Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting | La Vacanza Travel

Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting

Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Destination: France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Marseille
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  • 6 to 7 hours
  • Marseille
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

After your departure from Marseille, enjoy 1h30 free time to lunch and to visit the elegant city of Aix en Provence not to be missed.
Then, with your wine expert guide, drive to the wine region of Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire located at the foot of the famous Sainte-Victoire mountain. Visite 2 wineries and learn about the characteristics of this terroir. Find out about local grape varieties and the wine making process while visiting the cellars of 2 top wineries. Meet the winemakers and taste sevral AOP Côtes de Provence wines in 3 colors : red, rosé and white, in each winery.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Marseille, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

Meet your professional driver and english-speaking, wine expert guide in Marseille, at 11am. He will then take you in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan to Aix-en-Provence, a city not to be missed!


Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

You will enjoy about 1.30 hour, free time on your own to lunch and stroll through the charming and lively streets of Aix-en-Provence. The perfect french lifestyle! Enjoy a drink in a shady place or visit the daily market, a favorite place of the Provençals.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Montagne Sainte Victoire, 13100 France

In the afternoon, with your wine expert guide, discover the iconic wine region of Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire, and enjoy the magnificent view on the Sainte Victoire Mountain, painted by Cezanne!
You'll get private visit & tastings at 2 family-owned wineries, where you'll learn about the characteristics of this famous terroir and will find out about local grape varieties and the wine making process.

We will also explain you how to properly taste wine like a professional.
You'll enjoy fine Rosés, aromatic whites. What about fruity and well structured red wines?

You will be back to Marseille around 5pm to the same place where we met in the morning (starting point).


Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Visit & tasting fees
  • Transportation in A/C minivan
  • English speaking wine expert guide
  • Pick up/Drop off from meeting point centrally located in Marseille
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Entry/Admission - Montagne Sainte Victoire

Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick up/drop off
  • Tips - any tips you'd like to leave for our guides are of course at your discretion

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years old
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Place du Mazeau, Pl. du Mazeau, 13002 Marseille, France


Departure Time

11:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 to 7 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Corinne_R

07 Mar, 2024

The tour went to Aix en Provence for a couple hours to explore and two wineries, where we learned about the wine making process at each and the overall winemaking history of the region. Brice was an excellent guide - very knowledgeable and funny. Would definitely book again!

Andrea_P

22 Nov, 2023

We had a great time on this tour. Aix en Provence is an amazing village. Beautiful shops and great food. Our tour guide, Brice, was super knowledgeable about the area and the wines. He took us to two vineyards. It was a great tasting with a great education on the area wines. We were able to get a lot done in a short time. Would definitely recommend this tour for wine lovers!!!

369jojoc

05 Nov, 2023

To start, my group and I showed up at the wrong pick up location, and the Provence Wine Tour organizers were extremely patient and understanding. I called them on the phone and they were able to organization a pickup for us to ensure we didn't miss the tour. Our tour guide was an absolutely incredible. This guy was a certified sommelier, and he knew everything there was to know about wine. I mean, I'm talking grape varieties, terroir, and the region's history. He basically turned us into wine nerds in a matter of hours. What was really interesting was how he clued us into the bigger picture: the impact of climate change on wine production. It was like a wine and climate change crash course. He explained the challenges vineyards face and what they're doing to adapt. Very eye-opening. He was also a walking, talking wine encyclopedia, answering all our questions, no matter how silly they seemed. Plus, he had a great recommendation for a restaurant to hit up for dinner, and the food and wine pairings were spot on. I'd jump at the chance to do it all over again, and you should too. Trust me, this tour is a must do when vising the Provence region, and it'll leave you with great memories and a newfound love and appreciation for wine. Cheers to that! 🍷🥂

Elisabeth_M

27 Mar, 2023

We really enjoyed this experience! The guide (Eric) was knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, and helpful. From a lovely lunch recommendation in Aix-en-Provence to fascinating facts about Marseille, he never failed to go above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable. The scenery was beautiful and the wine tasting was fun.

davidmW4016FY

05 Mar, 2023

Tour guide was very kind and personable, he was enthusiastic and welcoming. I would definetly recommend to friends and family. The winery’s were beautiful and our guide was very knowledgeable about all of the wines and process of wine making!!

User's Picture Gallery

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Lovely Wine Experience with Excellent Guide in Provence

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Informative and great price!

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One of the highlights of my trip

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