Private Shore Tour: Provence Wine Tasting & Scenic Villages

About this tour

This private 4.5-hour Provence tour pairs vineyard visits with village exploration, departing and returning to your cruise port. You'll call at two working wine estates to understand regional production methods and sample the local output, then wander through either a perched medieval settlement or a seaside fishing village depending on your preference. The drive back traces scenic routes through Provence's dramatic terrain or along the Calanques National Park shoreline. Door-to-door transport in a comfortable minivan with an English-speaking guide handles logistics.

Highlights

• Two estate visits with winemaking insight and tasting experience
• Choice between hilltop medieval village or coastal fishing settlement
• Scenic return drive via Calanques National Park or countryside
• Private minivan with professional driver and English guide
• Port-to-port pickup and dropoff included

What to expect

You'll be collected from the port and driven into the rolling Provençal hinterland. At each of the two estates, expect a walk-through of cellars or vineyards followed by a tasting of several wines—reds, whites, and possibly rosés typical of the region. Staff will explain production and terroir. Between estates, you'll have an hour or so to explore your chosen village on foot: narrow lanes, stone buildings, local cafés, and vistas across vineyards or the Mediterranean. The final leg winds through dramatic landscape—either inland cliffs and gorges or the distinctive rocky inlets of the Calanques—before returning you to port.

Good to know

Wine tastings are not included in the tour price. Bring comfortable walking shoes for village exploration and sun protection. The route is accessible for all fitness levels, though village streets are occasionally steep. Infant seats available on request.