Seabourn Ovation

Standard tours of Corfu run at a pace suited to those staying on the island, but if you’re passing through on a cruise ship, time is of the essence.

A private driver-guide shows you Corfu your way, typically the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Paleokastritsa coastline and hilltop villages, on a half or full day.

Taste Corfu's Venetian-influenced food on a three-hour walk through the Old Town, with local snacks, sweets and drinks along with the history behind them.

Picked up at the port for a small-group loop of the island: the windmills, Little Venice, the village of Ano Mera and a beach stop, with a guaranteed return to the ship.

A sailing trip to the sacred island of Delos, birthplace of Apollo, then on to the quiet beaches of Rhenia for swimming and lunch.

Cook a Greek meal with a local, from dips and pies to a main course, using island ingredients, then enjoy it together with a glass of wine.

Skip the lines at ancient Ephesus and walk its marble streets to the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre with a guide, timed around your ship's schedule.

Relax the traditional Turkish way with a steam, body scrub, foam wash and massage at a local hamam in Kusadasi, an easy 90-minute break close to the port.

Spend the day on the water along the coast of Dilek National Park, with swim stops in quiet bays and lunch served on board.