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Three Days of Provençal Markets, Mont Sainte‑Victoire Wines and Luberon Hilltop Villages
A relaxed, private three‑day road trip from Marseille that pairs Aix‑en‑Provence markets, St Victoire wineries, the most picturesque Luberon villages and a Cassis boat trip—useful as a compact, guided culinary and wine itinerary across Provence.
Three Days of Provençal Markets, Mont Sainte‑Victoire Wines and Luberon Hilltop Villages.
Over three days, this private road trip threads the best of inland Provence and the Mediterranean coast: morning markets and the old town of Aix‑en‑Provence; wine visits set against Mont Sainte‑Victoire; the tiny streets and ochre cliffs of Luberon villages; and the sea‑blue Calanques of Cassis before finishing in Marseille with its ancient port and basilica. A dedicated driver/guide delivers a relaxed sequence of tastings, village walks, coastal views and a vineyard lunch, all staged for a culinary and scenic immersion in Provence.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Aix‑en‑Provence’s historic food markets
Begin among Aix’s renowned street‑food and Provençal markets and wander the old town to sample local produce before heading into the countryside—an essential start to a gastronomic three‑day loop through Provence.
Wineries around Mont Sainte‑Victoire and Cassis
Visit two exceptional wineries in the St Victoire area, enjoy lunch at a vineyard, and taste the distinctive wines produced on the hillsides above Cassis—wines framed by the region’s defining geology and light.
The Luberon’s most picturesque villages
Travel the Petit Luberon to see Loremarin’s calm sophistication, Cucuron’s olive‑oil heritage, the perched hilltop of Bonnieux and the ochre cliffs around Roussillon—classic Provençal villages that define the region’s visual identity.
What the day feels like
What the three days feel like
The trip unfolds at an unhurried pace: market mornings and strolls through Aix, a leisurely drive across the St Victoire national park with two winery visits and a vineyard lunch on day one; a day among the Petit Luberon villages on day two; then the coastal contrasts of Cassis—a boat trip through the Calanques, seaside lunch and a Bandol wine visit—before a final drive into Marseille to see the old port and basilica. A private driver/guide curates each stop and the route between them.
THE MARKETS & TOWN
Aix‑en‑Provence’s historic food markets
Begin among Aix’s renowned street‑food and Provençal markets and wander the old town to sample local produce before heading into the countryside—an essential start to a gastronomic three‑day loop through Provence.
THE WINES
Wineries around Mont Sainte‑Victoire and Cassis
Visit two exceptional wineries in the St Victoire area, enjoy lunch at a vineyard, and taste the distinctive wines produced on the hillsides above Cassis—wines framed by the region’s defining geology and light.
THE VILLAGES
The Luberon’s most picturesque villages
Travel the Petit Luberon to see Loremarin’s calm sophistication, Cucuron’s olive‑oil heritage, the perched hilltop of Bonnieux and the ochre cliffs around Roussillon—classic Provençal villages that define the region’s visual identity.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a three‑day private road trip, run across three consecutive days.
Pick‑up is offered from your hotel or villa in Marseille, Aix‑en‑Provence, Avignon, Arles, St Rémy de Provence, Lourmarin and Gordes; a dedicated driver/guide accompanies the group throughout the three days.
The itinerary includes visits to local markets, two winery visits near St Victoire, a vineyard lunch, village stops in the Luberon, a Calanques boat trip from Cassis, a visit to a Bandol wine producer and visits to Marseille sights per the three‑day plan.
The operator’s provided materials in this brief do not list specific gear requirements; check with the operator for recommended clothing or equipment for the boat trip and village walks.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for three days.
Where does the tour start and finish?
Pick‑up is available from hotels or villas in Marseille, Aix‑en‑Provence, Avignon, Arles, St Rémy de Provence, Lourmarin and Gordes; the route ends with a drive into Marseille to visit the old port and basilica.
What are the main stops on each day?
Day 1: Aix markets and St Victoire wineries with a vineyard lunch; Day 2: Petit Luberon villages (Lourmarin, Cucuron, Bonnieux, Roussillon); Day 3: Cassis (Calanques boat trip, seaside lunch, Bandol wine visit) then Marseille.
Is wine tasting included?
Yes—tastings are included at two wineries around Mont Sainte‑Victoire and at a Bandol/Cassis producer, and a vineyard lunch is part of the itinerary.
Is the boat trip to the Calanques part of the itinerary?
Yes—the itinerary includes a boat trip from Cassis to explore the Calanques and their striking coastal scenery.
Who operates the tour?
The operator named for this private three‑day tour is Ooh Provence.