Exclusive Bandol and Cassis

Exclusive Bandol and Cassis wine tour

Cassis wine tour - BaiedeCassis@OT CASSIS

At a glance

Region:Provence and the Côte d’Azur
Type of Tour:
Duration:3/4 Days
Guide Price:From £1402 to £2710 per person
Number of Meals:2 breakfasts + 1 lunch + 1 dinner (3 Days)
3 breakfasts + 2 lunches + 1 dinner (4 Days)
Number of Winery Visits:3 wineries (3 Days)
4 wineries (4 Days)
Number of Wines Tasted:Approximately 7 (3 Days)
Approximately 11 (4 Days)
Tour Transport:1 full day guided and transported tour (3 Days)
1 ½ days of guided and transported tours (4 Days)
Dates / Availability:Available mid-week and weekends throughout the year

Trip Summary

These two and three night breaks offer the most luxurious experience in the region, with accommodation in a sumptuous 5* hotel with incredible facilities, a private chauffeured vehicle to transport you as well as tours and tastings at your preferred Bandol and Cassis wineries. The package also includes several delicious meals for you to taste the best of the tasty and colourful Provençal cuisine.

Upon arrival in the region, check into your preferred room grade at the 5* Hotel and Spa du Castellet. The remainder of the afternoon and evening will be free for you to do as you please. You may wish to simply relax and enjoy the hotel’s superb facilities, take a dip in the pool or enjoy an apéritif on the lovely terrace. Alternatively, you may prefer to explore your charming surroundings independently.

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On the morning of day two, you will be met at the hotel by a chauffeured vehicle, which will accompany throughout your day of tours on a private basis. This first day of tours and tastings will be spent in the well-known Bandol appellation to learn all about the local grape variety, Mourvèdre, and try the refreshing local rosé wines. Guests are free to choose their preferred three estates for tours and tastings. The Grape Escapes Provence specialists are happy to offer advice and make suggestions of wineries to visit. We would be pleased to discuss the various options with you and contact the individual estates accordingly. A delicious three course lunch will be served at the renowned Bistro de Jef of the Hostellerie Bérard. Drinks have not been included as part of this package, however you will be able to order and pay for them directly on the day.

In the evening an opulent gastronomic six course dinner (excluding drinks) will be served at the hotel’s triple Michelin-starred restaurant.

Cassis wine tour - vignes-Copyright Eliophot - Aix en Provence (vineyards of Bandol)
Cassis wine tour - Exterieur & Piscines (5)

The four day break includes a tour and tastings at your selected estate in the Cassis appellation. You will again be met at your hotel by your private chauffeured vehicle, which will accompany you throughout the half day. For lunch, you will be taken to a lovely restaurant in the breath-takingly picturesque port of Cassis, where a three course meal will be served alongside local wine, water and coffee. You will be taken back to the hotel at the end of the half day tour, and the afternoon will be free for you to do as you please.

Outline Itinerary

Day One

  • Upon arrival at Le Castellet, check into your preferred room grade at the 5* Hotel and Spa du Castellet.
  • The remainder of the afternoon and evening will be free for you to do as you please.
  • In your travel pack there will be a comprehensive list of recommended restaurants. We would be pleased to reserve you a table at any of these for dinner

Day Two

  • After breakfast, you will be met at the hotel by a chauffeured vehicle, which will accompany you throughout the day on a private basis.
  • During the course of the day, tours and tastings will be arranged for you at your three preferred wineries in the Bandol appellation.
  • A delicious three course lunch (excluding drinks) will be served at the renowned Bistro de Jef of the Hostellerie Bérard.
  • In the evening, a gastronomic six course dinner (excluding drinks) will be served at the hotel’s triple Michelin-starred restaurant.
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Cassis wine tour - Calanques@OT CASSIS

Day Three (Optional)

  • After breakfast, your English-speaking driver will return and accompany you throughout the morning.
  • A Tour and tastings will be arranged for you at your preferred estate in the Cassis appellation.
  • A three course lunch with wine, water and coffee will be served in the port of Cassis.
  • You will be taken back to your hotel at the end of the tour.
  • Free afternoon.

Final Day

  • After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel.

 

(ii) The outline itinerary is indicative and is subject to minor changes depending on supplier availability. Availability cannot be guaranteed until we have received a confirmed booking, together with the deposit payment (or payment in full where the dates of travel are in less than 60 days). If the named accommodation / visits are not available, we will endeavour to find suitable alternatives of a similar grade; this may be subject to a supplement or a rebate depending on the price available

Accommodation

Just to let you know that we all had a great time over the weekend and the consensus was that another trip is on the must do list!

John - Surrey, UK

Package Prices

  • These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
  • These are realistic guide prices, based on travel in standard season (usually April to the end of October). Considerable discounts often apply for travel out of season (usually November to the end of March) or if there are more than two of you travelling together. Please let us know your preferred travel dates for a definitive price.
  • Although we propose specific hotels as part of our standard packages, we enjoy excellent relationships and preferential rates at the majority of the hotels in each of our featured destinations. Therefore if you would prefer to stay in a different hotel, this can be arranged. Please contact us for the relevant supplements/discounts.
  • Other room grades are available at most of the hotels that we work with. Just let us know which hotel you prefer and we will send you the relevant supplements for the various room grades.
  • Single supplements and extra night prices are available upon request.
Hotel NameRoom GradeStar RatingDurationPrice Per Person
Hotel & Spa du Castellet - Le CastelletClassic room5*3 Days£1803Book Now
Hotel & Spa du Castellet - Le CastelletClassic room5*4 Days£2710Book Now
Cassis wine tour - Cassis and Bardol
Cassis wine tour - PortdeCassis@OT CASSIS

Enhance your Experience/Tour Upgrades

If you would like to make your Grape Escapes holiday even more special, there are a number of additional activities that we can arrange for you. To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of the country! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.

  • Stay longer! Just let us know your preferred hotel and room grade, and we will provide you with the relevant supplement for extra nights with breakfast.
  • Additional tours and activities! We would be delighted to provide inspiration for more wine tours and cultural activities. The possibilities are endless!
  • Experience the region’s gastronomy. The wine regions are brimming with unique gastronomic dining opportunities and what better way to enjoy a glass than with a mouth-watering meal? We offer a variety of menus to suit every budget. Contact us for prices.
  • Tailor-made tour extensions. The team at Grape Escapes have travelled extensively in Europe, not just in the wine regions and can therefore recommend and arrange tailor-made tour extensions to other regions and cities, for example Paris in France or Bilbao in Spain.
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Cassis wine tour - hostellerie berard et spa-le village (view of the village of La Cadière d'Azur)

Further Information

Travel to your Bandol and Cassis wine tour

Given the wide range of travel options to Provence, the package price does not include travel. Please see our travel page for detailed information about how best to travel to the region.

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Further Information / To Book

To secure your booking, a 20% deposit is required. Your remaining balance will then be due 60 days before you travel. Please call us on +44 (0) 1920 46 86 66 or e-mail info@grapeescapes.net to request a booking form.

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Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for organising my trip which was truly wonderful!

Sonia - London, UK

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