Côtes de Provence Small Group Day Trip with Winery Visits & Tastings from Nice

About this experience

Immerse yourself in the beautiful wine region of Côtes de Provence. With your wine guide, learn about this terroir: its soil, its climate and about the winemaking process while visiting family-owned wineries and cellars. Discover the best of Côtes de Provence appellation and learn about the grape varieties Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault …  and the complex art of blending. Guided by a wine expert, you will get a private visit of high quality wineries, including a “Cru classé” Côtes de Provence winery. This wine tour is a great opportunity to taste some of the finest Rosés from Provence but also powerful reds, and aromatic and lively whites.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 8h

   You will meet your english-speaking wine expert guide at 9am in front of our meeting point (centrally located) in Nice. Your guide will drive you in a comfortable & A/C minivan accommodating up to 8 people maximum. Around 10am, you will arrive in the wine Region of Côtes de Provence. You will visit 2 wineries in the morning, get about 1h30 free time for lunch in a quiet village of Provence, and then visit a 3rd winery in the afternoon. We take you behind the scenes: From the winemaking & aging rooms to the bottling lines, you will see everything! Your guide will explain you about the soil, the climate, the grape varieties, the famous "terroir" but also the picking, pruning, green harvesting and many other subjects in a relaxed and educational way. You will taste some of the finest Rosés from Provence but also powerful and well-balanced reds, aromatic and lively whites. You will be back to Nice around 5pm to the same place where we met in the morning (starting point).

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Departure time: 9am Departure point: in front of Hotel Nice Riviera, 45-47 Rue Pastorelli, 06000 Nice. Your guide will hold a "French Riviera Wine Tours" sign.

End point

• Departure time: 9am Departure point: in front of Hotel Nice Riviera, 45-47 Rue Pastorelli, 06000 Nice. Your guide will hold a "French Riviera Wine Tours" sign.

• Dress code is smart casual • Minimum drinking age is 18 years • No refund when people miss the tour because they're late

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Don't forget to bring appropriate shoes, sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen...) and a water bottle!
• The tour is not suitable for children under 10
• If you need to take your luggage with you during the tour, please let us know the quantity and size. (We'll not be responsible for lost or stolen luggage)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.