The 10 Best Day Trips from in Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

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.

Inclusions: Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan (max 8 passengers), Hotel pickup and drop off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Ticket entrances to monuments

Enjoy a small-group tour from Avignon to discover Arles and Camargues with an experienced guide. During this half day tour you will visit Arles, where art and history meet in perfect harmony, pond of Vaccares, where you will see pink flamingos, white horses and black bulls in their natural habitat and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities

This full-day private tour will give you the opportunity to discover a great variety of Cotes du Rhone fine wines and feel the typical terroir. Learn with your professional winemaker guide about the grape varieties used, how they are used and the history of the area. Experience a wine tasting in each cellar visited. Take your lunch in some delicious gastronomic French restaurants (not included), where the cuisine is made of fresh seasonal products, in lovely places. After this tour, the southern Cotes du Rhone will have no secrets for you anymore.

Inclusions: Wine tastings, Driver/guide/professional wine maker, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Fuel surcharge, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour

Exclusions: The optional visits entrance fees, The optional wine tastings, Lunch

Explore some of the most secret lavender fields of Provence on this small-group day trip from Avignon. During the harvest season we will be happy to take you to a local farm, where you'll have the chance to watch over the distillation of lavender. Discover top attractions including 12th-century Sénanque Abbey with its famous lavender fields (end of June - beginning of August), and visit traditional Provençal villages such as Gordes and Roussillon — home to the famous Ochre Trail. Along the way to Sault's plateau, admire beautiful views over rolling lavender fields stretching into the distance and enjoy personal attention from your tour guide on this small-group tour, limited to 8 people.

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

Exclusions: Entrance fees, unless specified, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Enjoy four wines tastings of the main AOC Côtes du Rhône made in Provence visiting four famous domains or châteaux, with the help of our wine specialist. Your day alternates from wine tasting in traditional wineries and visit of the villages. Stop among the vines, walk through the streets of hilltop villages and enjoy the super panoramic views of vineyards. The lunch is included in a perfect place, around vineries!

Inclusions: Lunch, 2-course lunch and a glass of wine, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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The best of Provence in one day starting by the famous Fontaine de Vaucluse ! See luminous provençal landscapes. Learn the secrets of the history and culture of the region. Walk in the charming narrow streets of the hilltops villages of the Luberon, in Gordes and Roussillon. Admire the impressive view of Les Alpilles in Les Baux de Provence and Saint Remy de Provence and finish this unforgettable day by the majestic Pont du Gard !

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

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Discover the best of Provence in a small group tour from Avignon with an experienced guide. During this full day tour, you will visit the highlights of the region as: Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, Abbey of Senanque, Roussillon, les Baux de Provence, Saint Remy de Provence and Pont du Gard - places full of history, tradition, culture, romans architecture and typical perches villages surrounded by the beautiful nature.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water

Exclusions: Pont du Gard Ticket not included

Enjoy a small group tour from Avignon Wine Tour : On the way to Châteauneuf du Pape Let us guide you through this amazing visual and tasting experience of the best wines of the Côtes du Rhône. Enrich your knowledge of wine production, grape varieties and have a great time learning how to taste wine professionally.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities

Enjoy this half day tour from Avignon with an experienced local guide who will take you to places where you will discover some of the best preserved Roman heritage. Visit Nimes, walk through the charming medieval town Uzes and finish by a masterpiece of Roman construction: the Pont du Gard. In this tour, step back in 2000 years of history.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Pont du Gard Ticket not included

Discover the Luberon area on this small group tour from Avignon with an experienced guide. During this half day tour you will visit the highlights of the Luberon region such as Gordes, Abbey of Senanque, Roussillon, and another surprise village. You will see typical perched villages surrounded by beautiful nature.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities