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Visit Avignon on a shore excursion from Marseille cruise port. Take a look at the Pope's Palace, the largest gothic-style palace in Europe, followed by a wine-tasting session and free time for lunch.

Highlights

• Spend free time in Avignon medieval streets
• Drive through the vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape followed by wine-tasting
• Enjoy wine tasting in the famous wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Description

N.B : This excursion is exclusively provided for cruise ship passengers. Provide your Cruise ship name for the booking. Pick-up in the cruise port of Marseille to begin your journey. Begin your journey through the lush vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a picturesque landscape where nature and winemaking traditions come together. Continue with a wine tasting at one of the estates of the region, before going to Avignon. Drive to Avignon, the majestic city of the Popes, located on the bank of the Rhône River. Take a look at Saint-Benezet bridge, famous for the nursery rhyme : ''Sur le Pont d'Avignon'. There, you’ll have free-time to enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the many traditional restaurants (lunch not included). You’ll have the option to explore the city at your own pace: stroll through its medieval streets or dive into history by visiting the majestic Palais des Papes (Pope's Palace) and the famous Saint-Bénezet Bridge also known as the Pont d'Avignon (tickets not included), both iconic landmarks in the region. Head back to the port of Marseille for the end of the tour. Note: The company reserves the right to modifiy the program according to the lavender's blooming stage.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at Marseille Cruise Terminal Driver/guide Wine tasting

Important Information

• Please mention the name your cruise ship for pick-up arrangements
• The order of the visits can change
• The pick-up time may change according to the arrival time of the cruise ship
• Please note that this tour is only open to cruise ship passengers
• The company cannot be held responsible for delay due to traffic conditions, weather or accidents occurring while getting on or off the vehicle or for robbery of personal effects or luggage
• Food and drinks, additional entrance fees and gratuities (optional) are not included
• For any booking with children, please advise the age.
• Tours are operated for a minimum of 2 passengers, bookings for solo travelers are accepted. If the solo traveler remains the only passenger booked for a tour, A La Française ! will contact the day before the tour in order to offer an alternative tour or date. If the passenger refuses the alternative suggestion, he will be fully refunded as A La Française ! will not charge the tour-operator for the service.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund