Shore Excursions Group
Avignon And Wine
Avignon and Wine
Avignon, which has been continuously inhabited since the Stone Age, served as a haven for popes who were fleeing Rome’s corruption in the 14th century. This trip for small groups aims to give you a close-up, detailed view of Avignon.
Did you know? The Pope’s Palace is the biggest Gothic-style Palace in Europe! During this tour, you will have time on your own to see the imposing Le Palais des Papes, or the Pope’s Palace. Admire the iconic 12th-century Saint-Benezet bridge, famous for the children’s song Sur le pont d’Avignon, that spans the Rhone River and was rebuilt several times before being abandoned in the 17th century.
Pop into a local winery in Chateauneuf du Pape for one exquisite wine tasting (included), before your return trip to Marseille. During the tour, you will have free time for lunch (not included) on your own.
Get ready to explore the City of the Popes when you book this full-day, small-group tour.
Please Note: Entrance fees to attractions are at your own expense and are not included in the price of the tour.
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Marseilles is an enticing port city known for its delectable seafood, breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, and diverse melting pot of cultures. Less travelled by tourists than its other Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur counterparts, including Cannes and Nice, this seaside city is a vibrant, artistic, and historically significant stop worth exploring! Believed to have been established in the seventh century by the Phoenicians or Greeks, Marseille is now the second largest French city after Paris and was named the European Capital of Culture in 2013. Marseille is a city of and for immigrants, with a blend of cultures and religions from North Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and more, reflected in the gastronomic and architectural diversity of Marseille itself. Visit the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, constructed in an Arabic architectural style, for an immersive experience with exhibits showcasing the artifacts of Marseille’s extensive history. The city’s most frequented attraction, the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica, is a stunning display of Roman and Byzantine design and provides spectacular views of the city below. A trip to Marseille wouldn’t be complete without a stroll through Le Vieux Port and Le Panier, popular neighborhoods for tourism and lined with markets boasting fresh and authentic cuisine. Bouillabaisse, a delicious stew filled with local and fresh-caught seafood, is well-known as a Marseillaise specialty, but don’t pass up the chance to eat other scrumptious eats, including squid, sardines, and mussels, piping-hot pizzas, and a sip of anise-flavored Pastis. There’s a reason why the city was one of Anthony Bourdain’s favorite gastronomic destinations! Be sure to take advantage of Marseille’s natural beauty. The variety of sandy and rocky beaches are perfect spots to revel in striking ocean scenes. Just south of Marseille, the Parc national des Calanques offers great hiking, biking, and boating excursions for any nature-lover. With so much to see and do, Marseille, France, will delight and astonish you. |
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05/03/22 - 05/15/27 |
Starting At $217 |
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Guests must be able to get in and out of transportation. This tour is not wheelchair accessible
