Cassis & Provence Wines Day Trip from Aix-en-Provence
About this activity
Highlights
- Boat ride through stunning Calanques National Park
- Guided wine tastings at a local Provence winery
- Explore the picturesque Cassis harbor village
- Enjoy a full-day small group experience from Aix
- Travel comfortably in a premium minivan
Full description
Located between vineyards and the Mediterranean Sea, Cassis is one of Provence’s most picturesque coastal villages. Its lively harbor, pastel-colored houses, and dramatic limestone cliffs create a striking contrast between sea and mountains. The nearby Calanques National Park is renowned for its fjord-like inlets, turquoise waters, and spectacular coastal scenery.
During your visit, enjoy a boat excursion departing from Cassis harbor to explore the Calanques from the sea — the best way to appreciate these natural formations inaccessible by road.
Provence Wine Discovery
After exploring the coastline, continue into the surrounding vineyards where Mediterranean sunshine and sea breezes produce fresh, aromatic wines. Visit a carefully selected local estate within the Cassis or Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence appellations and enjoy guided tastings introducing Provence rosé alongside red and white wines.
A Perfect Provence Day Experience
This tour combines three essential Provençal experiences in one day: coastal landscapes, village discovery, and wine tasting. Limited to eight guests, the small-group format ensures a relaxed atmosphere and personal interaction with your expert driver-guide while traveling in a premium air-conditioned Mercedes minivan.
Included / Excluded
- Transportation in premium air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Cassis Calanques boat ticket
- Winery visit and wine tastings
- Small-group experience (maximum 8 guests)
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Itinerary
Meeting point
Pick up at Aix-en-Provence Tourism Office
Cassis Village
Calanques Boat ride, Cassis Village visit then free time for personal discovery and lunch (at own expense)
Meeting point
Start Location
Tourist Information Center, Avenue Giuseppe Verdi, Aix-en-Provence, France
Tourist Information Center, 300 Av. Giuseppe Verdi, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum number of 2 participants applies.
- Prices are per person.
- Hotel pick up available only for private tours.
Know before you go
- Boat ride subject to weather conditions
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Sun protection recommended in summer
- Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Reviews
We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt
Pascal was, above all, a smiling whirlwind of energy from the very start — bursting with knowledge, passion, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. He painted the horror of the Omaha Beach invasion so vividly that we could practically hear the chaos, then marched us through the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc like we were on a mission ourselves. And before we even caught our breath, he had already catapulted us back to Bayeux at invasion speed. A legend in tour‑guide form. Thanks from Croatian Team😉
Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
In case of unfavorable weather conditions, the boat excursion may be replaced by an alternative scenic experience such as Cosquer Cave visit in Marseille while maintaining the overall quality of the tour.