WORLDWIDE · AVIGNON WINE TOURS
A wine trip runs out of afternoons long before it runs out of estates. These 13 avignon wine tours deserve the slot, priced and timed so the choosing takes minutes.
Spend about seven hours in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with guides such as Max, Romain, Wilhelm, Coralie, or Clémence. Visit three very different wineries, learn about soil and grape varieties, taste around 17 wines, and finish in an old village cellar. Lunch is arranged but paid separately.
“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 guide such as Joanna, Arnaud, or Emily. Visit two Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellars, taste several wines, hear the area’s story, and stop at the ruins of the Pope’s summer residence for Rhône Valley views.
“Very happy with the tour. The guide was very informative about the region. We stopped briefly at the ruins of the Chateau. The two wineries we visited were very different, but offered good experiences.”
Spend about five hours exploring Provence wine country from Avignon with a guide such as Anne, Ann, Natalie, or Kelsy. Visit up to three wineries in Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, taste regional Cru wines, and learn how soil, grapes, and family traditions shape each bottle. Transport, water, and tastings are included.
“We had a great time! Anne is a very knowledge, local guide. We went to three wineries, all excellent and all very different. We learned a lot about the region and the winemaking process. Would definitely recommend.”
Spend about nine hours exploring Châteauneuf-du-Pape and nearby Rhône villages from Avignon. Your guide may include Nicolas, Thierry, David, Brigitte, or Frédérique, depending on the day. Expect three tastings, winery visits, generous regional wines, a scenic included lunch, and a small group of no more than eight.
“Great tour exploring the region and who doesn't want to enjoy a gorgeous lunch overlooking the valley!”
Meet at Avignon’s tourist office for a four-hour afternoon drive into Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In a minivan shared by no more than eight people, you’ll visit two wineries, taste red and white Rhône wines, hear local wine and cultural stories from guides such as Emile, Sylvia, Arnaud, or Sam, and pause at the castle ruins for vineyard views.
“We had a wonderful guided visit to the CDP region with Arnaud. He was knowledgeable, informative, and friendly. We enjoyed tastings at two vineyards and ended with a trip to the CDP castle ruins.”
Join local guide Arnaud for a small-group half-day through three Southern Rhône wine areas. Taste at least nine wines, including Muscat, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with vineyard views and a farm-sourced picnic on morning tours from April to October.
“Arnaud is excellent and full of information. He has a great depth of knowledge about wines and the local region and is very engaging. We visited 3 unique wineries where we tasted 3 - 4 different wines. Each tasting was accompanied by interactive descriptions of the wine with any questions answered. The car journey was comfortable with plenty of room for my whole family of 5. I would highly recommend.”
Join Arnaud of Ventourisme from Hôtel Le Bristol in Avignon for a small-group tour of three Southern Rhône wine areas. Taste at least nine wines, including Muscat from Beaumes-de-Venise, red wines from Gigondas, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Morning tours from April to October include a picnic of fresh local food.
“Great trip! Arnaux was an excellent host. Tried numerous wines in beautiful wineries. We bought a couple, but absolutely no pressure to buy. Great picnic of crackers, tampemades and local cheese and fruit that Arnaux sourced locally, washed down with local grape juice. Maximum of 6 in his car, so great numbers to benefit from his insights. Highly recommended!”
Walk Avignon’s old town for 210 minutes with a guide such as Zahra, Clara, or Nastassja, stopping at local food shops, Les Halles, and historic eateries. Expect at least four tastings, one alcoholic drink, water, and a generous introduction to Provençal food and city history. Lunch and dinner menus vary by season.
“Renai the tour guide was fabulous ! Loved her personal French food experience !”
Spend nine hours touring the Rhône wine country from Avignon with a guide such as Thierry, Nico, David or Brigitte. Visit three or four appellations, taste Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre based wines, tour working cellars, and enjoy lunch at a scenic countryside restaurant. Small groups are limited to eight people.
“David was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Our group was great (maybe a bit boisterous at times 😉) we had a fantastic day learning about vines, wine making, rules of the area and of course tasting some sensational wines. Highly recommend.”
Leave Avignon at 9 a.m. for a four-hour small-group outing to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Ride in an air-conditioned eight-seat minivan, stop for a panoramic view of the village and former papal castle, then visit two wineries for tastings. Guides have included Emile, Flo, Oliver, Florian, Juliana, and Rémy.
“We had a great time! The group was good and Emile was excellent. He gave us so much facts about the landscape on our drive to Châteauneuf-de-pape and all about this appellation. We tasted at two wonderful wineries and had a great morning. I would highly recommend Emile!”
Spend 10 hours exploring Provence with a driver-guide, visiting two Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars and the hill villages of Roussillon, Lacoste, and Gordes. Guides such as Jesus and Emily bring strong local insight. The small van holds up to eight, but expect limited time at each stop and a busy day of driving.
“Fortia Winery was excellent and I expected both to be the same quality with over 300 wineries. Bouachon was disappointing, not on the same level or quality. Our driver/guide “ Jesus” was fantastic! We wish we had two good winery experiences but the rest was great!”
Starting in Avignon, Gordana leads this five-hour English-language outing through Châteauneuf-du-Pape and to the Pont du Gard. Expect tastings at two wineries, stories about Provence and wine, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a sunset visit to the Roman aqueduct. Groups are limited to eight people.
“Our guide was pationate and knowledgable about the region, grapes and wine making. We had a fun, social and interesting afternoon.”
Leave Avignon at 2:30 p.m. for a five-hour wine tour in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with Gordana or Erik. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, visit local wineries and tasting rooms, learn about Rhône wine and Provence, and sample a generous range of wines in a group capped at eight people.
“Our tour guide Erik took us on a delightful tour of Chateauxneuf du papes in a spacious and comfortable van. We visited several wineries and a wonderful tasting room on top of the hill. The wines we tried were spectacular. After wine we went on a meandering tour of the vineyards up to the old chateau and to the island across the Rhone where we were treated to a sublime view of Avignon. Throughout the whole experience Erik explained the history of the land and the various landmarks we were passing. The tour was easily the best wine tasting experience I have ever been on. Erik was a great guide,…”
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