Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence From Marseille cruise port
Description
TOUR AVAILABLE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS ONLY (as the port of Marseille is a secure area that only cruise passengers can access) Immerse yourself in the beautiful Provence wine region! You will get several private visits and tastings at high-quality wineries (2 or 3 according to docking times), carefully selected by our wine experts. With your guide, discover the best of Provence appellations and learn about the grape varieties Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault … and the complex art of blending. This wine tour is a great opportunity to taste some of the finest Rosés from Provence but also powerful reds, and aromatic and lively whites. You will complete your shore excursion by visiting one of the most beautiful Provence towns/cities: Cassis or Aix en Provence or Lourmarin, according to the chosen itinerary.
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Itinerary
We offer you a worry-free shore excursion, ensuring your timely return to the Cruise port, at least one hour before your departure time. We can adapt our wine tour departure/return times depending on your docking times.You'll meet your english-speaking wine expert guide at 9am (other departure time possible - to be defined with you after your booking) at the Marseille cruise pier. Your guide will drive you in a clean, comfortable & A/C minivan accomodating up to 8 people maximum. You'll visit 2 wineries in the morning. At each winery, the visits are private and educational and will be adapted to your level of knowledge. Curious beginners or connoisseurs are welcome! You'll go behind the scenes to learn while visiting the winemaking & the aging rooms. You'll have plenty of time to take pictures in the middle of the vines, and at anytime, to capture the beauty of Provence countryside. Along the morning, you'll taste some of the finest Rosés from Provence but also powerful and well-balanced reds, and aromatic and lively whites. Your guide will teach you the different steps to go through while tasting,if required , in order to maximise your wine tasting experience. You will then leave the countryside and get about 2h free time for lunch and for visit in one of the most beautiful towns/ cities from the area: the charming little port of Cassis, or the picturesque village of Lourmarin or the lively and elegant city of Aix en Provence: A great way to sample the local life, go shopping or get a change to enjoy the delicious french food thanks to the restaurant recommendations from your guide! You'll be back to Marseille Cruise Port around 4pm (other return time possible - to be defined with you after your booking) with plenty of time before your cruise ship departure time. We select different types of wineries in order to offer you the opportunity to see different ways to work. We have developped partnerships allowing us to take you behind the scenes: from the winemaking & the aging rooms to the bottling lines: you'll see everything! Your guide will also explain you about the soil, the climate, the grape varieties, the famous "terroir" but also the picking, the 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick up from Marseille Cruise Terminal only: Pick up from Marseille City center is not possible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum drinking age in France is 18 years
- Departure/ return times will be confirmed after your booking and according to your cruise ship docking times.
- The town or city (Cassis, Aix en Provence or Lourmarin) where you'll go for the lunch break will be confirmed with you after your booking, according to the itineraries available on your docking date and your preference.
- The tour is not suitable for children under 10. For children under 10, please contact us in advance
- Don't forget to bring appropriate shoes, sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen...) and a water bottle!
Reviews(34)
Anya was the best host. She was personable, knowledgeable and gave us the best experience. We are so thankful for this excursion to begin our vacation. It will be hard to beat! Thank you and big thanks to Anya!
Thank you so much Kristen for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and had such a great experience with your guide. It’s always our goal to share our passion for Provence, its wines, its food and its beautiful landscapes, so your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back again soon, as there is still so much more to discover in Provence!
This was a great experience and we would do it again! It was very easy to communicate with the company and they were very responsive to my questions! Anya was our guide and she was perfection!
Thank you so much Kristen for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and had such a great experience with your guide. It’s always our goal to share our passion for Provence, its wines, its food and its beautiful landscapes, so your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back again soon, as there is still so much more to discover in Provence!
We enjoyed a wonderful wine tour with Loris our guide in Provence, visiting two charming local wineries. Loris had an in depth knowledge of wine which was impressive. The tour was a blend of beautiful countryside views, education of regional winemaking, and generous tastings of exceptional rosés, reds, and whites. It was the perfect mix of learning, relaxation, and authentic Provençal atmosphere—this all made for an unforgettable fun day spent in wine country.
Thank you so much Sherri for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great 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 day with Loris. We had a wonderful time seeing the region and tasting wines. Loris was a great guide!
Thank you so much Karen for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great 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!
Absolutely amazing time! Our guide, Loris, was such a great host. His knowledge of wines and the region was great. We learned a ton and enjoyed a couple of wineries. Would not have changed a thing!
Thank you so much Aaron for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great 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!
We would 100% recommend this tour if you need a cruise ship excursion at the Marseille port! The cost is high but it is definitely worth it! Our guide Eric was extremely knowledgeable about wine and was amazing to talk to. Would recommend opting to do a casual lunch in Aix so you can explore the town a little during your free time!
Thank you so much Brandon for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great 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!
The guides were very friendly, knowledgeable and informative! We were taught many details about the grapes, history, climate and processes, and the wines we sampled at the two vineyards were very delicious! Highly recommended!
Thank you so much 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!
Eric Le Rouge was our guide and from pick up to our return home he was exceptional. Profesional, courteous and very knowledgable of the region and of wine. We throughly enjoyed the day. We forgot the stroller and can not than Eric enough for his support of our toddler during the day helping out so we could enjoy the wine tasting experience and stealing the heart of our baby boy and party in the process. Great day out!
Thank you so much 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!
The day was perfect and Eric was very knowledgeable about all the wines and regions in France. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much Monique 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!
Eric our tour guide was so amazing. His experience in the wine industry combined with great customer service made this a great day trip from our cruise ship in Marseille. Would totally recommend Planet Provence for your tour. Easy to book with and schedule.
Thank you very much Michael for your kind words and for recommending our company. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Provence and that your day with us will remain an excellent memory . We would be delighted to show you more of Provence when you return! See you soon!
