Marseille Cruise Excursion to Provence Wine Region (private)

7 hours

Max 8 people

Marseille, France

About this activity

Provence Wine Tour to the nearby Cassis or Bandol Wine regions to taste local Provence red, white and rosé wines. A perfect small group private shore excursion from Marseille for all wine lovers conducted by a guide, expert in Provence wine.

Highlights

Reach the Cassis Wine Producing region of Provence
Visit 1 to 2 carefully selected wineries of Provence
Wine tasting of local Provence red, white and rosé wines.
Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship in Marseille

Full description

Embark on a vibrant Private Shore Excursion from Marseille Port of Call to discover Provence and Visit the Wine region of Cassis

Pick up at your Cruise ship in Marseille

Today, we will come and pick you up directly at your ship in Marseille Cruise Port. Meet your English speaking driver/guide who will go over the itinerary and program of this private tour with you. Then board your premium A/C vehicle and begin to make your way to the Côtes de Provence wine producing region of Cassis .

Program & Itinerary :

Pick up at Marseille Cruise Port Terminal

Visit & Wine tasting at 1st Provence Winery

Visit & Wine tasting at 2nd Provence Winery or free time in Cassis village

Drop off at Marseille Cruise Port Terminal

Reach the Cassis Wine Producing region

Established as a Protected Appellation (AOP) in 1936, Cassis was one of the first vineyards in the region to obtain this qualification for the wines produced. The village is one of the few local appellations of the south of France composed of a single, tiny commune.

While most nearby appellations were originally cultivated by Greek outposts, Cassis is of Ligurian origins. The village of Cassis is Blessed by 3,000 hours of annual sunshine. The cool maritime winds make it truly a spot set aside for gorgeous wines.

Taste local Provence Wines

Cassis is the only region in Provence to produce a majority of white wine, regulated to contain at least 80% of the Marsanne grape variety. This varietal adds beautiful aromatics and finesse, an elegant profile for the refreshing, high-quality white wines of Cassis.

Clairette is also a common component, adding fresh acidity to balance the body of Marsanne. A touch of red wines and a strong showing of rosé wines are also cultivated in Cassis – blends of Cinsault, Grenache and Mourvèdre.

This private tour will give you an opportunity to taste the local wines and visit a domain. On this winery tour, we have carefully selected a local domain where you will sample some wines of bandol and cassis. Arrive at the local winery, and after an introduction to the history of the property begin your commented wine tasting session. Taste the range of wines that are produced at the estate.

Then, your day trip will move on to Cassis Village. Enjoy some free time in the village to drink coffee, eat an ice cream or buy some local souvenirs. Your private guide will also point out the main attractions that can be found in the village.

Our other Shore Excursions from Marseille

From the Cruise Terminal of Marseille, we offer a large number of half day or full day tours in Provence that will take you to all the major sites of the area such as hilltop villages, the town of les baux de provence, Saint Victoire area, a combination of the city of aix en provence and cassis, marseille and notre dame de la garde basilica visit.

We also organise small group walking tours, food tours of Marseille and can program a boat tour for you and your party if you have time for a full day excursion. Another great wine region to discover is the Chateauneuf du Pape wine producing region.

Included / Excluded

Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship in Marseille
Visit 1 or 2 wineries in Cassis Wine Region
Optional time in Cassis village
English speaking driver or driver/guide

Entrance fees to monuments, museums
Wine tasting fees
Personal insurance and expenses
Gratuities for the guide

Meeting point

Start Location

MPCT - Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal, Marseille, France

Important information

Know before you book

Entrance fees can be purchased during booking process
Wine tasting fees can be purchased during booking process
Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups, contact us
Tour is not wheelchair accessible

Know before you go

Pick up at Cruise Ship at Marseille Cruise Terminal
English speaking driver or driver/guide
Curency is in Euros
Good walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts

Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.8(3,342 reviews)

GetYourGuide traveler

May 2026

5.0

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

GetYourGuide traveler

May 2026

5.0

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😉

Lindsay A

May 2026

5.0

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!

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