Châteauneuf du Pape Wine Day Tasting Tour including Lunch from Avignon
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Châteauneuf du Pape Wine Day Tasting Tour including Lunch from Avignon
By Provence Panorama
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Ages 5-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 9h
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Live guide: English, French
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- Lunch
- 2-course lunch and a glass of wine
- Wine tasting
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Option 1Office de Tourisme d'Avignon, 41 Cr Jean Jaurès, 84000 Avignon, FrancePlease meet your driver-guide in front of the Avignon Tourism Office.
- Option 2Mairie d'Avignon, Pl. de l'Horloge, 84000 Avignon, FrancePlease meet your driver-guide in front of the Avignon city hall.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7042P5- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Minimum numbers apply: 2. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7042P5
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- seema600 contributionsExcellent guided tour of Provence villagesWe enjoyed our group tour of Provence and surrounding villages. The guide was very good. We had time to enjoy all the different aspects of Provençal life.Written November 19, 2024
- michele36530 contributionsProvence tourGreat tour. The van was comfortable and the ride was smooth. We saw some awesome sites during the ride and got to explore others on our own. Our driver, David, was informative, patient, polite, accommodating, and fun. We would highly recommend this trip (and David) for a relaxing and interactive visit to this beautiful area of France.Written November 3, 2024
- Gralib0 contributionsFull day small group wine tour from AvignonThoroughly enjoyed our tour with David! Learnt so much about wine of the regions and enjoyed a tasty lunch with great company. Very comfortable transport and great selection of wineries. Will look for more tours from this provider on our next visit to Avignon. 😊Written October 27, 2024
- donaldcR133CD0 contributionsWine tasting in Provence.The Half Day wine tour was very good. We enjoyed learning about Chateauneuf du Pape wines and the region. We loved the wine tasting and the drive through the towns.Written October 6, 2024
- wer4travel0 contributionsGreat taxi service. Definitely not a guided tour.We enjoyed visiting the 5 or so cities the tour highlighted. There was a variety to see of the Provence area. Our issue was the driver was also the tour guide and no listening devices were offered. At least 80% of the information and details of the area that was provided was given as she was driving and facing forward. We were in a 3 row passenger van. The first row heard most of what she said, the second row heard some and the third heard absolutely nothing. We were dropped off in all but two of the stops and left to navigate/tour on our own. I honestly can’t recommend this tour unless you’re just looking for a taxi service.Written October 2, 2024
- Blair F0 contributionsWonderful day.We really enjoyed and recommend this all day tour. Brigitte was a great guide. We were able to do walking on our own at each site which we enjoyed. Thanks for a wonderful day.Written September 29, 2024
- P5542KWandreaz0 contributionsPerfect day - perfect guideAmazing day - couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Towns visited were excellent and information provided was top notch. Terrific experience highly recommend.Written September 29, 2024
- C5337KEianm0 contributionsGreat sights, poor deliveryProvence was great but sitting at the back of the van I could hear perhaps 20% of what the tour guide said, even after saying I couldn't hear. On a long tour that's hours of frustration, not professional and definitely not value for money.Written September 29, 2024
- kathyd4860 contributionsExperience and learn about wine production in the Cotes-du-Rhone with a professional guide to drive and inform.Our guide Thierry was very professional and we learned so much about wine production in the Cotes-du-Rhone region from him. Driving from Avignon we took a short walk through the stunningly beautiful village of Seguret moving on to a small family run vinery were we experienced the Grenache grapes being sorted, tasting a few which were delicious and had a tour of the vinery itself before some wine tastings, no pressure to buy but couldn’t resist buying a bottle. Next we took a 30 minute drive up to the vineyard of Chateauneuf Du Pape with its imposing building and countryside of grapes. We had a private wine tastings experience of three of their great wines, here we brought a bottle of their Domaine de Tout Vente, made with 100% Grenache grapes. There were many bottles for sale on display, prices starting from around 10 euros. Such a great tour. We headed back to Avignon with so much more knowledge than when we set off.Written September 25, 2024
- Tim R0 contributionsTerrific small group tour of important Provence destinationsWe saw so many places that we could not have seen on our own and although it was a very long day the guide made the driving and the tour very enjoyable.Written September 22, 2024
- janesM8416AG0 contributionsLong day AND worth it!Great tour. So great to not have to think about parking, driving and directions. This covers a lot of good sights. Bring your own water! Other folks on tour fun!Written September 19, 2024
- cathyrP797ZL0 contributionsA great time exploring quaint and historic villages.We had a fabulous day exploring the stunning villages of Roussillon, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Gourde, St Remi and the Roman Aqueduct. Our guide Brigette was very friendly and knowledgeable. A great time was had by all. Highly recommend.Written September 13, 2024
- Carogemini0 contributionsworth doingThere were 5 people on this tour with guide Bridgitte.Sadly a wet day and Bridgitte very considerate and rearranged the village order to suit the weather. By the time we got to St. Remy it had stopped raining, and ended at the amazing ponte garde. Lunch at Fontaine de Vauclause where it was pouring so an hour in a nice French restaurant ideal. all in all a great day tourWritten September 12, 2024
- StanleyC9570 contributionsOur South of France tourThe tour was very well guided and overall was excellent - the driver/guide (Thierry) gave a very good outline of the history of Avignon, Nîmes and giving us sufficient time explore. There was just the issue on the meeting point pick up miscommunication which caused the tour to be delayed - felt the operator was not very responsive.Written September 9, 2024
- Joop F0 contributionsGeweldigDavid was an excellent guide and has a passion and knowledge about grape cultivation. The first wine testing place he took us was a local small winery where the owner personally led the tasting and wine selection was exceptional. We left the tour with a box of wine we bought from both the local winery and cave, I think it says enough about how much we liked it 😉Written August 27, 2024
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Alexander M
Antwerp Province, Belgium1 contribution
We had a lovely day going around the region, visiting wineries and tasting (a lot of) wine.
We had a top notch guide (ask for Nicolas) who taught us so much about wine in the cote du rhone. He answered all of our questions and was very entertaining and helpful all day long.
We visited two wineries in the morning, had lunch at a picturesque castle and two more wineries in the afternoon. In between, our guide gave us lots of information on wine and the region in general.
You will get plenty of wine during the tastings. There is no pressure to buy although you can if you want to (you will probably want to :))
Highly recommend if you appreciate wine and want to lear more about wine in this region.
We had a top notch guide (ask for Nicolas) who taught us so much about wine in the cote du rhone. He answered all of our questions and was very entertaining and helpful all day long.
We visited two wineries in the morning, had lunch at a picturesque castle and two more wineries in the afternoon. In between, our guide gave us lots of information on wine and the region in general.
You will get plenty of wine during the tastings. There is no pressure to buy although you can if you want to (you will probably want to :))
Highly recommend if you appreciate wine and want to lear more about wine in this region.
Written September 9, 2020
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Sara E
Washington DC, DC2 contributions
May 2022
My husband and I had a fantastic time on our full day tour of Chateauneuf. I had been there 10yrs ago and loved it but learned so much more this time with Thierry. He was very knowledgeable but in a fun, interactive way - not just spouting off facts. He tailored part of our tour to availability of the elusive White Chateauneuf so we would be sure to try it which was great. We also stopped along the way in a charming small village and walked around a bit.
We had a delightful, leisurely lunch at Fin Roche which is a gorgeous castle with beautiful views of the vineyards. I mentioned that I remembered a winery nearby that I really enjoyed (Chateau La Nerthe) and he was able to call and get us in for a tasting at the end of the day which was by far my favorite (again :)
Overall a really great day - not your average wine tour, definitely recommend!!
We had a delightful, leisurely lunch at Fin Roche which is a gorgeous castle with beautiful views of the vineyards. I mentioned that I remembered a winery nearby that I really enjoyed (Chateau La Nerthe) and he was able to call and get us in for a tasting at the end of the day which was by far my favorite (again :)
Overall a really great day - not your average wine tour, definitely recommend!!
Written June 8, 2022
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wittlenick
nj17 contributions
Jun 2022
Our tour guide, Nico, was excellent. He was entertaining, very knowledgeable and spoke very good English. We stopped at two wineries, one in the village of Chateauneuf du Pape and the other in Seguret, part of the Cotes du Rhone region. We also stopped for lunch that was included with the price of the tour at a restaurant that was within a castle near the village of CDP. This tasting was great for beginners as well as more experienced wine tasters. This was a great day that started around 9am and ended around 530.
Written June 8, 2022
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JustSomeGuy08
Santa Cruz, CA20 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
I'm a casual wine enthusiast from California who knows very little about French wines, so I was excited to get the opportunity to get explore the region.
Our guide Thierry picked us up right on time. He immediately put us at ease and got everyone acquainted. He asked us about our level of knowledge, interests, and our goals for the day.
I was really to have a very small tour group: just myself and one couple. The couple are very serious and knowledgeable about their wines, and I was very lucky to spend the day with such friendly and enthusiastic folks.
Our guide Thierry was able to tailor the tour on the fly to meet our interests, and he continued to do so over the course of the day. Our schedule was somewhat fluid based on how long we spent at the various tastings, the schedules and business of the various wineries, and the duration of lunch.
Every stop had wines ranging from very good to wow! Provence is beautiful, and each stop was either in a pretty village or some gorgeous spot in the countryside. All the folks working at the tasting rooms were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their wines.
Towards the end of the day (it was Saturday) the folks at the last winery seemed to really enjoy our enthusiasm, especially with the other couple on the tour, and they started bringing out some very old and special bottles to taste. I was really privileged to get to try some wines that I never would have otherwise.
Along the way we all bought some wine and the wineries/tasting rooms were all happy to ship them to the US for us. Shipping is indeed a significant cost, but since the bottles are destined for export, the VAT is deducted, which offsets most of the shipping costs.
We were extremely fortunate to have Thierry as our guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about wine, all the wineries in the region, the people involved, and the business. In addition, he's great to talk with, and he has a talent for making everyone feel at ease.
As an aside, a full day of wine tasting requires some stamina. I recommend eating a heavy breakfast beforehand, and continually drink water throughout the day. If this is your first time, perhaps the half day tour would be a good place to start.
I highly recommend this tour, especially with Thierry.
Our guide Thierry picked us up right on time. He immediately put us at ease and got everyone acquainted. He asked us about our level of knowledge, interests, and our goals for the day.
I was really to have a very small tour group: just myself and one couple. The couple are very serious and knowledgeable about their wines, and I was very lucky to spend the day with such friendly and enthusiastic folks.
Our guide Thierry was able to tailor the tour on the fly to meet our interests, and he continued to do so over the course of the day. Our schedule was somewhat fluid based on how long we spent at the various tastings, the schedules and business of the various wineries, and the duration of lunch.
Every stop had wines ranging from very good to wow! Provence is beautiful, and each stop was either in a pretty village or some gorgeous spot in the countryside. All the folks working at the tasting rooms were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their wines.
Towards the end of the day (it was Saturday) the folks at the last winery seemed to really enjoy our enthusiasm, especially with the other couple on the tour, and they started bringing out some very old and special bottles to taste. I was really privileged to get to try some wines that I never would have otherwise.
Along the way we all bought some wine and the wineries/tasting rooms were all happy to ship them to the US for us. Shipping is indeed a significant cost, but since the bottles are destined for export, the VAT is deducted, which offsets most of the shipping costs.
We were extremely fortunate to have Thierry as our guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about wine, all the wineries in the region, the people involved, and the business. In addition, he's great to talk with, and he has a talent for making everyone feel at ease.
As an aside, a full day of wine tasting requires some stamina. I recommend eating a heavy breakfast beforehand, and continually drink water throughout the day. If this is your first time, perhaps the half day tour would be a good place to start.
I highly recommend this tour, especially with Thierry.
Written April 17, 2023
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Doyle R
2 contributions
May 2022
Our tour guide Thierry was friendly, informative and approachable. The tour size was small - eight guests - split between French and English folks, which Thierry handled seamlessly. I was pleased with the wineries visited as well as the lunch location. I enjoyed this full day trip and would recommend it to others.
Written May 8, 2022
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Catherine V
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Couples
We had Frederick for our tour guide and he was wonderful! He shared a bit of history of the area and of wine-making itself to get us started and selected 3 great wineries showcasing the breadth of the region plus a delightful restaurant with spectacular views for lunch. He always had a fantastic sense of humour and tailored the experience to our specific group's wants and needs. Whether you are a wine lover or a beginner, cannot recommend Fred enough!
Written September 15, 2022
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Sri
San Jose, CA14 contributions
We had booked an English tour for couples months in advance. The tour description clearly states that minimum of 2 people are required for the tour. On the day of the tour, when we got in the bus I was told that it will be multi- lingual tour (French for the 5 guys and English for us) and everything was downhill from there. The tour was 80% French and we didn’t understand anything. The guide would chime in every now and then for us with high level remarks. I was told I could ask any question and when I did, I was lectured that answering my question would bore the French guys. Seriously? When you are doing all the talking in French, am I being entertained? As result of this language transition they skipped portions of the tour they had promised in the tour description. The Gigondas was completely skipped and replaced by a horrible winery in C Du Pape ( Chateau Fortia) where nitrogen sealed wines tasted like piece of crap. God knows when the bottles were opened. They were running short on time so there was no walk through the villages. Overall it was very disappointing and a colossal waste of money. I would not recommend this tour company to English speaking visitors. I am thinking of calling the credit card company to dispute this charge. I have not named the guide because he did what the tour company asked him to. But do yourselves a favor and try looking for another company with better credibility.
Written April 1, 2023
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keepthelighton4me
Southern California, CA35 contributions
We took a full day private wine tour with Nico from Provence Panorama. It was a completely perfect day! Nico picked us up in Avignon and tailored the day to include several wineries in the surrounding villages and some stops along the way to talk about the locations, the foliage, the wine making process in the various appellations and anything else we were curious about. He is a wealth of knowledge, his English is excellent and he is genuinely interested in the wines and the area …his enthusiasm shines through. (He has a great sense of humor as well.) Nico arranged lunch for us mid day at a lovely restaurant with a spectacular view. (Nico also taught me to properly pronounce Châteaneuf-du-Pape, lol!) Truly- if you are considering booking this tour, I highly recommend you do!!!
Written May 29, 2022
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baconovich
Norwich, UK219 contributions
Had several wine tasting tours in different countries and this was, by some way, the best. Our guide, Nicholas, was superb - knowledgeable, humorous and great company. Speaking of which, we were very fortunate to hook up with two wonderful couples, one from the Uk and the other from the USA. We had an amazing tour and lunch, lots of laughs and lots of knowledge. This really was ‘faultless’ and well worth the money (I was slightly concerned at the price so my partner took over and just booked it - so pleased she did!!) Highlight of our stay in Avignon.
Written September 25, 2021
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Laura C
Brighton, MI7 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We made a detour in our trip to southern France to take this wine tour. We’ve taken quite a few, and this was the best we’ve done. Thierry picked us promptly at 9, and kept us engaged with his extensive knowledge of the history of the area (he leads history tours, too) and the wines of the area. He shaped the tour to our tastes in wine, and added a few he thought we’d like, as well. (We did). We visited a number (5) of smaller wineries with excellent wines and great stories that we would not have had on a larger tour.
If you like Chateauneuf du Pape, this tour is a must.
If you like Chateauneuf du Pape, this tour is a must.
Written March 3, 2023
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Can this tour be customized for a private group? We’re interested in a half-day tour, 6 hours max.
Written June 22, 2022
I would contact them. Our driver seemed open to customizing the tour. There were 4 of us and we had a great time. We had one tasting in the Pop'es cellar.
Written June 23, 2022
Can this tour be customized for a private group? We’re interested in a half-day tour, 6 hours max.
Written June 22, 2022
We are traveling as a group of 10 and will be in Avignon May 22-28. Would you be able to accommodate us all together on May 25 or 27?
Written May 12, 2022
We visited two, plus a tasting in the Pope's cellar. We also had a beautiful lunch in the country. I believe you can customize this to some degree. We tasted plenty of wine.
Written June 23, 2022
Yes, how long is this tour? Would it be possible to be dropped off at the TGV station in time to take a 18:15 (6:15PM) train?
Thank you!
Written June 30, 2018
We are visiting France via cruise ship in Marseille, getting in at 8am, leaving at 6pm. Is there a way to tour Chateauneuf du Pape with these limitations?
Written April 11, 2018
We got back around 5 but if you are by yourselves you could give the guide your deadline.
Written February 7, 2022
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