Avignon and the vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape

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Tour Summary

Avignon for 70 odd years of the early 1300s was centre of the Catholic world. The skyline a magnificent urban landscape, that includes the Saint Bénezet Bridge - the famous Pont d’Avignon, the Ramparts, Petit Palais, Cathedral & walls of the Popes’ Palace flanked by four mighty towers. Start with a visit to the Palais before a short drive to the wine country. Châteauneuf du Pape is at the heart of a region full of history, culture and joie de vivre. A unique, magical place that appears on the hill like an island rising out of a sea of vines. At the summit the vestiges of the ruined château – wall, tower & lower hall built by the popes in the 14th century as a summer residence to escape the city heat of Avignon. It was the popes who planted the town's first vineyards. In the afternoon visit two different vineyards - first Château Fortia & Château la Gardine Introducing you to the iconic wines where tradition is enhanced by modernism & excellence, with wine tasting.

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Rates from

Adult 495.00€ per person Senior 480.00€ per person Youth 295.00€ per person Child 195.00€ per person 11+ persons Group rates apply - please ask us for a quotation

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Tour duration & schedule

The total duration of the tour is 8 hours, assuming pick-up in Avignon, Aix-en-Provence or Marseille. The order for the tour is flexible enough to take into account the starting point changing depending on your location. There is a scheduled lunch break, at leisure, not included & you have to chance to purchase wine later. Not recommended for visitors arriving & departing same day from the Port of Marseille Cruise terminal.

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Tour itinerary & highlights

We will arrive to collect you from your hotel or guest house. (If you are staying in a rented apartment or villa, we can arrange that too) We can arrange to meet you at the Cruise ship terminal in Marseille if arriving by ship. However, the tour is not recommended, if you arrive and depart the same day. Tour available from Aix-en-Provence, Marseille or Avignon. Leaving by car driving first to Avignon. Here we take a guided tour of the Palais des Papes & Pont St Bénézet, the famous bridge of Avignon. Both these exceptional sites make this visit really special. Time for a snack, coffee or early lunch in Avignon before we leave. Châteauneuf du Pape, time to explore the village and visit two different vineyards for an arranged tasting - learn about the vine and the production of wine in this exceptional wine region. At the end of the tour, returning to Aix-en-Provence, Marseille or Avignon.

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Language: English or French

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What’s included

• Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel or villa in Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Arles, Avignon, St Rémy de Provence & Lourmarin. If your staying elsewhere we can coordinate a pick-up from your address. (there may be a supplement payable).
• Travel to all of the sites & destinations proposed with dedicated guide/driver & return to your address.
• Wine tasting & vineyard tours are included at two wineries
• Admission to Palais des Papes and skip the line. Refreshments, snacks, lunch not included.