Coastal Villages
Charming Villages of the Luberon Valley
Hilltop villages, ochre cliffs and the classic inland Provence postcard.
Cruise suitability: Requires a longer usable day ashore
Journey through Provence’s most picturesque hilltop villages — Ménerbes, Lacoste, Gordes and Roussillon — for cobbled lanes, vineyard views, historic abbey country and Roussillon’s striking ochre cliffs.
Inland Provence feels different from the harbour: stone villages, vineyard ridges and ochre earth. This day is for guests who want that postcard Provence beyond Toulon’s naval waterfront.
Be honest with the clock — Luberon beauty costs road time. If your call is short, stay in Toulon or choose a nearer coastal option.
Guests focused on Cassis and Calanques scenery may prefer our Editor’s Choice coastal day instead.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Depart Toulon
Meet at the cruise port and drive inland toward the Luberon valley.
Stop 2
Hilltop village stops
Visit selected Provençal villages with time for photographs and short walks.
Stop 3
Roussillon colour
Experience the ochre landscapes that make Roussillon unforgettable.
Stop 4
Return to port
Drive back to Toulon with a conservative buffer before all-aboard.
Highlights
- Ménerbes cobbled streets and hilltop character
- Lacoste’s artistic stone village atmosphere
- Gordes views and Provençal historic setting
- Roussillon ochre cliffs and panoramas
- Cruise-timed transport from Toulon
Included
- Round-trip transport from Toulon cruise port
- English-speaking guide commentary
- Village orientation and tastings as stated on your voucher
Not included
- Lunch unless stated on your voucher
- Entrance fees unless stated on your voucher
- Gratuities
Return to ship guarantee
Return to ship guarantee: itineraries are planned around your Toulon cruise call so you are back at the terminal with time before all-aboard. If an operational delay on our side causes you to miss the ship, we work with the local provider under the published return-to-ship assurance for that booking.
Getting there from the cruise port
Cruise ships berth at Toulon’s passenger terminals on the Mediterranean waterfront. The historic harbour and Old Town are typically a short walk or brief shuttle from the exit — often around 10–20 minutes depending on berth, pace and route. Follow terminal signage toward the centre rather than wandering the working port. For Cassis, Bandol, Luberon or Marseille days, confirm meeting instructions and plan from your ship’s all-aboard time, not merely the published departure. Aim to be back at the terminal 60–90 minutes early; longer Provence days need the larger end of that buffer.
Tips for cruise passengers
- Only choose this with a solid usable day ashore
- Wear comfortable shoes for village lanes
- Return to ship guarantee: itineraries are planned around your Toulon cruise call so you are back at the terminal with time before all-aboard. If an operational delay on our side causes you to miss the ship, we work with the local provider under the published return-to-ship assurance for that booking.
Excursion FAQs
Is Luberon better than Cassis from Toulon?▼
Different, not better. Cassis and the Calanques emphasise coastline; Luberon emphasises inland hill villages and ochre landscapes. Choose the mood you want.
