Excursion recommendations

[JJWill]

My wife and i are taking the Celebrity Beyond Eastern Mediterranean Cruise and are looking for some suggestions for shore excursions for the folowing ports of call:
Messina, Sicily
Mykonos, Greece
Istanbul, Turkey (two days)
Ephesus, Turkey
Athens, Greece

We would also like advice on which ports we would not need an excursion to enjoy.

We are both in our mid 60's and in good health, so some walking climbing, etc.. is okay.

Thanks!

 

[BSeabob]

Check out my buddy Mikes list and see if your cruise ports are similar. He's done lots of tours and has recommendations

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[helgahans]

My wife and i are taking the Celebrity Beyond Eastern Mediterranean Cruise and are looking for some suggestions for shore excursions for the folowing ports of call:
Messina, Sicily
Mykonos, Greece
Istanbul, Turkey (two days)
Ephesus, Turkey
Athens, Greece

We would also like advice on which ports we would not need an excursion to enjoy.

We are both in our mid 60's and in good health, so some walking climbing, etc.. is okay.

Thanks!

Viking Sky Istanbull paid tour of Blue Mosque and Museum was an entire walking tour. We estimated about 9 miles. Have asked for the tour description to include approximate walking miles to be included in the tour description. The 9 mile hike was like a death March for me. My hiking limit is about 2 miles including the hike from the boat to the start of the tour.

 

[JJWill]

Since we are going straight from FCO to Civitavecchia the day before the cruise, any suggestions on transfer options? Also, any guidance on how long it typically takes to deplane, get luggage and clear customs? Our flight lands at 9:10am and we were wondering what time would work to book a transfer.
Thanks!