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Two intensive days among Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape’s vineyards: cellars, winemakers and Provencal tables
A two-day private tour from Marseille into Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape and the lower Rhône valley that combines cellar visits, meetings with winemakers and two three-course lunches with wine pairing.
Two intensive days among Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape’s vineyards: cellars, winemakers and Provencal tables.
Experience the enchanting Provence lifestyle on a two-day tour through the renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape and the lower Rhône valley. Over two intensive days you travel from your hotel or villa to meet winemakers, visit cellars and sample regional wines while enjoying locally renowned three-course lunches paired with wine.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two full days in Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape and the lower Rhône valley
Two intensive days are dedicated to sampling wines from Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape and the lower Rhône valley, visiting different vineyards on each day to discover the true lower Rhône valley.
Meet winemakers and tour their cellars
Each day you travel from your hotel or villa to meet producers, tour cellars and sample outstanding regional wines with winemakers who run family-owned, award-winning estates.
Three-course lunches paired with local wines
The itinerary includes a three-course lunch at a local restaurant each day, with wine paired to every course, showcasing the region’s cuisine and creative chefs.
What the day feels like
What the two days feel like
From hotel or villa pickup each morning, the days unfold as a steady procession of vineyards, cellar tours and tastings — different estates each day — punctuated by relaxed lunches at notable local restaurants where wines are paired with each course. The focus is on intimate encounters with producers, direct tastings in the cellars and immersion in the region’s winemaking traditions.
THE LANDSCAPE
Two full days in Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape and the lower Rhône valley
Two intensive days are dedicated to sampling wines from Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape and the lower Rhône valley, visiting different vineyards on each day to discover the true lower Rhône valley.
THE MAKERS
Meet winemakers and tour their cellars
Each day you travel from your hotel or villa to meet producers, tour cellars and sample outstanding regional wines with winemakers who run family-owned, award-winning estates.
THE TABLE
Three-course lunches paired with local wines
The itinerary includes a three-course lunch at a local restaurant each day, with wine paired to every course, showcasing the region’s cuisine and creative chefs.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a two‑day intensive program with activities each day including vineyard visits, cellar tours and a three-course lunch with wine pairing.
Pickup is provided from your hotel or villa in Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Arles, St Rémy de Provence, Lourmarin and Gordes.
Each day includes visits with winemakers, cellar tastings and a three-course restaurant lunch with wine pairing.
Private tour format with a maximum of six participants.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for two days.
Where does the tour start?
Pickup is provided from your hotel or villa in Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Arles, St Rémy de Provence, Lourmarin and Gordes.
Are lunches included?
Yes. Each day includes a three-course lunch at a local restaurant with wine paired to each course.
Will I meet the winemakers?
Yes. The itinerary includes meetings with winemakers and tours of their cellars at family-owned estates.
What is the maximum group size?
This is a private tour limited to a maximum of six people.