Picton CRUISE SHIP Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour
Overview
Ride in a luxury minibus 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. Finish the day with a nibble of hand made gourmet chocolates at a chocolate factory.
Inclusions
- Wine tasting at 4-5 award-winning wineries
- Local guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Small group tour by minivan
- Vineyard tour
- Chocolate tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Waitohi Picton isite Visitor Information Centre
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Waitohi Picton isite Visitor Information Centre, The Foreshore Auckland Street, Picton 7220 New Zealand
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.
Duration: 5 hours
Additional information
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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Excellent service and Mikes knowledge was impressive. A beautiful day made the day one to remember. The lunch was excellent at Wither Hills and the Omaka museum was well worth the visit.
Excellent service and Mikes knowledge was impressive. A beautiful day made the day one to remember. The lunch was excellent at Wither Hills and the Omaka museum was well worth the visit.Thanks so much to Mike for taking our small group of friends on a wonderful wine tour. Mike is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and well organised. The wineries visited were beautiful, lunch was great, everything was organised & running on time (but never felt rushed). The money for this tour is...
Thanks so much to Mike for taking our small group of friends on a wonderful wine tour. Mike is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and well organised. The wineries visited were beautiful, lunch was great, everything was organised & running on time (but never felt rushed). The money for this tour is well spent with nothing missed. Quick stop at the chocolate factory before being back on time to the cruise ship shuttle. Highly recommend! Thanks again Mike, from Cassie, Adam, Geoff & Joleen - Aus.Although the wineries were very good and the hosts at each very knowledgeable and engaging, I was very unhappy with Jade Tours. Jade booked the van entirely full. We had to sit in the back, bench seat with two other guests. Four adults in that seat is absolutely infeasible and made for an extre...
Although the wineries were very good and the hosts at each very knowledgeable and engaging, I was very unhappy with Jade Tours. Jade booked the van entirely full. We had to sit in the back, bench seat with two other guests. Four adults in that seat is absolutely infeasible and made for an extremely uncomfortable ride. Just because the vehicle manufacturer says the vehicle can hold 13 passengers does not mean you should hold 13 passengers - particularly if you want your guests to be comfortable... In addition, the sound system was very poor and we could not hear any of the commentary throughout the trip. We repeatedly requested the volume be adjusted but there didn’t seem to be a solution. The three folks in front is us could not hear either. If you are unfortunate enough to be one of the seven guests who do not get optimum seating, you will lose the benefit of commentary on the tour and you may be in for a very tight ride. It ended up being simply a means of transportation- something we could have gotten via taxi, Uber, or Hop On/Hop Off for a lot less money and much more comfort.This was a great small group tour. Our guide, Mike was from the local area and was extremely knowledgeable of all the winery’s we visited. I highly recommend this tour.
This was a great small group tour. Our guide, Mike was from the local area and was extremely knowledgeable of all the winery’s we visited. I highly recommend this tour.Great overview of the Marlborough wine region including 4 wineries with tastings, a great lunch, and a visit to a terrific chocolate factory. We loved the day. Our guide, Sue, was excellent.
Great overview of the Marlborough wine region including 4 wineries with tastings, a great lunch, and a visit to a terrific chocolate factory. We loved the day. Our guide, Sue, was excellent.We were picked up promptly by Mike and he gave us very interesting commentary while we went to the wineries. His van was spacious and easy to get in and out of. All of the wineries had great wine and the one we ate lunch at had great rib-eye steaks. I highly recommend this tour.
We were picked up promptly by Mike and he gave us very interesting commentary while we went to the wineries. His van was spacious and easy to get in and out of. All of the wineries had great wine and the one we ate lunch at had great rib-eye steaks. I highly recommend this tour.