• Pont du Gard - Discover the Roman aqueduct dating back to the 1st century AD.
• Villeneuve-les-Avignon - The medieval town of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon is situated on the Rhône River, beneath the impressive Fort St.-André with its well-preserved 14th-century fortifications. The Chartreuse de Villeneuve lez Avignon convent features serene cloisters and an arts center. The Saturday market, Marché et Brocante, offers antiques and food, while delis and outdoor Provençal bistros line the cobbled streets. This walking tour includes exploring the old town and visiting La Chartreuse.
• Chateau Fortia - Tour the winery that established the AOC Appellation, setting the global wine standard. Enjoy tasting some of the finest wines from the Châteauneuf du Pape region.
• Chartreuse de Villeneuve lez Avignon - La Chartreuse du Val de Bénédiction was founded by Pope Innocent VI. After his election in 1352, he donated his lands and private residence in Villeneuve lez Avignon. Initially intended for twelve monks, the monastery received numerous privileges. The decoration of its private chapel was assigned to Matteo Giovannetti, who also painted the frescoes in the Palace of the Popes. Pope Innocent VI maintained a close relationship with the monastery and was buried there upon his death in 1362. His mausoleum, removed after the Revolution, was returned to the church in 1959. The work initiated by Innocent VI was continued by his nephew, Pierre Selva de Montirac, Cardinal of Pampelona, who completed the St John Cloister in 1372. With its three cloisters, it became the largest Carthusian monastery in France. During the French Revolution, it was divided and sold, its library and artworks dispersed, and the monastery suffered significant damage.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Admission to both historic sites - Pont du Gard
• Alcoholic beverages

• Lunch
• Gratuities

This exceptional and unique tour beautifully encapsulates the essence of Provence, spanning from Roman to medieval times. The journey begins with a visit to the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct constructed in the 1st century, which was the tallest bridge in the world at that time. Following this, the tour proceeds to the charming town of Villeneuve Les Avignon, located across the River Rhône, offering stunning views of the city of Avignon. Participants will enjoy a walking tour that includes a visit to La Chartreuse, a medieval monastery established by Pope Innocent VI in the 1300s, which houses one of the largest charter houses in France, along with gardens and a chapel adorned with 14th-century frescoes by Matteo Giovannetti. After a brief lunch break, the tour continues to the village of Châteauneuf du Pape, concluding the day with a relaxing visit to one of the region’s finest vineyards for wine tasting and a visit to a local artisanal chocolate maker.

• Not suitable for a shore excursion arriving and departing same day from the Port of Marseille
• If you’re a solo traveller this tour is bookable at a special rate only via our website

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.