Avignon and Châteauneuf du Pape - 7hours
Overview
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)
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Marseille
France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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 Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-34565P12
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Driver/guide.
- Live commentary on board.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off.
- Local guide.
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Avignon and Châteauneuf du Pape - 7hours is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Avignon and Châteauneuf du Pape - 7hours will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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