From Aix-en-Provence: Luberon Villages & Provence Wines Tour
ID: GYG32567-40500
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
10:30 hours
Description
Enjoy the perfect immersion in Provençal lifestyle. See magnificent vineyards with the 'Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire' appellation and sample red and rosé wines. Then, discover a few of the most beautiful villages in France in the Luberon region.
This full-day tour takes you on a discovery of the hilltop villages in the Luberon region as well as the wine-making region of Sainte-Victoire. You will journey from Aix-en-Provence to Mount Sainte-Victoire, which was the source of inspiration for the famous painter Cézanne from 1880 to 1883. You will visit 2 wine properties, where you can sample the locally produced red and rosé wine from the appellation of Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire.
You will have some free time for lunch in Aix-en-Provence before you head off to discover the typical hilltop villages in the Luberon region. Along the way you will take a photo stop in Lourmarin, famous for its Renaissance castle.
You will visit Bonnieux, where you can stroll through this picture-perfect Provencal village topped by a 12th century church. You will then explore the colorful village of Roussillon, where all the houses are painted ocher. You will also visit Gordes, an amazing hilltop village built entirely with local dry stones called “lauze“.
Highlights
- Indulge in wine tastings at 2 wineries located at the foot of Mount Sainte-Victorie
- Explore the village of Lourmarin famous for its Renaissance-style castle at your own pace
- Stop in Bonnieux to take pictures of the beautiful scenery
- Admire the colorful houses in the village of Roussillon
- Visit the amazing hilltop village of Gordes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Please meet your guide outside the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Information Center
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
