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Aix-en-Provence
Private Half-Day Wine Tour from Aix-en-Provence: A Personalized Vineyard Visit
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Explore the Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire wine region on a private half-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Visit two family-owned estates, discover the terroir of Cézanne's landscape, and taste exceptional Provence wines.
Highlights
- English speaking local guide, expert in Provence Wines
- Taste delicious local Rosé, white and red wines
- Visit 2 carefully selected Provence wineries
- Drive through stunning landscapes & vineyards
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Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire: Private Half-Day Wine Tour from Aix-en-Provence This private half-day wine tour from Aix-en-Provence takes you into the Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire wine region — one of Provence's most scenically dramatic and geologically distinctive wine territories. Your expert English-speaking guide picks you up directly from your hotel in Aix-en-Provence and leads you through ...
Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire: Private Half-Day Wine Tour from Aix-en-Provence
This private half-day wine tour from Aix-en-Provence takes you into the Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire wine region — one of Provence's most scenically dramatic and geologically distinctive wine territories. Your expert English-speaking guide picks you up directly from your hotel in Aix-en-Provence and leads you through the landscapes that inspired Cézanne, into the vineyards, and through two carefully selected family-owned estates for an immersive introduction to the wines of this exceptional appellation.
The Sainte-Victoire Mountain: Cézanne's Provence
The tour opens with the landscape itself. The Sainte-Victoire Mountain, located to the east of Aix-en-Provence, is one of the most iconic natural landmarks in southern France — a striking limestone ridge rising above forests, farmland, and pastoral countryside that Paul Cézanne painted more than 80 times throughout his life. Classified as a Grand Site de France since 2004, alongside Mont Ventoux and the Sainte-Baume massif, it sets the scene for the wine country that unfolds beneath it.
The Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire Appellation
The Côtes de Provence is one of France's largest wine appellations, covering over 19,000 hectares and accounting for three-quarters of all Provence wine production. Within it, the Sainte-Victoire territory earned its own AOP designation in 2005 for red and rosé wines — a recognition of the area's distinct terroir, shaped by limestone hills in the northwest, crystalline soils in the southwest, a warm dry climate, and the cooling influence of the Mistral wind.
The appellation is built on traditional southern varieties — Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, and Clairette among them — and produces a wide range of styles. Rosé accounts for around 80% of production, with wines known for their pale color and aromatic complexity: white and yellow fruits, subtle vanilla, and a freshness that makes them among the most food-friendly rosés in France. Structured reds and elegant whites complete the picture.
Two Family-Owned Estates: Cellar Visits & Wine Tastings
The heart of the tour is a visit to two carefully chosen family-owned estates in the Sainte-Victoire wine region. At each domaine, your guide introduces the estate's history, the family behind the wines, and the philosophy driving their approach in the vineyard and the cellar. You visit the technical facilities — the vat room, the aging cellars, and where applicable the barrel room — gaining a clear understanding of how the wines are made, how oak aging influences the final result, and what distinguishes each estate's style from its neighbors.
Each visit concludes with a guided tasting of the estate's wines, working through a selection of rosés, whites, and reds that illustrates the range and quality of the Sainte-Victoire appellation. Your guide provides commentary on each wine — the vintage, the blend, the terroir influence — turning the tasting into a genuine learning experience rather than simply a glass of wine at the end of a cellar tour.
Return to Aix-en-Provence
At the close of the second estate visit, your guide drives you back to Aix-en-Provence and drops you off at your hotel or accommodation. As a fully private tour, the pace throughout the day is flexible and can be adjusted to suit your group's interests and energy.
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Practical Information
2 persons minimumTotal price | 3 personsPrice per person | 4 personsPrice per person | 5 personsPrice per person | 6 personsPrice per person | 7 personsPrice per person | 8 personsPrice per person |
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| 630€ | 240€ | 200€ | 175€ | 160€ | 150€ | 140€ |
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- This product has live availability
- Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
- Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
Know before you go
- Private option, maximum 8 persons
- 4 hour Provence Wine tour with expert guide
- Currency is in Euros
Additional information
Important information concerning wine tours in France: 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.
Also, 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.
Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact. We strongly recommend that you bring a reusable bottle.
Guests under 18 are welcome on our wine tours but may not participate in tastings.
Voucher info
If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately. Â Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
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/
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/
Meeting point /
13100 Aix-en-Provence
Departure
We will come and pick you up at Aix en Provence train station, hotel, accommodation or airbnb.
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
Reviews
5.0/5 (2 reviews)
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Greg Slocum
30, Sep 2022
A nice half day of tasting some great local wine and seeing the Aix-en-Provence countryside. Our hosts were knowledgeable and offered insights to the... -
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31, Jul 2022
Breathtaking views, wine was delicious and our guide Lucille was very knowledgeable and very friendly. The two wineries we visited were amazing. Was so...
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Included
- Pre-booked winery visits
- English-speaking driver/guide, expert in Provence Wines
- Travel in Premium A/C vehicle
Excluded
- Personal travel insurance and expenses
- Meals, drinks (lunch)
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
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What transportation is provided during the tour?
Guests travel in a premium, air-conditioned minivan with a passionate, English-speaking wine expert as a guide -
Are there any age restrictions for the wine tastings?
Guests under 18 are welcome on the tour but cannot partake in wine tastings -
What languages are available for the tour?
The tour is primarily conducted in English, but other languages may be available upon request -
How do we book the Provence Wine Tour?
You can book the tour directly online, and confirmation is provided instantly -
What is the cancellation policy for the tour?
You can cancel up to 72 hours before the activity for a full refund, but no refunds are issued for cancellations within 72 hours -
What should we bring on the wine tour?
It is recommended to bring a reusable water bottle and to have a good breakfast or lunch beforehand -
Can children participate in the wine tour?
Guests under 18 are welcome, but they may not participate in wine tastings -
Is the tour suitable for groups?
Yes, the tour is designed for small groups of 2 to 8 persons, but can handle larger groups upon request -
How many wineries will we visit on the tour?
You will visit two carefully selected family-owned wineries during the tour -
What is included in the Provence Wine Tour?
The tour includes pre-booked winery visits, an English-speaking driver/guide, and travel in a premium A/C vehicle
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