Private Tour

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

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Overview

Available languages

English
French
Hebrew

6 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Wine tastings

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

1

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 • Admission Not Applicable
2

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 • Admission Included

Options

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

Pickup included

Reviews

4.95

22 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent Experience

    Carol B,

    Nov 6, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Excellent guide.. Communicated clearly. Very sensitive to individual needs. Showed us areas we never wld have known about.

  • WOW, what an amazing shore excursion (from Toulon)

    PattyinVA,

    Sep 22, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We were in Toulon on a cruise ship and had the most delightful tour with our guide, Sarit. It was private, just my husband and I, so we could take our time to enjoy each location. First we visited Sanary Sur Mer, and it was so charming. Sarit took us there first so we could enjoy the local "farmers" market. I could have spent all day there, she showed us many great local shops and helped us find local treats. Next we went to Castellet for some great shopping and Crepes at a cute cafe. Sarit was wonderful sharing history and information as we went along. We ended the tour with Evenos (hilltop, think "heaven") with amazing views. I loved our day with Sarit, and I highly recommend this tour, you will have so many wonderful memories and colorful photos.

  • Wonderful Excursion

    Kathryn K,

    Jul 26, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Our guide, Sarit, was friendly and knowledgeable! We say many out of the way sites and went wine tasting. We highly recommend!

  • Even for an experienced visitor to Provence a great experience

    790gillesb,

    Apr 11, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Guide was on time and gave us at home pickup which was most appreciated The tour was exactly as advertised but the delivery was so much more! There was lots of content that made it most interesting and the tour was adapted to take into account our past experience Definitely a added value plus experience

  • A learning experience and not as touristy as expected

    Michelle M,

    Oct 8, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • Special day in Provence

    Regina H,

    Sep 27, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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!!

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  • Provence in a rush!

    MichaelL S,

    Sep 22, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Sarit was an excellent guide. The villages in Provence were charming and only disappointed that we didn’t have more time to investigate. Sarit was very flexible and exhibited compassion and tolerance for our small group of varying interests

  • Unforgettable One-of-A-Kind Experience!

    190merrills,

    Sep 20, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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

  • 10/10 Custom Tour

    Amy O,

    Jul 14, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    What a fantastic alternative to the pre-packaged, over-priced excursions offered by the cruise lines, where you're held captive with busloads of people. Prior to selecting this tour, I reached out to the guide with some specific questions- I received kind and prompt replies from Sarit and was confident this was going to be a wonderful experience. We were not disappointed. Sarit arrived early to our meeting place, and we thoroughly enjoyed all her custom selections to make our day exactly what we wanted. Sarit is a wonderful story-teller and our family was enthralled with the historical and anecdotal details she shared at every location. Sarit pointed out shops ideal for finding unique souvenirs from kind and fairly priced vendors. The icing on the cake? Sarit knew that one of our scheduled stops was under a bit of construction and recommended a look-out spot off the beaten path. She took us to a secluded village with idyllic views at every turn as we climbed higher. I do not hesitate to recommend this experience and trust that your day with Sarit will also be everything you wish it to be.

  • Full Day Three Village Tour of Provence

    SSJ72,

    Jun 26, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Sarit is fantastic!! She picked us up at our cruise ship and drove us through the countryside of Provence. We visited at 2 or 3 beautiful medieval villages, stopped for wine tasting at a local vineyard, and had a wonderful lunch with the locals. She is very knowledgeable about the area, very friendly, and a very good driver. She was also very accomodating when we wanted to change the itinerary mid tour. By the end of the day, she felt like family.

From €469.00

4.95
22 reviews

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