Luberon Villages: A Private Half-Day Tour from Aix-en-Provence
About this activity
Highlights
- Discover the Luberon on a private half-day tour from Aix-en-Provence.
- Explore Lourmarin’s historic streets, inviting cafés, and village boutiques.
- Choose Lourmarin and Ansouis for a two-village escape into Provence.
- Pair Lourmarin with a wine tasting or an olive oil mill visit and tasting.
- Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport and pickup included.
Full description
Discover Provence on a private half-day Luberon tour from Aix-en-Provence, with an English-speaking driver-guide and air-conditioned transportation. Choose one of three itineraries: explore the villages of Lourmarin and Ansouis, combine Lourmarin with a wine tasting, or pair Lourmarin with an olive oil mill visit and tasting.
Enjoy the village’s historic character, cafés, and boutiques, then continue with either a second village or a local tasting experience. Each four-hour itinerary includes a maximum of two stops; tasting experiences replace Ansouis rather than adding to the two-village route. Pickup and return to your original departure point in Aix-en-Provence are included.
From Aix-en-Provence to Lourmarin
Begin your private half-day tour with pickup from your accommodation or the Aix-en-Provence train station. Travel into the Luberon in an air-conditioned vehicle with your English-speaking driver-guide. Lourmarin features in all three itinerary options, providing an introduction to the region’s village life and Provençal character.
Discover Lourmarin’s Streets and Village Atmosphere
Explore Lourmarin, where historic buildings, cafés, and boutiques create an inviting village setting amid olive and almond groves. Discover its streets with commentary from your guide and enjoy the atmosphere that makes village visits a central part of this Luberon outing.
Choose Ansouis, a Wine Tasting, or an Olive Oil Mill
Continue according to your selected itinerary. The two-village option combines Lourmarin and Ansouis, while the wine-focused option pairs Lourmarin with one wine tasting. Alternatively, visit Lourmarin before discovering an olive oil mill with a tasting. These are three separate programs: either tasting experience replaces Ansouis, rather than being added to the two-village itinerary.
A Four-Hour Outing with Return to Aix-en-Provence
Each itinerary is designed for a four-hour private excursion, with a maximum of two stops: two villages, or one village and one tasting experience. The wine option operates on selected days and is unavailable on Sundays. After your chosen visits, return with your driver-guide to your original departure point in Aix-en-Provence.
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Travel in a modern, comfortable minivan
- Personalized itinerary tailored to your interests
- Scenic views and photo opportunities
- Personal travel insurance and expenses
- Meals and drinks (lunch)
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
Itinerary
Private Pickup in Aix-en-Provence
Meet your English-speaking driver-guide at your accommodation or the Aix-en-Provence train station. Set out in an air-conditioned vehicle for your four-hour private excursion into the Luberon.
Explore Lourmarin
Begin in Lourmarin, the village featured in all three itineraries. Discover its historic streets, cafés, and boutiques as your guide introduces its Provençal setting and village character.
Meeting point
Start Location
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence, France
Operating hours
- Monday09:00 AM, 01:00 PM
- Tuesday09:00 AM, 01:00 PM
- Wednesday09:00 AM, 01:00 PM
- Thursday09:00 AM, 01:00 PM
- Friday09:00 AM, 01:00 PM
- Saturday09:00 AM, 01:00 PM
Important information
Know before you book
- Allow four hours for this private Luberon outing from Aix-en-Provence.
- Choose Lourmarin and Ansouis for an itinerary focused on village discovery.
- Discover olive oil traditions with Lourmarin followed by a mill visit and tasting.
- The wine-tasting option runs on selected days and is unavailable on Sundays.
- A minimum of two adults is required to book.
Know before you go
- Be ready at your agreed pickup location 10 minutes before departure.
- Bring a reusable water bottle for your half-day outing.
- Keep euros handy for any personal purchases in the villages.
Food & drinks
- Drinks: Olive Oil tasting or Wine tasting included if option selected
Cancellation policy
For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: Up to 48 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees. 48 hours prior to departure and less > no refund. No show - no refund.
Reviews
This tour was very special for me and my family as we were visiting locations my grandpa served in during WW2 with the US army. Pascal was our guide and did a fantastic job. He was extremely knowledgeable and had a very entertaining way of sharing information.
What a wonderful way to do spend a day after touring, walking, boating around Strasbourg we went with a group of four and a guide through the Alsatian wine country!! Our tour included three winners and lunch on your own. I couldn’t tell you one winery was better than the other two. Each of our wine reps were passionate and knowledgeable about wines wine’s wine making, and the region. Each facility had its own charm with large wood casks, Steele fermentation tanks, and press. We learned so much about the history of wine. Coming from Minnesota in the United States I was so impressed with our tour guide Violette. She was our advocate everywhere we went. She also taught us a great deal about the history of the region and wines. Her dream? To become a sommelier!! Beautiful Day!!
Wonderful tour! Mostly small family owned wineries, which was great. Thierry had a perfect blend of wine/vineyard knowledge, history, personal stories, and humor. Highly recommend!
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
This private half-day tour suits couples, families, and friends who want to discover the Luberon from Aix-en-Provence without committing to a full-day excursion. Travelers interested in village atmosphere and architecture can choose Lourmarin and Ansouis, while those drawn to local flavors can combine Lourmarin with either a wine tasting or an olive oil mill visit and tasting. An English-speaking driver-guide and included pickup and return appeal to guests who prefer a personalized outing with transportation arranged.