Provence Le Grand Tour - Avignon

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From USD 138.98

USD 129.39

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Tour Information

Key Details

Mobile Voucher Accepted
Hotel pickup Available
Instant Confirmation
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Duration: 10 Hrs

Departure Time :
Until March 2018, 9:00am, From April to October 2018, 9:00am, From November 2018 to March 2019, 8:30am
Departure Details :
Tour departs from your hotel in Avignon or surroundings
Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
Cancellation Policy :
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund

Overview

Delve deep into rural France and discover Roman heritage among the rolling vineyards on this 10.5-hour tour of Provence from Avignon. Follow your guide on a tour of Orange and marvel at the Triumphal Arch and the Roman amphitheater. Travel out through the fertile vineyards of Chteauneuf-du-Pape and sample local wines during a tasting session. Admire the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pont du Gard a Roman aqueduct. Visit the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence, perched high in the Alpilles mountains, and discover the Provenal villages of Gordes and Roussillon.

Know More about this tour

Meet your guide and hop into your air-conditioned minivan at your hotel in Avignon, then head out of the city to begin your tour of Provence. With thousands of years of history and some of southern Frances finest scenery to discover, Provence holds secrets round every corner!

The first stop on your grand tour of Provence is Orange, founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC. Follow your guide on a tour through the town and discover top attractions such as the amphitheater and the Triumphal Arch widely considered among the most remarkable monuments of its kind in France. Admire friezes commemorating Julius Caesar's victories over the Gauls in 49 BC and listen as your guide brings their stories to life.

Take a scenic drive through the rolling vineyards of Chteauneuf-du-Pape and gain insight into the many grape varieties grown in the region. Afterward, head to a local vineyard with your guide and enjoy a tasting session of some of the fine wines.

After lunch at your leisure (own expense), continue on to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pont du Gard, one of the finest remaining Roman aqueducts in the world. Visit Les Baux de Provence a picturesque medieval village in the Alpilles Mountains widely considered the jewel in the crown of Provence.

Head through the Luberon region to admire the beautiful Provenal villages of Gordes and Roussillon, then travel back to your accommodation in Avignon where your tour will come to an end.

Inclusions

Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop off
Driver/guide
Entrance fees
Wine-tasting in Chateauneuf du Pape
Entrance fee to the Roman Theater + the Pont du Gard

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Lunch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Traveler Reviews

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Tatyana K 12-Jul-2018

I enjoyed the tour - it was my first time in that part of France. This tour gave enough information to setup other activities in a region. You have to be prepared for a day long drive.
We were in a mini van with 6 other people. I wish our driver setup certain rules at the beginning of the t ...
Catherine 30-Jun-2018

This was good. We saw a lot, and it was nice driving around the countryside. There was about an hours stop in each place - which was enough time but not lots of time to linger if you wanted to see everything! Orange was great - we spent the time here at the Roman theatre, which was really inte ...
Hensue58 25-Jun-2018

This tour was great even though unfortunately we were too late in the season for the lavender fields. The tour guide was fantastic and very thoughtful. Two people had cancelled so there were just four adults a toddler and a baby so it was a nice small group. The Pont du gard was really worth ...
Jean G 30-Mar-2018

What a great day! We did see so much and visited so many towns. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area. It was a long day and we were tired when we returned but well worth it. I had thought we would stop for a sit down lunch, but we were able to just grab something as we went al ...
Dean T 17-Dec-2017

There is a great deal packed into this tour!
Pisa was astounding and we had enough time to wander around for the obligatory photos.
The other stops were too rushed, there was so much to see and explore and we only had time for a cursory glance!

Best to consider this a fact find ...
Maria S 10-Nov-2017

I would fully recommend this tour to anyone thinking about taking it. My sister and I enjoyed learning about the area from our very knowledgeable,enthusiastic,and friendly guide Nicolas. The day was spent with laughter and fun. If I had to I couldnt pick a favorite stop. Each place had its own sp ...
Eileen M 02-Nov-2017

Guide was knowledgeable, helpful etc. Experiences were high quality. WIne-tasting was early in morning but would be better later in day. The mini-bus was too small for 8 passengers all day long. My recommendation is - do not book this tour if the bus is going to be full.
Ashley M 01-Nov-2017

This tour gave me a great feel for the Provence. It was a perfect small group and although we didn't all know each other, we had a great time together. The driver and tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area and all it has to offer. It was a day I'll never forget and it enticed me to ...
Lorna A 28-Sep-2017

Excellent tour - a long day but not too much walking. The stops offered a variety of historical periods and geographical differences. Melanie was a great guide her English was excellent and she was very knowledgeable about the history and geography of the area. There was sufficient time at each s ...
Vickersfam1 20-Sep-2017

We loved this tour. Our guide drove us to so many places that we would never have known about, and places that we wanted to see but never would have found if we had tried to drive ourselves. This was our first tour. It was such a good experience that we have signed up for several more tours in Sp ...