These three private outings cover two wine-focused Provence day tours and one tailor-made villages trip. They differ most in starting point, route style, and how much of the day is centered on tastings versus village sightseeing.
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Compare the 3 Tour Options
Use this comparison to match the itinerary, traveler feedback, duration, and key features to your preferred travel day.
| Tour | Best for | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Key point | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cruise-port wine day | Travelers arriving by cruise who want a private wine-focused shore excursion with a timed return plan. | ★ 5.0/5 | 34 reviews | Approx. 6 hr–8 hr | Private winery visits and tastings are included. | View on Viator |
 Hotel pickup wine day | Travelers staying in Marseille, Aix en Provence, Avignon, or nearby villages who want a private wine day with accommodation pickup. | ★ 5.0/5 | 33 reviews | Approx. 6 hr–8 hr | Pickup and drop-off are included in front of your hotel or accommodation. | View on Viator |
 Custom villages day | Travelers who prefer village sightseeing and a customizable private day rather than a winery-led itinerary. | ★ 5.0/5 | 24 reviews | Approx. 8 hr–9 hr | The route is described as private and tailor-made. | View on Viator |
Explore Each Tour in Detail
Each option includes its own photo gallery, overview, key features, traveler profile, and direct Viator link.
Marseille cruise port
Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence From Marseille cruise port
Best for: Travelers arriving by cruise who want a private wine-focused shore excursion with a timed return plan.
This experience is designed for cruise passengers only, with Marseille cruise port pickup and drop-off and a shore-excursion format. The day centers on private winery visits and tastings, with the number of winery stops adjusted according to docking times. Transport is by private air-conditioned minivan, and an English-speaking wine expert guide leads the visit. Alcoholic beverages and tasting fees are included, while lunch, snacks, bottled water, and gratuities are not. The itinerary also includes a final stop in one Provence town, chosen from Cassis, Aix en Provence, or Lourmarin.
Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence From Marseille cruise port
- Private winery visits and tastings are included.
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan is included.
- It is structured as a shore excursion with on-time return to the cruise port.
Hotel or accommodation pickup
Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence
Best for: Travelers staying in Marseille, Aix en Provence, Avignon, or nearby villages who want a private wine day with accommodation pickup.
This private wine tour is similar in length and theme to the cruise-port version, but its meeting point is in front of your hotel or accommodation. The pickup area listed includes Marseille, Aix en Provence, Avignon, and villages in the Luberon or the Alpilles. The day includes private visits at wineries, tastings, and guidance from an English-speaking wine expert. Private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, alcoholic beverages, and tasting fees are included. Lunch, snacks, bottled water, and gratuities are excluded. The final stop is one of three Provence towns: Cassis, Aix en Provence, or Lourmarin.
Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence
- Pickup and drop-off are included in front of your hotel or accommodation.
- Private visit and tasting fees are included.
- An English-speaking wine expert guide and private air-conditioned transport are included.
Villages of the Luberon
Private Full Day Tour Villages of the Luberon from Avignon
Best for: Travelers who prefer village sightseeing and a customizable private day rather than a winery-led itinerary.
This is a private villages excursion rather than a wine tour, and it is presented as tailor-made so you can design the day around your interests. The itinerary notes list several Luberon stops, including Gordes, Roussillon, Sénanque Abbey, Lacoste, and Ménerbes, with some described as photo stops or visits depending on the day. Private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, fuel surcharge, and parking fees are included. Lunch and entrance fees for visits are excluded. The product is framed for a day with family or friends, and the route is centered on village scenery and sightseeing rather than winery tastings.
Private Full Day Tour Villages of the Luberon from Avignon
- The route is described as private and tailor-made.
- Private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, and bottled water are included.
- Several village stops are listed in the itinerary notes.
Choosing the right Provence itinerary style
If you want a wine day with a fixed, guided format, the first two tours are the closest match and differ mainly by pickup point. If you prefer a more sightseeing-led day with customizable village stops, the Luberon excursion is the better fit.
Wine tour plus town stop
A private winery-focused day that ends with one selected Provence town visit.
Wine tour with flexible start
A private winery day that begins at your accommodation and ends with one selected town stop.
Private villages itinerary
A flexible day built around Luberon villages and sightseeing stops.
Travel planning tip
Check the live product page before booking. Departure details, activity order, inclusions, and available options can change.
Booking notes
- Check the meeting point carefully, since one wine tour is for Marseille cruise passengers only while the other is for accommodation pickup.
- Confirmed inclusions differ by product, so review what is covered before booking transportation, tastings, or water.
- Several details are timed or tailored to the booking, so confirm the departure arrangement after reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tour is most focused on wineries and tastings?
The two Provence wine tours are the most winery-focused options. Both include private visits and tastings, while the villages tour centers on sightseeing stops instead.
Which option works if I am staying in Aix en Provence?
The private full day wine tour with accommodation pickup lists Aix en Provence among its pickup areas. The cruise-port version is limited to cruise passengers only.
Which tour is better if I want a flexible village day rather than a wine itinerary?
The Luberon villages tour is the most flexible choice because it is described as private and tailor-made, with several village stops listed in the itinerary notes.