Aix-en-Provence: Avignon Tour & Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tasting
Vaucluse Region, Marseille
Take a private day trip from Aix-en-Provence to explore Avignon on foot, visit Les Halles market, and enjoy a wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Palace of the Popes entry is not included.
Highlights
- Discover Avignon and the famous Palace of the Popes
- Taste wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Meander in the streets of Avignon
Description
Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Aix-en-Provence
Drive in a comfortable minivan to Avignon
Avignon
Walking tour of Avignon where you can see the famous Palace of the Popes dating from the 14th century
Stop on top of Le Rocher des Doms which overlooks the Rhône River and the very old Pont d'Avignon (12th century)
Entrance of the Palace of the Popes is not included in this tour as this is an option
Local produce market in Les Halles
Stroll in the old town
Drive to Châteauneuf du Pape
Enjoy one wine tasting in this renowned wine appellation.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Excludes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important Information
- This tour will take place rain or shine
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes a walking tour of Avignon featuring the Palace of the Popes, Le Rocher des Doms, and a local market in Les Halles, followed by wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
The tour picks up and drops off participants at their hotel in Aix-en-Provence.
No, the entrance fee to the Palace of the Popes is not included but can be visited as an optional add-on.
You can travel from Marseille to Aix-en-Provence by train or car before joining the tour with hotel pickup in Aix-en-Provence.
The tour requires hotel pickup in Aix-en-Provence, so travelers staying in Marseille need to arrange transport to Aix-en-Provence beforehand.
The tour features a wine tasting session in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, sampling local wines from the renowned wine-producing region.
The tour includes walking in Avignon and visits to wineries; participants with limited mobility should check with the provider for accessibility options.
The full-day tour typically lasts several hours, visiting Avignon and ending with the wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape before returning to Aix-en-Provence.
The tour operates throughout the year, but checking the website for seasonal availability and weather conditions is recommended.
Meals are generally not included, but there are opportunities to explore local produce markets and nearby dining options in Avignon.
