Restrict the listing:
Avignon, Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence and Luberon by Minivan
Price: From 127.16 US$, per person
Duration: 10 hrs
Explore Provence and surrounds by minivan, on a full day tour with your English-speaking guide. You'll begin with a visit to le Pont du Gard, classified as a UNESCO World Herritage site and dating back to the first century AC. It remains an amazing and well preserved part of the Roman aqueduct of Nimes.
Explore Provence and surrounds by minivan, on a full day tour with your English-speaking guide. You'll begin with a visit to le Pont du Gard, classified as a UNESCO World Herritage site and dating back to the first century AC. It remains an amazing and well preserved part of the Roman aqueduct of Nimes.
Afterwards you'll travel through the lock of Vallabregues on the Rhone river and Tarascon where you can admire the medieval Roi Rene castle.
Visit Les Baux de Provence, a village located on a rock at 245 meters high. Discover its historical center: the museum of santons, the Hotel des Porcelets, beautiful house of the 16th century, the St Vincent Church, pretty Romanesque building and more! Free time for lunch on your own.
Your next stop is at the Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) located in a field of olive trees - a famous landscape painted many times by Van Gogh!
Journey to the Luberon, famous thanks to Peter Mayle and his book "One Year in Provence". Continue your minivan tour at Roussillon, a beautiful village in France, reknown for its red and yellow ochre cliffs.
At the Gordes, view the perched village in Luberon, completely made with dry stones. Take time to discover Provence' flower symbol at the Lavender Museum and observe a demonstration of distillation during the harvest. (July to August only).
Your minivan tour concludes at your hotel at approximately 7:00pm (or 6:00pm during winter, from November to March).
Avignon, Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence and Luberon Day Trip by Minivan
Price: From 106.96 US$, per person
Duration: 10 hrs
Explore Provence and surrounds by minivan, on a full day tour with your English-speaking guide. You'll begin with a visit to le Pont du Gard, classified as a UNESCO World Herritage site and dating back to the first century AC. It remains an amazing and well preserved part of the Roman aqueduct of Nimes.
Special Offer - Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!
Forget the hassles of hiring a car and finding your own way! Take a small group tour of Provence and its exquisite highlights: Avignon, Pont du Gard, Les Baux de Provence and Roussillon. Your minivan holds a maximum of eight passengers, and a small group tour is the perfect way to get to out-of-the-way places in one day.
Your day begins with a panoramic tour of Avignon and its main monuments. Next stop is a visit to the famous Pont du Gard bridge classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site and dating back to the 1st century. Then you'll travel through the lock of Vallabregues on the Rhone river, and visit Tarascon to admire the medieval Roi Rene castle. You'll also tour the historic center of Les Baux de Provence, with free time to enjoy lunch on your own.
After a stop at the Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence, a triumphal arch and funeral monument in a field of olive trees painted many times by Vincent Van Gogh, you'll journey to the Luberon through Menerbes, made famous by Peter Mayle in his book A Year in Provence.
You'll also visit Roussillon and the dry-stone village of Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Finally there's a visit to a lavender museum to discover the floral symbol of Provence. You'll witness a distillation demonstration during the harvest (from July to August).
On your return to Avignon you'll travel through Fontaine de Vaucluse and Isle sur la Sorgue, an "island city" with bright reflections from the water shining from the canals running through its center.
Special Offer - Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!
Dinner Cruise on the Rhone River on the "Mireio"
Price: From 75.5 US$, per person
Duration: 2 hours
All aboard the Mireio boat for a memorable dinner cruise on the Rhone river. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and the city views of Avignon from the river.
This tour is seasonal and operates from April to June and September to October only.
Enjoy a three course French dinner as you cruise along the Rhone River aboard the Mireio for fantastic views of Avignon.
Your boat will hoist anchor and head for the famous Saint Benezet bridge, the Popes' Palace, Rocher des Doms, and the Avignon boat basin. The Mireio lights up the shores with its powerful projectors.
You will cruise up to the Avignon dam, then turn around to head up the Villeneuve side on the Rhone, past the Philippe le Bel Tower, Saint Andre Fort and the Locks.
While enjoying the dishes of our chef, you can take in a completely different view of these sites.
With dinner you will be served a quarter liter of both red and white wine, as well as a welcome glass of champagne.
Lavender and Villages in Luberon by Minivan
Price: From 58.83 US$, per person
Duration: 5 hours
Surrender to an intoxicating blend of aromas at the Lavender Museum. Watch the beautiful scenery as you journey to the quaint villages of Menerbes, Gordes and Roussillon. It won't take long for you to fall in love with the South of France.
Special Offer - Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!
Visit of Menerbes, one of "the most beautiful villages in France" perched upon a rock. This stony citadel seduced famous artists like Pablo Picasso and Peter Mayle (British writer who wrote A year in Provence).
Take a photo stop in Roussillon, famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs, unusual natural landscape.
Visit Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of "the most beautiful villages in France", completely made with dry stones.
Visit of the Lavender Museum to discover the flower symbol of Provence. (Closed in January).
Please note: The Lavender fields are in bloom from approximately middle of June to middle of August.
Special Offer - Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!
Lavender and Villages in Provence Small Group Day Trip
Price: From 58.83 US$, per person
Duration: 5 hours
Surrender to an intoxicating blend of aromas at the Lavender Museum. Watch the beautiful scenery as you journey to the quaint villages of Menerbes, Gordes and Roussillon. It won't take long for you to fall in love with the South of France.
Special Offer - Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!
Visit of Menerbes, one of "the most beautiful villages in France" perched upon a rock. This stony citadel seduced famous artists like Pablo Picasso and Peter Mayle (British writer who wrote A year in Provence).
Take a photo stop in Roussillon, famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs, unusual natural landscape.
Visit Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of "the most beautiful villages in France", completely made with dry stones.
Visit of the Lavender Museum to discover the flower symbol of Provence. (Closed in January).
Please note: The Lavender fields are in bloom from approximately middle of June to middle of August.
Special Offer - Book and travel before March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!
Orange and Chateauneuf du Pape by Minivan
Price: From 58.83 US$, per person
Duration: 5 hrs
When in the South of France, one must sample the local produce! Today you will visit Chateauneuf du Pape, famous throughout Europe for its full-bodied wines, produced in this region for over eight centuries. In the city of Orange you will visit its Ancient Theater and Roman Arch of Triumph.
Special Offer - Book and travel prior to March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!
Take a panoramic tour through Provence to Orange and Chateauneuf-du-Pape on a half-day trip from Avignon. You'll see the Roman monuments of Orange and enjoy a wine tasting in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. A small group tour is the perfect way to get to out-of-the-way places, traveling by minivan holding a maximum of eight passengers.
In Orange you'll tour the famous Arch of Triumph, symbol of Roman glory, and visit the best preserved Roman theater in existence.
You'll then take a wine tour through the vineyards between Orange and Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and stop for panoramic views of the Rhone River valley from the castle of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Finally, you'll enjoy a wine tasting in a cellar in Chateauneuf-du-Pape and shop for souvenirs, wines and Provencal specialties in a traditional shop.
Special Offer - Book and travel prior to March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!
Orange and Chateauneuf du Pape Small Group Day Trip
Price: From 58.83 US$, per person
Duration: 5 hrs
When in the South of France, one must sample the local produce! Today you will visit Chateauneuf du Pape, famous throughout Europe for its full-bodied wines, produced in this region for over eight centuries. In the city of Orange you will visit its Ancient Theater and Roman Arch of Triumph.
Special Offer - Book and travel prior to March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!
Take a panoramic tour through Provence to Orange and Chateauneuf-du-Pape on a half-day trip from Avignon. You'll see the Roman monuments of Orange and enjoy a wine tasting in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. A small group tour is the perfect way to get to out-of-the-way places, traveling by minivan holding a maximum of eight passengers.
In Orange you'll tour the famous Arch of Triumph, symbol of Roman glory, and visit the best preserved Roman theater in existence.
You'll then take a wine tour through the vineyards between Orange and Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and stop for panoramic views of the Rhone River valley from the castle of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Finally, you'll enjoy a wine tasting in a cellar in Chateauneuf-du-Pape and shop for souvenirs, wines and Provencal specialties in a traditional shop.
Special Offer - Book and travel prior to March 31, 2009 and recieve 15% off the recommended retail price - BOOK NOW!
Orange, Les Baux de Provence and Arles by Minivan
Price: From 125.83 US$, per person
Duration: 10 hours
Provence is an area with so much to see and this tour will allow you to experience some of the treasures of the area in one day. Gaze at the Roman Monuments in Orange, sample the famous wine of the Rhone Valley, admire Les Baux de Provence and take a walking tour of Arles.
Visit Orange and start with a panoramic tour to discover the Roman Triumphal Arch, a symbol of the Roman imperial glory, and then visit the Antic Theatre (entrance included) one of the best preserved theatres in the Roman Empire with its stage wall intact.
Driving tour in the vineyards between Orange and Chateauneuf-du-Pape and stop for a wine tasting in a cellar. You will try the most prestigious red wine in the Rhone valley and visit the winery founded in Chateauneuf-du-Pape 100 years ago. In a traditional shop, you will find a wide range of wines and provencal specialties to buy.
Stop at the Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence (Triumphal Arch and funeral monument) among olive trees, landscape painted several times by Van Gogh.
Visit Les Baux de Provence, a village set upon a rock at 245 meters high and in the spectacular historical center, see the museum of santons, the Hotel des Porcelets, beautiful 16th century houses, the St Vincent Church.
Lastly, a walking tour of Arles, with it's rich architectural heritage, the famous Roman amphitheater and theatre, the Romanesque Cathedral and the famous places painted by Van Gogh, including La maison jaune, Le café la nuit and Le jardin de l'hotel Dieu.
Free time for lunch and market in Fontvieille (on Mondays), Orange (on Thursdays) and Arles (on Saturdays). The order of visit will then change accordingly.
Popes' Palace, Pont d'Avignon and Wine Tasting Combination Ticket
Price: From 42.48 US$, per person
Duration: Varies
Plunge into the heart of the history of City of the Popes. Discover the legendary monuments of Saint Benezet Bridge (the famous Pont d'Avignon) and the Popes' Palace. Also included is a wine tasting (or two!) in the Popes' Palace cellar. This architectural group has been ranked by UNESCO World Heritage for Humanity.
With this combination ticket you will receive entrance to the Popes' Palace, Pont d'Avignon and enjoy wine tasting in the palace cellar. This visit is independent, so choose to spend as long (or as little) time as you like discovering the heart of the history of City of the Popes!
POPES' PALACE - the biggest gothic palace in the world
The Popes' Palace, the residence of the Sovereign Pontiffs during the 14th Century, is the biggest Gothic Palace in the world. There are 25 rooms to visit in the Palace: ceremonial rooms, chapels, cloister, the private papal apartments, with their priceless frescoes and new museum space - the Musee de l'Oeuvre - which displays the evolutions in the building of the Popes' since the 14th century. The price also includes use of an audio-guide to guarantee a richer experience allowing you to learn all there is to know about this legendary monument. The audio-guide is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Japanese. The recommended visiting time is 1.5 hours.
PONT D'AVIGNON - the bridge of legends
The famous "Pont d'Avignon", a major feature in Avignon's history, is known the world over, thanks to the celebrated children's song. Constructions of the bridge started in the 12th Century, and parts of the bridge were continually swept away by the raging waters of the Rhone river. Reconstruction of the bridge was finally abandoned in the 17 Century. The recommended visiting time is 30 minutes.
WINE TASTING IN THE BOUTEILLERIE - at the popes' palace
Enjoy a wine tasting with a professional wine specialist and savor some of the most prestigious vintages of the Cote dewith a selection of different types of local bread and cheeses and you will also receive a free wine tasting cup with the words Palais des Papes inscribed - a momento of your experience!
Private Provence Tour - Arles and Van Gogh
Price: From 45.3 US$, per person
Duration: 4 hours
Admire the famous ancient sites painted by Van Gogh including "la Maison Jaune" and "le Café la Nuit", and admire the Amphitheater on your Private Sightseeing Tour to Arles.
Today you will visit Arles to admire its famous Amphitheater and to walk in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh. Discover the many sites painted by this world famous artist, including "la Maison Jaune", "le Café la Nuit" and "Le Jardin de l'hotel Dieu".
Visit St Paul de Mausole at St Remy de Provence, where Van Gogh was interned from 1889 to 1890 and see a reconstitution of his room. Take a photo stop at the Antiques in St Remy de Provence: Triumphal Arch and Mausoleum, located in a field of olive-trees, landscapes painted several times by Van Gogh.
