Vine & wine
From the heart of the Provencal Vineyard between Mountain and Sea, from the Luberon, to the legendary Chateauneuf du Pape, discover the ancestral history of the French grapevine in this magnificent region. The vine was introduced by the Phoceens 2600 years ago, but it was the Romans who really developed the vine in France from 200 BC and organized the Romana Province, today called Provence.
Take a cultural and historical journey under the Sun in the South of France among remarkable sites such as Sainte Victoire, Cassis, the Luberon, Châteauneuf du Pape, Beaumes de Venise, Gigondas and Vacqueyras.
Every day, discover different vineyards and appellations, accompanied by wine experts – More than a wine tasting tour, we propose enriching encounters with winemakers, oenologists, sommeliers, historians, speakers… Embark for an educational and tasteful journey in the heart of the Provencal Vine.
This 7 days and 6 nights package include:
• Transfer from and to Marseille Provence International Airport
• Accommodation in 4* Hotels
• Half board (Breakfast and lunch)
• Tours of Vineyards, Wine tastings
• Oenology workshops and Tasting Initiation
• Visits & Sightseeing
• Selected dinners at a restaurant (Day 1, 4, 6)
Designed for groups of 10 to 15 participants:
Arrival & departure from Marseille Provence international airport
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Day 1: Aix en Provence
Arrival at Marseille – Provence Airport and transfer to 4* Hotel in Aix-en-Provence.
Welcome Wine Pairing Dinner in the historical center of Aix en Provence
Day 2: Sainte Victoire - Rians
At the foot of the Mt Sainte Victoire, the vineyard of COTE DE PROVENCE, SAINTE VICTOIRE is considered one of the most natural vineyards in France, benefiting from the drying action of the MISTRAL wind.
Morning: Discovery of Mt Sainte Victoire Site
Visit and Wine tasting in one of the most prestigious vineyards of Mt Sainte Victoire site
Wine trail discovering the flora and fauna and also the geology of the Vineyard.
Wine Pairing lunch at a vineyard
Afternoon: RIANS
Tour of an astonishing Vineyard with breathtaking views, accompanied by a Wine Expert.
Tour of the cellars, Art Gallery, and gardens.
Evening: Free time in Aix en Provence
Day 3: Cassis & the Calanques
Morning: Visit of the village
Boat tour in the Calanques of Cassis
Lunch in a local restaurant (Seafood Specialties)
Visits of a Vineyard with a Professional oenologist
Tour of the cellars
Wine tasting initiation
Local Products tasting
Evening: free evening in Aix – en – Provence
Day 4: Le Luberon - Vaucluse
Morning: After breakfast departure for Lourmarin listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France.
Visit of the village and its castle, wine tasting in the Castle cellars.
Visit of a vineyard and meeting with the Winemaker
Lunch: in the village of Menerbes
Visit of the Truffle & Wine Museum
Afternoon: The Luberon in its entire splendor
Roussillon and its former Ochre mines
Gordes and the Sénanque Abbey
Evening: Isle sur la Sorgue (famous worldwide for its Antique shops and markets.)
Wine pairing dinner featuring wines from the Luberon
4* Hotel in Isle sur la Sorgue
Day 5: Avignon - Chateauneuf du Pape
The History of the Rhône Valley Vine & Wines
Historic guided tour of Avignon focusing on the history of the introduction of the Vine by the Popes.
Visit of Châteauneuf du Pape Village
Lunch: in a restaurant in the historical village of Châteauneuf du Pape
Afternoon: Visit of a renowned Châteauneuf du Pape vineyard.
Visit of the Wine museum dedicated to the work of winemakers
Audio Guided educational Wine trail
Wine Tasting
Oenology Workshop
Evening: 4* Hotel in Avignon
Day 6: Dentelles de Montmirail
This wine route extends around the “Dentelles de Montmirail” – Magnificent serrated mountains which dominate the Côtes du Rhône vineyard.
Morning: Visit of the medieval village of Beaumes de Venise (discovery of the appellation Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, one of France best sweet wines)
Guided tour of the Cooperative Cellars and tasting of 4 of their best Vintages)
Lunch in the cellars’ Restaurant
Afternoon: Visit of the Village of Vacqueyras and Gigondas
Wine Tasting tour onboard a Combi 1965, through the vineyards
Evening: Farewell Dinner in Avignon
Night in a 4* hotel in Avignon
Day 7: Marseille
Transfer to Marseille Provence international airport