Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Surrounding Areas Explored in Half a Day
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Avignon, France
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate hosted by Ventourisme
6 hours (approx.)
Up to 6 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- April to October only (morning tours), picnic with fresh produce from local farms: boiled eggs, tapenade, pepper cream, fresh goat cheese, fruit, fruit juice
- Possibility of photos in the vineyards in Gigondas (sometimes in Châteauneuf du Pape, ask me)
- Tasting of at least 3 wines in each area visited, i.e. a total of at least 9 wines
- Tips
- Picnic for the afternoon tours
- Picnic for the morning option between November and March
- Purchase of bottles of wine directly at the estate (purchases possible in all areas visited)
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atBeaumes-de-Venise
After about 30 minutes drive from Avignon, stop in an area located in Beaumes de Venise, land of Muscat natural sweet wine, but also known for its red wines. You will certainly be led to taste also Côtes du Rhône or Vacqueyras, other emblematic appellations of the region. Then about 15 minutes drive until the next tasting.
45 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atGigondas
Stop at a second estate located in the Gigondas appellation area, known for its reds, but also white wine producer since 2023. The tasting will be followed by a picnic consisting only of fresh produce from local farms (April to October only, and if the tour starts in the morning). Then about 30 minutes drive to Châteauneuf du Pape.
1 hours and 45 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atChateauneuf-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 (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- 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
- Impossible to put a walker or suitcases in the car
- Possibility to buy bottles of wine (or cartons) directly at the estate
- Possibility to ship wine directly to your country, only for Gigondas and Châteauneuf du Pape (subject to shipping costs and taxes)
- Some areas work with importers in some countries, do not hesitate to ask for their contacts
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Brilliant would definitely recommend this company
ElfNottingham, Dec 2024
Great trip
Arno has lots of great facts. His English is great.
The 3 wineries he took us to were all lovely
The lunch was lovely
Learnt so much
Also such lovely countryside
An excellent tour of Rhône wines
smehay, Dec 2024
The wine tasting trip could not have been better. The guide was knowledgeable and passionate about cote de Rhône wines. Well worth the price if you want a wonderful and entertaining introduction to one of the most important wine regions in France.
A well thought out wine tour of exceptional value
Malcolm_W, Dec 2024
This trip through the Rhone Valley was even better than expected. Our guide, Armand, was friendly and knowledgeable. He gave just the right amount of information and did not talk incessantly (as a guide in Burgundy did).
He structured the tour well and let the wines and winemakers speak for themselves.
We visited three representative wineries in the region. At the end of the tasting at the second winery Armand provided a tasting of home grown and local produce. A nice touch and very necessary.
The three wineries were all good in their own way from the small family run with good, well priced wines to the large conglomerate with high quality wines at prices to match.
A well thought out wine tour that is well worth the money.
Great day in Chateauneuf Du Pape!
Chris_K, Dec 2024
We had a great time at three tastings and a nice picnic lunch in the Chateauneuf Du Pape region of Cote Du Rhone. Our guide was great and the value was excellent. No worries of having to drive either. We also met the families that own and operated the vineyards, up to the tenth generation. Overall, highly recommend.
Highly recommend!
Monica_C, Dec 2024
My husband and I came here on our honeymoon in August 2023, I regret that time got away from us in writing reviews but I had to come back and write a review for this truly fantastic tour. (My husband and I are pictured in the 4th picture for this event 😄.) This was hands down our favorite thing we did in France and by far my favorite Viator tour. I loved how this was a small group experience and not a big bus/big group experience. The wineries were friendly and extremely informative and the wine was delicious, we ended up buying several bottles to take home. Arnaud is an excellent tour guide and we can't thank him enough for this wonderful experience and memory. We hope to be back!
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