Tastings · AVIGNON DRINKS TOURS
There is never quite enough time on the ground. These 9 avignon drinks tours earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with it.
Spend about seven hours in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with guides such as Max, Romain, Wilhelm, or Coralie. Visit three wineries, learn about the region’s soil and grapes, taste wines in an old cellar, and stop for a Provençal lunch. The group is limited to eight, and lunch costs extra.
“Very informative tour! Max is a very knowledgeable and personable tour guide. Wine was delicious and well worth the trip. I would do it again!”
Ride from Avignon in a small, air-conditioned van to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Your English- or French-speaking guide leads you through the vineyards, two wine tastings, and a photo stop at the ruins of the Pope’s summer residence. Guides such as Joanna, Arnaud, Emily, and Flo have been praised for local stories, wine advice, and easy company.
“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 exploring Gigondas, Séguret, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape with a French or English-speaking guide. Visit two or three Grand Cru areas, taste regional wines with local specialists, and learn how terroir, grape varieties, and production shape each bottle. Guides such as Thierry, Nico, David, and Brigitte are praised for making the subject easy to enjoy.
“This tour was absolutely perfect and just what me and my partner were looking for! Although the weather wasn’t the greatest on the day we went, we had completely ignored it as we had such a good time! Our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. Kate at the first tasting in Séguret was so friendly and so helpful on where we could buy some of the wines tasted. She really made the day so special. The areas surrounding the tour are stunning and all together the half day was up there with some of the best days I have had. This is such a well organised and brilliant day that…”
Travel from Avignon in a small group of up to eight for three wine tastings across Châteauneuf-du-Pape and nearby villages such as Séguret, Gigondas, or Vacqueyras. Guides including Nicola, Nico, Thierry, David, and Bridgette explain grapes, terroir, winemaking, and AOC rules. Lunch is included, often in a scenic château or hotel restaurant.
“We had a wonderful day out with Nico exploring Chateauneuf-du-pape and Séguret. On the trip, we had 3 different tastings in 3 very different venues, including a wonderful lunch. A perfect day out in the Rhône Valley!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at 2:00 pm in central Avignon for a four-hour minivan trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Visit two wineries, taste red and white wines, hear about Rhône Valley grapes and terroir, and stop at the castle ruins for vineyard views. Guides may include Emile, Sylvia, Arnaud, or Mathilde.
“Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. He was very kind with our children. We saw several great sights and the first winery was amazing.”
Join Arnaud of Ventourisme for a small-group wine tour from Avignon. Visit three wineries in Beaumes-de-Venise, Gigondas, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, tasting at least nine wines. Morning tours from April to October include a picnic of local farm foods. Expect a relaxed drive, regional stories, and a maximum of six people.
“It was a fantastic tour! Arnaud was knowledgeable and personable. We very much enjoyed the day and would recommend for everyone!”
Spend nine hours touring Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Séguret with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Thierry, Nico, Nicholas, and David explain grapes, terroir, aging, and tasting technique while you visit three or four wineries, enjoy lunch, and taste wines in village cellars and vineyard country.
“We had a fabulous, fun and informative day. The experience was everything we hoped for and a great way to experience Châteauneuf-du-Pape - the wineries were excellent, lunch divine and we were expertly guided and entertained by the wonderful Brigette who’s enthusiasm and planning was perfect for us. We loved every minute as did our two teenagers who were not expecting to get as much as they did from the experience! Thanks again for a fabulous day. Brigette truly thought of everything to help create a memorable day. Rachel Hedley & family, Sydney Australia. 🤩”
Leave Avignon at 9:00 am for a four-hour Rhône Valley wine tour with an English-speaking driver-guide. Stop at the Châteauneuf-du-Pape viewpoint, then visit two wineries for tastings and cellar visits. Guides such as Emile, Flo, Oliver, and Juliana have led this outing, though the guide and wineries can vary by date.
“Our tour guide, Gis, was very knowledgeable, friendly and a safe driver. He even made us lunch reservations at a good restaurant after the tour on a cute street in Avignon. Our group learned so much about the region, its history, and its wines — highly recommend!”
Spend about five hours exploring the Southern Rhône with Provence Panorama. From Avignon, an English-speaking guide such as David, Thierry, or JB drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle to two tastings in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, or Séguret. Expect local wine, vineyard views, village scenery, and a small group of up to eight.
“Excellent tour. Our host was very knowledgeable and informative. Enjoyed it very much, good choice of different wineries.”
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