Marseille Provence Wine Tour for Cruise Passengers

Two wineries and a Provence town in one afternoon from the cruise pier

A full-day wine tour from Marseille cruise port for passengers only, with visits to two carefully selected wineries, tastings of Rosé, red and white wines, and a free afternoon in one of three charming Provence towns. Your English-speaking guide drives a small group of up to eight in an air-conditioned minivan and times the return to match your ship's departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Provence wine tour and visit

• Meet guide at Marseille cruise pier
• Travel in air-conditioned minivan
• Visit first winery and learn wine making
• Taste Rosés, reds, and whites
• Visit second winery and learn terroir details
• Taste more wines and learn tasting techniques
• Free time to lunch and visit Cassis, Lourmarin, or Aix
• Return to Marseille cruise port

The experience

You meet your wine expert guide at the Marseille cruise pier and travel in a comfortable minivan to two wineries selected for their quality. At each stop, you go behind the scenes into the aging rooms and learn how the winemakers work with Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault: the grapes that define the region. Your guide walks you through the soil, the climate, the picking and pruning, then teaches you how to taste like a professional as you sample some of the finest Rosés, powerful reds, and aromatic whites from Provence.

After the second tasting, you have about two hours free to eat lunch and explore one of three towns you choose at booking: the little port of Cassis with its fishing boats and waterfront restaurants, the picturesque hilltop village of Lourmarin, or the elegant city of Aix en Provence with its fountains and markets. Your guide gives restaurant recommendations before you go. You return to the Marseille cruise port by 4 or 4:30pm, with other return times possible if your ship's schedule requires it.

What’s included

• Pickup and return transport from the Marseille cruise terminal in an air-conditioned minivan.
• visits and tastings at two wineries.
• instruction from an English-speaking wine expert guide.
• all wine tastings and winery fees.

Before you book

Lasts 6h–7h, runs Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 09:00, from € 169 per person, with a live guide in English and French, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and FridayDeparts at 09:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Provence Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if your cruise docks at Marseille and you want a private winery tour timed to your ship's schedule: the guide confirms your return time after booking.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

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

What grape varieties will I taste on this Provence wine tour?

The two wineries focus on Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault, the main varieties of the Provence region. You'll taste Rosés, reds and whites made from these grapes, and your guide will explain how winemakers blend them to create different styles.

How much time do I have to explore the town at the end of the tour?

You get about two hours free time in Cassis, Lourmarin or Aix en Provence to have lunch, walk around and shop. Your guide recommends restaurants before you leave the last winery.

What happens if my cruise ship's departure time doesn't match the standard return time?

The tour is adapted to your docking and departure times after you book. If the standard 4 or 4:30pm return doesn't work, the operator will confirm a different time with you or propose an alternative.

Is this tour suitable for someone visiting Provence for the first time?

Yes. The guide explains the winemaking process, the terroir and how to taste wine in a relaxed, educational way, so no prior knowledge is needed. The free afternoon in one of three different towns lets you see a different side of Provence beyond the wineries.

Can I choose which town to visit, or is it decided for me?

You choose between Cassis, Lourmarin or Aix en Provence when you book. Each offers a different experience: Cassis is a working fishing port, Lourmarin is a quiet hilltop village, and Aix en Provence is a larger city with fountains, markets and galleries.