Marseille Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Avignon and Chateauneuf du Pape Wineries

Highlights

Explore the ancient UNESCO listed city of Avignon during a guided walking tour of the historic center with your guide. Discover the fortifications and the famous Avignon Bridge, the Dom's garden and cathedral, the narrow medieval streets, squares and old church and visit the Pope's Palace. Lunch at leisure and free time in Avignon. After lunch drive along the Rhone Valley to the Chateauneuf du Pape district and medieval village. There, you will enjoy a unique experience in old cellar used by the Pope in the 14th century. Taste 3 red and white wines of Chateauneuf du Pape. Walk along the village to admire the panoramic view from the old Pope's new castle. The last tasting takes place in a 19th century castle where you will taste 3 red and white wines. Following this tasting you will return to the port of Marseille.

Summary

Explore the ancient UNESCO listed city of Avignon during a guided walking tour of the historic center with your guide. Discover the fortifications and the famous Avignon Bridge, the Dom's garden and cathedral, the narrow medieval streets, squares and old church and visit the Pope's Palace. Lunch at leisure and free time in Avignon. After lunch drive along the Rhone Valley to the Chateauneuf du Pape district and medieval village. There, you will enjoy a unique experience in old cellar used by the Pope in the 14th century. Taste 3 red and white wines of Chateauneuf du Pape. Walk along the village to admire the panoramic view from the old Pope's new castle. The last tasting takes place in a 19th century castle where you will taste 3 red and white wines. Following this tasting you will return to the port of Marseille.

Tour info

Duration

7 hours

Why take this tour?

Discover Avignon during this full private day tour in the Rhone valley, the Pope city with your guide and visit the Pope Palace before reaching the medieval village of Chateauneuf du pape and its famous wineries. Taste prestigious red and white wines in 2 different places, cellar and winerie. Chateauneuf du Pape is one of the most famous wines of France.

What’s included?

Fuel surcharge
Driver/guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks
Wine tasting 10€ per person (Around 11USD)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 7h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Provence Explorer - Day Tours

About operator:

Provence Explorer provides excursions, transfers and private tours in luxury minivans with english speaking driver-guide. We offer daily departure all year long from Aix en Provence, Avignon, Marseille and Nice. Wine and gourmet tours, cultural, art and architecture tours, lavender and tradition, we explore our region off the beaten path with you.