About This Experience

This guided tour traces Provence’s history from Roman engineering to medieval monastic life, starting at the monumental Pont du Gard and moving to the hilltop town of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon for panoramic views across the Rhône. Explore the 14th-century La Chartreuse monastery with its cloisters, monks’ cells and frescoed chapel, enjoy a light lunch in the town, then drive into the northern wine region to visit Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Finish with a visit to a top regional vineyard for a wine tasting and discover the deep connection between the Pope's of Avignon and local wines..

Highlights

• ✓See the ancient Roman engineering masterpiece - Pont du Gard, once the world’s tallest bridge
• ✓Discover the village of Villeneuve-les-Avignon and enjoy panoramic views over the Rhône river to Avignon
• ✓Explore La Chartreuse’s cloisters, frescoes and monks’ cells
• ✓Taste wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape at a top regional vineyard

Meeting Point

Pick-up from your hotel or villa in Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Arles, St Rémy de Provence, Lourmarin & Gordes.