Private Excursion: Carcassonne & Languedoc Wine Tour from Port Vendres
An Idyllic Private Full Day Trip from Port Vendres Cruise Port to Medieval Carcassonne, a Unesco World Heritage site. Enjoy a private guided walking tour of the Cité, free time for lunch followed by a Languedoc wines tasting session.
Embark on a Full Day Private Shore Excursion from Port Vendres to explore the best of the Languedoc region, combining history, culture, and local flavors. Start with a scenic drive to Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its stunning medieval walled city, La Cité. On the way, enjoy panoramic views of the Languedoc countryside, with fields of sunflowers and the Canal du Midi.
Once in Carcassonne, your licensed guide will take you on a walking tour through the city's impressive ramparts and narrow streets, rich in history and legends. Visit the Saint Nazaire Basilica, famous for its medieval stained-glass windows. You’ll have free time for lunch at your leisure, with the chance to try the local specialty, Cassoulet, a hearty stew of meat and white beans.
Afterward, enjoy a Languedoc wine-tasting session at a carefully selected winery. Discover the region’s famous red, white, and rosé wines, produced in one of France's largest wine regions. Your excursion concludes with a return to Port Vendres, where you'll be dropped off at your cruise ship, filled with memories of this charming and diverse region.