Côtes du Rhône wine tasting from Avignon: Two wineries

Sip rare Crus while winding through Provence’s sunlit vineyard villages

A half-day wine tasting tour from Avignon visits two wineries in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Séguret or Beaume-de-Venise, where you taste different Côtes du Rhône varieties and learn how they're made. The tour runs mornings or afternoons and includes transport by air-conditioned minivan and a guide who speaks English or French. Children from age 5 are welcome, though the minimum group size is four passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting tour in Provence

• Visit first winery
• Learn about wine production
• Taste wines at first winery
• Visit second winery
• Taste wines at second winery
• Enjoy vineyard views
• Return to Avignon

The experience

You pick a morning or afternoon departure and travel by minivan from Avignon into the Rhône wine region. The two wineries you visit depend on availability (they rotate among Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Séguret, Vacqueyras and Beaume-de-Venise), so each tour samples different producers and terrain. At each stop you taste several wine varieties and learn about production methods and the grapes that grow in these slopes.

The guide handles all the logistics: transport between Avignon and the vineyards, entry to both cellars, and the tastings themselves. Five hours total means you're back in Avignon by early evening if you choose the morning slot, or you have the morning free if you prefer the afternoon. The minivan is air-conditioned and holds small groups, so the pace stays relaxed and the guide can answer questions about what you're tasting.

What’s included

• Wine tasting at two different vineyards.
• air-conditioned minivan transport from Avignon.
• driver and guide in English or French.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 13:30Last departure this season: 14 Nov

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Provence Panorama

Is this one for you?Five hours means you can fit this into a free afternoon or morning without losing the rest of your day in Avignon, though an early start cuts into breakfast and a late afternoon tour leaves the evening open for dinner in the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

Can I choose which wineries I visit on this tour?

The two wineries rotate among Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Séguret, Vacqueyras and Beaume-de-Venise depending on which ones are available on your date, so you don't pick them in advance. The guide will tell you which two you'll visit when you book.

What time does the tour leave Avignon and when do I get back?

You choose either a morning or afternoon departure. The tour lasts five hours total, so a morning start means you're back in Avignon by early afternoon, and an afternoon start brings you back by early evening.

Is this tour suitable for someone who doesn't drink much wine?

The tour centers on tasting and learning about wine production, so wine is the main focus. Children from age 5 are welcome on the tour, though the minimum drinking age for tastings is 18 years old.

What's included in the price?

Wine tasting at both wineries, transport by air-conditioned minivan from Avignon, and a guide in English or French are included. Food and drinks beyond the tastings are not included.

How many people will be on the tour?

The minimum group size is four passengers. Tours run in small groups by minivan, so you're never in a large crowd at the wineries.