Provence Wine Tour From Aix en Provence (Private)
Highlights
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Choose your Provence appellation or let us help you
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Visit & Wine tasting in 3 carefully selected wineries
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Combine Provence wines & Sightseeing if you wish
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Local Tour Guide, Expert in Provence Wines
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Tour can be customized to suit your interests
Summary
Discover the best wines of Provence with one of our expert wine guides. From Aix en Provence, reach the Côtes de Provence wine region. Visit the vineyards, local wineries and taste delicious red, white and famed rosé wines.
Tour info
Duration
8 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(1-99 years)
€795.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Meet your Guide at your Accommodation in Aix en Provence
Visit and wine tasting at 1st winery
Visit and wine tasting at 2nd winery or sightseeing
Free time for lunch (at own expense) in authentic village
Visit and wine tasting at final winery
Drop off at your accommodation in Aix en Provence
Meet your English speaking local guide, expert in Provence Wines
Meet your tour guide who will go over the itinerary and program of your private wine tour. Our wine tasting day tours of Provence are specially crafted for small groups but we can also cater for larger groups. Board your premium A/C vehicle and begin to make your way the Provence wine region.
Choose your wine style
Our private tours from Aix en Provence can take you to a number of wine appellations located in the Provence region. Guided by your local expert wine guide, learn about the characteristics of the terroir and the wine making process as you stroll through the ageing cellars. Participate in private visits and tours to discover and sample a large selection of wines. Below you will find our selection of Provence Appellations that you can visit from Aix en Provence:
Coteaux d'Aix en Provence
The vineyards of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence are the furthest to the West among the wines of Provence. The appellation area extends from the Durance River to the Mediterranean Sea, and from the Rhône Valley (West) to Sainte-Victoire Mountain (East).
The area is famous for its reds and rosés. The red wines have a beautiful texture, they are ample with tight tannins that give a beautiful structure and volume. The rosé wines offer roundness on the palate and a beautiful aromatic depth, before finding freshness, and sometimes minerality, in the finish.
Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire
The vineyards of Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire are located at the foot of Sainte-Victoire Mountain. The poor, relatively shallow soil here, formed of limestone and clayey sandstone, bears quality vineyards; great red wines that are delicate or robust and generous, as well as elegant rosés with subtle flavours.
Bandol
The Bandol vineyard lies in a natural amphitheatre where the vines are planted on terraces over approximately 1,600 hectares. Sheltered by the massif of Sainte Baume to the North culminating at 1,147 metres, the Bandol vineyard descends in terraces towards the sea in a magnificent amphitheatre of wooded hills.
Bandol is a resolutely red wine, mainly produced from the Mourvèdre variety, known as the king of the appellation. Mourvèdre is the chief grape variety in the blend (50% to 95%). It is harmoniously combined with Grenache and Cinsault, the former bringing generosity to the wine, the latter giving it refinement.
Bandol rosés are enchanting. Their roundness and generosity make them different from other rosé wines. Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault combine to give, by direct pressing, a well-structured, refined, pale-coloured wine with delicate salmon hues.
Cassis
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.
Cassis is the only region in Provence to produce a majority of white wine, regulated to contain at least 80% Marsanne. This varietal adds beautiful aromatics and finesse, an elegant profile for the refreshing, high-quality white wines of Cassis.
Chateauneuf du Pape
The Châteauneuf du Pape Appellation was one of 6 to be labeled as the first AOC wines of France in 1936. The vineyards planted by the Romans were extended and developed by the Pope's residing in Avignon popes during the 14th century.
In 1314, Clement V, the first Avignon Pope discovered the special soil of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. His successor, John XXII supports him and it was during his reign that the vineyard really took off and spread fame beyond the borders of “The Comtat”.
As you reach this famous wine producing region, discover the village and its ancient castle that was the summer residence of the Pope's during their stay in the area. Here, you will enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view on the valley.
All our full day wine tours include commented wine tastings in carefully selected wineries. You will be prompted to ask which Provence appellation you would like to include on your tour during the booking process. If you have no idea, just select the option 'Help me decided' and our team will designe the perfect Provence wine tour
What’s included?
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Pre-bookings for 2 or 3 Provence wineries -
English-speaking driver / guide, expert in Provence -
Travel in Premium, comfortable minivans -
Bottled water in the minivan -
Wine tasting fees
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Meals and drinks
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Entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions
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Personal insurance and expenses
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Gratuities for the driver/guide
Things to know
Before you book
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Price is per group, not per person.
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This product is on request.
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Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
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Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.
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Not wheelchair accessible.
Before you go
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Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
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Currency is in Euro
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Minimum drinking age 18 years old.
Covid Policy
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Cancellation Policy
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Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule:
Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%.
For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
Up to 48 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees.
48 hours prior to departure and less > no refund.
No show - no refund.
Redemption information
If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately. Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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...
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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