SHORE EXCURSIONS · NEW ZEALAND
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The 15 most popular wine tours 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.
Small-group Marlborough wine tour from Picton with port pickup, vineyard walks, tastings at 4–5 wineries, plus chocolate.
Most Popular“The group was small, we were travelling in a comfy minibus, the weather was sunny and just perfect for a tour around the vineyards and wineries. Our guide John was very knolegeable and with great sense of humour. He was strict on timinRead more”
Private Krka Waterfalls day trip from Split with an English guide, air-conditioned pickup, and a Sladić Winery tasting of three wines.
“Our group had a nice time, but I do not believe you need a guide to visit Krka National Park, which is beautiful. Most tours like this one require you to buy your own ticket into the park and you do the hike on your own so the guide’s primary role is transportation. Note that…”
Private Katakolon shore excursion to Olympia, a family winery stop, and Agios Ilias Beach. Includes port pickup and skip-the-lines.
“Wonderful tour, it was timed perfectly, and we enjoyed the information provided by our driver about the beautiful area! Loved all three stops, plenty of time to enjoy them all the.”
Half-day from Argostoli to Drogarati and Melissani caves by boat, plus Myrtos photos and a Kefalonian wine tasting for $37.
“The tour was very enjoyable. Our tour guide Maria was lovely and told some really interesting stories on the journey. It all seemed very well organised and as we were there in late May before the busy summer season, we didn’t have to wait long for a boat at Melissani Lake and neither place was…”
Half-day Marlborough wine tour from Picton with 4 winery tastings, chocolate samples, and small-group van transport with i-SITE pickup.
“As one of the first cruises to return to New Zealand, we were greeted with open arms by our guide and the wineries! We started as strangers, but as the wine and conversation flowed, everyone began to chat and open up. We went to at least four wineries and had a charcuterie board for lunch…”
Port-to-Pompeii and Vesuvius day with a guided Pompeii walk, free Vesuvius time, port pickup, and lunch for Naples cruisers.
“This was a great tour. Pickup was super easy! The tour of Pompeii was great and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. The ride up to mount Vesuvius was beautiful and the whole process was super easy even when the traffic was crazy up there. Our lunch was delicious. All in all a great tour…”
Livorno private Chianti day: Greve village time, hilltop stops, winery wine and olive oil tasting, and worry-free return to port.
“Lots of driving, beautiful scenery. Made 3 stops, one at a winery, anther at a scenic photo spot and another at a tourist trap full of overpriced nonsense. The driver did not ask us what we would like, he was friendly enough but didn't really seem to care, was just going through the motions. I…”
Private 60-min ATV ride near La Bufadora with helmets and safety briefing, optional tacos or wine, scenic stops, and return by 4 PM.
“The ATV is okay. You’ll be driving in nice scenic route. You need to be careful because you’ll be also driving next to trucks, and cars. However, I do not recommend the massage. The lady who did my body just put me to sleep. Then I realized that she wasn’t massing me just pinching. She…”
6-hour Santorini small-group tour with volcanic views, Megalochori, St Nicholas walk, and Anhydrous wine tasting included.
“The guide was excellent and the driver was great! The tours in and around Santorini were also great as the guide was fabulous!”
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.”
Napa & Sonoma from San Francisco in 9 hours with 3 winery stops, estate tours, tastings, and a lunch break in Sonoma.
“Lovely drive, too long at the wineries for tastings, the wineries are small and we didn’t need two hours at each, would rather have more time for lunch and possibly walking around another area. Lunch was after 2:00 pm and everyone was starving and rushed and did not get a chance to walk around the…”
Small-group Provence wine day from Marseille cruise port: two winery tours, expert tastings, and free time in Cassis, Lourmarin or Aix.
“Great guide who was also the driver. He was very knowledgeable and patient with questions. The vehicle was extremely clean and his driving was impeccable. We visited two lovely wineries and got to spend a couple of hours in Aix.”
Cruise-ship friendly small-group Marlborough wine and chocolate tour from Picton, with tastings at wineries and time for lunch.
“Wonderful experience, the wine was amazing and Vic, our guide was incredible! Great way to spend a day in Picton and Blenheim area”
Guided Rhodes shore excursion hitting Lindos, the medieval Old Town, plus ceramic making and local food tastings, with port pickup and a timed return.
“The heat on the climb up to the Acropolis at Lindos was brutal! Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. The tour of the walled city was very interesting.”
Mornington Peninsula shore excursion from Melbourne port with koalas and kangaroo feeding, Arthurs Seat views, and lunch plus wine tasting.
“The day was full of Melbourne history & adventure. Bill, our guide, was absolutely fabulous, funny and knowledgeable.”
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