SHORE EXCURSIONS · ITALY
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The 15 most popular food & drink shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Full-day Livorno shore trip to Florence and Pisa by air-conditioned coach, with expert guide, free time, and optional local tasting.
Most Popular“Sabrina and Luca did a great job. It was very informative and fun. We were dropped off at our cruise ship at the end.”
Coach transfer from Livorno to Florence with a Tuscan tasting, guided highlights, then free time to see the Duomo, squares, and Ponte Vecchio.
“Outstanding Tour. Our guide (Sabrina) was absolutely amazing. From the moment we arrived at the collection point, which was very well described to us to avoid any confusion, Sabrina made us feel welcome and she made sure that we were escorted to the coach to begin our trip from Livorno to Florence. All along the…”
Tauranga half-day tour with Mt Maunganui, harbour-bridge port stories, orchard kiwifruit and avocado tasting, and local tea.
“Very interesting and a good way to see the beautiful area. The kiwi farm and tasting was really cool. Russell our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Half-day from Argostoli to Drogarati and Melissani caves by boat, plus Myrtos photos and a Kefalonian wine tasting for $37.
“Great guide! Great facts and the sights were beautiful! Best of all you didn’t feel rushed”
Local tasting tour from Tauranga: craft beer, gondola-top wine in Rotorua, kiwifruit stories, dessert and cocktails, beach finish.
“Great tasting experience in Tauranga with Paul. He was an excellent host, and despite the small tour size, had a header in the van so everyone could hear his island commentary. Stated with a beer/cider/gin tasting with a “flight” of 5 sampleRead more”
Taste Kangaroo Island honey, eucalyptus and lavender scones, plus gin and wine on a 7-hour Penneshaw shore excursion with small-group pace.
“Saw lots, tasted lots with a small group and good guide. Bus needed new shocks and rear door squeaked.”
Port-to-Pompeii and Vesuvius day with a guided Pompeii walk, free Vesuvius time, port pickup, and lunch for Naples cruisers.
“While I was nervous at first to book an excursion through Viator, it all worked out very well! We met our guide at the port which went seamlessly. The Vesuvius portion of our tour was cancelled due to a forest fire but we were refunded and given a tour of Naples after our Pompei tour.…”
Small-group day trip from Katakolon to Ancient Olympia, then a honey-farm tasting and an indoor olive-oil market stop with port pickup.
“Eleni, the Olympic site guide, and driver Consta were excellent. The stops to learn about the production and taste the olive oil at Padelina in Ancient Olympia and the history of honey collection and its use at Klio’s honey farm were fascinating and tasty additions to an already wonderful experience. We would highly recommend this…”
3-hour Bridgetown shore walking food tour with all tastings, UNESCO sights near the port, small group up to 10, $94.
“Part of travel is learning about the history and culture of the country, and tasting their food. Jolene was a knowledgeable guide who gave us a lot of history along with a lot of food. It was a small group of 6, which made walking through busy Read more”
Private 60-min ATV ride near La Bufadora with helmets and safety briefing, optional tacos or wine, scenic stops, and return by 4 PM.
“Chuy was great, a little upset that we paid as much as we did for 1 hour. Sure thought we would get more then an hour. Also said taco stop included and we didn't get that either.”
A Santorini shore excursion with Oia and Firostefani photo stops, Prophet Elias views, and volcanic wine tasting at Venetsanos Winery.
“Highly recommend this tour if you only have a short time in Santorini. Our tour guide Michael Angelo was very informative and knew all the right spots to take us for great pictures. The wine tasting was also great! Got a lot of information about the wine of Santorini.”
Small-group Athens food tour with Piraeus pickup. Try koulouri and loukoumades, roam Varvakeios market, then enjoy Plaka time.
“A very interesting way to understand the ways of Athens! The fish market, the meat market and the fruit and vegetable market were an impressive background to the actual food sampled. Good food seems to come with enthusiastic cooks and interesting people!”
Cádiz shore excursion with panoramic coach views, Old Town walking, and a sherry and cheese tasting on a 4-hour small-group tour.
“This is a must do initial introduction to Cadiz. What makes this your worthwhile is not just it's coverage of the city ( which is great to say the least), but the guide. Anita is a treasure who knows her stuff and how to deliver the tales in an engaging, humorous way that keeps her…”
A 6-hour Messina shore tour to Mount Etna, Christ the King, Messina Cathedral, and free Taormina time plus Sicilian tastings for about $227.
“The tour we received did not cover most of the items from the tour description on Viator website (see below for summary), so this misrepresentation is very disappointing. We contacted Viator to no avail. We will be disputing this charge with our credit card company immediately.”
Guided Rhodes shore excursion hitting Lindos, the medieval Old Town, plus ceramic making and local food tastings, with port pickup and a timed return.
“This tour encompasses all parts of Rhodes which was a beautiful experience. We had the opportunity to hike, ride mules to the acropolis in Lindos, taste 18 different wines at a local winery. I would recommend wearing comfy workout clothes that you don’t mind sweating in or getting dirty as you do tour the seven…”
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