Orange, Les Baux de Provence and Arles Small Group Day Trip

10 Hours

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Overview

Discover the beauty and heritage of Provence on a full-day tour of Orange, Les Baux de Provence and Arles from Avignon. In a small group, visit the UNESCO-listed town of Orange to view the beautifully preserved Triumphal Arch and Roman theater. Then head to the perched village of Les Baux de Provence for panoramic pastoral views, and Arles "“ the city famously captured by Van Gogh in paintings like Le cafe de nuit.

Small group tour of Orange, Les Baux de Provence and Arles from Avignon
See the Roman ruins of Orange, including the Triumphal Arch and Antic Theatre
Wine tasting at Chateauneuf-du-Pape cellar
Walking tour of Arles' Roman and medieval buildings
Free time for lunch and exploration in Orange or Arles

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Your 10-hour tour of picturesque Provence begins with morning pickup from your Avignon hotel. Hop in the comfortable minivan and enjoy the 30-minute scenic ride to nearby Orange, a UNESCO-listed town that boasts some of the most celebrated Roman sites in Europe.In Orange, follow your expert guide on a tour of the city's most impressive sites such as the Triumphal Arch "“ an ancient structure inscribed with praises for and tales of various Roman emperors "“ and the grand Roman theater, widely considered to be one of Europe's most magnificent and best-preserved examples. Next, travel south through rolling vineyards to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a lovely village in the Rhône Valley surrounded by prestigious wine estates. You'll stop in one of the winery to taste fine wine and tour the wine cellars, then pop into the estate shop to purchase some wine and souvenirs to take home. Climb back in the minivan and continue south to Les Baux de Provence "“ a fortified medieval village carved straight from the limestone-rich earth. En route, Saint-Remy-de-Provence, and a a photo stop at Saint Paul asylum. In Les Baux, meander through narrow stone streets to view the many original 16th-century houses, the labyrinthine ruins of the Château de Baux and other main attractions such as the Museum of Santons and St Vincent Church.The final stop on your full-day tour is Arles, a stunning riverside town known to many as the landscape for Van Gogh's famous paintings La maison jaune, Le cafe de nuit and Le jardin de l'hotel Dieu. Tour these famous settings and Arles' Roman relics before returning to Avignon. Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel in the evening.Please note: The itinerary order will change depending on the day and local market schedules. The tour will break for free time and lunch (own expense) in Orange on Thursday and Arles on Saturday.From April, 2017, you will enjoy the audiovisual show in the Carrieres de Lumieres (Quarry of Light): reproductions of famous paintings are displayed on the walls of the quarry while music is on. The show is closed in January and February, more time will be allowed in the village of Les Baux during this period.

Orange, Les Baux de Provence and Arles Small Group Day Trip

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