SHORE EXCURSIONS · ITALY
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The 15 most popular full-day 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“It was an amazing tour for the price.. the tour operator Storm Emotions did a great job. Gabriele and Stella were excellent.”
Cruise from Skagway to Canada’s Yukon along the Klondike Highway, with wildlife chances, big-photo stops, Wild Adventure Yukon, and a hearty lunch.
“When booking the trip I really wanted to do the White Pass Train, but looking back on all the pictures I got during this excursion I am happy we didn’t. This tour drives you up the highway all the way to the Yukon and makes so many stops at the most picturesque locations while giving…”
Shore day from Messina to Castelmola and Taormina with port pickup, an included Greek-Roman Theater ticket, and time to wander.
“It was excellent. Our tour guide Mariaitza was very informative & she was great. I highly recommend this trip”
A private, air-conditioned Athens day built around your pace, from Acropolis skip-the-line ticket prep to Agora, Museum, and Monastiraki.
“Great tour guide very knowledgeable and friendly highly recommended him and tour.Had a great day thank you”
Coach transfer from Livorno to Florence with a Tuscan tasting, guided highlights, then free time to see the Duomo, squares, and Ponte Vecchio.
“Ignacio def set the bar for how other tour guides can set tone of knowledge, time on own and bathroom breaks. Was easy to follow with a high flag so we never felt lost. He rec the perfect spot for lunch where I had best tortellini and truffle cream sauce and lasagna. Unfortunately bus on…”
Full-day Dunedin tour from Port Chalmers with city sights, botanic gardens, beaches, viewpoints, and optional Larnach Castle.
“We really enjoyed our tour. We covered so many great places in one day. The only confusing part was that the meeting point was incorrect. We got lost trying to find the meeting point provided by the operator.”
Private 9-hour shore trip from Livorno to Cinque Terre’s villages plus a quick Pisa stop, with port pickup, small group, and flexible transport.
“Our tour guide Elena was waiting for us at the port right when we got off our ship and was absolutely lovely all day! She chatted with us and showed us many interesting things on the drive to Cinque Terre. She was incredibly helpful with everything we needed, suggested many amazing things for us to…”
Cruise passengers get a small-group Cartagena and Murcia day with port pickup, guided city stories, and free-entry craft centers.
“Central area of murcia and river area was interesting. Superficial explanation of most things. Cartagena wasn’t much just a circle walk of area across street from ship”
Private Rhodes shore day for up to four: Old Town on foot, Lindos Acropolis timing, Haraki lunch break, and scenic viewpoints by A/C car.
“This was an interesting experience. The driver was incredibly accommodating and kind. Anything we asked, he was able to provide. This experience is probably amazing normally but it was the off season. Many areas were closed. Due to this, I would have expected the company to have better alternatives for us. I would also focus…”
Small-group French Riviera day from Cannes: Antibes, Eze, St-Paul-de-Vence, Monaco and Monte Carlo plus an F1 circuit drive in 9 hours.
“Our guide Victor, was fantastic 👏 knowledgeable & friendly, he took us to many lovely sites. His warmth & charm made the experience better. The tour is incredible!”
Full-day Killybegs shore trip to Donegal: medieval castle, abbey ruins, Donegal town shopping, Wild Atlantic Way views, and Slieve League cliffs.
“Absolutely fabulous tour! Kevin was exceptional as was our driver Eunan. Nothing was rushed and there were many extras. Terrific itinerary.”
Private Riviera day trip from Cannes: Nice flower market, Eze perfume, Monaco palace and casino, Antibes Picasso and coast.
“Adam was such a great tour guide. He gave us information about things almost the whole time he was driving. We stopped at many very interesting places and he even customized our trip to see a place we wanted to see near Monaco. He also helped us take many pictures too.”
Full-day Rome shore tour from Civitavecchia with port pickup, English guide, and time for St. Peter’s Square, Colosseum photos, Trevi.
“Ran through Rome, not enough time to take any photos of colosseum. Not what I expected-felted rushed”
Full-day Ha Long Bay cruise from the cruise port with English guide, port pickup, limestone-islet stops, and Vietnamese lunch on board.
“Wonderful easy way to see Halong Bay as a cruise ship excursion. Well organized, excellent lunch, and our guide, Sonny, was very informative and helpful. He did a great job. We saw a lot and our group was small so it was much more enjoyable than an overcrowded cruise ship sponsored option. Would definitely recommend…”
Napa & Sonoma from San Francisco in 9 hours with 3 winery stops, estate tours, tastings, and a lunch break in Sonoma.
“The tour guide was amazing! I enjoyed being in nature amongst the beautiful vineyards. The tasting gave me a different view on Napa wines. I thoroughly enjoyed a select few. I was not a big fan of California wines at first.”
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