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

Duration7h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

At the foothills of the famous Sainte-Victoire mount , enjoy a full day wine and cheese tour. Discover an authentic goat farm and walk in the vineyard to learn about pruning and organic wines.
With your wine expert guide, discover the best of this wine region: powerful reds, aromatic and lively rosés. Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault… learn about the grape varieties and these different terroirs. Visit the cellars while learning about the wine making process and aging-potential wines. Enjoy free time to lunch and stroll in the elegant and lively city of Aix en Provence.

What's included

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

Lunch, snacks and bottled water
Hotel pick up/drop off
Gratuities

What to expect

Aix-en-Provence
7h

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure time: 9am
Departure point: Place du Mazeau, 13002 Marseille (Aka Place Bargemon)
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: 9am
Departure point: Place du Mazeau, 13002 Marseille (Aka Place Bargemon)
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.

Additional information

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
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)
Not recommended for people with mobility problems

Cancellation policy

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

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