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Rhone Valley Wine Tour with Chateauneuf-du-Pape & Tavel from Avignon

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Rhone Valley Wine Tour with Chateauneuf-du-Pape & Tavel from Avignon
Rhone Valley Wine Tour from Avignon: Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of Rhône Valley wine country on this half-day tour from Avignon. In a small group, wind through verdant hills en route to two esteemed wine estates where you’ll take guided tours and taste sumptuous AOC-classified wines, from crisp rosés in Tavel to an array of world-class varietals in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
  • 4-hour Rhône Valley wine tour from Avignon led by an expert guide
  • Discover two significant Rhône Valley appellations: Tavel and Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  • Visit a Tavel wine estate and sample its crisp rosé wines
  • Learn about the AOC classifications that indicate superior quality wine
  • Explore a Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine estate and sample this world-famous wine
  • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a more personalized experience
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Transport by air-conditioned 8-seater minivan
Driver/guide
2 wine tastings
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pick up / drop off

Departure Point

41 Cours Jean Jaurès, 84000 Avignon, France

Departure Time

2:30 PM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Your 4-hour tour begins with afternoon pickup from your Avignon hotel. Relax as your minibus winds into the verdant Rhône Valley, a fertile and faceted wine region with many distinctive appellations.

Visit two acclaimed wineries, starting in the Tavel region, where tastings of the estate’s signature rosés are complemented by a stroll through the lovely grounds. Sip on hand-selected wines while learning about the area’s terroir (environmental characteristics), and note the exquisite color and flavor that distinguishes Tavel’s prized wines.

Next, drive east to the world-famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape region, where the prestigious Appellation d'Origine Controlée (AOC) regulations were developed. While at the wine estate, you’ll learn more about the AOC rules that set the standard for fine wine as you stroll through facilities and enjoy a tasting session including several beautiful samples. By the end of the tour, you’ll better understand the rich ecology of the Rhône Valley and the elite art of viticulture in southern France.

Relax on the ride back to Avignon, returning to your hotel by early evening.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Tavel
Tavel famous for rosé wine. Enjoy a wine tasting in one of the winery of the village
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Drive through the vineyards. Enjoy a wine tasting in one of the winery ofthe village
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Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum drinking age is 18
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Provence Reservation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

  • 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.

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What is the maximum group size during Rhone Valley Wine Tour with Chateauneuf-du-Pape & Tavel from Avignon?
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This activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers.

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Traveler Tips

  • "You can also get a train direct from Avignon to Chateauneuf de Pape where there are lots of cellars you can walk into and do tastings, which may be worth considering." See review
  • "We recommend this tour for anyone who likes wine and wants to learn more about French wines." See review

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Excellent afternoon
JeanTW1959
, Nov 2019
Julien provided an excellent afternoon with exceptional knowledge, visits (2) to family run wineries, pridefully producing delicious wine. Overall a wonderful afternoon. Definitely recommend. Well worth the cost.
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We had a great time on this tour. Our...
David K
, Sep 2018
We had a great time on this tour. Our driver/guide was knowledgeable, friendly and spoke English perfectly. We especially enjoyed the Rosè tasting in Tavel. She explained the 3 different soil types used and then poured samples of each so we could taste the difference. We stopped at a vineyard to take a close look at the vines and soil. We also liked the trip to the Chateauneuf-du-Pape ruins before going to the next winery. We recommend this tour for anyone who likes wine and wants to learn more about French wines.
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This was a great tour, just the write...
peterbeeby
, Sep 2018
This was a great tour, just the write length and content - great tastings and informative tours - our driver Jeremy was very friendly and helpful, even making suggestions which supported the rest of our stay in the area.
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Good wine tasting with a nice tour director
AnneB13
, Sep 2018
My adult daughters and I were part of an 8 person wine tour in the Rhone valley. Anna, our tour leader, was interesting and fun. The wine pours could have been more generous and/or allowed us to taste additional wines. I expected a setting where we could sit outside tasting wine while overlooking the vineyards, but the tastings take place while standing inside a tasting room. The wines themselves were very good, especially the Tavel rose.
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I find it hard to recommend this...
catherine
, Jun 2018
I find it hard to recommend this tour. We did go to a Tavel vineyard, and try 4 generous wines - all which were great. Then we did a tour of a vineyard in Chateauneuf-de-Pape and tried their wines. However I thought our guide was a bit arrogant and I didnt learn as much about French wines as I thought it would on the tour. Its worth nothing that the vineyard in Chateauneuf on this tour is the same vineyard you go to one Le Grand Tour of Provence trip. I did both trips in two days, so that was disappointing - and I was surprised that wasn't raised with me when I rang Provence Reservation to confirm my bookings. I'd definitely choose Le Grand Tour over this one. Also, given the price of this tour I think I would have rather gone to a nice restaurant and tried a bunch of wines there. You can also get a train direct from Avignon to Chateauneuf de Pape where there are lots of cellars you can walk into and do tastings, which may be worth considering.
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Amazing experience, excellent tour and...
Young Woo P
, Apr 2018
Amazing experience, excellent tour and especially the guide. Highly recommended!
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If all you did on this tour was...
Craig M
, Nov 2017
If all you did on this tour was taste Taval it would be 5 stars. The rest is icing on the cake.
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Really fun tour. Guide was great and...
Karen S
, Sep 2017
Really fun tour. Guide was great and very knowledgable. There were 3 couple including us and it was a great group.
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Small group tour of two wineries...
elaine m
, Aug 2017
Small group tour of two wineries. Drive/tour guide was knowledgeable and nice. He picked us up right on time in Avignon and the van was comfortable and had air conditioning. Would recommend.
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Pick up and driver were good...
Stephen B
, Aug 2017
Pick up and driver were good. Chateaunuf with in house talk and wine store vist was excellent. Travel was just a tasting run by driver/guide could have done with more detail there.
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