Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Group size
4-12 people
Availability
All year round
Guide
All languages
Description
From the powerful reds of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to the pale rosés that made Provence famous, this 6-day wine route crosses four appellations and three landscapes: the stony terraces of the Rhône, the hillside vineyards of the Luberon, and the seaside vines of Bandol and Cassis. Estate visits, cellar tastings and winemaker lunches — designed for curious palates, no expertise required.
Highlights
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate visits
- Gigondas & the Dentelles de Montmirail
- Luberon hillside vineyards
- Bandol, king of Provence reds
- Cassis white wine by the sea
- Winemaker lunches at the estates
Itinerary
Day 1 – Avignon, capital of the papal vineyards
Arrival in Avignon, city of the Popes — who planted the vineyards this journey begins with. Welcome tasting to map the week: grape varieties, appellations, and how to taste like a professional (spitting optional).
Dinner in the intramuros old town. Overnight in Avignon.
Day 2 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Rhône’s most legendary name. Morning walk among the galets roulés — the round stones that store daytime heat and release it to the vines at night — followed by two estate visits with cellar tastings.
Winemaker lunch at the domaine, then free time in the village and its wine boutiques. Overnight in Avignon.
Day 3 – Gigondas & the Dentelles de Montmirail
The southern Rhône’s dramatic side: the jagged Dentelles de Montmirail. Tastings in Gigondas and Vacqueyras, villages where the wine is as concentrated as the scenery, plus a stop in Beaumes-de-Venise for its golden muscat.
Scenic drive through Séguret, one of France’s most beautiful villages. Overnight in the Vaucluse.
Day 4 – Luberon wine villages
Crossing the Luberon: vineyards draped over hillsides between Bonnieux, Ménerbes and Oppède. Visit of a family estate converted to organic farming, tasting of Luberon AOP reds, whites and rosés.
Afternoon among the hilltop villages, glass in hand and camera ready. Overnight in Aix-en-Provence.
Day 5 – Bandol & the seaside vines
South to the sea and Bandol, home of Provence’s most age-worthy reds, built on the Mourvèdre grape. Visit of a terraced estate overlooking the Mediterranean, with a vertical tasting to understand how these wines evolve.
Evening in the port of Sanary-sur-Mer. Overnight on the coast.
Day 6 – Cassis, wine facing the sea
Grand finale in Cassis, France’s first AOC (1936), where the white wine grows in terraces between cliff and sea. Morning estate visit and tasting, then a farewell seafood lunch on the port — sea urchins and Cassis blanc, the region’s perfect pairing.
Transfer to Marseille airport or station in the afternoon.
Departure date
Flexible, at your convenience
Number of travelers
Minimum 2 people
What's included:
- Accommodation
- English-speaking multilingual guide
- Transportation
- Full board
No cancellation fees up to 30 days before departure
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