DocShelly

Would love to hear how you liked your wine tour from Provence Wine tours.

Me, too. Did you take your tour yet? I think I may try that tour as well and forget the idea of renting a car and going to the Whispering Angel (my favorite rose) winery--in La Motte and Chateau St. Martin in Taradeau. Our ship casts off at 6 pm and I don't know if we will have enough time...

Would love your thoughts.

Melissa

We have rented cars (once in Toulon when docked there, and once in Sanary-sur-Mer) and explored the local towns and beaches. Driving in France is easy and civilized; roads are well sign posted.

 

We quite enjoy Le Castellet, a picturesque hill-town, Sanary-sur-Mer (cute town, harbor, beach), and Cassis. Bandol was 'ok'. Lots to do/see in the area, some good wineries to visit, too.

 

Enjoy Provence!

 

Kevin

Kevin, Do you think it's too industrious for me to consider renting a car in Toulon and going to La Motte and Chateau St. Martin (two very lovely wineries)?They are about an hour from Toulon and not easy to get to as there are no trains to that area in Provence. I really wanted to see these gorgeous vineyards but I don't want to stress myself since we cast off at 6 pm. What wineries did you see?

Thanks in advance,

Melissa

we had the same dilemma and have eventually decided on a wine tasting tour from provencewinetours who were recommended on these boards.

 

As our Italy tours will be all about history we decided this would be a nice change of pace and will get us out from the built up area around Toulon

How was it?

Hmmm? Really? I'm not a fan of shore excursions with the masses. I know it sounds ironic as I have my sorry self in a cruise ship--albeit a small one. I like driving around Tuscany. I'll rent a GPA.

I thought I was on different boards. What board was I on? Just learning....& didn't find Toulon board!

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to get out of the port in Toulon and get up to some of the wineries in Provence if I don't rent a car? I'm wondering how much a driver would be and/or if there are taxis lingering around the port?

Thanks

Does anyone have any suggestions? We will be without a rental car in Porto Santo Stefan, Italy and I'd either like to hire a driver (or rent a car but I"m slightly reluctant given my husband's past hx with car rentals in Europe).

Also want to get from Toulon to wineries in Provence. There are several wineries an hour from the port. How do I get there?

We will be in various ports where I either want to rent a car or hire a driver in Italy and France. Porto Santo Stefano, IT and Toulon, FR as I want to go to some vineyards about an hours a way. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm reluctant renting cars in Europe with my husband at the wheel.;)

so either cabs....or hiring a driver.

I'm wondering how others get to the vineyards without a rental car. I can't stand cruise shore excursions.

Thanks,

Melissa