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

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About this activity

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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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Ventourisme

Ages: Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Possibility of photos in the vineyards in Gigondas and Séguret
Included: Lunch: 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
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Tasting of at least 3 wines in each area visited

Not included

Not included: Tips
Not included: Picnic for the afternoon tours
Not included: Picnic for options in only 2 areas
Not included: Purchase of bottles of wine directly at the estate (purchases possible in all areas visited)

Itinerary

Beaumes-de-Venise

45 min

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.
Gigondas

1 h 45 min

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.
Chateauneuf-du-Pape

45 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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)
Some areas work with importers in some countries, do not hesitate to ask for their contacts

Options

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

2 cellars in Châteauneuf du Pape

Duration: 3 hours

Castle of the Pope: 9:30 am: pickup in Avignon

10:00: 1st estate in Châteauneuf

11:00: 2nd estate in Châteauneuf

12.30: drop off

NO PICNIC
2 cellars including 1 in Châteauneuf

2 domains Rhone Valley: Tasting in 2 different areas: 1 in Châteauneuf du Pape and 1 elsewhere (Gigondas, Beaumes, Cairanne, Rasteau...)

Duration: 3 hours

Morning in and around Châteauneuf: 9:30 am: pickup in Avignon

10:15: Gigondas, Cairanne, Beaumes, Rasteau or Séguret

11:30: Châteauneuf du Pape

12.30: drop off