Marseille Cruise Excursion to Provence Wine Region (private)

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Highlights

  • Reach the Cassis Wine Producing region of Provence

  • Visit 1 to 2 carefully selected wineries of Provence

  • Wine tasting of local Provence red, white and rosé wines.

  • Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship in Marseille

Summary

Provence Wine Tour to the nearby Cassis or Bandol Wine regions to taste local Provence red, white and rosé wines. A perfect small group private shore excursion from Marseille for all wine lovers conducted by a guide, expert in Provence wine.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult: (18-99 years)
€1,200.00
Commentary
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Why take this tour?

 Embark on a vibrant Private Shore Excursion from Marseille Port of Call to discover Provence and Visit the Wine region of Cassis

Pick up at your Cruise ship in Marseille

Today, we will come and pick you up directly at your ship in Marseille Cruise Port. Meet your English speaking driver/guide who will go over the itinerary and program of this private tour with you. Then board your premium A/C vehicle and begin to make your way to the Côtes de Provence wine producing region of Cassis .

 Program & Itinerary :
 
Pick up at Marseille Cruise Port Terminal

Visit & Wine tasting at 1st Provence Winery
Visit & Wine tasting at 2nd Provence Winery or free time in Cassis village

Drop off at Marseille Cruise Port Terminal

 Reach the Cassis Wine Producing region

Established as a Protected Appellation (AOP) in 1936, Cassis was one of the first vineyards in the region to obtain this qualification for the wines produced. The village is one of the few local appellations of the south of France composed of a single, tiny commune.

While most nearby appellations were originally cultivated by Greek outposts, Cassis is of Ligurian origins. The village of Cassis is Blessed by 3,000 hours of annual sunshine. The cool maritime winds make it truly a spot set aside for gorgeous wines. 

Taste local Provence Wines

Cassis is the only region in Provence to produce a majority of white wine, regulated to contain at least 80% of the Marsanne grape variety. This varietal adds beautiful aromatics and finesse, an elegant profile for the refreshing, high-quality white wines of Cassis.

Clairette is also a common component, adding fresh acidity to balance the body of Marsanne. A touch of red wines and a strong showing of rosé wines are also cultivated in Cassis – blends of Cinsault, Grenache and Mourvèdre.

This private tour will give you an opportunity to taste the local wines and visit a domain. On this winery tour, we have carefully selected a local domain where you will sample some wines of bandol and cassis. Arrive at the local winery, and after an introduction to the history of the property begin your commented wine tasting session. Taste the range of wines that are produced at the estate.

Then, your day trip will move on to Cassis Village. Enjoy some free time in the village to drink coffee, eat an ice cream or buy some local souvenirs. Your private guide will also point out the main attractions that can be found in the village.

Our other Shore Excursions from Marseille

From the Cruise Terminal of Marseille, we offer a large number of half day or full day tours in Provence that will take you to all the major sites of the area such as hilltop villages, the town of les baux de provence, Saint Victoire area, a combination of the city of aix en provence and cassis, marseille and notre dame de la garde basilica visit.

We also organise small group walking tours, food tours of Marseille and can program a boat tour for you and your party if you have time for a full day excursion. Another great wine region to discover is the Chateauneuf du Pape wine producing region. 

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What’s included?

  • Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship in Marseille

  • Visit 1 or 2 wineries in Cassis Wine Region

  • Optional time in Cassis village

  • English speaking driver or driver/guide

  • Entrance fees to monuments, museums

  • Wine tasting fees

  • Personal insurance and expenses

  • Gratuities for the guide

Things to know

Before you book

  • Entrance fees can be purchased during booking process

  • Wine tasting fees can be purchased during booking process

  • Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups, contact us

  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible

Before you go

  • Pick up at Cruise Ship at Marseille Cruise Terminal

  • English speaking driver or driver/guide

  • Curency is in Euros

  • Good walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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About operator:

Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France. 

Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world. 

Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...

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