Picton Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Small-Group Tour
Overview
Inclusions
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Wine tastings
- Chocolate samples
- Driver/guide
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entry/Admission - Makana Confections
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Leisure Tours, Christchurch New Zealand
After being picked up at the Picton port when your cruise ship docks, your relaxing small-group tour heads out of the city to New Zealand's world-famous Marlborough wine region.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Marlborough Region, Marlborough Region, South Island
We visit 4 wineries in the Marlborough region, there are plenty to choose from so we are able to mix it up and keep it fresh everyday. We aim to visit a mix of wineries from a larger corporate to a small family vineyard and boutique ones in between. This means we are supporting the whole region and giving our guests a full range of experiences in our lovely Marlborough region.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Makana Confections, Corner of Rapaura Road and O'Dwyer's Road, Blenheim 7273 New Zealand
Makana Confections specialises in gift-quality confections - all hand-made and using only the freshest, natural ingredients available to us. Watch how we make our chocolates, taste a few samples and, of course, shop for delicious chocolates.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Minimum age is 18
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Follow the safety guidelines as issued by the New Zealand Government and maintain good hygiene and social distancing measures. Do not travel if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms. If the city in which you are departing from is in alert level two, then please wear a facemask for all transport.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
There were just 8 of us on this small group tour, 3 couples traveling together (us and our friends) and another couple. What a fun day! We visited 4 wineries, sampled wine, bought wine, had lunch at one of the wineries and stopped at a wonderful little chocolate factory, couldn't have asked for...
There were just 8 of us on this small group tour, 3 couples traveling together (us and our friends) and another couple. What a fun day! We visited 4 wineries, sampled wine, bought wine, had lunch at one of the wineries and stopped at a wonderful little chocolate factory, couldn't have asked for a better day!!! Our driver was excellent, told us about himself and his connection to the area and how he came to be a driver for Viator. The scenery was spectacular, we especially enjoyed seeing the sheep grazing in the vineyards, so cool. Have used Viator in several places around the world and will continue to do so, have never had a bad time. Thanks!
Our tour was pretty much as described with the exception that there was no wine and chocolate pairing, but we did stop at a rather expensive chocolate shop at the end. We stopped at 5 or 6 wineries and had a nice lunch at one of them. To be honest, our entire group only bought a couple of bott...
Our tour was pretty much as described with the exception that there was no wine and chocolate pairing, but we did stop at a rather expensive chocolate shop at the end. We stopped at 5 or 6 wineries and had a nice lunch at one of them. To be honest, our entire group only bought a couple of bottles of wine and most of us really only liked wine from one of the wineries. It seemed that each driver took his group wherever he wanted, so it was based on their choices.
Good driver/guide. Visited 4 wineries with a lovely lunch at one. Lunch was at your own expense.
I guess Im not that into wine,
Good driver/guide. Visited 4 wineries with a lovely lunch at one. Lunch was at your own expense.
I guess Im not that into wine,
We had a fun and informative day of wine tasting with Dean, our guide. Visited four different wineries. Each winery was expecting us and we had very interesting presentations from the winery staff. We learned a lot and had fun. We had lunch at one of the wineries not included in tour price, bu...
We had a fun and informative day of wine tasting with Dean, our guide. Visited four different wineries. Each winery was expecting us and we had very interesting presentations from the winery staff. We learned a lot and had fun. We had lunch at one of the wineries not included in tour price, but delicious and fresh. Directions to meet the tour were spot on at the end Dean dropped us back at the pier. Great tour!
A solid 5hr tour in a group of 11 fellow cruise passengers. Visiting 4 wineries of Giesen, Nautilus, Framingham and Allan Scott. A very enjoyable lunch was available at Allan Scott with accompanying refreshments. The countryside and vines are stunning. Wine Marlborough NZ tour company were ver...
A solid 5hr tour in a group of 11 fellow cruise passengers. Visiting 4 wineries of Giesen, Nautilus, Framingham and Allan Scott. A very enjoyable lunch was available at Allan Scott with accompanying refreshments. The countryside and vines are stunning. Wine Marlborough NZ tour company were very efficient and professional. They delivered on the day. Would highly recommend them for a good day out in this beautiful wine region.
Great small group tour to wineries, local region, and a great place to have lunch. The driver was very helpful and also flexible.
Great small group tour to wineries, local region, and a great place to have lunch. The driver was very helpful and also flexible.