The 10 Best Day Trips from in Vaucluse, 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

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

Enjoy a Full day Private Wine Tour with your wine specialist. The itinerary is very flexible and you can decide which areas to visit when you book. Some recommendations include Châteaneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Séguret, Beaume de Venise or Vacqueyras vineyards.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Choose 3 or 4 wineries between following choices (inform us at booking time) : Châteauneuf du Pape / Gigondas / Vacqueyras / Beaume de Venise / Tavel / Séguret / Rasteau / Cairanne, Sightseeing in the surrounding of 2 wineries, Driver/guide wine specialist, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Discover beautiful scenery and medieval history around Provence on this 9-hour private tour through the Camargue region. Follow your private guide on a tour of Les-Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, a delightful town nestled on the coastline. Admire top attractions including the impressive 9th-century church — the Eglise des Stes-Maries — and gain insight into the town’s place in France’s history. Enjoy free time to explore the medieval city of Aigues-Mortes at your leisure and take in sites such as the Constance Tower, the Ramparts, St Louis Square and the Statue of the King.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Transportation by air-conditioned minivan (8 seats), Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Monuments tickets entrances

Spend a full-day discovering the Cotes du Rhone variety of fine wines on this private tour. Learn about grape varieties, wine-production, and the rich history of the Rhone region with a winemaker. Visit a selected cellars complete with wine-tasting sessions (included). Enjoy a delicious lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant. You will receive convenient pickup and drop-off from your downtown Avignon hotel.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off downtown Avignon , Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Wine tastings

Exclusions: Lunch, Visit of a cellar (12 to 24 €/person)

In this full day tour from Avignon, you will see the highlights of Arles, its Roman monuments, including the Arena, a Roman theater, the Alyscamps, a huge Roman necropolis, Roman baths and the church of St. Trophime. The, stroll in the foot-steps of Van Gogh and the places which inspired his work. Arles is a must-see. Head up to Les Baux de Provence and discover this medieval village build on 245 meter high Rocky  to discover a breathtaking view  on unique scenery. Afterwards, go to Saint Remy de Provence to visit the Monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole where Van Gogh used to spend one year and discover the place that did inspired his arts  (entrance 5€/per not included in the tour price). Finally, head up to the historical center and get a free walk in old town.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Drinks

Visit the most famous roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard (tickets included). Discover of the treasures of Nîmes, the square house and the arena (tickets included). Be part of 2000 years of history through a walking tour in one of the most beautiful middle age town of Provence: Uzès before to return in Avignon.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Visit some Luberon charming places as Fontaine de Vaucluse, a beautiful village by the river. Then go to Abbaye de Senanque, a majestic 19th Century Abbey surrounded by lavender fields. Very close is Gordes, a famous hilltop village made of local dry stone. Pursue the tour to the unique village of Roussillon, famous for its shades of red. Visit the village of Lacoste, an artist compound. Finally, head to Menerbes, a wild and quiet village, where you will have choice between several activities.  

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, A wine tasting, when applicable

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks

Visit hilltop stones and perched villages of the Luberon, typical Provencal countryside. Walk along the beautiful colored villages, white stone houses in Gordes, red houses and ochre textures in Roussillon. You will stop among the lavender fields in summer (from June 15th to July 31st).

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

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Nice, city of winter residence for European aristocracy since 1864, possesses a large heritage of Belle Epoque. The walk on the Promenade des Anglais, a large quay, will enchant you with a beautiful view of the Excelsior Regina Palace (1897), the Queen's Victoria residence, villas Il Paradiso and Massena, Majestic Hotel, Grand Palais, Negresco Hotel and much more. Enjoy a stop in Monaco and in Eze (Fragonard).

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Transportation by air-conditioned minivan (maximum 8 people), Professional guide

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