POTTERY PAINTING & WINE TASTING Tour from Kusadasi Port [479203P7]
Experience the charm of Sirince Village, a picturesque hilltop town near Kusadasi, known for its local fruit wines, cobblestone streets, and artisan crafts. This half-day tour is perfect for cruise passengers looking for a relaxing cultural experience. Enjoy a guided wine tasting, explore the village’s historic charm, and paint your own pottery as a special keepsake.
Culture-filled experience with guaranteed on-time return to Kusadasi Port.
✅ Scenic Drive through the Aegean countryside
✅ Wine Tasting at a local Şirince winery
✅ Hands-on Pottery Painting – Create your own ceramic souvenir
✅ Explore Şirince's cobbled streets, local markets, and artisan shops
✅ Small-group experience – Perfect for cruise passengers!
✔ Designed for Cruise Passengers – Timed perfectly to fit your shore excursion schedule
✔ Culture & Creativity Combined – Wine tasting, pottery painting & carpet weaving in one tour
✔ Lunch – Enjoy a delicious Aegean meal at a traditional village
Culture-filled experience with guaranteed on-time return to Kusadasi Port.
✅ Scenic Drive through the Aegean countryside
✅ Wine Tasting at a local Şirince winery
✅ Hands-on Pottery Painting – Create your own ceramic souvenir
✅ Explore Şirince's cobbled streets, local markets, and artisan shops
✅ Small-group experience – Perfect for cruise passengers!
✔ Designed for Cruise Passengers – Timed perfectly to fit your shore excursion schedule
✔ Culture & Creativity Combined – Wine tasting, pottery painting & carpet weaving in one tour
✔ Lunch – Enjoy a delicious Aegean meal at a traditional village
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ✖ We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
- ✖ Pottery painting (including a ceramic piece to paint) is an extra charge which is 10 € per person
- ✖ Extra drinks or alcoholic beverages outside of the wine tasting session will be an extra charge
- GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE
INCLUDED
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Free time to explore Sirince Village (markets, shops, and local sights)
- Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation
- Wine tasting session at a traditional Şirince winery (multiple fruit wine samples)
- Pick-up & Drop-off from Kusadasi Cruise Port
- Carpet weaving demonstration at an authentic weaving center
- Traditional Turkish lunch at the Carpet Weaving Village
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses (additional shopping, souvenirs, etc.)
- Pottery painting workshop (including a ceramic piece to paint) 10 € per person
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Meet your guide at the Kusadasi Cruise Terminal. Travel through the rolling hills and olive groves of the Aegean countryside. Drive Duration: 30 minutes
- Stroll through the charming cobbled streets of this Greek-Ottoman village. Enjoy free time to browse local markets, featuring: Handmade jewelry & soaps Local olive oils & spices Traditional Turkish textiles & souvenirs
- Visit a family-run winery and sample a variety of fruit wines, including: Pomegranate Peach Mulberry Blackberry Learn about the winemaking traditions of Sirince.
- Enter a local artisan’s studio for a hands-on pottery painting session. Choose a ceramic item (plate, mug, or bowl) and paint your own design. Your personalized souvenir will be fired and glazed for durability.
- Head to a nearby Carpet Weaving Village, where locals keep the tradition of handwoven Turkish carpets alive Enjoy a homemade lunch featuring: Mezes (appetizers) Main course – Grilled meats or vegetarian options Dessert Watch a live demonstration of traditional carpet weaving and learn about the intricate craftsmanship
- Board the vehicle for a scenic drive back to Kusadasi. Arrive at the port with plenty of time before your cruise departure. Drive Duration: 30 minutes
