Taste of Provence Wine Tour

More About This Trip: Provence Portion

The 5 night Luberon Itinerary in a luxury inn and includes:

• Private pick up and drop off at Avignon train station (single meeting point and time for group) for the transfer to/from Provence

• 5 nights lodging in stunning perched Medieval village in a luxurious private inn (beautiful rooms, a/c, wifi, private garden, panoramic views, pool & more)

• Daily gourmet breakfasts of fresh baked breads and pastries, local fruits, artisan jams, locally made cheeses, yogurts, cereals and more

• Second gourmet meal or other foodie event daily (other than departure day):

  • Meals include:

    • 3 course gourmet welcome dinner with custom menu and local wines

    • 3 course gourmet Michelin starred lunch with specially chosen top wines

    • 4 course “Sunday” country lunch in a remote country inn

    • Local Provencal specialty lunch (home made)

• And of course, specially chosen wines with all included meals

• At least 1 wine tasting event including top Chateauneuf du Pape wines and vintage bottles from all over France including Bordeaux and Burgundy, with food pairings.

• .Every trip is customized for the travelers who attend. So the topic of each excursion, menu and event is based upon our travelers' preferences. Special diets accommodated.

• At least three 5-6 hour (usually 10/11-4pm) private sightseeing excursions with chauffeur driven car/van, guide and translation (excursions included stunning Provençal markets, perched villages, Roman ruins, chateaux, galleries/shopping, private home art gallery/archeological site, and sights too numerous to mention).

  • Additional longer excursions are sometimes possible but may result in added cost.

• Private guide for all excursions and on site planner to help customize your trip.

• Option to add on a special cooking experience with a Michelin starred chef in his kitchen.

More about Paris portion, early arrival:

• October 3 to 6 in Paris includes:

• Private transfer from airport (per 4 people)

• Luxury boutique lodging 4-5 nights in the 5 star range or more moderate high 3 star (Left Bank, central location)

• Daily gourmet breakfasts

• Privately guided tours by our experts include:

  • Privately guided walking orientation tour that hits all the major sites and gives you the fun facts and lore.

  • Private car and guide to visit one of the best best market streets for all you foodies; come taste the local treats with us and learn about the cuisine

  • Privately car transfer to, and a guided walking tour of the historic and funky Marais area of Paris. Art, culture, architecture, boutiques…The Marais has it all.

• Private driver to train station for train to Provence (1 per 6 people)

• Train to Provence (booked but not included in the prices)

• A gourmet picnic on the train so you can eat and drink your way into Provence in style.