From Marseille: Provence Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting – Marseille, France

EXPERIENCE:

Explore some of the historic sites of Provence on a full-day minibus tour from Marseille.

Embark on an unforgettable journey back to the Middle Ages at Les Baux de Provence a medieval fortress located on a rocky spur in the Alpills region.

Continue to Pont du Gard, one of the largest and best preserved aqueduct of the Roman period.

Drive along the docks between the Rhône River and historic city walls, looking at the Saint-Benezet Bridge made famous by the children’s song, “Sur le Pont d’Avignon.” See the impressive Palais des Papes (Popes’ Palace), the site of the Papacy in the 14th century before their return to Rome.

Sample the wines of the Rhône River valley in the legendary village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, boasting a castle ruin that overlooks the vineyards of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. Visit the cellar of a winery for a complimentary wine-tasting session.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Free time in Les Baux de Provence, located in the Alpilles Mountains
Continue to Pont du Gard, the best preserved Roman aqueduct
Have a look at the Popes’ Palace and the ‘Pont d’Avignon’
Drive through the vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape followed by wine-tasting

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