Wine-Tour day: in the Gorges du Verdon

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ID: GYG480530-853350
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Country: St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Duration: 1 days


Description

Discover the Gorges du Verdon and taste local specialities.
A memorable day in a sidecar, combining breathtaking landscapes, culinary discoveries, and moments of relaxation:
On the roads of Sainte-Victoire Departing from Aix-en-Provence:

Your adventure begins in the heart of Aix-en-Provence. Climb aboard your sidecar and let yourself be carried away by the charm of this historic city.

- Let's take the winding roads that snake through the Sainte-Victoire mountain, immortalized in Cézanne's paintings. Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the Aix countryside.

Let's continue your journey north, towards Lake Esparron or Sainte-Croix. The landscapes transform, giving way to wild and unspoiled expanses.

Picnic on the shores of Lake Esparron or Sainte-Croix

Stop at a picturesque spot on the lake. Unpack your picnic and enjoy an al fresco meal overlooking the turquoise waters of the lake, with a dip in the water.

After lunch, head back towards the Verdon Gorges. Be impressed by the majesty of this canyon, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe.

Crossing the Verdon Gorges:
Take the Route des Crêtes, which offers spectacular viewpoints of the gorges. Take the time to stop a few times to admire the scenery and take photos.

Descend to Lac de Sainte-Croix, an artificial lake with emerald waters. Enjoy a relaxing moment by the lake, where you can swim or go pedal boating.

Return to Aix-en-Provence. It's time to hit the road back to Aix-en-Provence, with your head full of memories.

Wine Tasting at a Winery

End your day in style with a tour and tasting at a local winery. Discover the wines of Provence and learn more about the grape varieties and winemaking techniques.

Don't forget to bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses, especially in summer.

Bring comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.

Bring water and snacks for breaks.

Remember to fill up your tank before you leave.

Mountain roads can be winding; careful driving is recommended.
I hope you enjoy this itinerary!

Highlights

  • An atypical discovery in a sidecar
  • An original way to do a wine-tour
  • Accessible to people with reduced mobility
  • lake
  • picnic

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Helmet et glove
  • tasting
  • bottle of water
NOT INCLUDED
  • catering if you have not booked a picnic with us

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.