Picton CRUISE SHIP Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour
Tour with an experienced wine guide to the famous cellar doors of Marlborough on this approx. 5-hour shore excursion from Picton to Blenheim. Compare the aromas of Marlborough's finest wines and taste the passion that goes into every bottle. You will visit four to five wineries ranging from the internationally famous to boutique, family-run wineries. One stop will be at a vineyard restaurant for lunch (at own cost) as well as a wine tasting. Finish the day with a nibble of hand made gourmet chocolates at a chocolate factory.
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Picton CRUISE SHIP Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour
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What's included in Picton CRUISE SHIP Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Waitohi Picton isite Visitor Information Centre
Meet your guide at the Picton i-Site after your cruise ship docks. Then board a luxury minibus and enjoy the drive through the Koromiko mountain pass to the Marlborough wine region while your guide points out ecological and historical places of interest; this small-group tour is limited to 11 people to ensure a more intimate atmosphere. You will visit four or five cellar doors (time permitting) around the Marlborough vineyards. Taste their award winning wines and learn how Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc has reached the pinnacle of sophistication, then take a stroll through a vineyard and learn how climate, soil, and skill combine to make these incredible wines. Marlborough is not all about Sauvignon Blanc - we have stunning Rieslings, crisp and fruity Pinot Gris, oaked and unoaked Chardonnay and our renown Pinot Noir. A stop will be made for lunch (own expense), featuring delicacies such as mussels, salmon, venison or beef when available. Alternatively, a light meal of gourmet local cheeses to pair with your wine might suffice. On the way back to the port, we stop at the chocolate factory for a nibble of hand-made gourmet chocolates. You will return to the Picton wharf at least 90 minutes before your cruise ship departs.
Inclusions
- Small group tour by minivan
- Local guide
- Vineyard tour
- Chocolate tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Wine tasting at 4-5 award-winning wineries
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
This tour is specifically tailored for CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS. It is only available on cruise ship days and starts from and returns to the Picton Information Centre. Please check emails from Tripadvisor prior to your ship departure - there may be some variation in the tour departure time (variance in docking times). We will ALWAYS send a departure time confirmation email prior to your sailing. This is our only means of contacting you.
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• You are advised to contact the Tour Operator on arrival in port to confirm time and pickup arrangements • In the event of unforeseen port docking cancellation due to weather, a full refund will be offered
