Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting

5.0 (16 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation

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View of the famous Sainte Victoire moutain — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Aix-en-Provence the city with a "housand fountains" — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Provence Wine Tours

Ages: Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: Pick up/Drop off from meeting point centrally located in Marseille
Included: Visit & tasting fees
Included: Transportation in A/C minivan
Included: English speaking wine expert guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch, snacks and bottled water
Not included: Hotel pick up/drop off
Not included: Tips - any tips you'd like to leave for our guides are of course at your discretion

Itinerary

Marseille

35 min

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!
Aix-en-Provence

2 hours

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.
Montagne Sainte Victoire

3 hours Admission included

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).

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Departure time: 11am

Departure point: Place du Mazeau, 13002 Marseille

There is a bus stop (blue sign for Bus 49) on the street: your guide will meet you there, holding a "Provence Wine Tours" sign - you can look for it.

End point

Departure time: 11am

Departure point: Place du Mazeau, 13002 Marseille

There is a bus stop (blue sign for Bus 49) on the street: your guide will meet you there, holding a "Provence Wine Tours" sign - you can look for it.

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Minimum drinking age is 18 years old
No refund when people miss the tour because they are late

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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