Half day Wine Tour in Côteaux Aix from Aix en Provence
Description
In the peacefull countryside, discover the Coteaux d’Aix en Provence wine appellation and taste its fruity and elegant wines! With your wine expert guide, find out about wine making process while visiting the cellars and enjoy a short walk in the vineyards to learn about pruning and organic wines. Taste AOP Coteaux d’Aix en Provence wines in 3 colors : red, rosé and white. Enjoy a fun and informative afternoon!
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Itinerary
Meet your english-speaking wine expert guide at 1.45pm in front of our meeting point (centrally located close to the "Cours Mirabeau") in Aix en Provence. Your guide will drive you in a clean, comfortable & A/C minivan accommodating up to 8 people maximum. You will arrive around 2.30pm in the wine region of Coteaux d'Aix en Provence before heading to the Luberon for the 2nd winery. Get a private visit at 2 wineries, beautiful and awarded estates. Taste some structured and full-bodied reds, aromatic or gastronomic rosés and lively whites (about 9 different wines in total). You will be back to Aix en Provence around 6pm to the same place where we met at the beginning of the tour. We select different types of wineries in order to offer you the opportunity to see different ways to work. We have developed partnerships allowing us to take you behind the scenes: 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, green harvesting and many other subjects in a relaxed and educational way.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Don't forget to bring appropriate shoes, 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)
Reviews(8)
Had the best time with a lovely group. Excellent guide with more knowledge than you could shake a vine at, we experienced delicious wines paired with wholesome memories.
Thank you so much Jonathan for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time with your guide on one of our wine tours— that’s exactly what we aim for! We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back anytime — there’s always more to taste and explore in Provence! Cheers!
Great time and day! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared interesting information about the wines and the region. I learned a lot and enjoyed the wine. He was personable and engaging. The whole group had fun!
Thank you so much Mandy for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time with your guide on one of our wine tours— that’s exactly what we aim for! We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back anytime — there’s always more to taste and explore in Provence! Cheers!
Lorin was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable about wines. We visited two wineries and sampled wines at both. Great excursion!
Dear Carrie, Thank you so much for leaving a thoughtful review, it means a lot that you enjoyed your tour and your exploration of the wines of Provence. We would love to see you again. Cheers!
We loved our tour guide so no reflection on him at all. This tour was underwhelming. Two wineries and the winemakers/employees didn’t seem to care that we were there. At the first one they didn’t even say hello. Our guide from Wine Tours of Provence conducted the entire tour and he did a good job, however we would’ve like to hear from the wineries themselves. Not sure if this was typical, but we weren’t offered so much as a cracker to taste with. We ended up buying some things and sharing them with our group at the second winery because we were all hungry. I understand that with the time allotted this may have been all that was possible, so next time I would choose a longer tour.
Hello Christine, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed your time with Loris, who, like all our guides, is a certified wine expert (sommelier in his case). We make sure that our guides have the necessary skills and qualifications to provide you with a memorable experience, as well as answer any questions you may have. Our guides are fully autonomous in the vineyards to ensure a more intimate experience for our guests. Unlike the winery staff, who may have other duties to attend to, our guides are fully dedicated to your group. Regarding the schedule, our wine tour in Coteaux d’Aix en Provence runs from 2 PM to 6 PM, which is after lunch. Our tours don't mention that lunch or snacks are included, so we're sorry you were so hungry. We thank you for sharing your snacks with the group. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you again on a full-day wine tour !
Great small group tour with expert insight into the wines of the region! Our guide Igal was a sommelier with a very friendly personality who was enthusiastic about teaching the group about Provence. My wife and I have previously been to Bordeaux and Chianti and highly recommend this tour.
Thank you, Cody, for sharing such wonderful feedback about your experience with us. We really appreciate it. You can be sure that we will pass on your warm and friendly comments to your guide. See you soon again in Provence!
Lovely tour of 2 different types of vineyards, one tour more focused on viewing sellers and oak barrels, the other a walk through the vines.
Thank you for your nice review! We hope to weclome you again in Provence.
Can't recommend enough. I had a beautiful day on Marseilles among a small group of nice people. Stephan couldn't be more knowledgeable. It was a truly picturesque way to get to know the history of winemakers in Provence. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your great review! it was such a pleasure to host you and share with you our passion for wine and Provence! Hope to see you soon again in Provence!
