Private Wine Tour Provence from Toulon Cruise Port

Two winery visits plus a Provence village lunch fit inside the hours between your ship's docking and departure.

A private wine tour from Toulon cruise port that pairs two winery visits with tastings and a free afternoon in one of Provence's villages (Cassis, Hyères, le Castellet or Carqueiranne) timed to return you to the ship at least an hour before it leaves. Your English-speaking guide drives the minivan, handles entry and tastings, and recommends restaurants for lunch. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours and accommodates up to eight passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Provence wine tour and village visit

• Meet guide at Toulon cruise port
• Travel in air-conditioned private vehicle
• Visit two private wineries
• Learn about winemaking and tasting
• Taste Rosés, reds, and whites
• Free time for lunch and village visit
• Return to Toulon cruise port

The experience

The tour starts outside your cruise terminal at Toulon or La Seyne Sur Mer, where your guide meets you with a clean, air-conditioned minivan. The route takes you inland into the Provence wine region for morning visits to two wineries selected by the operator's wine experts. These are private visits, not group tastings: you'll walk behind the scenes through the winemaking and aging rooms, learning about grape varieties, terroirs and the production process at a pace that fits your knowledge. The guide teaches you the steps of wine tasting itself (how to look, smell and taste), so you can get more from what you're sampling.

You'll taste Provence rosés, reds and whites across the two stops. After the wineries, you have roughly two hours free in one of the region's villages. Cassis is a working port town with narrow streets and seafood restaurants; Hyères sits on a hillside with older architecture and local shops; le Castellet is a fortified medieval village; Carqueiranne is quieter and beachside. Your guide suggests restaurants based on what you're in the mood for, and you handle lunch at your own pace. This is where you sample local life and the food without a schedule pushing you.

Your guide drives you back to the cruise port with enough time to spare: at least an hour before your ship departs. Departure and return times are confirmed after you book, once the operator knows your exact docking window and which village suits your schedule that day.

What’s included

• Private visits and tastings at two wineries.
• private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan.
• pickup and drop-off at Toulon or La Seyne Sur Mer cruise terminal.
• an English-speaking wine expert guide who teaches you about Provence wines and the tasting process.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to18h before

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

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Provence Wine Tours

Is this one for you?The tour runs 6 to 7 hours with a steady pace of driving and winery time, leaving you roughly two hours to move at your own speed in the village. Book this if you want the structure of guided tastings but also want breathing room to explore and eat without rushing back to the ship.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

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

Can I choose which Provence village I visit for lunch?

The village (Cassis, Hyères, le Castellet or Carqueiranne) is confirmed after your booking based on your ship's docking times and your preference. Your guide will recommend restaurants once you know which one you're visiting.

What wines will I taste on this tour?

You'll taste Provence rosés, reds and whites across the two winery visits. The guide teaches you the tasting process so you can identify the flavors and understand what makes each wine distinct.

How does the timing work with my cruise ship?

The tour is synchronized with your ship's schedule: pickup happens shortly after you leave the terminal, and your guide returns you at least one hour before departure. Exact times are confirmed once you provide your docking details at booking.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary needs?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but your guide recommends restaurants in the village you visit. You choose where and what to eat during your free time, so you can accommodate any dietary preferences.

How many people fit in the minivan?

The minivan holds up to eight passengers maximum. It's air-conditioned and your guide drives, so you can relax between the wineries and the village.