Avignon
All tours start in Avignon
T1 - ALL PROVENCE IN ONE DAY - FULL DAY $154 p.person
The most beautiful monuments and spots in Provence. Sightseeing in Avignon: the Walls, St Benezet Bridge and Le Pont du Gard: the most preserved aqueduct of the Roman period, dating from the 1st century and classified by UNESCO. Les Baux de Provence: stop & visit of the medieval village on a rocky spur in the Alpilles mountains, located upon a rock at 245 meters high, with its historical centre, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church and pretty Romanesque buildings. Stop at the Antiques in Saint Rémy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and mausoleum) located in a field of olive trees, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh. Picturesque roads through olive groves, vineyards and fields to see some of the most beautiful villages in Luberon; visit Roussillon, famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs, unusual natural landscape; Panoramic view of Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of the most beautiful villages in France, completely made with dry stones; stop at Senanque Abbey (only during the flowering period from 15 June to 15 July); visit of the Lavender Museum to discover the flower symbol of Provence. Demonstration of distillation during the harvest (from July to August); L’Isle sur la Sorgue on Sunday only, village famous for antiques shop and its weekly market.
Free time for lunch on your own during the day.
Provençal markets in Gordes on Tuesday, in Saint Rémy de Provence on Wednesday, in Roussillon on Thursday and in L'Isle sur la Sorgue on Sunday: The order of visits will then change accordingly.
From April to 31 October: Daily Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 19.00
From November to 31 March: Daily except Sunday Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 19.00
T2 - LAVENDER & VILLAGES IN LUBERON – HALF DAY $85 p.person
Panoramic tour to discover the most beautiful hilltop villages in Provence: Roussillon (stop), Gordes (stop), visit of the Lavender Museum in Coustellet (entrance ticket included, closed in January); stop at Senanque Abbey (only during the flowering period from 15 June to 15 July) to take pictures of lavender fields. Provençal markets on Tuesday in Gordes and Thursday in Roussillon.
From April to 31 October: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.45 – Monday, Wednesday & Saturday - Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 19.00
From November to 31 March: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.00 – Monday, Wednesday & Saturday - Dep. 13.00 / Ret. 18.00
T3 - STONE MONUMENTS – HALF DAY $85 p.person
Le Pont du Gard: visit of the best preserved aqueduct of the Roman period (1st century). Les Baux de Provence: visit of the medieval village. St Remy de Provence: stop at the Roman monuments (market on Wednesday).
From April to 31 October: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.45 – Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 19.00
From November to 31 March: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.00 – Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - Dep. 13.00 / Ret. 18.00
T4A - BEST OF PROVENCE – HALF DAY $100 p.person
Visit of the famous site Pont du Gard dated from the first century AD and classified by UNESCO, most amazing and best-preserved part of the Roman aqueduct of Nimes. Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 meters of altitude, with its historical centre: the museum of santons, the Hotel des Porcelets, beautiful house from the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty Romanesque style building. Panoramic view of Gordes, hilltop village in Luberon which ranks among the most beautiful villages in France, entirely stone built.
From April to 31 October: Monday & Thursday - Dep. 13.00 / Ret. 18.30
From November to 31 March: Monday & Thursday - Dep. 12.30 / Ret. 18.00
T4B - BEST OF PROVENCE – HALF DAY $123 p.person
Visit of the famous site of Pont du Gard dating back from the first century AD and classified by UNESCO, the most amazing and best-preserved part of the Roman aqueduct of Nimes. Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 meters of altitude, with its historical centre: the museum of santons, the Hotel des Porcelets, beautiful house from the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty Romanesque style building. The famous villages of Gordes and Roussillon which rank among the most beautiful villages in France.
From April to 31 October: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Dep. 13.00 / Ret. 19.30
From November to 31 March: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday - Dep. 12.30 / Ret. 19.00
T5 - ROMAN SITES – HALF DAY $108 p.person
Visit of Nimes: great city of the arts, proud of its prestigious Roman past, see the antique buildings: the amphitheatre (entrance included) and the “Maison Carrée” (or Square House, one of the best preserved temples in the Roman world), the Augustus’s gate, the Castellum (water distribution station). Uzès, wonderful medieval town and the first Duchy of France, set in the garrigues countryside (Mediterranean vegetation). A ducal seat, a bishopric and consular seat, Uzès has preserved its lay-out as a medieval stronghold, embellished in the 17th and 18th centuries. See the Place aux Herbes (picturesque square), the Episcopal palace, the ducal palace, the Fenestrelle tower (a unique bell-tower) and the Cathedral. Outside of Uzès is the catchment area of the Roman aqueduct (Pont du Gard) that brought spring water to Nîmes.
Pont du Gard: amazing vestige of a 1st century BC Roman aqueduct protected by the UNESCO.
From April to 31 October: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday- Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 19.30
From November to 31 March: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday - Dep. 13.00 / Ret. 18.30
T6 - TREASURES OF PROVENCE - FULL DAY $154 p.person
Visit of Orange, panoramic tour of the city, discover the Roman Arch of Triumph, symbol of the Roman imperialism glory, and visit of its Antic Theatre (entrance included) the best preserved theatre of the Roman Empire thanks to the stage wall. Wine tour & tasting through the vineyards between Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Stop for panoramic view of the Rhone river valley from the old-castle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Stop at the Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and funerary monument) located in an olive-tree field, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh. Visit of les Baux de Provence, village located upon a rock at 245 meters of altitude, with its historical centre, the museum of santons, the Hotel des Porcelets, beautiful house from the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty Romanesque style building. Walking tour through Arles, Roman heritage with its famous amphitheatre, theatre and its ancient sites still preserved and painted by Van Gogh between 1888 and 1889 : La Maison Jaune, Le Cafe, La Nuit, Le Jardin de l’hôtel Dieu.
Free time for lunch on your own during the day.
Provencal markets in Orange on Thursday and in Arles on Saturday. The order of visits will then change accordingly.
From April to 31 October: Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 19.00
From November to 31 March: Monday, Thursday & Saturday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 18.00
T7 - VAN GOGH IN PROVENCE – HALF DAY $85 p.person
Discover the landscapes which inspired Van Gogh! St Remy de Provence, look at St Paul de Mausole to see some sights painted by Van Gogh (entrance fee not included). Les Baux de Provence, visit of the medieval village. Arles, walking tour through the Roman City, the arenas, Antic Theatre, look at the main places painted by Van Gogh during his stay in 1888-89.
Market in Arles on Saturday.
From April to 31 October: Monday, Saturday & Sunday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.45 – Thursday – Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 19.00
From November to 31 March: Monday & Saturday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.00 – Thursday – Dep. 13.00 / Ret. 18.00
T8 - CULTURE & WINE – HALF DAY $92 p.person
Orange: panoramic tour of the city and its roman monuments, Triumphal Arch, Antic Theatre (entrance included with audio-guide) one of the best preserved theatre from the Roman period, (market on Thursday). Châteauneuf du Pape, scenic drive and sightseeing in the vineyards, wine tasting in a cellar.
From April to 31 October: Thursday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.45 - Monday, Saturday & Sunday - Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 19.00
From November to 31 March: Thursday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.00 – Monday & Saturday – Dep. 13.00 / Ret. 18.00
T9 - CHATEAUX & DOMAINES – HALF DAY $92 p.person
Good introduction to the wines of the Rhône Valley. Sightseeing in the vineyards, stop at two different wineries producing red and white wines (including Châteauneuf du Pape). During the tour explanations about "terroir", grape varieties, vinification and aging cellars. A touch of French History with great views from the cellars over castles or mansions dating back from the 17th or 18th centuries.
Monday, Thursday: two wine-tastings at Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: one wine tasting at Châteauneuf du Pape and visit of the Antic Theatre of Orange (entrance ticket included).
From April to 31 October: Daily except Sunday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.00
From November to 31 March: Daily except Sunday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 12.30
T10 - GREAT WINES & FAMOUS SITES – FULL DAY $154 p.person
Can't choose between Wine and Site? This is your tour!
Sightseeing in the vineyards around Châteauneuf du Pape, explanations about "terroir", grape varieties, vinification and aging cellars, wine-tastings at two wineries. Afternoon: Pont du Gard, the best preserved roman aqueduct, Les Baux de Provence picturesque medieval village in the Alpilles mountain range , and then the famous village of Gordes which ranks among the most beautiful villages in France.
Free time for lunch on your own during the tour.
From April to 31 October: Monday & Thursday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.30
From November to 31 March: Monday & Thursday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 18.00
T11 - PROVENCE LE GRAND TOUR - FULL DAY $185 p.person
The most complete tour of Provence. In the morning visit of Orange, founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC, see the Triumphal Arch and Antic Theatre (entrance included), scenic drive in the vineyards around Châteauneuf-du-Pape, explanations about "terroir", grape varieties, vinification, again cellars and a wine tasting. In the afternoon: Pont du Gard, the best preserved roman aqueduct, Les Baux de Provence, a picturesque medieval village in the Alpilles mountains, the famous villages of Gordes and Roussillon located in the Luberon region and which rank among the most beautiful villages in France.
Free time for lunch on your own during the tour.
From April to 31 October: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 19.30
From November to 31 March: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 19.00
T12 – OLIVE AND WINE - HALF DAY $85 p.person
Sample the local specialties entitled to the AOC Label in the Baux de Provence valley: the wines produced with biodynamic methods and the olive oil and other produces such as tapenade... Admire Les Baux de Provence, medieval village labelled as "one of the most beautiful villages in France". This immense and superb stone fortress is without doubt one of the "must-sees" on the Provencal tourist trail! Taste olive oil in a mill in Les Baux de Provence valley, one of the most beautiful landscapes of olive groves in Provence, where olive oil, cracked olives and black olives are entitled to the A.O.C. Label. The unusual feature of this A.O.C. olive oil is that it is made from a blend of several varieties of olives. It is the subtle blend of these varieties, a secret jealously guarded by each producer that gives the oils a whole palette of different flavours. Wine-tasting in an estate at the foot of the Alpilles hill range. The wines of Les Baux are defined by the unique, multi-faceted character of the soil, naturally protected and dried by the mistral wind. The Baux de Provence wines have been officially recognized since 1995 by a "Registered Designation of Origin" (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée). Nowadays, A.O.C Les Baux de Provence wines are unusual in that the grapes are grown using organic or biodynamic methods over 85% of their geographical area.
From April to 31 October: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.45
From November to 31 March: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 13.00
T13 – ROMAN AND MEDIEVAL HERITAGE - FULL DAY $169 p.person
Combine wine and olive oil tastings in the Baux de Provence valley with the discovery of the Roman and Medieval heritage in Nîmes, Pont du Gard and Uzès.
Admire Les Baux de Provence, medieval village labelled as "one of the most beautiful villages in France". This immense and superb stone fortress is without doubt one of the "must-sees" on the Provencal tourist trail! Taste olive oil in a mill in Les Baux de Provence valley, one of the most beautiful landscapes of olive groves in Provence, where olive oil, cracked olives and black olives are entitled to the A.O.C. Label. The unusual feature of this A.O.C. olive oil is that it is made from a blend of several varieties of olives. It is the subtle blend of these varieties, a secret jealously guarded by each producer that gives the oils a whole palette of different flavours. Wine-tasting in an estate at the foot of the Alpilles hill range. The wines of Les Baux are defined by the unique, multi-faceted character of the soil, naturally protected and dried by the mistral wind. The Baux de Provence wines have been officially recognized since 1995 by a "Registered Designation of Origin" (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée). Nowadays, A.O.C Les Baux de Provence wines are unusual in that the grapes are grown using organic or biodynamic methods over 85% of their geographical area.
Lunch on your own.
Visit of Nimes: great city of the arts, proud of its prestigious Roman past, see the antique buildings: the amphitheatre (entrance included) and the « Maison Carrée » (or Square House, one of the best preserved temples in the Roman world), the Augustus’s gate, Uzes, wonderful medieval town and the first Duchy of France, set in the garrigues countryside (Mediterranean vegetation). A ducal seat, a bishopric and consular seat, Uzès has preserved its lay-out as a medieval stronghold, embellished in the 17th and 18th centuries. See the Place aux Herbes (picturesque square), the Episcopal palace, the ducal palace, the Fenestrelle tower (a unique bell-tower) and the Cathedral. Outside of Uzès is the catchment area of the Roman aqueduct (Pont du Gard) that brought spring water to Nîmes. Pont du Gard: dated from the first century and classified by UNESCO, it's the most amazing and best-preserved part of the Roman aqueduct which supplied water to Nîmes.
From April to 31 October: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 19.30
From November to 31 March: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday - Dep. 9.00 / Ret. 18.30
These prices include:
- Tour in air-conditioned 8-seater minibus.
- Pick up service from hotels located inside Avignon
- Entrance fees to monuments and wine-tastings as mentioned in the itinerary
Reduced prices:
- Half price for children under 12 years-old
- Free of charge for children under 4
Cancellation fees:
- For cancellation less than 96 hours before the day of the tour : 40% of the tour price penalty will be applied
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