Discover the best wines of Provence with one of our expert wine guides. From Aix en Provence, reach the Côtes de Provence wine region. Visit the vineyards, local wineries and taste delicious red, white and famed rosé wines.
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Why you’ll love this tour
Tour can be customized to suit your interests
Local Tour Guide, Expert in Provence Wines
Combine Provence wines & Sightseeing if you wish
Wine tasting in 2 / 3 carefully selected wineries
Choose your Provence appellation or let us help you
Pricing per person
The more you are, the less you pay!
2 guests
€ 520.00
per person
3 guests
€ 385.00
per person
4 guests
€ 320.00
per person
5 guests
€ 280.00
per person
6 guests
€ 255.00
per person
7 guests
€ 235.00
per person
8 guests
€ 220.00
per person
Your day at a glance
Private Provence Wine Tour from Aix-en-Provence
Embark on a private wine tour from Aix-en-Provence and discover some of the finest wines of Provence with an English-speaking local expert. Travel in a premium, air‑conditioned vehicle and enjoy a tailor‑made itinerary through the appellations that interest you most.
Choose Your Preferred Wine Appellation
From Aix, you can reach several renowned Provence appellations, each with its own terroir, grape varieties and style. With your wine‑specialist guide, learn how the soils, climate and winemaking techniques shape the character of the wines as you tour estates and ageing cellars.
All full‑day tours include guided tastings at carefully selected wineries, with the option to focus on reds, rosés or whites according to your preferences.
Coteaux d’Aix‑en‑Provence
To the west of Aix, the Coteaux d’Aix‑en‑Provence vineyards stretch from the Durance River to the Mediterranean and from the Rhône Valley towards Mont Sainte‑Victoire. This appellation is known for structured red wines with firm yet supple tannins and generous texture, as well as round, aromatic rosés often marked by a fresh, mineral finish.
Côtes de Provence Sainte‑Victoire
At the foot of Mont Sainte‑Victoire, this sub‑appellation grows on poor but high‑quality limestone and sandstone soils. The result is expressive reds ranging from delicate to more powerful and age‑worthy, and pale, elegant rosés with fine aromas and good length on the palate.
Bandol
Facing the sea in a natural amphitheatre of terraces, Bandol’s vineyard is sheltered by the Sainte‑Baume massif and planted mainly with Mourvèdre, the emblematic grape of the appellation, supported by Grenache and Cinsault. Expect structured, balanced reds with depth and spicy notes, alongside generous, gastronomic rosés with body and length.
Cassis
One of the region’s earliest protected appellations, Cassis is a small coastal vineyard focused on white wines dominated by Marsanne. These whites are noted for their aromatic intensity, finesse and saline freshness, often pairing beautifully with local seafood and Mediterranean cuisine.
Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape
Further north, Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape is one of France’s historic AOC areas, with roots in Roman times and major development under the Avignon Popes in the 14th century. Explore the village and the ruins of the papal summer residence and taste powerful, complex reds – often from blends of several permitted grape varieties – shaped by its famous galet‑covered soils.
A Tailor‑Made Provence Wine Experience
During booking, you can select a specific appellation or choose “Help me decide” and let us design the best route based on your tastes and the season. Whether you are a keen wine enthusiast or simply curious, your private guide adapts the visits and explanations to create a memorable, informative day in Provence’s vineyards.
Pickup at Your Accommodation in Aix-en-Provence
Meet your private driver-guide at your hotel, accommodation or Aix-en-Provence train station. Travel in a premium, air-conditioned vehicle towards the selected wine region.
Meet your private driver-guide at your hotel, accommodation or Aix-en-Provence train station. Travel in a premium, air-conditioned vehicle towards the selected wine region.
Visit a carefully selected estate and meet the people behind the wines.
Learn about local grape varieties, vineyard work and Provence winemaking traditions.
Enjoy a guided tasting of the estate’s wines.
Visit a carefully selected estate and meet the people behind the wines.
Learn about local grape varieties, vineyard work and Provence winemaking traditions.
Enjoy a guided tasting of the estate’s wines.
Continue to a second wine estate for another commented tasting. Alternatively, tailor this part of the day with a scenic viewpoint or Provençal village stop.
Continue to a second wine estate for another commented tasting. Alternatively, tailor this part of the day with a scenic viewpoint or Provençal village stop.
Enjoy free time for lunch in a charming Provençal village, at your own expense.
Your guide can recommend a suitable restaurant based on your preferences.
Enjoy free time for lunch in a charming Provençal village, at your own expense.
Your guide can recommend a suitable restaurant based on your preferences.
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Final Winery Visit and Tasting
Complete your wine discovery with a final visit to a selected local estate. Compare different styles of Provence wines and enjoy time to ask questions or purchase wine.
Complete your wine discovery with a final visit to a selected local estate. Compare different styles of Provence wines and enjoy time to ask questions or purchase wine.
Relax during the drive back through the Provençal countryside.
Your guide drops you off at your original accommodation or meeting point in Aix-en-Provence.
Relax during the drive back through the Provençal countryside.
Your guide drops you off at your original accommodation or meeting point in Aix-en-Provence.
Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.
Not wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
Minimum drinking age 18 years old.
Currency is in Euro
Included
English-speaking driver / guide, expert in Provence
Travel in Premium, comfortable minivans
Pre-bookings for 2 or 3 Provence wineries
Wine tasting fees
Excluded
Meals and drinks (lunch)
Personal travel insurance and expenses
Gratuities for the driver/guide
Additional information
Ideal for adult wine lovers, couples, and small groups (2–8 guests) staying in or around Aix-en-Provence who want a comfortable, private day discovering Provence wines without having to drive.
We carefully select the wineries visited during our wine tours, but the number of wines you’ll taste is set by each estate and varies by region, price and quality.
Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.
In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited.
Voucher information
If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately. Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
Terms and conditions
All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
Cancellation policy
Cancellation deadline: 48 hours
For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
Up to 48 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees.
48 hours prior to departure and less > no refund.
No show - no refund.
We will come and pick you up directly at the train station, hotel or accommodation in Aix en Provence or the surrounding area.
Return
Tour will return to original departure point.
Group information
We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
Reviews
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Ciara
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I just wanted to say a huge thank you. We all absolutely loved the tour. Tomas was AMAZING! He could not have done more for us. He had us laughing and singing in the van and in the villages. He was such fun to be around…I just wanted to say a huge thank you. We all absolutely loved the tour. Tomas was AMAZING! He could not have done more for us. He had us laughing and singing in the van and in the villages. He was such fun to be around and had such great knowledge of everywhere we went.
Thanks so much again! We already cant wait to come back,
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Quick answers
Can non‑drinkers join the tour?
Non‑drinkers are welcome; they can enjoy the scenery, cellar visits and village stops while others taste, but the tour remains wine‑focused.
Which wine regions can I visit on this tour?
From Aix you can focus on one main appellation such as Coteaux d’Aix‑en‑Provence, Côtes de Provence Sainte‑Victoire, Bandol, Cassis.
How many wineries do we visit and taste at?
On a full‑day tour you usually visit and taste at two or three carefully selected estates, depending on distance and your pace.
Are tastings included in the tour price?
Standard tasting fees at the scheduled wineries are included; any extra premium tastings or bottle purchases are at your own expense.
Is this tour suitable for beginners in wine?
Yes, your guide adapts explanations for all levels, from curious beginners to experienced wine lovers, covering basics of tasting and local styles.
Do I need to choose the appellation when I book?
You can either select a preferred appellation at booking or choose a “Help me decide” option and receive a suggested route based on your tastes and timing.
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