dishes to grilled meats and traditional mezes, this meal offers an authentic taste of local flavors in a setting that feels like visiting a family home.
As you dine, you'll be surrounded by artisan works-in-progress — a quiet backdrop of looms, woven colors, and the sounds of village life. It’s not just lunch — it’s a chance to slow down, connect, and savor true Anatolian hospitality.
(Drinks not included) - Sirince: Step into a postcard-perfect hilltop village where time seems to slow down. With its whitewashed stone houses, terracotta rooftops, and winding cobblestone streets draped in grapevines and bougainvillea, Şirince feels like a scene from a Turkish fairytale.
Your guide will lead you through this peaceful village filled with artisan shops, fruit wine tastings, and panoramic valley views. Hear stories of early Anatolian life, admire the blend of Greek and Ottoman architecture, and meet friendly locals proud of their traditions.
This is a place where you can truly connect with authentic Turkish village life — far from tourist crowds, but close to the heart of the culture. - Kusadasi: Your guide and driver will ensure you arrive back at the cruise port with plenty of time before your ship departs — no stress, no rush. With a heart full of memories and perhaps a few local treasures in hand, you'll return relaxed and enriched by a day of real connection and culture.
Includes
- New model vehicles
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Parking Fees
- Home-style Turkish lunch in a garden setting(drinks extra)
- Port pickup and drop-off from Kuşadası Cruise Port
- Personal shopping or wine tastings (optional)
- Gratuities (optional)
Details
This is not your typical cruise excursion. Instead of rushing through big sites with big crowds, you’ll step into a real Turkish village — where cobblestone streets, handcrafted traditions, and homemade flavors welcome you like family.
Your visit to Şirince offers a genuine look at village life, enhanced by a stop at a local weaving school where culture is passed down through generations. Enjoy a garden lunch prepared with love, sip Turkish coffee, and wander through historic stone houses without the pressure to buy anything.
Crafted especially for North American cruise guests, this private tour combines comfort, authenticity, and cultural depth — with guaranteed on-time return to your ship. It’s not just sightseeing. It’s a meaningful memory.
Your visit to Şirince offers a genuine look at village life, enhanced by a stop at a local weaving school where culture is passed down through generations. Enjoy a garden lunch prepared with love, sip Turkish coffee, and wander through historic stone houses without the pressure to buy anything.
Crafted especially for North American cruise guests, this private tour combines comfort, authenticity, and cultural depth — with guaranteed on-time return to your ship. It’s not just sightseeing. It’s a meaningful memory.
Know Before You Go
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
