Food & wine

Full-Day Wine and Cheese Tour around Aix-en-Provence from Marseille

4.8(33 reviews)Marseille, France
7h30DurationEnglish, FrenchOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Experience a full day wine and cheese tour at the base of Sainte-Victoire mountain. This tour includes a visit to an authentic goat farm and a walk through vineyards, where you will learn about pruning and organic wines. A wine expert guide will lead you through the region, highlighting powerful reds and aromatic rosés, including Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cinsault. You will visit cellars to understand the wine-making process and the aging potential of various wines. There will be free time for lunch and to explore the city of Aix en Provence.

Itinerary

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Aix-en-Provence

You will meet your english-speaking wine expert guide in front of our meeting point (centrally located) in Marseille. Your guide will drive you in a clean, comfortable & A/C minivan. Around 10am, you will arrive to the wine region of Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire. In the morning, visit and tastings at 1 winery and a goat farm (cheeses tastings). Get about 1h45 free time for lunch in the lively city of Aix en Provence. In the afternoon visit a 2nd winery. Return to Marseille at about 4.30pm (same place where we met) You will taste some of the finest Rosés from Provence but also powerful and well-balanced reds, aromatic and lively whites. We offer you the opportunity to see different ways to work : from the winemaking & aging rooms to the bottling lines, you will see everything! Your guide will also explain you about the soil, the climate, the grape varieties, the famous "terroir" but also the picking, pruning, harvesting and many other subjects in a relaxed and educational way.

What's included / not included

Alcoholic beveragesPick up/Drop off from meeting point centrally located in MarseilleVisit & tasting feesTransportation in A/C minivanEnglish speaking wine expert guide
Lunch, snacks and bottled waterHotel pick up/drop offGratuities

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people with mobility problems

Good to know

  • If you're travelling on cruise ship, please note this tour is starting from Marseille city centre and that the Cruise port is located about 20 minutes away by taxi from the city centre - We cannot guarantee that the time of return of this tour corresponds to the time of departure of the boat Please, prefer to refer to our "Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence" product bookable through Viator. We can't guarantee the return time
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years old
  • In the event of rain or strong winds, the visit to the goat farm will be cancelled and replaced by a visit to a 3rd vineyard.
  • Access to the goat farm is on foot via a small dirt path. Please bring suitable footwear.
  • Don't forget to bring sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen...) and a water bottle
  • The tour is not suitable for children under 10
  • If you need to take your luggage with you during the tour, please let us know the quantity and size. (We'll not be responsible for lost or stolen luggage)

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