| Paul Gauguin Cruises Offers Culinary & Wine Excursions On m/v Tere Moana’s European Voyages This Summer

Paul Gauguin Cruises (www.pgcruises.com), operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and the 88-guest m/v Tere Moana, offers a variety of shore excursions for food and wine connoisseurs this summer on 7-night European voyages.

During the summer, The Moana sails Nice to Rome, Athens to Venice, Venice to Rome, Lisbon to Barcelona, and Barcelona to Nice voyages. Winery tours, wine tastings, a local market tour, and multi-course dining with wine pairings are some of the optional excursions available:

— Elba, Italy–Porto Azzurro & Wine Tasting at La Chiusa: Sample wine and
olive oils at La Chiusa Winery, a historic wine estate visited by
Napoleon Bonaparte, before exploring the charming seaside town of Porto
Azzurro.
— Hvar, Croatia–Wine Tasting Tour of Hvar: Enjoy wines from two of
Croatia’s most distinguished winemakers, olive oil tastings, and a
gourmet picnic lunch.
— Palma de Mallorca, Spain–The Wine Cellars of Macia Batle: See wine
cellars where ancient and contemporary winemaking traditions intersect.
Take a tour of the winery, taste different wines, and savor local
Mallorcan tapas.
— Portofino, Italy–Olive Oil Tasting & Lunch at the Splendido Hotel: Pay
an exclusive visit to this world-famous luxury hotel to learn about the
many uses and varieties of olive oil, followed by a lunch of Italian
specialties.
— Porto Venere, Italy–Wine Tasting in Groppo: Discover winemaking secrets
of the Cinque Terre region of Italy, which produces wines that are
highly prized around the world. Then, visit an estate atop Groppo hill,
and take a guided tour of the wine cellar and vineyards, before tasting
three different varieties.
— Sete, France–Montpellier & Aigues-Mortes with Lunch & Wine Tasting:
Experience the scenic beauty and flavors of Montpellier, the walled city
of Aigues-Mortes, and France’s Languedoc winemaking region. Dine at La
Compagnie des Comptoirs restaurant for lunch before a wine tasting at a
boutique winery near Sete.
— Sete, France–Montpellier & Wine Tasting at Flaugergues: Explore
Montpellier’s Old Town on a walking tour followed by a wine tasting at
the Chateau Flaugergues private wine estate in France’s Languedoc
region.
— St. Tropez, France–Strolling in St. Tropez with Wine Tasting: Enjoy a
scenic walking tour of St. Tropez followed by a wine class and wine
tasting highlighting traditions of the region.
— Villefranche, Nice–A Taste of Nice: Learn about the culinary history of
Nice, famed for its street food, and taste French delicacies, sample a
selection of olive oils, discover the secrets of French cheese, and
visit an artisan pork butcher.
— Zadar, Croatia–Wine Pairing at BIBICh Wine Cellar: Tour the vineyards
and cellars of BIBICh winery, which produce some of the most celebrated
wines in the country, before enjoying a six- to eight-course decadent
lunch paired with wines.

Rates for culinary and wine excursions range from $109 to $489 per person. For a complete list of European shore excursions, descriptions, and fares, please visit www.pgcruises.com/excursions. Shore excursions are available for pre-booking 90 days prior to sailing by calling Paul Gauguin Cruises at 800-848-6172.

Guests of The Moana can also arrange private tours and services, customized to their needs and travel budgets, by calling Paul Gauguin Personalized Services (PGPS) at 800-305-5416 or by emailing PGPS@pgcruises.com. With hundreds of options to choose from, PGPS can coordinate air travel, accommodations, customized and private tours, and transfer packages for Moana guests.

Seven-night European voyages on The Moana start from $3,445 per person, based on double occupancy. For additional information, contact a Travel Professional, call 1-800-848-6172, or visit www.pgcruises.com.

SOURCE Paul Gauguin Cruises