See the best that Provence has to offer on a full-day tour that takes you from Avignon to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, visiting Roman-era ruins and tasting fine wines. Marvel at the views from Les Baux de Provence and see the ancient Pont du Gard aqueduct.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 9.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, French, Spanish
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

See the imposing castle ruins in Les Baux de Provence
Marvel at the majestic Pont du Gard, an aqueduct dating from Roman times
Enjoy wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Visit the Popes' Palace and the renowned Saint-Benezet Bridge (ticket not included)
Spend free time in Avignon and grab lunch at a local cafe

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One of the first stops on your day of discovery is the village of Les Baux de Provence. The narrow streets and the imposing castle ruins date to the Middle Ages – a time of proud lords and troubadours. From the rocky spur you’ll enjoy exceptional scenic views. See the Pont du Gard, a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site that is the best-preserved part of the Nîmes aqueduct. Designed by architects and engineers during the Roman era, it is considered a technical and artistic masterpiece. You’ll continue on to Avignon, the 14th century City of the Popes. See the medieval walls, the Pont d’Avignon that crosses the Rhone River, and the Popes’ Palace, which is the largest Gothic palace in Europe. (Note that entrance fees are not included.) Next on your itinerary is a visit to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, surrounded by its world-famous vineyards. Wine tasting at one of the numerous cellars is included. Please note that you’ll have free time for lunch on your own during the tour, and that the cost of lunch is not included in the tour price.

Includes

Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
Entrance fees to Pont du Gard
Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
English-speaking driver/guide service

Food and drink, unless specified
Entrance fees, unless specified
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

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Meeting point

Please meet your guide outside the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Information Center

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What to bring

Passport or ID card
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Camera

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking
Luggage or large bags

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 4 reviews

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Value for money
4/5
Safety
4/5
Service
4/5
Organization
4/5

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Our guide, Gaelle, was wonderful. Very informative and very personable. The itinerary was great though I would have liked a bit more time in Les Beaux. Walking out to the Esplanade and back took all the designated time (and we don't walk slow). The other stops had sufficient time allowed. Great recommendations for restaurant in Avignon.

October 2, 2021

The tour was a good taste of some of the more popular sites in Provence. It was a treat and a time saver to have a knowledgeable driver familiar with routes and access to sites. Our group was a mixture of French and English which the guide diligently tried to handle but it left no time for in-depth discussions including history etc. We found the time spent at each site sufficient and the in between driving not begrudged due to our less than perfect weather conditions. One word of caution is lunch options are poor. A packed snack would have been better.

May 18, 2019

From Aix en Provence: Full-Day Discovery Tour of Provence

From Aix en Provence: Full-Day Discovery Tour of Provence

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