Where to drink · AVIGNON
Good avignon drinks tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Travel from Avignon to Châteauneuf-du-Pape in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Max, Romain, Coralie, or Wilhelm. Taste wines at three estates and an old village cellar, learn about the appellation’s soils and grapes, and enjoy a separate Provençal lunch with a view.
“Coralline was a wonderful driver and tour operator. Lovely pace and knowledge. I highly recommend for a great day.”
Travel from Avignon in a comfortable, air-conditioned van with a local English- or French-speaking guide. Visit two Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellars, taste several wines, and stop at the Pope’s ruined summer residence for Rhône Valley views. Guides such as Joanna, Oliver, and Emile are praised for their wine and local knowledge.
“The tour was excellent. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. The transport was good. The wine tastings were also very good. A great tour. Would recommend it to anyone”
From Avignon, spend five hours visiting two or three Côtes du Rhône Grand Crus with an English or French-speaking guide. Expect vineyard views, village stops, wine production lessons, and tastings at family wineries or cellars. Guides such as Thierry, Nico, David, and Brigitte tailor the route when possible.
“Our guide was fantastic. Answered everyone’s questions with lots of information. Little cramped transportation for 8 people but understandable given the areas we were driving. Would recommend to others !”
Travel from Avignon in a small group of up to eight for three wine tastings at different Rhône Valley domains. Your guide, possibly Nico, David, Thierry, Bridget, Fred, or Frédérique, explains grapes, terroir, aging, and AOC rules before a generous lunch at a scenic hotel or château.
“Great tour. Thierry was a great guide- very friendly and very knowledgeable. The views were spectacular and the wine tastings were great. Lunch was at a great restaurant with a table overlooking the valley. There were menu items to make everyone in our group happy and everyone agreed that lunch was excellent.”
Leave Avignon at 2 p.m. for a four-hour minivan tour through Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Visit two wineries, taste red and white Rhône wines, and stop at the castle ruins for vineyard views. Guides such as Emile, Sylvia, Arnaud, and Mathilde add local wine and history insight.
“It was really nice. The guide Arnaud was very informative, careful driving, patient and answered all of our dumb questions.”
Join Arnaud of Ventourisme for a small-group wine tour from Avignon to three Southern Rhône appellations. Taste at least nine wines, learn how stone, wind, altitude, and sunlight shape each bottle, and enjoy a local picnic on the morning tour from April to October.
“We recently had the pleasure of experiencing a wine tasting tour in the beautiful region of Avignon, and it was truly a memorable experience. The tour was organized by Get Your Guide, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The tour took us through some of the most picturesque vineyards. The lush landscapes and historic vineyards provided a perfect backdrop for the tasting experience. Our guide, Arnaud was incredibly knowledgeable about wine. He provided us with fascinating insights into the history of winemaking in the region, the different grape varieties, and the unique characteristics of the wine. This wine tasting tour exceeded all our expectations. It was well-organized, informative, ...”
Travel from Avignon with a wine guide such as Thierry, Nico, David, or Nicolas to taste Rhône wines across Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, or Séguret. Expect cellar visits, generous tastings, vineyard views, and a full lunch in a small group of up to eight.
“We really enjoyed this tour. The itinerary was packed, the wineries we visited were all great, lunch was very good, and our guide (Tiri) was knowledgable and friendly. Highly recommended!”
Leave Avignon at 9 a.m. in an eight-seat minivan for two Châteauneuf-du-Pape tastings and a hilltop view of the village. Guides such as Emile, Flo, Oliver, and Rémy explain the appellation, grapes, and local history. The half-day schedule leaves your afternoon free.
“Only couple on tour Oliver was very knowledgeable and considerate Even made lunch reservations for us”
Spend about five hours exploring Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, or Séguret from Avignon. An English-speaking guide such as David, Thierry, or J.B. drives you to two tastings, explains Rhône grapes and terroir, and may add village stops when time and winery schedules allow.
“David was very informative regarding the wine business in Provence. We visited two wineries, and both experiences we exceptional!”
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