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Avignon and the vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape, where life is lived in its wine
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.
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.
Châteauneuf du Pape, time to explore the village and visit to the vineyard for an arranged tasting - learn about the vine and the production of wine in this exceptional wine region. In the afternoon short drive to Avignon to discover the town and a visit to the world famous Palais des Papes.
Language: English or French
Tour duration & schedule
The total duration of the tour is 8 hours, assuming pick-up in Avignon, Aix-en-Provence or Marseille. There is a scheduled lunch break, at leisure, (not included) & you have to chance to purchase wines.
What's included
Pick-up & drop-off at either the Cruise Terminal in Marseille or hotel in Avignon, Aix-en-Provence or Marseille. If staying elsewhere we can coordinate a pick-up from your address.
Travel to all of the sites & destinations proposed with dedicated guide/driver & return to your hotel, address or the cruise terminal. Admission to the sites listed included. Wine tasting & vineyard tour included. Refreshments, snacks, lunch not included.
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