10 Bus Tours in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the amazing natural beauty of Provence. By the Napoléon road, reach the hidden village of Castellane, medieval village and old top places of pilgrimage: “Gateway to the Verdon Gorges”. Step into adventure, in the heat of this “Majestic Canyon” and admire the steep peaks and the emerald green color Verdon River towards Point Sublime, belvedere over a dizzying panorama. Along the Gorges road, arrive at Sainte Croix’s lake, stunning turquoise lake that feeds from the Verdon River, surrounded by towering peaks, and capture the scenery on camera. Then travel to the pretty medieval town of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, set among rocky mountains. Spend time exploring Moustiers' medieval streets at your own pace; there are tons of ceramics and pottery shops sure to catch your attention. Enjoy a lunch of regional Provençal specialties at a terrace cafe before beginning the journey back that will rock you by its relaxing sceneries

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Visit the spectacular Provence lavender fields on a full-day private tour from Marseille! Traveling with an expert private guide, you'll spend the morning in the charming town of Aix-en-Provence, visiting its markets, before continuing to the Valensole Plateau. The landscape here comes to life in the summer months, when the fields fill with blooming, fragrant lavender. Stop for photos and shop for essential oils and flowers in Valensole village before finishing your tour back at your Marseille hotel.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Lunch

Brighten up your time in port in Marseille with this private shore excursion to the spectacular lavender fields of Valensole, in addition to a walking tour of the charming town of Aix-en-Provence. Visit the Valensole Plateau, whose landscape comes alive in the summer months with blooming fields of fragrant lavender. Capture the scenery on camera and then venture into town to enjoy the heady scents of aromatic lavender and thyme while strolling through Valensole village, shopping for essential oils and flowers along the way.

Inclusions: Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Worry-free Shore Excursion guarantee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pick up / drop off

Short description: This is going to be a 9 hours unforgettable experience of the mountains, canyons and rivers of the Natural Parc of Verdon and then beautiful fields of lavender in eastern Provance (best to see in July/August). As this is a private tour, we’ll be happy to adopt it to your individual expectations.    Tour’s itinerary: Having met with your guide and settled in the car, you will travel to the Triassic period (250-200 million years BC), when this part of France was on the water and formed by limestone and coral deposits, traces of which can still be seen today.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a morning among lavender fields in Valensole. Your driver guide will be there to provide informative commentary about the sites you will pass by and to show you off the beaten track lavender fields. At L'Occitane factory store enjoy a 10% discount on regular prices and purchase the popular Provençal brandmark's cosmetics.

Inclusions: Driver/tour guide, Live commentary on board, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Parking fees, tolls and fuel

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

During this shore excursion from Marseille seaport, you will discover one of the symbol of Provence : lavender.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel pick up / drop off, Food and drinks

Depart from Nice, passing through the Gorges du Loup, arrive in Castellane and get free time to see the famous rock. Then, visit the biggest canyon in Europe with its many unbelievable point of views. Then have a lunch in Moustier, the capital of Fayence. And during the season of Lavender enjoy the lavender fields.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Discover the amazing natural beauty of Provence. By the Napoléon road, reach the hidden village of Castellane, medieval village and old top places of pilgrimage: “Gateway to the Verdon Gorges”. Step into adventure, in the heat of this “Majestic Canyon” and admire the steep peaks and the emerald green color Verdon River towards Point Sublime, belvedere over a dizzying panorama. Along the Gorges road, arrive at Sainte Croix’s lake, stunning turquoise lake that feeds from the Verdon River, surrounded by towering peaks, and capture the scenery on camera. Then travel to the pretty medieval town of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, set among rocky mountains. Spend time exploring Moustiers' medieval streets at your own pace; there are tons of ceramics and pottery shops sure to catch your attention. Enjoy a lunch of regional Provençal specialties at a terrace cafe before beginning the journey back that will rock you by its relaxing sceneries

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Discover the fragrant Provençal lavender fields on a tour from Aix-en-Provence with an expert guide! With a choice of a morning, afternoon or full-day tour, the trip allows you to see as much of the romantic violet fields as your time permits. Learn about lavender production in the region, spend free time at a lavender farm or a scenic Luberon village (depending on option selected) and pose for photos galore in front of impressive lavender fields like Valensole Plateau or Sault (depending of the time of the year).

Inclusions: Professional driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minibus

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Gratuities

On this day trip from Aix-en-Provence, venture north from the French Riviera to Alpes de Haute-Provence to see the highlights of this wonderfully scenic region. Discover centuries-old artisan craftsmanship in the postcard-worthy Provencal towns of Moustiers Ste-Marie and Manosque – where you’ll tour the famous L'Occitane factory – and enjoy breathtaking views of the Verdon Gorge and Lake of Sainte-Croix.

Inclusions: Professional driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks