- Wine Tour Destinations
| Region: | Provence |
|---|---|
| Type of Tour: | Essential |
| Duration: | 3/4 Days |
| Guide Price: | From £573 to £840 per person |
| Number of Meals: | 2 breakfasts, 1 food tour and 1 dinner (3 Days) 3 breakfasts, 1 food tour and 1 dinner (4 Days) |
| Number of Winery Visits: | 2 wineries (3 Days) 4 wineries (4 Days) |
| Number of Wines Tasted: | Approximately 10 (3 Days) Approximately 16 (4 Days) |
| Tour Transport: | Return rail travel to Aix-en-Provence, one half-day transported tour (3 Days) Return rail travel to Aix-en-Provence, one half-day transported tour and one full-day transported tour (4 Days) |
| Dates / Availability: | Available mid-week and weekends throughout the year; recommended time to travel is between May-September to avoid some annual closures in the region. |
Our three- and four- day essential breaks based in central Marseille allow for the ultimate whistle-stop discovery of the region and some of the wines that surround it.
Upon your arrival, check into your standard room at the 4* New Hotel of Marseille. Room upgrades are available upon request. The hotel is ideally located near to the Old Port, right in the heart of the city.
After you’ve settled in, discover the city at sunset on a food tour with a local guide. As part of a small group, you’ll embark on a walking tour to sample some of the best foodie spots around the city, in particular, the trendy Notre Dame du Mont area.
On day two, after breakfast at the hotel, you’ll take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to where many consider the heart of the region: Aix-en-Provence. Upon arrival in Aix-en-Provence, walk the short distance to the tourist office from where you will embark on a fully guided and transported tour into the Cotes de Provence Sainte-Victoire. Your expert guide will accompany you to two local wineries as part of a small group to sample the full-bodied red wines and subtle rosé wines that are so emblematic of the region. Following this, your guide will drop you off in Aix-en-Provence, and you’ll have free time to grab some lunch and soak up the Provencal atmosphere of this quaint town. When you’re ready, hop on the train back to Marseille. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a three-course meal with drinks in a lively city-centre restaurant in Marseille.
If you opt for the four-day break, you’ll meet your English-speaking driver/guide after breakfast at a central departure point in Marseille for a second day of wine tours as part of a small group. This time, you’ll discover the AOC Bandol and Cassis region just east of Marseille. Explore the spectacular village of Cassis, which is nestled between limestone cliffs and turquoise water. Here, you will enjoy a tour and tastings at a local winery, before heading on to the medieval hilltop village of Le Castellet with some free time for lunch, followed by a tasting session in a winery in the Bandol appellation. Following such an enlightening day, your guide will drop you off in Marseille and your final evening will then be free for you to spend as you please.
(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.
"A great experience Brilliant venues and tastings!"
Gordon- Kent, UK
| Hotel Name | Room Grade | Star Rating | Duration | Price Per Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hotel of Marseille | Standard | 4* | 3 Days | £680 | Book Now |
| New Hotel of Marseille | Standard | 4* | 4 Days | £840 | Book Now |
Please contact us to request further details and a full list of 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 France! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.
"I really love and appreciate excellent service and Grape Escapes and their partners delivered everything and more to make this trip a top class experience which will live long in the memory."
Andrew - Kent, UK
The price of this package does not include travel to Marseille. Please see our Provence Travel page for detailed information.
For more information on our Essential tours please see our Essential tours page.
To secure your booking, a deposit of 20% of the booking value 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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