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Avignon and chateauneuf du pape - 8hours
Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
8 hours
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History
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What You Will Do
For history buffs, Avignon is busrting with the fantastic story of the 1300's era move of the Vatican to Avignon, the Franco Vaticano, which transformed this small town into the beauty it is today, reflected in the largest surviving Gothic palace in Europe, the Palace of the Popes. After a visit here, we'll move along the ramparts and park and then to the Pont de Avignon.
Châteauneuf du Pape is famous for its hearty reds! We'll have a look at the village and have a tasting at one of the many domains represented there.
During the tour we'll visit the castle ruins of Châteauneuf du Pape with its beautiful view over the Rhône.
You'll have lunch or snack in a typical Provencal place on the way. (optional)
Châteauneuf du Pape is famous for its hearty reds! We'll have a look at the village and have a tasting at one of the many domains represented there.
During the tour we'll visit the castle ruins of Châteauneuf du Pape with its beautiful view over the Rhône.
You'll have lunch or snack in a typical Provencal place on the way. (optional)
What's Included?
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Departure Point: Meet up location: We will pick you up at a mutually agreed upon location.Your hotel or ship, for example.Dates: Daily
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Provence Amazing Tours
8 hours
We will pick you up at a mutually aggreed upon location. Your hotel or ship, for example. We'll have lunch in a typical Provencal restaurant in Avignon and then it's on to Châteauneuf du Pape for a look at the village and the wine museum which finishes with a wine tasting . Châteauneuf du Pape is famous for its hearty reds! Then, we'll discover the fantastic story of the 1300's era move of the Vatican to Avignon. The Franco Vaticano, which transformed this small town into the beauty it is today reflected in the largest surviving Gothic palace in Europe, the Palace of the Popes. After a visit here, we'll move along the ramparts and park and then to the Pont de Avignon. You'll never forget this trip through time ! Then, We will drop you off at a mutually aggreed upon location. Your hotel or ship , for example . If you would like to share this tour with others on your cruise ship, search for cruisecritic on internet and put an add.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: provence amazing tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - French
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