Provence & the French Riviera
May 11-16, 2026
Welcome to Provence, home of the French Riviera, lavender fields, and the world’s preeminent rosé producers. Here you will be immersed in the culture and history of the region from masterpieces housed in sunlit galleries, to ancient hilltop villages crowned with crumbling stone fortresses, to the lively markets of Aix-en-Provence with artisan cheeses, truffle-laced dishes, and fresh lavender honey. Enjoy private tours of olive groves, family-run wineries, and hidden gardens scented with thyme and jasmine. In this timeless corner of France, let us lift a glass of crisp rosé and savor every detail - the bright, mineral notes, the faint scent of wild strawberries, and the warm laughter of new friends around the table. This is Provence as you’ve never known it before, with discovery and delight in every moment.
Day 1: Marseille
May 11, Monday
Bienvenue à Marseille! Welcome to the French Riviera and France's 'second' city, one of the busiest seaports . A city with it's history dating back to pre-roman times and filled with cultural influences from Provençal to Corsican to North African and Arab.
On your first day in this charming Mediterranean city, we will check into our hotel and then become acquainted with our home for the next week. On an intimate walking tour, you will experience the beauty of the city and learn about its history from the Greek settlers from Phocaea to today. After, we will return back to the hotel for rosé, cocktails, and a special welcome dinner.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Marseille, tour of the city, dinner
Day 2: The Aix-En-Provence Market, Vineyard & Olive Grove visit, lunch
Day 3: Tour of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, vineyard visits in Cassis & Bandol, dinner
Day 4: Tour of Fort Saint-Jean, Chateau d'If, vineyard visit, lunch
Day 5: Vineyard visits in Côtes du Provence, lunch
Day 6: Departure
*Itinerary is subject to change.
What is Included
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5 nights accommodation
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All breakfasts
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3 lunches, 2 dinners
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A dedicated sommelier & French wine expert
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All tour fees
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Transportation for scheduled day trips
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Wine tasting/vineyard fees
Not Included
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Flights
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Travel insurance (required within 30 days of booking)
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Transfers to/from hotel & airport
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Experiences outside of itinerary
TERMS & CONDITIONS
A deposit of $1,000 per person is required at the time of booking to guarantee your space on the tour. Balance of the full amount is due 90 days prior to the departure date.
CANCELLATION
Your deposit is refundable within the first 30 days of your deposit being paid, so long as you have booked more than 180 days before the departure date of the tour. If you book within 180 days of the departure date, your deposit is immediately non-refundable. 90 days or less before the departure date, the tour is non-refundable.
BALANCE
The balance of the trip is due 90 days prior to departure. 90 days or less before departure, balance paid plus deposit is non-refundable unless we are able to rebook another participant for the date/tour you are booked on.
SommJourneys, LLC reserves the right to re-calculate prices at anytime due to currency fluctuations. For full terms and conditions refer to the Terms & Conditions page.