- Wine Tour Destinations
| Region: | Provence |
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| Type of Tour: | Wine & Beyond |
| Duration: | 3/4 Days |
| Guide Price: | From £639 to £959 per person |
| Number of Meals: | 2 breakfasts + 1 dinner (3 Days) 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch + 1 dinner (4 Days) |
| Number of Winery Visits: | 1 winery (3 Days) 2 wineries (4 Days) |
| Number of Wines Tasted: | Approximately 6 (3 Days) Approximately 10 (4 Days) |
| Tour Transport: | 1 half day transported tour in a minivan with English-speaking driver guide, and return transfers to wineries outside of the city |
| Dates / Availability: | Available mid-week and weekends in June and July, during lavender season only. |
If there’s such a thing as a best time of the year to visit this charming region of France, it’s lavender season. Provence is renowned for its stunning fields of purple lavender, which are typically in bloom between mid-June and early-August every year. Our three and four day Wine and Lavender breaks based in Aix-en-Provence combine the local wine of the region with the opportunity to visit the lavender fields and discover some of the most emblematic sights of the region with an expert guide. If you opt for the four-day break, you’ll get some extra time to explore the delightful Aix-en-Provence and visit a second winery in the Cotes d’Aix-en-Provence.
Upon arrival in Aix-en-Provence, check into your hotel in the city centre, which is known for its culture, art, history, and of course its laid-back atmosphere. The 4* Grand Hotel Roi Rene is the perfect choice, located walking distance from shops, restaurants and bars, and complete with an outdoor swimming pool for you to enjoy those sunny days. After checking in, you’ll have some free time to relax before dinner at a lively restaurant in town.
Following breakfast on day two, you will meet your guide at a central departure point in Aix-en-Provence for a half-day guided and transported Provence lavender tour in the picturesque Valensole Plateau. There will be a maximum of 8 guests on the tour. Your tour may vary slightly depending on the blooming season, but you can expect plenty of time to admire (and photograph!) the stunning lavender fields, as well as the chance to visit a local lavender producer to learn about the cultivation, distillation and properties of lavender production. Following the tour, your guide will drop you off in central Aix-en-Provence, where you’ll have free time for lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll be taken by a pre-paid and pre-booked taxi out into the vineyards to visit a local, family-run winery in the Cotes d’Aix-en-Provence. Take some time to discover how these famous rosé wines are made and enjoy a tasting of some of their wines. This tour may be as part of a small group. Your taxi will then return you to your hotel, and the rest of the day will be free for you to spend as you please.
If you opt for the four-day break, you will have some free time to enjoy Aix-en-Provence in the morning, and we’d be pleased to suggest additional activities for you as you wish. You will then be taken in a pre-booked and pre-paid taxi to a second winery in the Cotes d’Aix-en-Provence. First, you will delight in a wonderful three-course lunch at the estate’s restaurant, which focuses on fresh produce. Drinks are not included as part of the package and can be ordered and paid for locally on the day. Following your lunch, you’ll enjoy an informative guided tour of the estate’s winery, concluding with a tasting of few of their wines. The rest of the day will then be free for you to spend as you please in the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence, before checking out on day four.
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(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.
| Hotel Name | Room Grade | Star Rating | Duration | Price Per Person | |
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| Grand Hôtel Roi René- Aix-en-Provence | Classic | 4* | 3 Days | £665 | Book Now |
| Grand Hôtel Roi René- Aix-en-Provence | Classic | 4* | 4 Days | £997 | Book Now |
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.
Given the wide range of travel options to Aix-en-Provence, the package price does not include travel. Please see our travel page for detailed information about how best to travel to the region.
For more information on our Wine and Beyond breaks please see our Wine and Beyond page.
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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