PROVENCE IN A DAY
Supplied by: A la Francaise - Provence Reservation
See the best of Provence in one day! Join our local expert guide and visit the must-see highlights of Provence. Be enchanted by the wonderful diversity of Provence's attractions. Your day tour will take you to Avignon, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the Alpilles mountain range and the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence, as well as the famous Roman acqueduct Pont du Gard. Explore charming hilltop villages, antique monuments, astonishing landscapes, great views...and a vineyard visit and wine tasting in Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
What's included
- Wine-tasting in a cellar
- Entrance fee to Pont du Gard
- Friendly and professional driver/guide
- English / French
- Shared tour (max. 8 pers.)
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- Personal Expenses
Highlights
- The Pont du Gard: the world's best preserved Roman aqueduct
- The medieval village of Les Baux de Provence
- Avignon: the
- Wine tasting and vineyard visit in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Overview
Set off with your trusty local guide to explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Provence!
The tour starts in the Alpilles mountain range. Located on a rocky spur overlooking the valley, the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence will lead you to an unforgettable journey into the past.
From there you will be driven on to the Pont du Gard, the best preserved remains of a Roman aqueduct in the world, and which supplied water to the city of Nîmes (museum's entrance not included).
Continue on through Provence driving along the docks between the Rhône River and the medieval walls of Avignon as you make your entry to the majestic "City of the Popes".
As you tour Avignon you'll see the Saint-Benezet Bridge, famous for the children's song “Sur le Pont d'Avignon”, and see the Popes' Palace which is the largest gothic-style palace in Europe (entrance tickets not included).
No tour of Provence is complete without a wine tasting! Discover the wines of the Rhône River Valley in the famous winemaking village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape who's castle dominates the vineyards. Visit a famous winery and taste amazing wines.
Free time for lunch (not included) on your own during the day.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation 24 hours before the tour start time