Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence
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!
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Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence
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What's included in Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
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).
Inclusions
- 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
- Lunch, snacks, bottled water
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up / drop-off
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Departure Point: At Marseille Cruise Pier, where your cruise ship will dock. When you'll go out the cruise ship, you'll see several guides holding signs. About 5 minutes before the wine tour departure time, look for someone holding a "Provence Wine Tour" sign. Address: We can not provide any precise adress as it will depend on where your cruise ship will dock on that day. (There are several location possible in the large Marseille Cruise Port). However, we are in contact with the Port authorities and we will make sure to come to the dedicated pier where your ship will dock on that day.