Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding areas in 1/2 day

4.9
(118 reviews)
Avignon, France

4 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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Hello dear visitor, my name is Arnaud and will be your native Guide of this magnificent Provence. Among the 5 tours I offer, I take you today to the vineyards of the southern Côtes du Rhône, including Châteauneuf du Pape.

There are several options:

OPTION 1
• April to October (from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm): tasting of 9 minimum wines in 3 areas, including 1 in Châteauneuf du Pape to finish the tour. After the 2nd tasting there will be a picnic included consisting only of fresh produce from local farms.

OPTION 2
• all year round (2pm to 6.30pm): same tour, but without picnic.

OPTION 3
• all year round (from 9.30am to 12.30pm): only 2 estates, including 1 in Châteauneuf du Pape, without picnic.

OPTION 4
• all year round (from 9.30am to 12.30pm): only 2 estates, only in Châteauneuf du Pape, without picnic.

What's Included

Possibility of photos in the vineyards in Gigondas and Séguret
April to October (morning tour in 3 areas): picnic with fresh produce from local farms: boiled eggs, tapenade, pepper cream, fresh goat cheese, fruit, fruit juice
Tasting of at least 3 wines in each area visited
Tips
Picnic for the afternoon tours
Picnic for options in only 2 areas
Purchase of bottles of wine directly at the estate (purchases possible in all areas visited)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Hôtel Le Bristol Avignon

Wait outside the Hotel Le Bristol. Black car with Ventourism on the sides. If you are not staying in Avignon intra-muros, please contact me to arrange another meeting point.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    After about 45 minutes drive from Avignon, stop in an area located in Beaumes de Venise or Rasteau, lands of a natural sweet wine (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise and VDN Rasteau), but also known for their red wines. Then about 15 minutes drive until the next tasting.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Gigondas

    Stop in a second estate located on the Gigondas appellation area (or Cairanne or Séguret) known for its reds, but also white wine producer since 2023. Cairanne has been a red and white appellation since 2016, while Séguret is in Côtes du Rhône Villages in red, white and rosé. The tasting will be followed by a picnic consisting only of fresh produce from local farms (from April to October only, if the tour starts on the m, and if you choose the option with 3 tastings. Options with 2 tastings do not include any picnics. Then about 30 minutes drive to Châteauneuf du Pape.

    1 hour 45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Chateauneuf-du-Pape

    Tasting of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, known worldwide for its reds, but also producing white wines at an average of 8% each year. We will go to a family estate and renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape for the tasting of at least 1 white wine and 2 red wines. Then 30 minutes drive back to Avignon.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Possibility to buy bottles of wine (or cartons) directly at the estate
  • Possibility to ship wine directly to your country, except for Seguret and Beaumes de Venise (subject to shipping costs and taxes)
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Wine Tastings
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Wine Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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