Aix-en-Provence | Wine, Cuisine & Culture: Provence's Delights

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Experience the best of Provence in the company of like-minded travellers with our small group shared travel package. Provence, with its stunning landscapes, rich history, and legendary food and wine, is a destination that appeals to all the senses.  

Day 1: Aix-en-Provence

Upon arrival in Aix-en-Provence, collect your luggage and make your way to your hotel with a private transfer. Check-in and enjoy some free time for personal discovery depending on time of arrival. Evening is at leisure in Aix-en-Provence. (B)

Day 2: Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour from Aix en Provence

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing on a full day small-group excursion where you will be picked up at the centrally located tourism office in Aix-en-Provence. Immerse yourself in the world of Châteauneuf du Pape wines!  Explore the wineries, unveil history, and have your guide take you through tastings.  Upon arrival in the village, it will be time to taste some of the local wines in a local winery. Then, you will have some free time to roam around and enjoy a wine tour of Chateauneuf du Pape wines in the old 14th century pope cellars.  After your morning Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour, it will be time for lunch in a local restaurant (as your own expense) .  After lunch, experience your second Chateauneuf du Pape winery tour. Learn about the history of this unique domain, visit the installations and participate in a commented tasting of the wines of the estate.   The unforgettable Southern Côte du Rhône valley wine experience awaits. This tour has a duration of 8 hours and is conducted in a group of no more than 8 participants.  Wine-tasting included. (B)
 

Day 3: Arles Visit, Saint Remy de Provence & Les Baux de Provence

Following breakfast at your hotel, your licensed guide will pick you up at the tourism office in Aix-en-Provence where you will depart and experience a full day guided tour to the town of Arles and the authentic Provence villages of Saint-Remy and Les Baux de Provence from Aix en Provence.  Explore 3 stunning gems on this full day tour to Arles, listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site because of the number of Roman Monuments, the village of Saint-Rémy de Provence, where Van Gogh lived for a year and the village of Les Baux de Provence, an outstanding medieval village. (B)

Day 4: Cassis Village, Calanques Boat Ride & Provence Wines

Breakfast at your hotel and off to meet your local guide at the Aix-en-Provence Tourism office.  Board your premium, comfortable A/C vehicle and begin your tour towards the lovely seaside village of Cassis.   Immerse yourself in the village atmosphere, a breathtaking cruise of the Calanques National Park, enjoy some free time for personal discovery of that "Provence atmosphere".   Here you can enjoy lunch (at your own expense) to taste some of the local delicacies in one of the many restaurants or bistros of the village.  As you can imagine, fish & seafood are among the most popular dishes to be found in the village. No tour to Cassis will be complete without a drive along the Route des Crêtes. As you leave Cassis, your drive will begin to head up towards the highest sea cliff in all of Europe, Cape Canaille.  The views are stunning and make for a great opportunity for astounding photos.  After the drive to Cap Canaille, it will be time for you to experience a wine tasting session in the Côtes de Provence - Sainte Victoire, an appellation that was created in 2005.  Indulge in a guided Provence wine tasting, savoring red, rosé & white. (B)

Day 5: Depart Aix-en-Provence

Breakfast at your hotel and return transfer from your hotel in Aix en Provence to TGV train station or Marseille airport. (B)