Cruise Excursion - Wines of Marlborough Tour

Highlights

  • The Wines of Marlborough cruise excursion tour is a brilliant way to experience the Marlborough wine region. You will catch the bus provided by by the cruise ship into the Picton information centre where we will be waiting for you and you will meet your guide for the day. They will talk you through the plan for the day and then drive you through the Koromiko valley to the stunning Marlborough wine region. Our friendly and knowledgeable guide will be with you the whole time to answer your questions and ensure you have the best possible experience.This tour has a maximum of 11 people so it remains a small and personal experience. You will learn about the history of the area and the background to growing and producing wine but the highlight will be the visit to five of our favorite wineries to taste some of the best wines of the region..Surrounded by mountains the wine valley is the home of NZ wine and in particular NZ's most famous wine, Sauvignon Blanc. With over 40 cellar doors to visit there is a wealth of choice and we will take you to 5 of our favourites. You will visit 5 wineries on the tour where you will try a range of wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. All wine tasting charges are included in the tour. . Midway through the day we will stop for a delicious platter lunch at one of the winery restaurants.   (Lunch is at your own cost).  At the end of the afternoon before returning to the ship we will go via our local chocolate factory where you can try a sample of their delicious toffee butternut crunch. We will have you back to Picton in time to catch the cruise buses back to the ship..

Summary

The Wines of Marlborough cruise excursion tour is a brilliant way to experience the Marlborough wine region. You will catch the bus provided by by the cruise ship into the Picton information centre where we will be waiting for you and you will meet your guide for the day. They will talk you through the plan for the day and then drive you through the Koromiko valley to the stunning Marlborough wine region. Our friendly and knowledgeable guide will be with you the whole time to answer your questions and ensure you have the best possible experience.This tour has a maximum of 11 people so it remains a small and personal experience. You will learn about the history of the area and the background to growing and producing wine but the highlight will be the visit to five of our favorite wineries to taste some of the best wines of the region..Surrounded by mountains the wine valley is the home of NZ wine and in particular NZ's most famous wine, Sauvignon Blanc. With over 40 cellar doors to visit there is a wealth of choice and we will take you to 5 of our favourites. You will visit 5 wineries on the tour where you will try a range of wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. All wine tasting charges are included in the tour. . Midway through the day we will stop for a delicious platter lunch at one of the winery restaurants.   (Lunch is at your own cost).  At the end of the afternoon before returning to the ship we will go via our local chocolate factory where you can try a sample of their delicious toffee butternut crunch. We will have you back to Picton in time to catch the cruise buses back to the ship..

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

The Wines of Marlborough cruise excursion tour is a brilliant way to experience the Marlborough wine region. You will catch the bus provided by the cruise ship into the Picton information centre where you will meet your guide for the day. They will talk you through the tour itinerary and then take you the 30 minute drive to the stunning Marlborough wine region. Surrounded by mountains the wine valley is the home of NZ wine and in particular Sauvignon Blanc. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will provide you with a wealth of information on the region and the wines. Midway through the day we will stop for a delicious platter lunch at one of the winery restaurants. (Lunch is at your own cost).  At the end of the afternoon before returning to the ship we will go via our local chocolate factory before having you back to Picton in time to catch the cruise buses back to the ship.

What’s included?

  • Wine tasting charges

  • Professional guide

  • Pick up from the Picton information centre

  • Lunch is at the clients cost

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Explore Marlborough Wine Tours

About operator:

Explore Marlborough Wine Tours offer fully guided biking and driving wine tours of the Marlborough wine region. We are the only company in Marlborough offering guided biking wine tours with both half and full day options available. All our tours include pick up and drop off from your accommodation,morning tea,the benefit of the local knowledge of our guides and an Explore Marlborough drink bottle to take away with you as a momento of your day. Our Deluxe biking and driving tours include a winery lunch and glass of wine included in the tour cost.

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