Avignon and Châteauneuf du Pape - 7hours

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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

For history buffs, Avignon is busrting with the fantastic story of the 1300's era move of the Vatican to Avignon, the Franco Vaticano, which transformed this small town into the beauty it is today, reflected in the largest surviving Gothic palace in Europe, the Palace of the Popes. After a visit here, we'll move along the ramparts and park and then to the Pont de Avignon.

Châteauneuf du Pape is famous for its hearty reds! We'll have a look at the village and have a tasting at one of the many domains represented there.

During the tour we'll visit the castle ruins of Châteauneuf du Pape with its beautiful view over the Rhône.

You'll have lunch or snack in a typical Provencal place on the way. (optional)

What's Included

Local guide
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Meet up location: We will pick you up at a mutually agreed upon location.Your hotel or ship, for example.Dates: Daily

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

We will pick you up at a mutually aggreed upon location. Your hotel or ship, for example.

We'll have lunch in a typical Provencal restaurant in Avignon and then it's on to Châteauneuf du Pape for a look at the village and the wine museum which finishes with a wine tasting . Châteauneuf du Pape is famous for its hearty reds!

Then, we'll discover the fantastic story of the 1300's era move of the Vatican to Avignon.

The Franco Vaticano, which transformed this small town into the beauty it is today reflected in the largest surviving Gothic palace in Europe, the Palace of the Popes.

After a visit here, we'll move along the ramparts and park and then to the Pont de Avignon.

You'll never forget  this trip through time !

Then, We will drop you off at a mutually aggreed upon location. Your hotel or ship , for example .

If you would like to share this tour with others on your cruise ship, search for cruisecritic on internet and put an add.

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
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Cancellation Policy

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

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