Nice: Côtes de Provence Wine Tour & 3 Winery Tastings

Three wineries, one unforgettable afternoon in Provence's wine country

You meet your English-speaking wine guide in Nice at 9am and spend the day visiting three family-owned Côtes de Provence wineries, tasting rosés, reds, and whites while learning about terroir and winemaking. Lunch is on your own in a Provençal village, and you're back in Nice by 5pm. Transport, tastings, and guide are all included. You just bring water and comfortable shoes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tour in Côtes de Provence region

• Meet guide at 9am in Nice
• Drive to Côtes de Provence
• Visit first winery
• Visit second winery
• Free time for lunch in village
• Visit third winery
• Taste Rosé, red, and white wines
• Return to Nice around 5pm

The experience

"So, you've never done a wine tour before?" your guide asks as the minivan pulls out of central Nice at 9am, heading inland toward the Côtes de Provence region. By 10am you're in the vineyard belt, and the conversation shifts from nerves to soil composition: the guide walks you through the terroir like someone who's spent years understanding it, not reciting it. The first winery is family-owned, the kind of place where you see the actual aging rooms and bottling lines, not just a tasting room with a price list. You taste three wines here, maybe four, and the guide explains what you're tasting: the Grenache, the Syrah, the way a blend changes everything.

Around 1pm you get an hour and a half free in a quiet village: time to eat lunch at your own pace, sit in the shade, let the wine settle. Then it's back in the minivan for the afternoon winery, which is a "Cru classé" Côtes de Provence operation, the kind that matters if you care about what's in your glass. More tastings, more explanation, and by now you're not just drinking. You're actually noticing the difference between a rosé that's thin and one that has weight, between a red that's jammy and one that's balanced. The group stays under eight people, so it never feels like a cattle call. You're back in Nice around 5pm, dropped at the same central meeting point where you started, and honestly, you'll probably buy a bottle or two on the way home.

What makes this different from a generic wine tour is the guide. They're a wine expert, not just someone who knows the route. They talk about picking, pruning, green harvesting, the whole process. And the wineries aren't tourist traps. They're the places locals actually go. The minivan is air-conditioned, which matters in summer, and the pace is relaxed enough that you're learning without feeling rushed.

What’s included

• Your day includes pickup and drop-off from the central Nice meeting point, transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, visits and tastings at three wineries (including a Cru classé estate), an English-speaking wine expert guide who explains terroir, winemaking, and grape varieties, and all wine tastings.
• Lunch is on your own in a Provençal village during the 1.5-hour midday break.
• You'll taste rosés, reds, and whites from the Côtes de Provence appellation.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Provence Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Right for wine lovers who want to understand what they're drinking, not just taste it. The full day (9am to 5pm) is what lets you visit three quality wineries and absorb the guide's knowledge without feeling rushed.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years). Under 10: they can't be included in the booking.

What time does the tour start and end?

You meet at 9am in central Nice and return around 5pm to the same pickup point.

How many wineries do you visit?

Three wineries: two in the morning and one in the afternoon. One is a "Cru classé" Côtes de Provence winery.

Is lunch included?

No, lunch is on your own during the 1.5-hour break in a village. You choose where and what to eat.

What's the maximum group size?

Up to 8 people per minivan, so it stays small and personal.

Is hotel pickup included?

Pickup is from a centrally located meeting point in Nice, not from hotels. You arrange your own transport to the meeting point.

What wines will I taste?

Rosés, reds (Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon blends), and white wines from the Côtes de Provence appellation.

Is the minivan air-conditioned?

Yes, it's a comfortable A/C minivan.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), and a water bottle. Dress for warm weather.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather, so dress appropriately for rain or heat.