France · Wine & Beer

Avignon Popes Palace and Châteauneuf du Pape Wine tour

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through the old town of Avignon
02 Visit the Palais des Papes
03 See the famous Avignon bridge area
04 Enjoy a lunch break near Les Halles covered market
05 Travel into the Côtes du Rhône wine region
06 Taste local wines in village cellars
07 Take in views of Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail

Discover Avignon’s historic heart on a full-day experience that combines heritage, local atmosphere, and Rhône Valley wine. Walk through the old town, cross by the famous Avignon bridge area, and visit the impressive Palais des Papes before pausing for lunch near Les Halles, the city’s covered market.

In the afternoon, continue into the Côtes du Rhône wine region for tastings in renowned wine villages. Along the way, enjoy the changing scenery of Provence as you explore places known for their character, panoramic views, and distinctive local wines.

We will continue our journey to Rasteau, a medieval village with a panoramic view of Mont Ventoux and the dentelles de Montmirail, to discover its amazing but no less famous sweet wine.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Avignon

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Avignon, Pope's palace and wine tasting of Côtes du Rhône

We will walk through the alleys of the old town of Avignon and visit the Palais des Papes via the famous Avignon bridge. After visiting the old town, we will head towards Les Halles (covered market) and take our lunch break. After a good meal, we will continue our tour to Cairanne, a small village in the Côtes du Rhone to experience the sensory journey of Cairanne wines followed by a tasting in the cooperative cellar. We will continue our journey to Rasteau, a medieval village with a panoramic view of Mont Ventoux and the dentelles de Montmirail, to discover its amazing but no less famous sweet wine.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided. 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Parking Fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visits to historical monuments
Wine tastings

What's Not Included

Lunch

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
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We can also pick you up in the city center of Marseille, at your hotel or in Aix en Provence or Avignon.

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