Full-Day Wine and Cheese Tour around Aix-en-Provence from Marseille

At the foothills of the famous Sainte-Victoire mount , enjoy a full day wine and cheese tour. Discover an authentic goat farm and walk in the vineyard to learn about pruning and organic wines.
With your wine expert guide, discover the best of this wine region: powerful reds, aromatic and lively rosés. Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault… learn about the grape varieties and these different terroirs. Visit the cellars while learning about the wine making process and aging-potential wines. Enjoy free time to lunch and stroll in the elegant and lively city of Aix en Provence.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

You will meet your english-speaking wine expert guide in front of our meeting point (centrally located) in Marseille.
Your guide will drive you in a clean, comfortable & A/C minivan.
Around 10am, you will arrive to the wine region of Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire.
In the morning, visit and tastings at 1 winery and a goat farm (cheeses tastings).
Get about 1h45 free time for lunch in the lively city of Aix en Provence.
In the afternoon visit a 2nd winery. Return to Marseille at about 4.30pm (same place where we met)

You will taste some of the finest Rosés from Provence but also powerful and well-balanced reds, aromatic and lively whites.
We offer you the opportunity to see different ways to work : from the winemaking & aging rooms to the bottling lines, you will see everything!
Your guide will also explain you about the soil, the climate, the grape varieties, the famous "terroir" but also the picking, pruning, harvesting and many other subjects in a relaxed and educational way.

Duration: 7 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"If you're travelling on cruise ship, please note this tour is starting from Marseille city centre and that the Cruise port is located about 20 minutes away by taxi from the city centre - We cannot guarantee that the time of return of this tour corresponds to the time of departure of the boat Please, prefer to refer to our "Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence" product bookable through Viator. We can't guarantee the return time"
"Dress code is smart casual"
"Minimum drinking age is 18 years old"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"• In the event of rain or strong winds, the visit to the goat farm will be cancelled and replaced by a visit to a 3rd vineyard."
"Access to the goat farm is on foot via a small dirt path. Please bring suitable footwear."
"Not recommended for people with mobility problems"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 7 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Place du Mazeau, Pl. du Mazeau, 13002 Marseille, France

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Visit & tasting fees
• Transportation in A/C minivan
• English speaking wine expert guide
• Pick up/Drop off from meeting point centrally located in Marseille
• Alcoholic Beverages

Not Included

• Lunch
• Hotel pick up/drop off
• Tips - any tips you'd like to leave for our guides are of course at your discretion

Facilities