Private full day tour Aix en Provence, Avignon and Chateauneuf du Pape

Highlights

• Full-day tour with an expert local guide
• Walking guided tour of Aix en Provence old town
• Provencal market in Aix
• Walking guided tour of Avignon old town (Pont Saint-Bénezet and Cathedral Notre-Dame...)
• Visit a local wine cellar in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and enjoy a tasting session of the region’s famous wines

Key Details

• Duration: 8 hours
• Language: EN, SP, IT, FR
• Lieu de rendez-vous: At your hotel
• Group Size: 8
• Date du départ: 9:00 am
• Disponibilité: Daily

Private full day tour Aix en Provence, Avignon and Chateauneuf du Pape from Marseille. Experience the great wines of Chateauneuf du Pape in the Rhône valley.

Aix en Provence

Discover Aix en Provence, an ancient medieval city, famous for its colorfull provencal market, boutiques, fountains and architecture. Walking tour of the historic center with your guide to see the Saint-Sauveur cathedral, town hall, fountains, private mansions and provençal market. Tasting of local specialties with your guide in local boutiques. Free time at leisure on the famous Corso Mirabeau and the shopping area.

Avignon

Drive to Avignon to explore the pope city during a walking guided tour of the historic center with your guide. Admire the fortifications, Avignon famous bridge the Saint Benezet Bridge, Notre Dames des Doms cathedral, church and gardens and visit the Pope palace, a huge 15000 m² gothic fortress on your own (1:00 hour – 16€ per person). Lunch at leisure in Avignon and free time to explore squares and narrow streets or enjoy a shopping session.

Chateauneuf du Pape

Vineyards planted by the romans were extended and developped by the Avignon popes during the 14C who created a new summer palace in Chateauneuf du Pape. You will discover the village of Chateauneuf du Pape and its ancient pope castle to enjoy a panoramic view on the valley. Free time to discover and enjoy a wine tour of Chateauneuf du Pape village in old 14th century pope cellars, before to walk around the place and stop in several cellars to taste wines. Chateauneuf du Pape wine appelation is made with 13 differents varieties of grapes, the main one is grenach. Tasting of 4 wine of the range in a prestigious 18th century castle.

Inclusions

• Expert local guide
• Wine tasting
• Fuel surcharge
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drink, unless specified
• Entrance fees to monuments and museums