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“Great informative tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Stoped at 3 wineries and another for lunch and if was fabulous. Highly recommend”
Private Krka Waterfalls day trip from Split with an English guide, air-conditioned pickup, and a Sladić Winery tasting of three wines.
“Park was very pretty, but very crowded. We were led to believe from the description and photos that you could swim in/near the falls. But that was not true. Our guide was obnoxious and more focused on telling his “coming out” experience and working in comedy routines than being a guide. Wine tasting was ok,…”
Private Katakolon shore excursion to Olympia, a family winery stop, and Agios Ilias Beach. Includes port pickup and skip-the-lines.
“I understood that the tour to the archaeology site did not include a tour. However I was not informed that there would not be any body giving any explanation of what we went to see. We hooked on to a celebrity guided tour , walking near her group so we can understand what we were…”
Half-day from Argostoli to Drogarati and Melissani caves by boat, plus Myrtos photos and a Kefalonian wine tasting for $37.
“OMG! What a lovely day and what a brilliant host Mary. One of the highlights of our 52 day holiday. Kefalonia is magic!”
Half-day Marlborough wine tour from Picton with 4 winery tastings, chocolate samples, and small-group van transport with i-SITE pickup.
“Paula was an amazing host. Thank you so much for helping my Aunty Elaine with her Walker and helping her go everywhere, she wanted to give a special thanks for looking after her. You made our winery tour unforgettable. All the best. Hope to be back again some day, cheers from Heidi QLD Australia”
Port-to-Pompeii and Vesuvius day with a guided Pompeii walk, free Vesuvius time, port pickup, and lunch for Naples cruisers.
“Kind tour guide, very informative, they met us on time exactly where they instructed us they would. Very polite. Lunch was delicious after Pompeii and needed before Vesuvius, which was also a great experience!”
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.
“We loved this atv tour! Definitely recommend,. They are very accommodating and our drivers were great. Highly recommend bringing layers and clothes you can get muddy”
6-hour Santorini small-group tour with volcanic views, Megalochori, St Nicholas walk, and Anhydrous wine tasting included.
“The views are spectacular but the crowds were overwhelming! The first part of the tour was boring. Oia was overcrowded and unbearable.”
A Santorini shore excursion with Oia and Firostefani photo stops, Prophet Elias views, and volcanic wine tasting at Venetsanos Winery.
“Marios was a wonderful tour guide. Skip the line tour, inc glorious private areas. Great historical knowledge. And to end a wonderful day the vinery was superb.”
Napa & Sonoma from San Francisco in 9 hours with 3 winery stops, estate tours, tastings, and a lunch break in Sonoma.
“All the winery’s were lovely. I learned a lot about the wine making process. Each place was different. All the staff were friendly and helpful and easy to chat with. Our bus drive was sweet and friendly. Only problem was the bus was small for taller people and there was no storage above Or below…”
Small-group Provence wine day from Marseille cruise port: two winery tours, expert tastings, and free time in Cassis, Lourmarin or Aix.
“Our driver was not at the ship at the scheduled time. No one informed us that he was going to be late so we got nervous and started walking to find him at perhaps another pier all the while trying to get in touch with Viator. We finally got in touch with Viator only to…”
Cruise-ship friendly small-group Marlborough wine and chocolate tour from Picton, with tastings at wineries and time for lunch.
“Vic was a wonderful tour guide and we had a great group of people from our cruise. Such a wonderful day. Lunch was delicious and the chocolate sample at the chocolate factory was amazing. We had three wine tastings as well at three other wineries. The wines were ok (mostly white wines) but the day…”
Guided Rhodes shore excursion hitting Lindos, the medieval Old Town, plus ceramic making and local food tastings, with port pickup and a timed return.
“A great way to experience Rhoads. Our favorite stop was Lindos. Our guide introduced us to a Freddo Cappuccino. After that day we all had that special drink everywhere we went. Enjoyed the winery and tasting the wines made from the grapes grown on their property. Loved all the history shared by our guide. a…”
Mornington Peninsula shore excursion from Melbourne port with koalas and kangaroo feeding, Arthurs Seat views, and lunch plus wine tasting.
“Bill was very knowledgeable and this was an interesting ship excursion. We enjoyed our day and trip.”
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