Provence: Luberon Villages & Wine Day Trip from Aix

Summary

Wander Luberon villages and sip local wines from Aix in one day

You’ll travel from Aix-en-Provence through vineyard roads for two wine tastings in Côtes de Provence St-Victoire, then explore colorful villages like Roussillon and Gordes with your guide. Expect moments to pause for photos or wander cobbled lanes at your own pace — and plenty of small surprises along the way.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the light — that sort of golden haze you get near Aix-en-Provence, just after sunrise when the minibus picks you up. Our guide, Camille, had this gentle way of pointing out the little things: a row of cypress trees, a faded sign in Provençal. We drove past fields where the air actually smelled faintly herbal (I swear I caught thyme), and then stopped at our first winery in the Côtes de Provence St-Victoire region. The winemaker poured us a rosé so pale it looked almost like morning sunlight, and I tried to swirl it like I’d seen in movies — mostly spilled it on my hand. Tasted way better than I expected, honestly.

After the second wine tasting (a bit more confident by then), we had a quick snack back in Aix. Camille suggested a local goat cheese tartine — I still think about that creamy-salty bite. Then we headed north into the Luberon hills. The road twisted through olive groves and stone villages; at one point, someone started humming along to French radio and nobody minded. In Lourmarin, I wandered into a tiny shop where an old man was slicing saucisson and chatting with what sounded like half the village. Didn’t buy any — kind of regret that now.

Gordes looked like something out of a painting, all pale stone stacked on a cliffside. But Roussillon surprised me most: red ochre everywhere, even dust on my shoes by the end. There was this moment when I just stood there watching sunlight bounce off those orange walls while a couple of kids chased each other around a fountain — felt oddly peaceful. We had enough time to just wander or sit with coffee if you wanted (I did both). By late afternoon, everyone seemed quieter on the ride back, maybe tired or just full of new sights and tastes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Wine tastings and Luberon villages visit

• Visit first winery for wine tasting
• Visit second winery for wine tasting
• Return to Aix for quick snack
• Free time in Lourmarin village
• Photo stop in village
• Free time in Roussillon village
• Free time in Gordes village

Top questions

How long is the Provence wineries & Luberon day trip?

The tour lasts a full day, departing from Aix-en-Provence in the morning and returning in the afternoon.

Are wine tastings included in this day trip from Aix?

Yes, two wine tastings are included at different wineries in the Côtes de Provence St-Victoire region.

Which villages do we visit on this tour?

You’ll visit Lourmarin, Roussillon, and Gordes during the afternoon portion of the tour.

Is lunch included on this Provence wine tour?

No formal lunch is included; there’s time for a quick snack stop back in Aix mid-day.

Is transportation provided throughout the tour?

Yes, transport by air-conditioned minibus is included for all stops on this day trip.

Can children join this wine & villages tour?

Children under 4 years old are not allowed; minimum drinking age is 18 years for tastings.

Will there be free time to explore villages?

Yes, you’ll have free time to wander each village at your own pace during scheduled stops.

Is there a local guide during the tour?

A professional driver/guide accompanies you throughout the day trip from Aix-en-Provence.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup in Aix-en-Provence by air-conditioned minibus, two guided wine tastings at Côtes de Provence St-Victoire wineries (with all entry fees covered), plus plenty of free time to explore Lourmarin, Gordes, and Roussillon before heading back with your guide in the late afternoon.