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1.
What is a Shore Excursion?
2. Why should I book a shore excursion? Can't I
do my own tours?
3. What do Shore Excursions include?
4. How physically challenging are Shore
Excursions?
5. What type of transportation is used for Shore
Excursions?
6. How should I tip our Guide/Driver?
7. How can I find out more about the
ports we'll be visiting?
8. What should I wear?
10. Will I have time to shop?
11. Are Your Shore Excursions the same ones
offered by the Cruise Lines?
12. Why should I book with Shore Excursions with
Shorex Turkey instead of booking on board?
13. How reputable is Shorex Turkey?
16. What about Shore Excursions in other places?
How do I buy those?
17. We've never been to these ports of
call and want to do as much as possible in each port?
A shore excursion is an organized guided tour in a cruise ship's port of call. They are offered all over the world and virtually anywhere a cruise ship stops. Shorex Turkey has special arrangements to offer selected shore excursion in Kusadasi/Ephesus and Istanbul in advance and at a savings over onboard prices.
2. Why should I book a shore excursion? Can't I do my own tours?
Of course you may be able to arrange your own tours, but why would you want to? When you book a shore excursion through Shorex Turkey, transportation to your tour or activity and most importantly the services of a well-trained local tour guide are included. You're also assured that you'll see the most for your money.
By booking a shore excursion through Shorex Turkey`s selection of excursions, you'll also save time and money. We've done all the thinking for you. You'll spend less time doing research and more time having fun. You get to choose from the very best and most popular tours on your interest and escorted by local experts who are familiar with the port, it's history, and culture. Furthermore, there's no waiting in line at a port's most popular attractions.
3. What do Shore Excursions include?
Shore excursions include transportation according to the itinerary and your tour guide.
4. How physically challenging are Shore Excursions?
It really depends on the tour. Most tours require some degree of walking; however, some excursions require extensive walking. Likewise, ancient city of Ephesus make walking and stair-climbing a necessity. Whatever your fitness level, we highly recommend comfortable, low-heeled walking shoes.
5. What type of transportation is used for Shore Excursions?
Standards of transport vary considerably dependaing on your will. All of our vehicles are Air-conditioned. Guest wishing to travel together with friends should leave the ship together, as this will help the guide.
6. How should I tip our Guide/Driver?
Extending a gratuity to your guide or driver is strictly optional; however, in some countries, these personnel may anticipate that if you were pleased with their services, you will reward them in a monetary way. A commonly accepted guideline is $1 per person for a half-day and $2 per person for a full day
8. How can I find out more about the ports we'll be visiting?
Before you cruise, you can find all the information you would ever need right on the web. You can also read about the most popular shore excursions here as well.
Onboard your ship, a qualified lecturer will hold informative talks on each port of call you visit. If you still have questions, many ships have a Port Lecturer that will be glad to answer them. You should also do a little research before you go. Your local library should have all kinds of books pertaining to your destination. Frommer's and Fodor's also have wonderfully informative books identifying local points of interest, culture, and history.
Attention is drawn to this matter so as not to offend. Cruise lines suggest when visiting places of worship (mosques/synagogues/churches), you dress conservatively, avoiding shorts or sundresses. Attend the port lectures for guidance.
Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes at all times. When visiting ruins or walking on cobblestone streets, wear rubber-soled shoes. It's also smart to wear a sun hat.
Whenever possible, shopping time is allocated within the framework of the excursions.
12. Are Your Shore Excursions the same ones offered by the Cruise Lines?
Cruise Lines offer similar tours, visiting the same sites. The biggest difference is that you will be met by a private representative on arrival, reserve in advance and save time and money.
14. Why should I book with Shore Excursions with Shorex Turkey instead of booking on board?
Save Money - these
tours are 30 - 40% lower than you'll find on ship.
Avoid long lines at the Ship's Shore Excursion Desk.
All tours planned and confirmed before you sale. No chance of a
sell out like on board ship.
Full refund if tour is cancelled for bad weather or the ship
misses port.
15. How reputable is Shorex Turkey?
Shorex Turkey has been providing shore excursions for many years and have a wonderful reputation. Their staff has worked aboard the cruise ships for years. Shorex Turkey is confident that customers will enjoy the similar tours that can be found on a cruise ship at lower prices and with more convenience.
16. What about Shore Excursions in other places? How do I buy those?
Shorex Turkey provides you with the most popular excursions in the Kusadasi/Ephesus and Istanbul. Other destination and excursions can be arranged but in must cases you will be better off reserving directly with the cruise line.
17. We've never been to these ports of call and want to do as much as possible in each port?
The local guides are considered top experts on local history and sights, offering you a chance to fully appreciate and experience their hometowns. The listed excursions are designed and organized in such a way as to maximize your time in each port and yet allow sufficient free time as well.
"SHOREX TURKEY TAKES PRIDE IN PERSONAL SERVICE AND OVERALL SATISFACTION."
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