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Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence
About This Tour
TOUR AVAILABLE FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS ONLY (as the port of Marseille is a secure area that only cruise passengers can access).
We adapte the tour according to your docking times.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful Provence wine region! You will get 2 private visits of high-quality wineries, carefully selected by our wine experts. With your guide and the other guests ( 8 persons maximum in total), discover the best of Provence appellations and learn about the grape varieties Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault … and the complex art of blending. This wine tour is a great opportunity to taste some of the finest Rosés from Provence but also powerful reds, and aromatic and lively whites.
You will complete your shore excursion by visiting one of the most beautiful Provence towns/cities: Cassis or Aix en Provence or Lourmarin. A great way to sample the local life, go shopping or get a change to enjoy the delicious french food thanks to the restaurant recommendations from your guide!
We adapte the tour according to your docking times.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful Provence wine region! You will get 2 private visits of high-quality wineries, carefully selected by our wine experts. With your guide and the other guests ( 8 persons maximum in total), discover the best of Provence appellations and learn about the grape varieties Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault … and the complex art of blending. This wine tour is a great opportunity to taste some of the finest Rosés from Provence but also powerful reds, and aromatic and lively whites.
You will complete your shore excursion by visiting one of the most beautiful Provence towns/cities: Cassis or Aix en Provence or Lourmarin. A great way to sample the local life, go shopping or get a change to enjoy the delicious french food thanks to the restaurant recommendations from your guide!
What's Included
✓ Included
- A worry-free shore excursion and on-time return to the cruise port
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Visit & tasting fees
- Pick up/ Drop off at Marseille Cruise Port
- Transportation in A/C minivan
- English speaking wine expert guide
✗ Not Included
- Lunch, snacks, bottled water
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up / drop-off
Itinerary
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You'll meet your english-speaking wine expert guide at the Marseille cruise pier. He will drive you in a comfortable & A/C minivan accommodating up to 8 people.
You'll visit 2 wineries along the day, go behind the scenes to learn all about the wine making process while visiting the aging rooms.
Your guide will explain you about the soil, the climate, the grape varieties, the "terroir" but also the picking, the pruning, green harvesting...in a relaxed and educational way.
You'll taste some of the finest Rosés powerful and well-balanced reds, and also aromatic and lively whites. Your guide will teach you how to taste like a pro
You will get about 2h free time to lunch and visit in one of the most beautiful towns/ cities of the area: the charming little port of Cassis, or the picturesque village of Lourmarin or the lively and elegant city of Aix en Provence.
You'll be back to Marseille Cruise Port around 4/4.30pm ( other return time possible - to be defined with you after your booking).
You'll visit 2 wineries along the day, go behind the scenes to learn all about the wine making process while visiting the aging rooms.
Your guide will explain you about the soil, the climate, the grape varieties, the "terroir" but also the picking, the pruning, green harvesting...in a relaxed and educational way.
You'll taste some of the finest Rosés powerful and well-balanced reds, and also aromatic and lively whites. Your guide will teach you how to taste like a pro
You will get about 2h free time to lunch and visit in one of the most beautiful towns/ cities of the area: the charming little port of Cassis, or the picturesque village of Lourmarin or the lively and elegant city of Aix en Provence.
You'll be back to Marseille Cruise Port around 4/4.30pm ( other return time possible - to be defined with you after your booking).
Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick up from Marseille Cruise Terminal only: Pick up from Marseille city center is not possible for this tour
- This tour is not suitable for children under 10 years old
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum drinking age in France is 18 years
- Departure/ return times will be confirmed after your booking and may change according to your cruise ship docking times.
- If we can not adapt our wine tour departure & return times to your cruise ship docking times, we will propose you an alternative or will give you a refund.
- Minimum number of 6 participants applies. The excursion can be cancelled after your booking if the minimum of participants is not reached. In such situation, we will propose you an alternative or will give you a refund.
- Don't forget to bring appropriate shoes, sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen...) and a water bottle