Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding areas in 1/2 day
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Hello dear visitor, my name is Arnaud and will be your native Guide of this magnificent Provence. Among the 5 tours I offer, I take you today to the vineyards of the southern Côtes du Rhône, including Châteauneuf du Pape.
There are several options:
• April to October (morning): tasting of a minimum of 9 wines in 3 wineries, in Beaumes de Venise (land of Muscat, natural sweet wine), Gigondas (famous for its red) and Châteauneuf du Pape (world famous for red), with a picnic included consisting only of fresh produce from local farms.
• all year round (afternoon): same circuit in the opposite direction (Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Beaumes), without meals.
• November to March (morning): only 2 estates, in Gigondas or Beaumes, then in Châteauneuf, without meals.
If you are interested only in Châteauneuf du Pape, book my other tour: https://www.viator.com/fr-FR/tours/Avignon/2 - hours-of-Tour-in-the-Wines-of-Chateauneuf-du-Pape/d483 - 391931P9
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Impossible to put a walker or suitcases in the car
Possibility to buy bottles of wine (or cartons) directly at the estate
Possibility to ship wine directly to your country, only for Gigondas and Châteauneuf du Pape (subject to shipping costs and taxes)
Some areas work with importers in some countries, do not hesitate to ask for their contacts
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Beaumes-de-Venise
After about 30 minutes drive from Avignon, stop in an area located in Beaumes de Venise, land of Muscat natural sweet wine, but also known for its red wines. You will certainly be led to taste also Côtes du Rhône or Vacqueyras, other emblematic appellations of the region. Then about 15 minutes drive until the next tasting.
Gigondas
Stop at a second estate located in the Gigondas appellation area, known for its reds, but also white wine producer since 2023. The tasting will be followed by a picnic consisting only of fresh produce from local farms (April to October only, and if the tour starts in the morning). Then about 30 minutes drive to Châteauneuf du Pape.
What‘s Included
April to October only (morning tours), picnic with fresh produce from local farms: boiled eggs, tapenade, pepper cream, fresh goat cheese, fruit, fruit juice
Possibility of photos in the vineyards in Gigondas (sometimes in Châteauneuf du Pape, ask me)
Tasting of at least 3 wines in each area visited, i.e. a total of at least 9 wines
Tips
Picnic for the afternoon tours
Picnic for the morning option between November and March
Purchase of bottles of wine directly at the estate (purchases possible in all areas visited)
Options
Tasting in 2 cellars
No picnic.
Morning off season: • 1st cellar in a Côtes du Rhône appellation area
• 2nd cellar in Châteauneuf du Pape
• no picnic
Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding areas in 1/2 day
Reviews
96 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience - a must do!
SuffolkStTraveller,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience!! Guided around the region with a knowledgable and friendly guide… and great wines to boot! Don’t miss this half day to learn more about the Cote De Rhone region.
A taste of Provence
harry t,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arnaud , our guide, was a knowledgeable and excellent local . He provided us with every bit of information on the area, numerous tastings at three wineries in the region and a superb lunch treat of local delicacies and drinks
Breezing along Provence’s GSM(Grenache,Syrah,Mourvèdre) vineyards
Stephen A,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver and guide Arnoux, is a very knowledgeable wine guy who truly loves showing the sun-drenched vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape, Beaumes de Venise and Gigondas. He’s a very easy, amiable and a real people person, who travels the World whenever he gets the chance. His tour, I truly enjoyed and I would highly recommend..
Excellent Wine Tour!
ebX4448ZB,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arnaud was wonderful. Lots of interesting history about the area and the wine. We got to visit three wineries including Domaine de BeauRenard Chateauneuf du Papa which uses biodynamic methods. The picnic was very special! It gave us a chance to share more stories and the selection of foods and juices Arnaud brought was tasty, fresh and local.
Beautiful visit into the villages and wineries around Avignon
Jon B,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding! A delightful visit into the country side, very good commentary all along the way. Visited 3 wineries and a very nice picnic lunch…all a really good value
Good wine tour
Marilyn M,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A nice excursion from Avignon to three different wine regions nearby. Great tasting experiences and a lovely picnic lunch with local products. Our host was very knowledgeable and congenial. I live in Sonoma County in California and have had many wine tasting experiences and I was impressed with this tour.
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Wine tour
Vince H,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Chateauneuf-du-Pape wine tour was amazing from start to finish. Arnoud our guide was from the area and is doing a job he truly loves. He was very knowledgeable and made us feel welcome and comfortable visiting the three wineries our tour. You could tell that he had a great relationship with the wineries and that they were comfortable letting him show us around some of their behind the scenes areas. His commentary fit well with their history of each winery, and our group gained a lot of knowledge about each wine and the hard work that went into its production. We had a picnic lunch provided by our guide with a selection of foods native to the area that were all delicious. Probably the best wine tour I have experienced, and that is saying a lot.
Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding area
Shipwrecked49,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Arnaud, your tour was excellent and would Highly Recommend this to any one looking for a tour of Avignon wine area We very much enjoyed your knowledge, hospitality and your personalised, relaxing delightful lunch - what a way to spend a relaxing lunch under the trees of the winery All the winery’s were wonderful and it was a great day out - thank you for making this such a perfect tour. We all enjoyed the wines tasted and cheers!, enjoy the wine
Great vineyards tour
Voyage644078,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip when you can taste variety of Cote du Rhone wines and learn how the grapes are grown. We were in vineyards in Chateneuf du Pape, Beaumes de Venis and Gigondas appelations. And we have fun! :-)
Outstanding wine tour with Gordana!
Chris G,,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gordana is an extraordinary guide. She is so knowledgeable about wine production and presented it with such enthusiasm! We visited three wineries and came away with an immense appreciation for the intricacies involved in bringing wine, from planting grapes to bottling and distribution, to our table. Thank you for an outstanding tour and fun tour. We highly recommend Gordana!
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