From Avignon: Wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surroundings
Overview
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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:
OPTION 1
• April to October (from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm): tasting of 9 minimum wines in 3 areas, including 1 in Châteauneuf du Pape to finish the tour. After the 2nd tasting there will be a picnic included consisting only of fresh produce from local farms.
OPTION 2
• all year round (2pm to 6.30pm): same tour, but without picnic.
OPTION 3
• all year round (from 9.30am to 12.30pm): only 2 estates, including 1 in Châteauneuf du Pape, without picnic.
OPTION 4
• all year round (from 9.30am to 12.30pm): only 2 estates, only in Châteauneuf du Pape, without picnic.
What's Included
- Lunch April to October (morning tour in 3 areas): picnic with fresh produce from local farms: boiled eggs, tapenade, pepper cream, fresh goat cheese, fruit, fruit juice
- Alcoholic beverages Tasting of at least 3 wines in each area visited
- Possibility of photos in the vineyards in Gigondas
- Tips
- Picnic for the afternoon tours
- Picnic for options in only 2 areas
- Purchase of bottles of wine directly at the estate (purchases possible in all areas visited)
Meeting Location
44 Cours Jean Jaurès
84000 Avignon, 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
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Beaumes-de-Venise
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gigondas
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Possibility to buy bottles of wine (or cartons) directly at the estate
- Possibility to ship wine directly to your country, except for Seguret and Beaumes de Venise (subject to shipping costs and taxes)
- Some areas work with importers in some countries, do not hesitate to ask for their contacts
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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 (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. April to October (morning tour in 3 areas): picnic with fresh produce from local farms: boiled eggs, tapenade, pepper cream, fresh goat cheese, fruit, fruit juice.
- Alcoholic beverages. Tasting of at least 3 wines in each area visited.
- Possibility of photos in the vineyards in Gigondas.
- Tips.
- Picnic for the afternoon tours.
- Picnic for options in only 2 areas.
- Purchase of bottles of wine directly at the estate (purchases possible in all areas visited).
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Avignon: Wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surroundings is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Avignon: Wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surroundings will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchApril to October (morning tour in 3 areas): picnic with fresh produce from local farms: boiled eggs, tapenade, pepper cream, fresh goat cheese, fruit, fruit juice
- Alcoholic beveragesTasting of at least 3 wines in each area visited
- Possibility of photos in the vineyards in Gigondas
- Tips
- Picnic for the afternoon tours
- Picnic for options in only 2 areas
- Purchase of bottles of wine directly at the estate (purchases possible in all areas visited)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Possibility to buy bottles of wine (or cartons) directly at the estate
- Possibility to ship wine directly to your country, except for Seguret and Beaumes de Venise (subject to shipping costs and taxes)
- Some areas work with importers in some countries, do not hesitate to ask for their contacts
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
