Drift through the cobblestoned Greek-Ottoman lanes of Cunda Island and the olive-scented waterfront of Ayvalık — the Aegean at its most photogenic and flavour-rich. A private tour with a local guide who knows every hidden terrace and artisan.
What to expect
Your private local guide collects you at Dikili port and heads north along a glittering Aegean coastline to Ayvalık, a crumbling-gorgeous town of art galleries, waterfront meyhanes, and the finest local olive oil on earth. A short causeway leads to Cunda (Alibey) Island, where bougainvillea tumbles over the ruins of a 19th-century Greek church and waterfront fish restaurants beckon. Time permitting, the guide detours to the ghost village of Küçükköy for an experience few cruise passengers ever find.
Good to know
Journey from Dikili to Ayvalık is approximately 45 minutes by car. The full tour runs 5–6 hours; confirm all-aboard time with your guide at booking. Cunda's seafront restaurants are exceptional for a long, leisurely lunch — budget extra time if dining is a priority.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Dikili — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Dikili
- Pergamon Acropolis & Asclepion: Private Expert-Led Full Day
- Pergamon Red Basilica & Bergama Old Town: Private Half-Day
- Dikili Blue Cruise: Private Gulet Charter Along the Aegean
- Çandarlı Castle & Fishing Village: Private Historical Coastal Walk
- Bergama Thermal Springs & Allianoi: Private Wellness & Archaeology