Private Shore Excursion from Marseille Avignon and Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour

‎€620

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Highlights

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

Key Details

Duration: 7 hours
Language: EN, SP, IT, FR
Meeting Point: In front of your ship
Group Size: 8
Departure Time: 9:00 am
Operating Days: Daily

Enjoy a private Shore Excursion from Marseille Avignon and Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour. Experience the highlights of Avignon, the Pope city listed by Unesco as world park heritage and explore the medieval village of Chateauneuf du Pape famous for its prestigious wine. Wine tasting in several places, winery and cellars during the day.

Avignon

Discover the ancient fortified Pope city of Avignon with your guide during a walking guided tour of the historic center. You will see the famous Avignon Bridge, the cathedral and garden of the Doms, church Saint Pierre, Horloge square, pope palace and pope city, walking into narrow streets filled with history. You can also decide to visit the pope palace on your own (1:00 hour with audio-guide) or enjoy a shopping session in the city center.

Chateauneuf du Pape

Drive to the medieval village of Châteauneuf du pape dominated by the ancient pope summer residence, an old castle ruin. Enjoy a panoramic view on the Rhône valley, mount Ventoux and Avignon city. Visit 2 different cellars and a winery located in a 18th century castle where you will enjoy several wines tasting in old cellar used by the Popes at the time they were sovereign in Avignon in the 14th century. The professional sommeliers and owners of the cellars will guide you through tasting of different types of Châteauneuf du Pape wines. Tasting of 7 wines AOC of Chateauneuf du pape, red and white. Lunch at leisure in the village.