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Wine Tasting Shore Excursions: the 15 Best Worldwide

64 tours  ·  from $37 a head

Marlborough from Picton, Chianti from Livorno, Douro from Leixoes. The 15 below count the glasses, price the transport and note which ones end far enough from the ship to matter.

Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour - What makes Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc special
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Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

1.Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $155Our pick

From Picton, ride a comfortable minibus through the Koromiko Pass to Marlborough’s cellar doors. Visit four or five wineries when time allows, taste local wines, walk through a vineyard, stop for lunch at your own cost, and finish with handmade chocolate. Guides have included Bruce, Lucinda, John, Marsley, Lisa, Mike, and Chris.

“An absolutely wonderful day! Marsley picked us up at the Picton Isite which is where the cruise ship shuttle buses dropped us off. So very easy. The tour group is small, no more than 10 people. The van is comfortable and clean. Marsley gave us a clear plan for the day and off we went. It is about 35 minutes to the first Winery. We visited 4 Wineries with tastings at Spy Valley Winery, Framingham and Jackson. They were all beautiful and the wines very good. We had sufficient time at each to enjoy the tastings and the winery grounds. The fourth winery we visited, Allan Scott, was where we…”

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Private Krka Waterfalls with Wine and Prosciutto Shore Excursion - What the guide adds to a mostly independent walk
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Private Krka Waterfalls with Wine and Prosciutto Shore Excursion

2.Private Krka Waterfalls with Wine and Prosciutto Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $290

Travel privately from Split to Krka National Park in an air-conditioned car, walk the waterfall trails with an English-speaking guide, then visit Sladic Winery for three wines paired with local prosciutto and cheese. The six-hour outing suits anyone who wants nature, food, and door-to-door transport in one day.

“The tour never showed up. We were at the meeting location 10 minutes early. They didn’t answer our multiple phone calls, or messages.”

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Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour - Mission Estate offers the most memorable stop
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Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke’s Bay & Premium Wineries tour

3.Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke’s Bay & Premium Wineries tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · from $96

Explore Napier’s Art Deco suburbs with guides such as Kirsty, Anil, Tere, and Mark, then visit Mission Estate Winery and another premium cellar door. The four-hour tour also includes Bluff Hill, Napier Reef Garden, and Arataki Honey. Pickup begins at the port, with drop-off near Marine Parade.

“A potentially good tour in sunny weather. Unfortunately it was raining constantly and very windy during this tour so we weren’t able to get to the lookout and enjoy the view. We stopped at 2 wineries for tastings and then drove around the city to try to see art deco buildings through steamed up windows!”

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4 hour Katakolon shore excursion (Olympia - Winery - Beach) - Walking through the ancient Olympic site
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4 hour Katakolon shore excursion (Olympia – Winery – Beach)

4.4 hour Katakolon shore excursion (Olympia – Winery – Beach)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Katakolon to ancient Olympia, its museum, a family-run winery and olive oil farm, then Agios Ilias Beach. Drivers such as Nikos, Stathis, Niki, and Ioanna tailor the day well, but a licensed guide inside Olympia costs extra and the listed entrance fees are not included.

“It was one of our most favorite private tours that we took on our 2 week journey. Niki was such a delight as a tour guide. It felt like traveling with a friend. The olympic sites were impressive but we had our most fun at the winery. The family is welcoming, the food is lovingly homemade and the wine is delicious. We loved every single minute! Don't miss this one!”

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CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours - The first choices: wine, food, and Blenheim’s town center
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CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

5.CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 88 reviews · from $80

From Picton, air-conditioned buses connect you with Marlborough wineries, breweries, museums, cafés, and local shops. Choose your stops, pay separately for tastings and meals, and use the roughly 30-minute service to build your own day. Drivers share local information, but cruise passengers should reserve tastings and start early.

“Our driver offered great recommendations for venues and shared local knowledge. We were also lucky enough to score the same driver for the entire journey.”

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Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton - Saint Clair and the Case for Lunch
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Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton

6.Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $183

From Picton, join Pamela, Paul, Larissa, or another local guide in a minivan for a 4 to 6 hour visit to Marlborough wineries. Taste Sauvignon Blanc and boutique wines, stop for Makana chocolates, enjoy optional lunch, and take in Cloudy Bay and vineyard views. Groups are capped at 10.

“This tour was a highlight of our trip. Very personalized with the owner Pamela meeting us at the departure point and introducing us to Neill our guide for the day. He was excellent with his knowledge of the wineries and countryside on our trip. The chocolate tasting and cheese shop were enjoyable as was lunch at one of the wineries. We had plenty of time to rejoin our ship. A great day.”

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Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting - Drogarati Cave and its 150-step entrance
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Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

7.Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 87 reviews · 5 hours · from $37Best value

Spend five hours touring Kefalonia by air-conditioned coach, with cave visits, a boat ride on Melissani Lake, a Myrtos Beach viewpoint, and wine tasting at The Vine. Guides such as Maria add island stories along the way. Cruise passengers meet at Argostoli port, while hotel pickup is available from listed locations.

“Tour guide was knowledgeable and drive was beautiful. Meeting point was very close to cruise terminal, so it was a quick and easy walk to arrive. They do check in day before to ensure you know where and when to meet, that was really helpful. Overall we had a great experience.”

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Best Rhodes Tour with Wine Tasting Experience from Cruise Port - Mandraki Harbour and the story of the Colossus
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Best Rhodes Tour with Wine Tasting Experience from Cruise Port

8.Best Rhodes Tour with Wine Tasting Experience from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · from $65

See Rhodes’ main sights in about six hours with cruise-port or hotel pickup, free time in Lindos and the medieval Old Town, and tastings of wine, olive oil, and honey. Guides such as Diana and Georgos bring the island’s past to life, while the schedule also includes a ceramic workshop and return-to-ship timing.

“Great tour! Very informative and provides a lot of history into the very different parts of the island in a concise way. If you're visiting for a short time, I would highly recommend you book this.”

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Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton - Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and the pleasure of comparison
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Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton

9.Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $148

Meet at Picton i-SITE for a five-and-a-half-hour minivan tour through Marlborough wine country. Visit four cellar doors, sample Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, stop at Makana Confections, and usually enjoy lunch at one winery. Guides such as Gavin, Keith, Paula, Phil, and Dean share local stories while keeping an eye on your ship schedule.

“This was a polished professional wine tasting tour closely integrated with 4 different “cellar doors” expertly organised and tied together by Keith. It was a glorious way to tour the Marlborough region. This was an onshore cruise day in PictoRead more”

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Civitavecchia: Tuscany Full-Day Guided Trip w/Wine Tasting - The Civitavecchia pickup requires attention
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Civitavecchia: Tuscany Full-Day Guided Trip w/Wine Tasting

10.Tuscany Full-Day Guided Trip w/Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $243

From Civitavecchia, an English-speaking driver takes you through Maremma to Montemerano, Saturnia’s Cascate del Mulino, Pitigliano, and a Tuscan winery. Expect a small group of up to eight, local appetizers, wine tasting, and free time in medieval towns. Guides such as Mirko and Sandro are known for adding local stories and flexible stops.

“Our day was wonderful despite the nonstop rain. The scenery was magnificent and our driver Piere was very attentive and informative.”

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Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius - lunch or wine tasting - Meeting your guide at the port
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Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius – lunch or wine tasting

11.Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius – lunch or wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156

Start with port pickup at 8:00 a.m., then spend two hours touring Pompeii with a local guide and two hours exploring Vesuvius National Park on your own. Naples cruisers receive lunch, while the ride includes onboard commentary. Guides may include Raffaello, TiTi, or Bruno.

“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!”

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Livorno Shore Excursion: Chianti and Tuscany Countryside Private Wine Tour - The road through Panzano and the Chianti Classico country
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Livorno Shore Excursion: Chianti and Tuscany Countryside Private Wine Tour

12.Chianti and Tuscany Countryside Private Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $553

Spend about nine hours touring Tuscany from Livorno in a private air-conditioned car or minivan. Visit Greve and Panzano, tour Fattoria di Montecchio or Casa Emma, taste Chianti wine and olive oil, and add a Tuscan lunch at your own cost. Guides such as Carlo, Giovanni, Nicolette, and Leonardo have led this route.

“Nicolette was an exceptional guide who shared the history and important facts of the places we were visiting. She took us to the second leaning tower at a cathedral that we did not know about and was fun, beautiful, knowledgeable and we highly recommend her! 🫶🏻”

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Enesenda Shore Excursion ATV Adventure with Tacos & wine tasting - Campo 9 and the one-hour ATV ride
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Enesenda Shore Excursion ATV Adventure with Tacos & wine tasting

13.Enesenda Shore Excursion ATV Adventure with Tacos & wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Meet your guide at Ensenada’s port for private transport to Campo 9 near La Bufadora. After a safety briefing, you’ll ride an ATV for about 60 minutes along scenic roads and hills. Guides such as Armando, Tony, Alfonso, and Oscar are praised for friendly service. Add tacos or wine tasting if selected, and request downtown drop-off if time allows.

“We had a blast! Things to know …. Definitely wear a bandana or gator to cover your face because it’s dusty…. You will be very dirty after the ride so either take a change of clothes or know that you’ll be dusty. The guide gave us wipes for our face which was great….its about a 30 minute drive to get there.”

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From Picton: Marlborough Wine Trip Shore Excursion - Why the small group matters
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From Picton: Marlborough Wine Trip Shore Excursion

14.Marlborough Wine Trip Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · from $146

Meet your Jade Tours guide at Picton i-site, then ride an air-conditioned minibus into the Wairau Valley. Visit at least four cellar doors, usually a mix of large and boutique wineries, with tastings, snacks, water, and time for lunch at a vineyard restaurant. Guides such as Marsley, Bruce, Mike, and Chris lead the English-language tour.

“Our guide, Mike, was an amazing body of knowledge! He was our driver and guide and all the wineries knew him well and commented that he knew more than they did in many cases. We had THE BEST day, 4 wineries and 16 tastes of wines and the possibility to buy a scrumptious lunch. We cannot recommend this tour more highly!”

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Etna Private tour from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch at Winery - Walking among the Sartorius Craters at 1,700 meters
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Etna Private tour from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch at Winery

15.Etna Private tour from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch at Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $416

Travel by private car from Messina to Mount Etna, stopping for local honey, olive oil, wine, and liqueur tastings before walking around the Sartorius Craters at 1,700 meters. Finish at a family winery for a cellar visit, Sicilian lunch, and four Etna wines. Guides such as Marco, Maurizio, Alberto, and Roberto have led this route.

“We had such a blast with Roberto on this tour! He was so passionate and knowledgeable about his job around where he lives. The honey, olive oil, and liquor tasting was so fun and delicious! Then we visited the top of Etna where we got to learn about the history. And finished it all of with an amazing lunch and wine tasting with great views and a tour of the historic winery. Highly recommend and wish we could be back there now!”

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