Top Things to do in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
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Top 10 Sightseeing Tours in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Discover the best top things to do in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France including Private Day Trip: Verdon Canyon & Castellane & Moustiers Villages from Cannes, Private Tour: Provence Lavender Fields and Aix-en-Provence Day Trip from Marseille, Marseille Shore Excursion: Private Aix-en-Provence and Valensole Lavender Tour, Full-Day Private Tour of Verdon Canyon and Moustiers Saint Marie from Nice, Private Day Trip: Verdon Canyon and Castellane & Moustiers Villages from Nice, Gorges du Verdon Private Tour , Visit of the Artemisia museum, Full-day Private Provence and Verdon Canyon Tour from Nice, Private Day Trip to Manosque, Valensole, Moustiers Ste Marie and Lake Ste Croix from Avignon, Private Day Trip to Verdon Canyon and Provence Vineyard from Nice.
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1. Private Day Trip: Verdon Canyon & Castellane & Moustiers Villages from Cannes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By 836gerganar
we visited only one Rass winery, and in the review it was announced that we would visit 3 wineries. I do not like this. It made a bad impression on me that when we arrived at the Rass winery we were greeted with the finding that they had already closed for tourists today, but as a compromise they would take the trouble to open for us. The winery was not typical of Provence. There are also better wineries in the area, I expected more ...
2. Private Tour: Provence Lavender Fields and Aix-en-Provence Day Trip from Marseille
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By GingerBrandy
This tour was so enjoyable. Our guide was knowledgable and fun. Best timing for seeing a lot but not to rushed. Best tour ever. The Castles, bridges,food and wine, all excellent places if you want history, scenic views and vibes. Thank you so much for the history book that came alive for me.
3. Marseille Shore Excursion: Private Aix-en-Provence and Valensole Lavender Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
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
Reviewed By GingerBrandy
This tour was so enjoyable. Our guide was knowledgable and fun. Best timing for seeing a lot but not to rushed. Best tour ever. The Castles, bridges,food and wine, all excellent places if you want history, scenic views and vibes. Thank you so much for the history book that came alive for me.
4. Full-Day Private Tour of Verdon Canyon and Moustiers Saint Marie from Nice
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By Sharif8260
Beautiful location and nice behaviour. Miss palak from front desk had a nice conversation with me.I enjoyed my stay alot♥️????
5. Private Day Trip: Verdon Canyon and Castellane & Moustiers Villages from Nice
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 7 reviews
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
Reviewed By 836gerganar
we visited only one Rass winery, and in the review it was announced that we would visit 3 wineries. I do not like this. It made a bad impression on me that when we arrived at the Rass winery we were greeted with the finding that they had already closed for tourists today, but as a compromise they would take the trouble to open for us. The winery was not typical of Provence. There are also better wineries in the area, I expected more ...
6. Gorges du Verdon Private Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. The Haute Provence offers impressive Canyons, the Gorges du Verdon, dug by the river of the same name. You will discover the huge lake of Sainte Coix and stop in magical places in the heart of nature. You will enjoy the Grand Canyon of France, along with a visit to the 16th century village Castellane (gateway to the Gorges of the Verdon, nestled at the foot of its famous Roc) and pottery-centric village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (the Capital of Fayence) and famous lavender fields (June-August).
Inclusions: Professional guide, Transfert from/to hotel, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food & Drink, Gratuities, Admission fees
Reviewed By Tanaya D
It's a bit late to write this review since we have taken this trip in June 2019 but it does not seem fair to not write about this trip. It was an exceptional day... exceptional experience. This trip was the highlight of our Nice trip. Our guide, Karen, was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. There are few things which made this trip unforgettable ... 1. The pick up and drop off : The pick up was on time and so was the drop of. So, if someone has other plans, they can easily pursue that. 2. Karen ( of course ) : She is an absolute gem. She is very friendly, helpful which is why we never felt like we were on a trip with tour guide rather we felt like we were bunch of friends .. enjoying our day in sun... in a road trip along french riviera and the medieval villages of Nice. The tour was very detailed and full of information. She explained the history of Nice, the history of the medieval villages, the distinct character of each villages. She is very knowledgeable and trust me when I say 'Knowledgeable' as she studied anthropology .. so all of these are basically her forté. The most important part is.. she never force the information on you.. she makes a friendly conversation and if you are paying attention, you will know lot of things. She was very attentive to all the details like where we can get good food, where we can have water or refill our bottles etc as these things are very important for such a long duration trip. 3. The itinerary : The itinerary is the another thing, which in my opinion, is a key point to make this trip outstanding. The places, which are included in this trip, are near to each other and all are in same direction. It would give you more time to the actual destinations then on the road. I would highly recommend this tour. When I think back, this trip still puts up a smile in my face. Thank you Bingo Tour for such an excellent trip...day...memory !
7. Visit of the Artemisia museum
Overall Ratings
3.9 based on 10 reviews
Artemisia museum By avoiding the long queue to buy your ticket on site, you will have even more time to admire the scenography of the Artemisia museum and enjoy a unique sensory experience.
Inclusions: Eintrittskarte
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Theo V
We bought tickets to workshop about the flowers in Haute Provence (herbs) as well as making parfume. When we bought them we forgot to ask in which language the workshops would be. However, I did aologize at the start and later on for my bad French since we dont know that language (literally, though in my bad French). When we found out, we went back. The workshop would be in French. SAo we asked our money back explaining that we wouldnot be able to follow what was being said. Bluntly it was refused, saying that I spook really good French the other day. Confronted with that I actually twice apologized for my bad French, it ewas just refuked. Thanks to the great TouristOffice of Forcalquier (great team) we were able to get 70 euro's back from the 120 we payed. We were baffled. I am sure that what was happening here is that the man counted on the fact that we dont want to spoil our holliday with a fight. And, indeed, you get bad energy of that. However, it is stealing nevertheless. So, be warned: if you dont speak French, don't go.
8. Full-day Private Provence and Verdon Canyon Tour from Nice
This full-day private tour gives you the chance to see an authentic face of the French Riviera and Provence away from the coast and will provide you with memories that will last forever. You will discover the Verdon canyon, usually considered as one of the most impressive in Europe and is undoubtedly a must go site in Provence. The Verdon river, it offers spectacular panoramas and the opportunity to practice different activities such as canyoning, rafting, rock climbing hiking bungee jumping, or catching the wildlife and landscapes with a camera. You will also visit the charming Provencal villages of Castellane and Moustiers Sainte Marie, with its placid Sainte Croix lake.
Inclusions: Beverages, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Madge55_123
What a wonderful day trip from Toulon and our cruise ship. Sasha from Toursbylocals was supurb! Cannot say enough about this great day excursion. We had a wonderful day driving first to Aix-en-Provence- just a lovely French town (for a quick, buttery croissant & coffee) and onto Cassis a pleasant fishing village by the sea. Sasha led us to a delicious seaside lunch spot where mussels & fries were the local specialties. Cassis was a fun town to walk around and view the locals enjoying their Sunday at the shore. We then drove to the highest scenic road to a fantastic view of the city and area. Sasha knew so much about the sites and the area. Though we learned about the Calanques, we did not have time for a boat ride to visit the spot but learned about these very special and unique places. Everyone loved Sasha as our guide and this special day excursion.
9. Private Day Trip to Manosque, Valensole, Moustiers Ste Marie and Lake Ste Croix from Avignon
Discover in this private full day tour the North of the French Riviera in the Alpes de Haute-Provence and enjoy the stunning scenery of the area. Go to the charming village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, learn about the famous cosmetics brand L'Occitane en Provence, in Manosque, with the visit of the historical factory. Back on the road to Valensole and enjoy the fabulous view of the lavender fields (from 10th June to 20th July). Once in Valensole, get some free time to discover this Provencal village, before heading up to Lake of Sainte-Croix where you can enjoy the view over the Verdon canyon.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By 670dylanh
Very friendly guide, good conversation and sights, lots of relevant history and info about the area.
10. Private Day Trip to Verdon Canyon and Provence Vineyard from Nice
In this 9-hour private tour, discover the Verdon Canyon area highlights through the eyes of a local private guide. Have a short stop for a drink in Castellane after being driven via the scenic road, enjoy a walk through the lovely pedestrian street and then head further to Moustiers Sainte Marie where you will have the possibility for lunch. OR Drive on the motorway to Le Muy and cross the vineyards to join the Verdon Canyon. As this is a private tour, your guide will adapt the itinerary to your own preferences and interests. Pick-up will be in the morning at your hotel or private address in Nice. You will enjoy an unforgettable private tour of the Verdon Canyon with a passionate personal guide. Verdon Canyon is the deepest gorge in France and one of the must-see natural wonders of central Provence. Avoid the crowds with your private guide who knows this part of Provence as only locals do.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private tour, Professional guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Admission fees
Reviewed By ibrohrin
This review is long overdue. But when a friend asked me what they should do while in France I had to recommend this day trip with Yvonne. Yvonne tailor made our day so that my husband and I were able to see the things most important to us. Her knowledge of the area is truly wonderful. We were able to visit little villages, talk to the shop owners, taste incredible food and see sights we would not have explored on our own. Of course her Mercedes was very clean and comfortable. Yvonne is a warm and friendly host. The day spent with her as our guide was the highlight of our trip to France.
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