Full-Day 3 Village Tour of Provence: Splendid & Secret

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, French, Hebrew
Private transportation
Wine tastings
Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch
Bottled water

Overview

An incredible tour which starts at a near by, little known medieval village full of history, Napoleon and charm. We follow an ancient road through the mighty Gorges of Olllioules to our next destination, Le Castellet. Immediately we are surrounded by the famous vineyards of Bandol wine appellation, and, as if we are in a road trip movie, we zig zag through typical bright Provencal country side. We do an obligatory stop to sample some of these great wines, while learning and understanding what makes the grape varieties here so special. We carry on to Le Castellet and its famous castle where we will visit esoteric shops, winding streets, and have a 360 degree view of vineyards, mountains, and the sea. An incredible location at the heart of the Var district of Provence. This is off-beaten-path of most tours in Provence. After we had lunch we will carry on to probably the most beautiful and authentic ports in all of Provence, the celebrated Sanary-sur-mer, and I need not say more.

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Acanthid Hotel 21 avenue Colbert, angle Bd de Strasbourg, Toulon, France, FR, 83000
Au Nouvel Hotel 224 boulevard de Tesse, , Toulon, France, FR, 83000
B&B HOTEL Toulon Ollioules 554 Chemin De La Bouyere, Lieu dit Quatier Quiez, Ollioules, France, FR, 83190
Best Western Plus La Corniche 17 Littoral Frederic Mistral, , Toulon, France, FR, 83000
Bonaparte Hotel 16 rue Anatole France, , Toulon, France, FR, 83000
Celenya Hotel 7 B rue de Chabannes, , Toulon, France, FR, 83000
Grand Hotel Dauphine Boutique-Hotel & Suites 10 Rue Berthelot, , Toulon, France, FR, 8300
Holiday Inn Express Toulon - Estates, an IHG hotel Rue Nicolas Appert, Quartier Sainte-Musse, Toulon, France, FR, 83100
Holiday Inn Toulon - City Centre, an IHG hotel 1 avenue Rageot de la Touche, , Toulon, France, FR, 83000
Hotel Amiraute 4 rue Adolphe Guiol, , Toulon, France, FR, 83000
Hotel Les Voiles 124 rue Gubler, Toulon, France, FR, 83000
Hotel Little Palace 6 rue Berthelot, , Toulon, France, FR, 83000
Hotel Mercure Toulon La Seyne sur Mer 1 quai du 19 Mars 1962, Port De La Seyne Sur Mer, La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, FR, 83500
Hotel Parc Azur 221 impasse des Peupliers, , Ollioules, France, FR, 83190
Ibis Budget Toulon Centre 200 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, , Toulon, France, FR, 83000
Ibis Styles Toulon Centre Port Place de Besagne, Place piétonne au dessus du CC Mayol, face au palais des congrès, Toulon, France, FR, 83000
OKKO Hotels Toulon Centre 20 rue Peiresc, Toulon, France, FR, 83000
The Originals Grand Hotel De La Gare 14 boulevard de Tesse, , Toulon, France, FR, 83000
Toulon

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Itinerary

Ollioules

The medieval village is listed as one of "The Most Beautiful Bypasses of France". Ollioules welcomes us at the foot of its feudal castle and invites us to discover, over streams and fountains, more than thirty arts and craft shops, and a colorful and thriving farmer's market on Thursdays and Saturdays. We will roam the alleyways in the medieval district, look at the ancient houses and tell stories. Climb to the castle at the foot of the "Big Brain" ridge, tell what happened here, and look out over the village and mesmerizing Mediterranean sea.

1 hour 30 minutes
Maison des Vins de Bandol

Wine tastings of the famous Bandol appellation. What makes this wine so special? And why can its grape variety can only be grown here?

40 minutes
Le Castellet

The beautiful feudal village has been widely publicized for being host to the famous Paul Ricard International car race. From the parking lot, nested between vineyards, we will climb to the picturesque village located at the top of a hill. We will look at the charming houses and the small plazas surrounded by carefully restored old stone houses. We will take pleasure in its small windy streets and visit interesting shops and craft booths. In the afternoon we will have free time to surrender to the inviting terraces of a host of restaurants. From the 15th-century promenade of the castle, we will discover an extraordinary panoramic view of the St. Baum Ridge, and the famous vineyards of Bandol will seduce us.

2 hours
Sanary-sur-Mer

We will reach the colorful dock of the small fishing port and immediately fall in love with it! In this Provencal village, with its Mediterranean atmosphere, its colorful facades, its lively streets, we will recount the history of the port and its relationship with neighboring Ollioules. Sanary was awarded heroic decorations in World War II - who did it shelter from the Nazis? And why did a small fishing village stand up against the Third Reich?

1 hour 30 minutes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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A learning experience and not as touristy as expected

Published on Oct, 2024

Savit was excellent in explaining the history of Toulon and the villages we visited. She was very caring and checked on my husband several times. The restaurant we had lunch in was great and authentic French.

A learning experience and not as touristy as expected

Published on Oct, 2024

Special day in Provence

Published on Sep, 2024

Excellent walking tour of three very unique and different towns in Provence. Sarit is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the area, the history, relevance, architecture, land and culture. She is extremely flexible and wants to make sure you see what you are most interested in. Not only did we spend time in each village, we did a wine tasting and had a unique lunch. Can't say enough about her expertise and graciousness. Take the time to do this tour! It is well worth it!!

Special day in Provence

Published on Sep, 2024

Unforgettable One-of-A-Kind Experience!

Published on Sep, 2024

My sister and I booked this extraordinary tour before our cruise on The World Traveller - what an experience!! Sarit was a perfect host and guide to an area she has lived in a long time. And…it was obvious how much she loves it! She was there to pick us up at the port and personally take us to her favorite out- of- the way local spots. She is well- versed in the history of these cultural gems and speaks several languages, but we were happy to discover that her native tongue is English. She went at the pace we were comfortable with and was happy to let us take our time in fabulous little shops. The village of Oullioules, Le Castellet, and Sanary- sur-Mar were the perfect combination of villages to visit and make us crave returning in the future. We had a delicious lunch at a restaurant with a literally mind- blowing amount of crepe choices and lovely wines, too! We will seek Sarit out for our next visit! —-Allison and Merrill from Texas