From Marseille Cruise Port to Avignon & Châteauneuf du Pape
ID: GYG189018-292305
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Visit Avignon and see the Pope's Palace, the largest gothic-style palace in Europe. Enjoy a wine tasting free time for lunch.
Meet your tour guide at the exit of the cruise terminal at Marseille seaport then drive to Avignon, the majestic city of the Popes, located on the bank of the Rhône River. Take a look at Saint-Benezet bridge, famous for the children's song Sur le Pont d'Avignon, and admire the Popes' Palace, which is the biggest Gothic-styled Palace in Europe. Do not miss the opportunity to purchase your ticket to visit it inside.
Have free time for lunch then take a sightseeing trip to the vineyards around Châteauneuf du Pape. Listen to explanations about terroir, grape varieties, vinification, and aging cellars. Stop at a winery for wine-tasting before returning to Marseille.
Highlights
- See the UNESCO listed town of Avignon
- Visit the Pont d'Avignon and the Pope's Palace
- Enjoy a wine-tasting experience
- Get a glimpse Saint-Benezet's Bridge
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The pickup time may vary depending on the arrival time of your cruise ship at the Port of Marseille
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Marseille Seaport cruise terminal. The driver will wait for you at the closest point possible to the ship's exit (this may involve a short walk) and will be holding a sign with the lead passenger's name written on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
