Just returned from a fabulous trip with Wind Spirit and the Greek Isles. We did not do any of their shore excursions, but hired private tours on 3 of the islands. I will be more than happy to share this information with anyone. Our Turkey guide was the best and we found his prices and service better valued than the one offered on the ship. Anyone going, give my regards to Karma and Gino - we wanted to put them both in our suitcases and bring them home with us! It was a great experience.
We very much enjoyed Ephesus Tours as our local tour operator in Istanbul and Kusadasi. Young, personable, knowledgeable, and very accommodating staff. Nice website, too: ephesustours@yahoo.comhttp://connect.to/ephesustours
In Athens, we enjoyed George, "the best taxidriver in Greece." George is not a licensed guide, but he is delightful, a great driver, very accommodating:
GEORGE Kokkotos Cell: 011 309 322 05887 Fax: 011-301-502-4482
Website: greecetravel2@aol.com
I can highly recommend Ren's tour in Katakalon (Olympia), too. It was awesome!
We are booked on the Wind Spirit for the June 29th sailing Greece and Turkey. If you have info on local tour guides and companies we would really appreciate your assistance. You can e-mail us at mship@mobile.rogers.com.
It is our first cruise...and we hope we have made the right decision (but Windstar seems to really fit the bill).
Hi, we're planning a trip to the Greek Isles and would love to have your information on the shore tours that you mentioned. We are interested in all the islands that you toured. Any recommendations for first time cruisers to Greece would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance!
Dear Beth -
We are planninig to book a cruise on the WindSpirit for a cruise to the Greek Isles. We are interested in getting your recommendations for the island tours you mentioned in your message on CruiseMates.com. Please let us know if you have to contact these people in advance and if so, how?.Thanks in advance for your info and any other suggestions you might have! Joan
Thanks so much for your kind offer. My wife and I are sailing on Windspirit to Greece and Turkey on Oct. 26 and are interested in any info you have. We look forward to advice re: shore excursions, guides and anything else you think worthwhile.