Shore excursions

Your cruise ship arrives in Provence Cruise Ports : Marseille, Toulon, Sanary or Bandol and you get only one single day to see the best of this area, book a small-group wine tour to the Provence wine region. Groups are limited to a maximum of six or eight people, ensuring personalized attention from your knowledgeable wine guide. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle through the beautiful Provence countryside.

We offer you a worry-free shore excursion, ensuring your timely return to the Cruise port, at least one hour before your departure time. We can adapt our wine tour departure/return times depending on your docking times. Two different itineraries are available depending on your on arrival cruise port.

Option 1 – Wine Tour around Aix-en-Provence

Immerse yourself in the beautiful wine regions of Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire & Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence located at the foothills of the Sainte-Victoire mountain. With your wine guide, learn about these terroirs : soil, climate, local grape varieties and about winemaking process while visiting family-owned wineries.

Option 2 – Wine Tour around Cassis & Bandol

With your wine guide, discover the outstanding landscapes of Bandol & Cassis regions, bordering the mediterranean sea. You will enjoy each tasting from the Cassis white wines to the Bandol rosé and red wines well known by the connoisseurs and to visit local wineries. Don’t miss the breathtaking view from Cape Canaille !