Château Neuf & Avignon
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Port
Marseille (Provence), France
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$254
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
The most intoxicating of all the wines of the Rhône was named after the town of Château Neuf. Your coach will take you to the town whose original vineyards were planted on land belonging to the Avignon popes. Your first stop will be at a local winery to taste the yields of age-old tradition.
Then, continue to Avignon, where lunch is served. The city of Avignon is the caretaker of the art and culture of the Vaucluse region. It sprawls along the banks of the Rhône River, surrounded by ramparts, and dominated by the massive Dome Rock.
After lunch you will have the opportunity to participate in a guided walk bringing you to the Palace of the Popes to glimpse the privilege that abounded when France was a major player in the papacy OR free time to explore at your leisure in Avignon. (Time constraints do not allow for both the guided walk to the Palace of the Popes AND free time.)
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Travel time to Château Neuf is approximately 1½ hours, and the drive from Avignon back to Marseille is also approximately 1½ hours. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Corkage policy: Wine purchased on this tour is exempt from the on-board corkage fee (offer limited to one bottle of wine per person).