Food & wine

Day Tour of Aix en Provence with Wine Tasting

5(16 reviews)Marseille, France
6h30DurationEnglish, FrenchOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Depart from Marseille and spend 1 hour and 30 minutes exploring Aix en Provence, where you can have lunch and visit the city's attractions. Next, travel to the Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire wine region, located at the base of the Sainte-Victoire mountain. You will visit 2 wineries, gaining insight into the unique characteristics of the local terroir, grape varieties, and the wine-making process. Engage with the winemakers and sample several AOP Côtes de Provence wines, including red, rosé, and white, at both wineries.

Itinerary

1

Marseille

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!

2

Aix-en-Provence

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.

3

Montagne Sainte Victoire

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).

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 offTips - any tips you'd like to leave for our guides are of course at your discretion

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • 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
  • The tour is not suitable for children under 10. For children under 10, please contact us in advance

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