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Provence Wine Tour: Explore the Historic Chateauneuf du Pape Vineyard
4.7
22 Ratings
Aix-en-Provence
Embark on a full-day Provence wine tour and discover the historic Chateauneuf du Pape vineyard. Explore stunning landscapes, visit 2 wineries, and indulge in delicious local wines with an expert English-speaking guide.
Embark on a full-day Provence wine tour and discover the historic Chateauneuf du Pape vineyard. Explore stunning landscapes, visit 2 wineries, and indulge in delicious local wines with an expert English-speaking guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape - On this full day journey, depart for the famous Chateauneuf du Pape vineyard.
As you reach this historic wine producing region (planted by the Romans during the 14th century), discover the village & its ancient castle that was the summer residence of the Pope’s during their stay in the area and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic…
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape - On this full day journey, depart for the famous Chateauneuf du Pape vineyard.
As you reach this historic wine producing region (planted by the Romans during the 14th century), discover the village & its ancient castle that was the summer residence of the Pope’s during their stay in the area and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view on the valley.
During the morning, you will visit and taste local wines in a carefully selected winery. At lunch, your guide will suggest different local options.
After lunch, experience your second Chateauneuf du Pape winery tour. In each winery of the day, you will first be introduced to the estate and its history. Then, your visit will focus on the wine making process and the visit of the technical installations. The local wines are well known for their full bodied red wines made predominantly with different grape varieties such as Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, typical local grapes in south of France.
After the second visit, we will take you back to Aix.
What's Included
- English-speaking driver/guide, expert in local wines
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Wine tasting fees in 2 wineries
- English-speaking driver/guide, expert in local wines
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Wine tasting fees in 2 wineries
What's Not Included
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the program
- Entrance fees to the monuments, museums, and other attractions that are NOT mentioned
- Personal insurance and expenses
- Gratuities for the guide
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the program
- Entrance fees to the monuments, museums, and other attractions that are NOT mentioned
- Personal insurance and expenses
- Gratuities for the guide
Additional Information
This small group tour is perfect for those who want to have a nice overview of the famous and historic Chateauneuf du Pape wine region. On this full-day journey, drive through stunning landscapes surrounding the Rhône Valley, discover 2 carefully selected wineries and taste delicious local wines. The tour is led by an English speaking local guide,…
This small group tour is perfect for those who want to have a nice overview of the famous and historic Chateauneuf du Pape wine region. On this full-day journey, drive through stunning landscapes surrounding the Rhône Valley, discover 2 carefully selected wineries and taste delicious local wines. The tour is led by an English speaking local guide, expert in Provence wines.
- Minimum age to participate is 18 years old, adult-only tour
- Pets are not allowed on the tour
Location
300 Av. Giuseppe Verdi
Avenue Giuseppe Verdi
Pick up in front of the Tourism Office in Aix en Provence.
Please be ready 15 minutes before tour departure time. All tours leave on time!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(22 Ratings)
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Leisa_e
Sep 14, 2024
Fun tour, great guide. - Julian was an extremely good, patient guide. He’s very knowledgeable about the area. Overall, we had a great time. It was unfortunate that the first winery we visited provided a wine for tasting that several in our group really liked when the winery didn’t have any of that wine to sell. Poor form on their part, but not the fault of the tour guide.
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Dana
Sep 8, 2024
Great Day, Great Tour - This was an awesome way to visit this wonderful world wine region. Our driver/guide Julian was excellent, explaining the region along the way, pointing us in the direction of great food during the lunch break, and giving us enough time to explore and take pictures. I highly recommend this small group tour. This is my 5th TripAdvisor tour, and they have not disappointed. The van was also very comfortable, and the ride went quickly. The small group allows you to get to know your fellow travelers.
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Katie_l
May 18, 2024
Small group with quality content and lots of time - We had an incredible time with our guide Camille, who was very knowledgeable, warm and funny. It was an intimate, small group and we had plenty of time at each vineyard to talk, ask questions and taste a lot of wine! Transport and logistics went smoothly and the vineyard tours were of fantastic quality and content.
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M7461tylauraa
Nov 1, 2022
Great tour - Great wine tour. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. The wineries had beautiful surroundings and delicious wines.
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Beccag643
Oct 15, 2022
Excellent quick wine trip in Aix - We had a wonderful time with our guide, Lucille. She was so nice, easy to talk to, loved a good laugh and was beyond knowledgable. She obviously knows the vineyards and the teams working on them well, as they all seemed like old friends, which made the tastings relaxed and enjoyable. The selections we tasted were all so different and amazing, a really great variety! Would highly recommend!
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Julie_w
Oct 7, 2022
Scenic afternoon tasting... - Scenic afternoon tasting some delicious wines! The guides were very knowledgeable and made the day memorable!
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James_m
Oct 2, 2022
Wonderful afternoon. - Wonderful time. Thomas was the perfect passionate tour guide. The wine was delicious. The scenery beautiful.
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Eyecandyphotog
Oct 1, 2022
Great way to spend an afternoon in Provence! - Our tour guide was pleasant and knowledgeable, easy to understand, and drove us safely to our tour locations. We were introduced to several wines of the region, given some of the history of the estates, got to taste them and had the opportunity to purchase the bottles we wanted. It was a great way to spend an afternoon as a group.
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J5628xfc_lines
Aug 10, 2023
YES, without hesitation - Short guided tour with the very interesting owner. Tasting of a few products (a white, a rosé, 2 reds) with Quebec cheeses and fresh bread.
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Liliana_m
Sep 7, 2024
OK tour, could be better - The tour was ok and informative, but I really think that wine tastings should be accompanied by some kind of small bites of bread or crackers like it is the norm in most places. It is not an ideal experience to taste wine with 15% alcohol or higher, on an empty stomach, at 11 am. At least inform the travelers to bring their own snacks. But for the price paid ( this is NOT a cheap tour), I really think that some small bites of food should be provided along with the wine tasting.
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