Provence Highlights Full-Day Tour from Avignon

About this experience

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.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 45min

   A cool and quiet wellspring in winter and summer, and a surging and impetuous torrent in in spring and autumn, the Fontaine is a real wonder of nature which never ceases to amaze.The spring is the most copiously productive in Europe, and one of the largest in the world, by volume of water.

2. Stop 2 · 30min

   This is a real postcard picture.Gordes is one of the most well-known hilltop villages in the region.

3. Stop 3 · 10min

   Photo stop only during Lavender blossom season (last week of June until mid-July)

4. Stop 4 · 1h 30min

   Roussillon is located in the very heart of the biggest ochre deposits in the world, and is distinguished by a wide palette of flamboyant colours. Wandering the narrow streets, stairs and squares in Roussillon opens your eyes to the beautiful natural pigments used throughout the village, and the millennium-old knowledge of how to use this generous natural gift. In Roussillon, man has long worked in harmony with nature. Lunch stop

5. Stop 5 · 45min

   While strolling through the narrow winding streets you will discover fantastic old fountains, shady squares, picturesque restaurants and elegant boutiques. Walking tour.

6. Stop 6 · 1h

   This immense and superb stone fortress is without doubt one of the "must-sees" in Provence. The village is officially classified and labelled as "one of the most beautiful villages in France".

7. Stop 7 · 45min

   Pont du Gard, a masterpiece of ancient architecture built halfway through the 1st century AD. It is the principal construction in a 50 km long aqueduct that supplied the city of Nîmes, formerly known as Nemausus, with water. Built as a three-level aqueduct standing 50 m high, it allowed water to flow across the Gardon river.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• In front of the tourist office

End point

• In front of the tourist office

The Best of Provence in One Day Hotel pickups commence prior to this time Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.