Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion: Marlborough Wine Tour

4.8(184)4 hours - 6 hoursEnglishBook 4 hours aheadPicton, New Zealand

From

$176

Explore and enjoy Marlborough wine country, famous for Sauvignon Blanc. the cater for small groups (maximum of 10), guided by a knowledgeable local, touring at a gentle pace. Departing from the Picton I-Site, you travel in an air-conditioned minibus to the Wairau Valley for a personalised tasting experience. Visit 4 locally owned and family-run wineries to sample the region's distinctive Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals, learn about different wine styles, and enjoy the scenic vineyard landscapes (with time to take photos). Each tour is planned around the specific arrival and departure times of your cruise ship, allowing for a flexible itinerary that makes the most of your time ashore while ensuring a comfortable return to port. The tour includes a stop for lunch at a vineyard restaurant (own cost) and, time permitting, a visit to a boutique chocolate factory for tastings and purchases.

Included

Small group tour by minivan
Local guide
Chocolate tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Wine tasting at 4 award-winning wineries

Not included

Lunch
Personal expenses

What you'll do

Waitohi Picton isite Visitor Information Centre
The Foreshore, Auckland Street, Picton, New Zealand
Meet your guide at the Picton i-Site after your cruise ship docks. The small group (maximum of 10) travels on board an air-conditioned minibus to the Marlborough wine region.
5 hoursAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

Free shuttle buses take passengers from the ship to the Picton i-site. Our vans and guides will be waiting in the i-site carpark. The usual start time for the tour is 9.30am. Please make an effort to get off the ship early to be at the carpark just after 9.00am. Some ships arrive later in the day and you will be advised of the tour departure time.