Pont du Gard to Villeneuve Les Avignon & Châteauneuf du Pape wine private tour
Pont du Gard, Roman history & Villeneuve Les Avignon, médiévale cité, La Chartreuse, Fort St André and the fine wine of Châteauneuf du Pape.
This is an exceptional unique tour captures the essence of Provence from the Romans to the medieval times begining with a visit to Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct built in the 1st century which at the time was the world's tallest bridge. From here we make our way to the delightful small town of Villeneuve Les Avignon which sits across the River Rhône offering exceptional views to the city of Avignon. A walking tour with a visit to La Chartreuse, a medieval monastery founded by Pope Innocent VI in the 1300's, housing one of the biggest charter houses in France. gardens & a chapel with 14th century frescoes painted by Matteo Giovannetti. Short break for lunch before heading to the village of Châteauneuf du Pape, ending the day with a relaxing visit to one of the best vineyards of the region, wine tasting & visit a local artisanal chocolate maker.
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Pont du Gard to Villeneuve Les Avignon & Châteauneuf du Pape wine private tour
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What's included in Pont du Gard to Villeneuve Les Avignon & Châteauneuf du Pape wine private tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pont du Gard
Explore the Roman aqueduct from the 1st century AD
Villeneuve-les-Avignon
Medieval Villeneuve-lès-Avignon lies on the Rhône river beneath the imposing hilltop Fort St.-André, with its well-preserved 14th-century battlements. The Chartreuse de Villeneuve lez Avignon convent has peaceful cloisters and an arts center. Saturday market Marché et Brocante sells antiques and food, while delis and al fresco Provençal bistros dot cobbled streets. This is a walking tour to discover the old town and a visit to La Chartreuse.
Chateau Fortia
Visit the winery that created the AOC Appellation that created the official wine standard used the world over. Sample some of the finest wine of the Châteauneuf du Pape region.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Wine tasting
- Admission to both historic sites - Pont du Gard
- We allow a stop for you to enjoy lunch with wine - excluded in the price
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for a shore excursion arriving and departing same day from the Port of Marseille
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel or villa in Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Arles, Avignon, St Rémy de Provence & Lourmarin. If your staying elsewhere we can coordinate a pick-up from your address. (there may be a supplement payable)