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Sightseeing ToursAvignon

Avignon and Provence Day Trip from Paris by TGV Train
Visit Avignon and experience the magnificent beauty of Provence on a full-day trip from Paris by TGV, France’s high-speed train. Enjoy the scenic landscapes surrounding the town of Avignon and visit the Popes' Palace, one of the biggest Gothic palaces in Europe. See the Roman ruins in St Rémy de Provence, enjoy a tour with your expert local guide around the picturesque village of Les Baux de Provence and visit the Pont du Gard, a famous Roman bridge.

Provence Le Grand Tour
Go on the Grand Tour from Avignon, visiting the famous Roman, medieval and winemaking sites of Provence. You’ll see the Triumphal Arch in Orange, the legendary vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape, and the beautiful mountain villages of Gordes and Rousillon.

Provence in One Day Small Group Day Trip from Avignon
Forget the hassles of hiring a car and finding your own way! Take a small group tour of Provence and its exquisite highlights: Avignon, Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence and Roussillon. Your minivan holds a maximum of eight passengers, and a small group tour is the perfect way to get to out-of-the-way places in one day.

Small Group Provence and Lavender Museum Day Trip from Avignon

Spend a full day immersed in the lavender fields and picturesque villages of Provence on this day trip from Avignon. Drive through purple fields of fragrant lavender in full summer bloom, and stop in Sault or Roussillon to browse the lavender shops and wander a traditional Provençal market. Visit the stunning Luberon village of Gordes and end with a visit to the Lavender Museum in Coustellet.

Enjoy personalized attention from your expert guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.



Roman Sites Small Group Day Trip from Avignon
On this Roman Sites and Historical Places tour you will visit the villages of Nimes and Uzes as well as the famous Pont du Gard.

Provence Lavender Small Group Half-Day Trip

Admire Provence’s lavender fields in full summer bloom on this half-day tour from Avignon. Visit the lovely villages of Sault, Roussillon and/or Gordes for free time to browse the lavender shops for exquisite essential oils, soaps and honey. If you choose the afternoon tour, you’ll continue to the Lavender Museum in Coustellet to see how lavender — the symbol of Provence — is transformed into fine oils, cosmetic products and to-die-for fragrances.

Enjoy personalized attention from your expert guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.



Provence Afternoon Half-Day Trip from Avignon
First visit today is to the famous Pont du Gard, vestige of a 1st century AD roman aqueduct. Protected by UNESCO and World Heritage Listed, it is an amazingly well-preserved monument that will take your breath away.

Orange, Les Baux de Provence and Arles Small Group Day Trip
Visit Orange and start with a panoramic tour to discover the Roman Triumphal Arch, a symbol of the Roman imperial glory, and then visit the Antic Theatre (entrance included) one of the best preserved theatres in the Roman Empire with its stage wall intact.

Private Rhone Valley Wine Tour from Avignon: Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel
On this private wine tour from Avignon, admire the beauty of Provence as you travel to the famous wine villages of Tavel and Chateauneuf-du-Pape for wine tastings. Sip signature rosé wines and red wines — reputed to be the favorite of French kings and popes — while learning about winemaking in southern France’s stunning Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. At the end of your wine tour, you’ll take a panoramic tour of Avignon, passing the medieval city walls and seeing the famous Pont Saint-Bénézet (Saint-Bénézet bridge).

Lavender and Villages in Provence Small Group Day Trip
Venture through Provence’s lavender fields and picturesque villages on this half-day tour from Avignon. Admire the unique red ochre cliffs of Roussillon, spend time in the postcard-worthy Luberon village of Gordes and enjoy a fragrant tour of the Lavender Museum in Coustellet. Choose a morning or afternoon tour, and visit during the summer months to see the lavender fields in bloom!


Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience of Provence.



Half-Day Wine Tasting Small Group Day Trip from Avignon
Enjoy a half day of sightseeing in the vineyards of the Rhone Valley. You will stop at one or two different wineries which produce red, white and rose wines, including Chateauneuf du Pape.

Orange and Chateauneuf du Pape Small Group Day Trip

Take a panoramic tour through Provence to Orange and Chateauneuf-du-Pape on a half-day trip from Avignon. You'll see the Roman monuments of Orange and enjoy a wine tasting in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. A small group tour is the perfect way to get to out-of-the-way places, traveling by minivan holding a maximum of eight passengers.


Private Provence Tour: Rhone River Cruise and La Camargue
Start your day with a visit to Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, a famous site for gypsy pilgrimage. Its fortress church proudly holds the relics of Saint Sarah, saint of the Gypsies. Discover the wetlands surrounding this coastal town that is right on the edge of the Rhone river delta, along with the variety of flora and fauna that are at the heart of one of France's most unique ecosystems. End your day with a trip to the small medieval town of Aigues-Mortes, Saint Louis' gateway to the sea.

Van Gogh in Provence Small Group Day Trip
Begin with a stop at the Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive-trees, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh.

Private Tour: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence Day Trip from Avignon
From Avignon take a day trip to Marseille and Aix-en-Provence with a private guide to experience the highlights of these must-visit Provencal cities. In Aix-en-Provence, view splendid 17th-century mansions lining the famous Cours Mirabeau boulevard and visit the studio of renowned post-Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne. Then, discover the oldest city in France on a sightseeing tour of Marseille, whose highlights include the Vieux Port (Old Port) and the hilltop basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde.

Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Day Trip
Journey to Saint Remy de Provence for stop at the Antiques (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive trees; a landscape painted several times by Van Gogh.

Marseille Airport to Avignon Private Arrival Transfer
Travel from Marseilles International Airport to your Avignon hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer 5so the price is the same for groups of: 2 to 4 people or 5 to 6 people.

Avignon and Provence Independent City Tour
The Palace of the Popes stands as the mighty symbol of the church's influence throughout the western Christian world in the 14th century. Construction was started in 1335 and completed in less than twenty years under the leadership of two builder popes, Benedict XII and his successor Clement VI.

Private Provence Tour: Fontaine de Vaucluse and Isle sur Sorgue
Visit of Fontaine de Vaucluse, the Sorgue River source, one of the most important and mysterious in the world. The beauty of the site inspired poets like Perrarque and Frederic Mistral.

Private Provence Tour: In the Footsteps of Van Gogh
Walk in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh in Arles and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence on this private day trip from Avignon. See where the famous artist once lived and worked, and visit several real-life locations that he painted, including 'Le Café La Nuit', 'Le Jardin de l’Hotel Dieu' and 'La Maison Jaune'. Your expert art historian guide will reveal the tortured genius' successes and failures, culminating in a visit to the asylum at Saint-Paul-de-Mausole where Van Gogh was hospitalized. As an extra bonus, you'll visit some of the region’s most fascinating Roman sites, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Arles Amphitheatre.

Private Day Trip to Nice and Monaco
Nice, city of winter residence for European aristocracy since 1864, possesses a large heritage of Belle Epoque. The walk on the Promenade des Anglais, a large quay, will enchant you with a beautiful view of the Excelsior Regina Palace (1897), the Queen's Victoria residence, villas Il Paradiso and Massena, Majestic Hotel, Grand Palais, Negresco Hotel and much more.

Provence Wine Tasting Small Group Day Trip from Avignon
Taste the wine of Provence on this full-day trip from Avignon. You'll visit picturesque medieval villages and combine with a scenic drive though the vineyards around Chateauneuf du Pape.

Avignon to Marseille Airport Private Departure Transfer
Travel from your Avignon hotel to Marseille International Airport. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. This is a private transfer so the price is the same for groups of: 2 to 4 people or 5 to 6 people.

Rhone Valley Wine Tour from Avignon: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Ventoux and Tavel
Sample exquisite wines from the Rhône Valley region on a full-day wine trip from Avignon! With a wine expert guide at your side, tour the cellars of a wine estate near Mont Ventoux and enjoy a wine-tasting session to discover the role that your senses play in discerning the flavors of wine. Spend free time in pretty Beaumes-de-Venise, and then tour two more wine estates in the Rhône Valley, sampling Tavel and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines!

Small-Group Lavender Day Trip from Avignon: Aix-en-Provence, Valensole Plateau and L'Occitane Factory

Summer is the perfect time to experience the beauty and fragrance of Provence. On this day trip from Avignon, visit a market in Aix-en-Provence and venture through the vibrant lavender fields of the Valensole Plateau, stopping for free time in the lovely village of Valensole. Finish with a tour of the L'Occitane museum to learn about the history of the brand, with a chance to purchase some of your own cosmetic products or essential oils in the L'Occitane store.

Numbers are limited to 8 on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized Provence experience.



Provence Wine and Heritage Tour from Avignon: Les Baux de Provence, Nimes and Uzès
Combine Provencal wine and olive oil with Roman and medieval heritage on this full-day trip from Avignon! Visit the pretty village of Les Baux de Provence, tour an AOC olive oil mill and sample Les Baux wines in a chateau near the Chaîne des Alpilles. In the afternoon, explore the Roman city of Nimes and tour its impressive amphitheater before visiting Uzès – a medieval stronghold. Finally, admire the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct and then return to Avignon.

Les Baux de Provence Tour from Avignon: Provencal Wine and Olive Oil
Visit pretty Les Baux de Provence on a 4-hour tour from Avignon, and discover its world-famous scenery, olive oils and wine. After admiring stunning views from the hilltop town, head to an olive oil mill in the valley to see where the region’s AOC classified olive oils are made. Sample oils made from a blend of different olives and then tour an esteemed wine estate in the foothills of the magnificent Chaîne des Alpilles mountain range.

Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

Private Provence Tour: Luberon Villages and Lavender Day Trip from Avignon
Venture into the rugged hills east of Avignon on this private half-day trip to the spectacular Luberon region, marked by cliff-top castles, tucked-away villages and stunning lavender fields. With your private guide, visit the picturesque villages of Oppède-le-Vieux, Roussillon or Gordes, and tour the Lavender Museum (Musée de la Lavande) to learn about this enduring symbol of Provence.

Private Provence Tour: In the Footsteps of the Romans
Discover the fascinating Roman remains of Provence! On this private tour from Avignon, learn about the time when southern France was a part of the Roman Empire as you drive to the city of Nîmes with your private guide. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct near Uzès and venture to Nîmes to see several landmarks: the Tour Magne (Magne Tower), the Arena of Nîmes and the must-see Maison Carrée (Square House), considered one of the best-preserved Roman temples in the world.

Rhone Valley Wine Tour from Avignon
Get the perfect introduction to Rhône Valley wine on this 4-hour tour from Avignon! Led by an expert local guide, your tour visits an esteemed chateau near Mont Ventoux for a tour of its cellars, fermenting rooms and vineyards. Learn about the region's exquisite red, rosé and white wines and then sit down for a wine-tasting session -- enjoying five of the chateau's fine wines.

Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

Rhone Valley Wine Tour from Avignon: Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel
Discover the appeal of Rhône Valley wines on this half-day tour from Avignon, led by an expert wine guide! Visiting two wine estates in Rhône Valley’s most prestigious appellations (winemaking regions), your tour includes samples galore of esteemed AOC-classified wines. Try dusky pink rosés in Tavel, and then end your tour on a high note with a tasting session inside a Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate.

Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group wine tour, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Provençal Cooking Class and Market Tour in Avignon
Taste the flavors of Provence during this small-group cooking class in Avignon. With your passionate guide, a professional chef, start with a market tour to pick out your ingredients and then head to a private 15th-century mansion to prepare your meal. It's an inviting and authentic setting for your Provençal cooking class. Learn the secrets of Provence's world-renowned cuisine, sip an aperitif, and enjoy your creations with your group at the end.


Numbers are limited to 14 people on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.



Avignon Food Walking Tour

Taste the flavors of Avignon on this 2.5-hour walking tour led by a local foodie guide. Learn about Provence’s rich culinary history and traditions as you walk around Avignon’s pretty streets and alleys, and visit artisan shops and markets to sample regional delights such as sweet and savory 'fougasse' (Provençal bread) as well as a croissant, olive oil and more. End with a glass of wine from the Southern Rhône Valley. Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group Provence food tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.



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