Sample wines at Washington and Oregon vineyards on a small-ship autumn cruise

Experience winery tours and tastings on a late fall cruise aboard the Legacy, an 88-passenger replica steamer ship.

The eight-day excursion, offered by AdventureSmith Explorations, takes in wine-growing regions along the Columbia, Snake, Willamette and Palouse rivers of Washington and Oregon.

Highlights include tours and tastings at Springhouse Cellar, Mt. Hood Winery, Dunham Cellars, Terra Blanca, Maryhill Winery and museum, and Ponzi Vineyards, among others. The cruise begins and ends in Portland, Ore.

Dates: Oct. 22-29 and Oct. 29-Nov. 5

Price: From $3,995 per person. Includes all meals, wine and premium spirits, shore excursions and onboard presentations, entry fees for wineries and other venues. Airfare and gratuities not included.

Info: AdventureSmith Explorations, (877) 620-2875

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