Activity provider: Provence Reservation
Guided tour

From Avignon: Châteauneuf du Pape Afternoon Wine Tour

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    Guided tour

    From Avignon: Châteauneuf du Pape Afternoon Wine Tour

    Activity provider: Provence Reservation
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    From US$ 79.22 per person

    Make the most of your time in Avignon with a scenic drive through the rolling vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape. Enjoy a panoramic photo stop at the ruins of the Pope's summer residence, followed by two wine tastings at two different wineries.

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    Duration 4 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, French, Spanish

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Explore the Roman heritage of Provence
    • Visit the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Enjoy a wine tasting in Gigondas and Châteauneuf du Pape
    Full description
    Tucked between the Alps to the east and the Rhone River to the west, Provence is a rich tapestry of natural and manmade wonders. On this tour departing Avignon, you will combine a tour of its Roman heritage with a trip to the famous vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Start your afternoon wine-tasting tour with the village of Gigondas. Located at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail hill range, the vineyard covers an area of 12 km² and the wines produced belong to the Crus of the southern Côtes du Rhône. The Grenache noir expresses its full flavor in glimmering red wines with pronounced tannins, a robust body, and a solid propensity for ageing. Afterwards, stop at the ruins of the castle built by the former Popes who relocated the papacy to Avignon in the 14th-Century and used it as their summer residence. Then drive to the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, one of the world’s most popular wines. Discover the different grape varietals, such as Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, which give distinctly fruity and spicy wines. The 13 varieties of grapes combined with the various soils create a large palette of complex red wines and elegant white wines. Enjoy a wine-tasting in one of the numerous cellars of the village before going back to Avignon.
    Includes
    • Wine-tasting and visit of the winery at Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Wine-tasting at Gigondas (please note, that from April 1, 2020, onwards, the Gigondas tasting will not be apart of the tour. Instead the tour will feature 2 tastings at Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
    • Food and drinks
    • Personal expenses
    • Tips
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask

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    Meeting point

    In front of the tourist information center of Avignon, 41 cours Jean Jaurès.

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun hat
    • Sunscreen

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Oversize luggage
    • Smoking

    Know before you go

    • Please note, that from April 1, 2020, onwards, the Gigondas tasting will not be a part of the tour. Instead, the tour will feature 2 tastings at Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    • Tips and personal expenses are not included in the price
    • Food and drinks will not be provided
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.5 /5

    based on 36 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.7/5
    • Transportation
      4.9/5
    • Value for money
      4.2/5
    • Safety
      4.9/5

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    WQe thoroughly enjoyed our time and found out so much about the region, the types of grapes they are allowed to use, all the rules they have to follow etc.... The actual wineries we went to for tasting were absolutely top notch and delicious!! The information on the region was very informative and the knowledge that the guide shared on the history of the area and the winery was a wonderful bonus. i highly recommend this tour and company!!!

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    September 17, 2021

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    GetYourGuide traveler – United States Verified booking

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    Good tour.

    The tour guide was knowledgeable and pleasant. The tour was in a small van, so the group was quite small -- 7 of us -- which was excellent and allowed for the asking of more questions. The title of the tour is a bit misleading in that you will visit 2 wineries, only one of which is in Chateau-neuf-de-pape. Also, the tour was advertised as being in English, but one couple present preferred French. -- actually did not seem to speak English at all -- so guide had to repeat everything twice, but no one seemed to mind. The one other piece of feedback was that the information I was sent on signing up said that I needed to call and confirm with the actual tour provider, but the phone number given (same as on their website) was out of order. I sent them an email instead and they confirmed.

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    October 15, 2019

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Canada Verified booking

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    Enjoyable

    Nicholas our guide was very thorough and excited about sharing knowledge and fun stories along the way - the theatre tour and then the wine with a few photo stopbetween had a perfect flow and were spaced out perfect amount of time. Our guide made the trip really enjoyable!. M/f age 27 and 31. Would reccomend for anyone looking to learn a little and do something different for the day

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    October 6, 2017

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    Daniel – United States Verified booking

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