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5 Luxury Shore Excursions That Will Fuel Your Imagination, Delight Your Senses, and Make Your Heart Race

DETROIT (Jan. 18, 2017) - What is your greatest dream adventure? Whether it's high adventure, a cultural immersion, or a day exploring your most-loved interest, with the right planning, you can incorporate it into your next cruise!

Based on consumer feedback, CruiseCompete knows that shore excursions are at the top of the list of their guests must-do experiences. Shore Excursions, a third-party excursion provider, giving their guests access to unforgettable cruise shore excursions at substantially lower prices than the cruise lines. Shore Excursions offers 24/7 support for travelers, a full refund if you miss your shore excursion due to itinerary changes or weather, and guaranteed return to your cruise ship.

To take advantage of this feature, guests need only click on the name of a cruise line or cruise ship to find available excursions on the CruiseCompete Cruise Shore Excursions page.

Following are examples of the spectacular luxury shore excursions that can be booked via CruiseCompete:

1. High Adventure With Heli-Ice Caving
   Price: $2,091 per person

This epic aerial adventure starts high above of the geothermal area near Reykjavik before landing on the Hengill volcano. You'll then fly high above Thingvellir National Park, privy to its rugged mountainscape, then accelerate toward the Langjokull glacier. When you touch down on an area accessible only by helicopter, step out onto the ice, and breathe in some of the freshest Alpine air on earth.

Upon landing, you'll be able to literally climb through its man-made ice tunnel.

This Reykjavik tour is for the traveler interested in an exceptional experience.

2. Private Group Jeep Safari- Rhodes Island
   Price: $5,525.00 for a group of 25

Enjoy an open top jeep tour for a full day trip of the beautiful island of Rhodes.

"You continue your journey through the mountainous middle portion of the island driving towards Laerma, a small traditional inland village. You will rejoin a paved road to take you around the mountain, before heading off road again on a dirt road that leads into the valley of Ataviros mountain. You will come to Arnitha, a small picturesque village hidden amongst hills where you will stop for lunch at a local typical restaurant.

After lunch, you will make your way towards the village of Asklepeios, passing by the beautiful monastery of Tharri. We rejoin paved road just before passing through the village of Asklepeios, named after the god of healing"

3. Private Group Gourmet and Gastronomy in Santorini
   Price: $3,720 for a group of 10

Tendering in Fira, leave your ship and board a private boat to sail along the edge of the caldera. After you disembark, you will drive to one of the most famous restaurants in Santorini for a multi course meal paired with Santorini's world famous wine. The owner, one of the most renowned culinary masters in Greece, is waiting to cook, mix and mingle with you during your stay on Santorini.

Experience distinctive and flavorful flair influenced by Greek and other Mediterranean cuisine typical of Santorini. The chef will demonstrate cooking techniques, utilizing the area's freshest ingredients, share recipes and participate in a question and answer session.

Then, to the sounds of classical music, enjoy a three-course lunch prepared by the chef featuring his signature dishes and matched with pairings of Santorini's world-famous wine. The menu will be based on what the chef can get fresh that day.

Foodies won't want to miss the details of this excursion!

4. Private Bear Viewing at Hyder with Misty Fjords Flightseeing
   Price: $3,698.00 per boat - Maximum 6 passengers per boat

Take a one of a kind flight into the Misty Fjords Monument, north and east from Ketchikan, culminating at the quiet headwaters of Portland Canal, a saltwater fjord that forms the southern boundary between Alaska and British Columbia.

Your tour will include the Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Deck, where, in addition to viewing brown and black bears gorging on spawning salmon, you may see herons, harlequin ducks, bald eagles and beavers. Bring your camera to record a wildlife experience few have the chance to see!

Those who adore the majestic beauty of nature mustn't miss this Alaskan tour!

5. Tuscany Village Wine Tasting Excursion
   Price: $499 per person

Tuscany is one of the most famous tourist locations in Europe, with its blessing of nature, art, history, and scenic hillsides, streaked with green cypress trees and snaking sandy roads, leading to earth-tone-colored farmhouses. Stunning Tuscan villas dot the landscape.

This region of Italy is also known world-wide for its unique wine. Tuscany is the land of Renaissance - the birthplace of new beginnings. In Tuscany, wine is king, and Tuscan wine has especially strong ties to both art and religion. At the same time, Tuscany thrives on a modern wine industry.

On this excursion, stop in the tiny village of Lari, situated where three ridges of the highest Pisan hills meet, and visit Pastificio Martelli, a local pasta factory. The next stop is a visit to a farmhouse dating back to the 16th century, located in the Cenaia area. After touring the estate's vineyards and cellars, which produces its own red and white wine, enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by a snack.