Discover the wine country of 3 Grand Crus on this 5-hour guided tour in the Côtes du Rhône. The highlights of this renowned wine region include Gigondas, Seguret, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, whose wines carry the certification of Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). During your tour you’ll have a chance to admire the beauty of vineyards and the small regional villages dominated by bell towers. You’ll be at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, and in this lovely landscape you’ll learn about wine production and grape varieties. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to taste some fine wines with a wine specialist. The specialist’s expert knowledge will help make your tasting session a unique and memorable experience.

Discover a one of the famous vineyards of of the Rhône Valley : Châteauneuf du Pape is renowned for its full-bodied and powerful red wines. Enjoy a wine-tasting experience in a prestigious cellar of the village of Châteauneuf du pape. Combine tasting with expert instruction about the wines of the Rhône Valley, and learn about the terroir and French system of quality certification known as AOC (Appellation d'origine contrôlée). Explore the agriculture, geography and vineyards of the Rhône, known for their dry, crisp and refreshing taste that is perfect for a summer's day.

Climb up to the top of the fortified medieval city walls and discover Avignon in all its beauty. Explore the rich past of Avignon where the papacy was established in the early 14th-century. Follow your guide inside the Pope's Palace, the largest Gothic palace in Europe. Immerse yourself in this maze of galleries, chambers, and chapels. Walk on the cobbled streets to the Place de l'Horloge and find out about the secret of the painted windows. See the town hall with its clock tower and the theater. Your tour will conclude with a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine.

Enjoy a scenic drive through the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape followed by wine tastings at two different wineries. From the ruins of the Pope's summer residence, enjoy a panoramic view over the Rhône River valley and the hill ranges surrounding the village. In the afternoon, discover the village of Roussillon and its colorful houses. Enjoy a photo stop at Pont Julien with a history dating from Roman times. Drive through the village of Lacoste, where you will see the remains of the castle of the Marquis de Sade. Conclude the tour with free time in the dry-stone-built hilltop village of Gordes.

With your guide, discover the rich, historical centre of Avignon, a UnescoWorld Heritage Site. Enjoy the panoramic view of the surroundings and the Rhône River, Pont d'Avignon by walking up to the top of the fortified city walls and Rochers des Doms. Visit the largest gothic-style Popes’ Palace whereby successive popes resided between 1309 and 1377. Continue on to the Place de l'Horloge, the Town Hall and the Theatre. Enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône wineserved in a place close to the palace. (operated only in english). Discover the village of Roussillon and its colorful houses. Take a look at Pont Julien, from the Roman time. Drive through the village of Lacoste, where you will see the remains of the castle of the Marquis de Sade. Free time in the dry-stone built hilltop village of Gordes. NB : participants will be required to walk on cobblestone streets and climb many flights of steps during the tour. Therefore, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Lunch on your own in Avignon after the walking tour.

See the Renaissance castle at Lourmarin, take a stroll through spectacular Bonnieux and take in its views, finish off your day tasting Luberon Valley wines paired with a French cheeses and charcuterie. Start your tour taking in the most beautiful perched villages in the valley. Visit the castle and wander the fantastic Provencal market in Lourmarin. Enjoy stunning views of the valley from the village of Bonnieux. Relax at the end of your tour with a tasting of local wines and a sampling of assorted French cheeses and charcuterie.

In Saint-Rémy de Provence, take a look at Van Gogh’s paintings reproduction around Saint-Paul de Mausole. Visit Van Gogh's recreated bedroom where he stayed from 1889 to 1890 (ticket included). Arles: discover the sites painted by Van Gogh during his stay in Provence. Scenic drive through the vineyards o fChâteauneuf du Pape followed by wine-tastings at 2 different wineries. This full day tour will return to Avignon in the middle of the day. NB : The order of the visit can change because of market days (Wednesdays in St-Rémy and Saturdays in Arles).