Discover Provence: A Three-Day Road Trip Through Aix Markets, St Victoire Wineries & Luberon Villages

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ITINERARY 2 Three day road trip to discover the local markets of Aix-en-Provence, the wine makers of the St Victoire national park, tour of the most picturesque villages of the Luberon, Lourmarin, Cucuron, Bonnieux and Roussillon. Discover Cassis & the colourful bays of the Calanque & the old town & cathedral of Marseille.

Three day road trip to discover the local markets of Aix-en-Provence, the wine makers of the St Victoire national park, tour of the most picturesque villages of the Luberon, Lourmarin, Cucuron, Bonnieux and Roussillon

Day 1

Imagine starting you day with a visit to explore the extraordinary street food markets of Aix-en-Provence, discover the old town & one of the oldest Provençal food markets. Afterwards a leisurely drive through the St Victoire national park, famed not least as subject of numerous paintings by local artist Paul Cézanne. Visit to two exceptional wineries set against the backdrop of the mountain. Lunch at a vineyard with locally produced food & wine. Simple, but exceptional pleasure on this relaxed gastronomic day out in the Provence countryside.

Day 2

We start the day with a drive through the Petit Luberon mountain range to visit four of the most spectacular and beautiful village of this region. We begin with Lourmarin, famed for its calm sophistication oozing with tiny shops, art galleries and cafés, everything in fact you image Provence to be. Next stop Curcuron, one of the lesser know villages but central to the olive oil produced in the area. Bonnieux, one of the perched hilltop Luberon villages and Roussillon, known for the abundance of yellow ochre that surrounds this beautiful village.

Day 3

The old port of Cassis, overlooked by the castle that sits atop the clifftop and the magnificent tall cliffs of Cap Canaille that drop straight into the sea. Charming little fishing port to visit, a boat trip along the coast to explore the Calanque nation park and it's spectacular blue ocean colours. Stop for lunch on the old Portside followed by a visit to a local Bandol wine producer to sample these exceptional & unique local wines. Drive through the park to Marseille, the second and the oldest city in France, visit the ancient Basilique & learn about soap making

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Rates from:-

Adult 1650.00€ per person. (fully inclusive) Youth 900.00€ per person. (fully inclusive)

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The tour price include pick-up and drop-off each day at your hotel or villa, the full three days of the tour with admission to historic sites, wine tastings and visits, three course lunch each day with wine, water & coffee. There is nothing else to pay except personal purchases & souvenirs.

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