Marseille Cruise Excursion : Avignon & Provence wines

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Highlights

  • Discover the Magic of Provence Cities

  • Admire the famous Saint Benezet Bridge

  • Discover Chateauneuf du Pape village and its ancient castle

  • Admire Notre Dames des Doms cathedral

Summary

Visit the Charming small town of Avignon followed by a Provence Wine Tour in the Chateauneuf du Pape Appellation. Visit vineyards and taste delicious red wines. English speaking driver/guide, expert in Chateauneuf du Pape wines.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult: (18-99 years)
€1,600.00
Commentary
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Why take this tour?

Embark on a vibrant Shore Excursion from Marseille to visit Avignon and the Châteauneuf du Pape wine producing region. Let our Expert local guides introduce you to one of the most prominent wine regions of the Cotes du Rhone.

Pick up at your Cruise Ship in Marseille 

Today we will come and pick you up at your Cruise Ship in Marseille Port of Call. Meet your English speaking driver/guide who will go over the itinerary and program of this private shore excursion. Then, board your air conditioned vehicle and begin to make your way to the town of Avignon.

Program & Itinerary :

Pick up at your Cruise Ship in Marseille

Visit Avignon with your guide
Optional visit of Pope's Palace & Gardens
Free time for lunch in a local restaurant (at own expense)
Chateauneuf du Pape Wine tour

Return to Cruise Ship in Marseille

Avignon town visit

Begin your full day tour from Marseille in the beautiful Provence region by the visit of Avignon, known as the city of the popes. This stunning small town of France was built close to the Rhône River where enjoyable boat rides can be taken.

Upon arrival, you will enjoy a guided walking tour of Avignon around the Unesco world heritage listed historic city center with your guide. During the tour you will discover the Pope's palace, a unesco listed site, Pont St Bénezet, Notre Dame des Dom’s cathedral, Saint Peter's church and Horloge square. Your guide will certainly take some time to evoke the Papal history of this stunning town of Provence.

After the visit, enjoy some free time for personal discovery. It will be possible to have lunch in the town of Avignon or you can also ask your tour guide to get away from it all and have lunch in a local hilltop village such as les baux de provence. After lunch, reach the Châteauneuf du Pape wine region.

Châteauneuf du Pape Wine tour

The Châteauneuf du Pape Appellation was one of 6 to be labeled as the first AOC wines of France in 1936. The vineyards planted by the Romans were extended and developed by the Pope's residing in Avignon during the 14th century. As you reach this famous wine producing region, discover the village and its ancient castle that was the summer residence of the Pope's during their stay in the area.

Here, you will enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the valley. Then, you will have some free time to roam around and enjoy a wine tour of Chateauneuf du Pape wines in the old 14th century pope cellars. Depending on your wishes, it will be possible to taste more wines in the local wineries that your guide can point to. Here, both red and white wines are produced.

Chateauneuf du Pape wines have the specificity of having a possible thirteen grape varieties that can be used in the blend with Grenache & Syrah being the most used. The lesser produced white wines can include any of the seven authorized grape varieties such as Roussanne or Greanche Blanc.

After the wine tasting tour, we will take you back to Marseille and that will be the end of our services. Please note that this experience requires a minimum number of travelers to take place. If the tour is canceled because the minimum isn't met you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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What’s included?

  • Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship in Marseille

  • Visit of Avignon

  • Optional Visit of Palace & Gardens of Popes

  • Optional visit of Bénezet Bridge

  • English speaking driver or driver/guide

  • Entrance fees to monuments, museums

  • Wine tasting fees

  • Personal insurance and expenses

  • Meals and drinks

  • Gratuities for the guide

Things to know

Before you book

  • Entrance fees can be purchased during booking process

  • Wine tasting fees can be purchased during booking process

  • Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups, contact us

  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible

  • Tour can be customized to suit your interests

Before you go

  • Pick up at Cruise Ship at Marseille Cruise Terminal

  • English speaking driver or driver/guide

  • Currency is in Euros

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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About operator:

Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France. 

Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world. 

Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...

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