Tours and Trips in Avignon

Departing from Avignon, this tour will take you first to the beautiful Provence village of Fontaine de Vaucluse, located by the river.Then you will go to Abbaye de Senanque, a majestic 12th Century abbey surrounded by lavender fields. Your next stop will be Gordes, a famous hilltop village made of local dry stone, followed by the unique village of Roussillon, renown for its shades of red. After lunch, explore the lavender fields to stimulate all your senses, and finally, discover the village of Sault, capital of lavender, to cool the heat of the day.

Get to know the highlights of Luberon and the surrounds on a guided tour from Avignon. With a small group and your guide in the lead, visit sites such as Senanque Abbey, the Lavender Museum, Roussillon and M enerbes, Gordes, and the Fontaine de Vaucluse. Along the way, listen to insightful commentary on the history, culture, architecture, and environment of the area. Small group ensures personalized attention; hotel pickpup and drop-off in Avignon included.

Make your trip through Provence even more exquisite with a private guide! On this 4-hour tour from Avignon, discover Provence's lavender fields and perched Luberon villages. Tour the countryside by mini-coach, soaking up the Mediterranean landscape and admiring hilltop castles and expansive vineyards. Visit the picturesque towns of Oppède-le-Vieux, Roussillon or Gordes and learn all about Provence's signature bloom at the Lavender Museum in Coustellet.

Discover Provence's ancient roots and winemaking traditions on a half-day tour of Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Avignon. In a small group, visit the UNESCO-listed town of Orange and learn its history as a Celtic and then Roman settlement. View the beautifully preserved Triumphal Arch and Roman amphitheater, then wind through the verdant vineyards of the Rhône Valley to a distinguished wine estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine wines and learn about local varietals.

Walk in the footsteps of one of the great artists of the 19th-century on this Van Gogh-inspired half-day small-group tour of Provence from Avignon. Explore the ancient Roman ruins and rural landscapes painted by Van Gogh in Saint R emy de Provence, enjoy the views from Les Baux de Provence, and visit the Van Gogh Cafe and hospital in Arles.

Get to experience the highlights of Provence during this full day private tour from Marseille, the Pope  city ancient city of Avignon and the impressive Pope palace, Then head up  to Saint Remy de Provence to visit the monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole (own expense) where Van Gogh used to live for one year. Visit the historical center and get a free walk in the old town. Finaly les Baux de Provence and discover this medieval village on 245 meter high rocky spur to discover a breathtaking view.

Follow the trail of the Romans through ancient Provence on this private half-day tour from Avignon! With an expert guide, visit celebrated Roman ruins and hear tales of Roman emperors, conquests, engineering and architecture in southern France and beyond. See the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct and travel to the city of Nîmes to view the Magne Tower, the Arena of Nîmes and the remarkable Maison Carr ee (Square House), a masterfully preserved Roman temple.

Along with Avignon's highlights, there are many fascinating areas to explore nearby. On this full-day tour, you'll make the most of your time, and travel in a private vehicle between dispersed attractions. Highlights includes Arles and its Roman monuments, the picturesque medieval village of Les Baux-de-Provence, and Saint Remy de Provence - where Van Gogh once lived. You'll have no navigation worries as a guide will accompany you. 

Explore the breathtaking Provençal countryside on this small-group tour from Avignon. In a comfortable coach, wind through hills blanketed in grapevines and lavender, stopping at area highlights such as the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard and the Antiques of Saint-R emy-de-Provence. Visit the rocky perched towns of Les Baux de Provence, Roussillon and Gordes, where you'll enjoy splendid views, architectural tours and souvenir shopping.

Discover the historic charms of Avignon on this private day tour from Marseille. See the old city center, the famous Avignon Bridge, Pope Palace, and other impressive architectural works. Walk the narrow streets of Gordes and admire its scenic fountains and town squares. Discover the vaulted passageways of Roussillon and take in stunning views of a 10th century castle.

Live the story of Van Gogh on a private half-day tour of historic Provençal landmarks from Avignon. Journey to beautiful seaside Arles, where the tortured artist was inspired to create famous works such 'Le Caf e de Nuit' and 'La Maison Jaune'. With an expert guide, see where Van Gogh lived - including the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum - and learn about his sometimes tragic life. Conclude with visits to the ancient Roman sites of Saint-R emy-de-Provence and the UNESCO-listed Arles Amphitheatre.

Take in the stunning French countryside on a half-day tour of Provence's lavender fields from Avignon. In a small group, wind through undulating hills and fragrant seas of lavender, and stop in the charming villages of Sault, Roussillon or Gordes to purchase local soaps, flowers, essential oils and honey. You will also enjoy a photo stop at the Senanque Abbey, an authentic cistercian church, surrounded by lavender fields.

This beautiful Roman city will hide no secret to you! This visit will mainly concern the heavy historical past of Orange from the Roman times till the Princes. You'll be taking some "off the beaten track" paths around Roman ruins that have remained undug, so you'll be needing good walking shoes and a camera! Beautiful panoramic views are to be captured on top of the hill where you'll get a great overview of the whole city and its Roman monuments. Absolutely breathtaking!

While in Avignon, treat yourself to a private tour of Rhône Valley wine country! With a personal guide, wind through the lush Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region en route to two esteemed wine estates, where you'll see traditional winemaking techniques and taste sumptuous wines from crisp ros es in Tavel to an array of world-class reds in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Finish with a historic tour of Avignon including famous sites like the Saint-B en ezet Bridge.

Set out on a private tour from Avignon to la Camargue, a wondrous natural river delta filled with marshes where black bulls and white horses reside. Explore the coastal town of Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, a stop for gypsy pilgrams, then embark on a Rhone River cruise to explore the surrounding ecosystem. Afterward, spend some time in the walled town of Aigues-Mortes, with its gothic style church and impressive tower that initially served to protect the town and later as a state prison.

Travel through the pages of Peter Mayle's 'A Year in Provence' as you discover the Provencal villages of Luberon, Gordes and Roussillon on this 5-hour small-group tour from Avignon. Get a taste of local-life as you stroll the hilltop villages and capture the breath-taking scenery with photo stops at the Marque de Sade's castle, Lacoste village and Senanque Abbey. After a scenic drive through Provence's famous lavender fields (in bloom from June-August), learn all about the prize crop at the Lavender Museum (entrance included).

See some of the top sights of Provence in one day on this small-group tour from Avignon. Destinations include Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, St-Remy-de-Provence, Gordes, Roussillon and Luberon National Park. You'll have plenty of photo ops of Roman landmarks, medieval architecture, hilltop villages and much more.

Get to see the highlights of Provence region with a very scenic and full of diversity private tour. We will be happy to suggest you a tailor made itinerary according to your wishes and places of interest. Our services are operated by a local national guide driver, very knowledgeable about the region, but also flexible and enthusiastic person.

Short on time? See the best bits of Provence on this full-day small-group tour of the region's most photogenic spots. Drive through rolling vineyards and vast lavender fields, stopping to enjoy views of the Fontaine de Vaucluse and Senanque Abbey. Explore the hilltop villages of Gordes and Roussillon, and take a walking tour of Saint R emy de Provence, once home to both Nostradamus and Van Gogh. Finally, see the UNESCO-listed Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard and look out over the hills of the Alpilles from Les Baux de Provence.

Step back in time on a full-day historic tour of Provence from Avignon. Admire the Provençal countryside, blanketed in vineyards and lavender fields, as you travel to Orange to view feats of Roman architecture and Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine local wine. View the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard, a protected Roman aqueduct, and visit the rocky perched towns of Les Baux de Provence, Roussillon and Gordes, widely consider France's most beautiful village.