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Top 10 day trips things to do in Avignon

When Avignon is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Private Day Trip to the Alpilles from Avignon, Avignon1

    1. Private Day Trip to the Alpilles from Avignon

    Benefit from a local English- and Spanish-speaking driver guide to discover the beauty of the Alpilles aboard our fleet of comfortable, air-conditioned minibuses. After a first stop in the medieval town of Les Baux de Provence, we will be delighted to show you the charming streets of the town of Saint Rémy de Provence, where you can enjoy our best places for lunch before visiting Saint Paul de Mausole where Van Gogh stayed for a year. For fans of French gastronomy, we can also organize a stop at an oil mill to taste the famous olive oil of Provence! Discovering the Carrières de Lumières sound and light show will also be a highlight of your day before taking you back to your accommodation!

  2. Luberon and its perched villages, Avignon2

    2. Luberon and its perched villages

    5.0· 32 reviews· 5 hours

    Luberon’s Picturesque Half-Day: The perfect photographic excursion focusing on the stunning natural beauty and stone architecture of the Luberon Valley. Discover the legendary spring of Fontaine de Vaucluse, the famed Gordes panorama, the serene Abbaye de Sénanque , and the vibrant geological colors of Roussillon‘s unique ocher cliffs. Special stops at lavender fields (during blooming season only) and at the Gordes market (Tuesday mornings) or Roussillon market (Thursday mornings). Why Choose This Tour? "Capture the entire essence of the Luberon in just 5 spectacular hours." Experience Provence exactly as you've always imagined it: picturesque, vibrant, and authentic.

  3. Private Full Day Tour Villages of the Luberon from Avignon, Avignon3

    3. Private Full Day Tour Villages of the Luberon from Avignon

    5.0· 22 reviews

    Choose a local driver living in the heart of the Luberon in Lacoste to visit the most beautiful villages of the Luberon. This private and tailor-made excursion allows you to design your unforgettable day in Provence! Aboard our air-conditioned vehicles for a day with family or friends, do not hesitate to contact us to find out more about this experience in the Luberon.

  1. Highlights of Provence in one day, Avignon4

    4. Highlights of Provence in one day

    5.0· 265 reviews· 9.5 hours

    We will guide you through beautiful Provence on this spectacular full-day tour. See all of the highlights in one unforgettable day. Experience Provence’s breathtaking perched villages and stunning landscapes. We will take you back in time from the Middle Ages to the Romans at Pont du Gard. Enjoy lunch on your own while exploring the colors of Roussillon. Together we will visit Nostradamus’s birthplace in St Remy and learn about Van Gogh’s fascinating life. Special stops at a lavender field (during blooming season only/ mid-June to end of July) and the L’Isle sur la Sorgues market on Sunday mornings. Why Choose This Tour? "Discover the very best of Provence with a stress-free, unhurried pace." Perfectly suited for all tastes, whether you are passionate about history, art, or the Provençal landscape.

  2. The story of Pont du Gard, Avignon5

    5. The story of Pont du Gard

    5.0· 43 reviews· 5 hours

    Roman & Medieval Masterpieces: A dedicated historical half-day trip focused on monumental architecture and ancient power. Explore Nîmes, the “French Rome,” with its incredibly preserved Arena and Maison Carrée. Delve into the elegant streets of Uzès, France’s First Duchy, before standing in awe of the 2,000-year-old, UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct. Why Choose This Tour? "A profound leap back in time, from the grandeur of the Romans to the elegance of the Middle Ages." A must for history and monumental architecture enthusiasts.

  3. Provence Highlights Full-Day Tour from Avignon, Avignon6

    6. Provence Highlights Full-Day Tour from Avignon

    4.8· 521 reviews· 9.5 hours

    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.

  4. Half-Day Van Gogh Tour of Provence from Avignon, Avignon7

    7. Half-Day Van Gogh Tour of Provence from Avignon

    4.7· 41 reviews· 5 hours

    Enjoy a small-group tour from Avignon to follow the steps of Van Gogh with an experienced guide. During this half day tour we will guide you through the wonderful marriage of art and history. Following Van Gogh steps, we will visit Arles and Saint Rémy de Provence where he lived and painted. Explore the incredible perched village Les Baux de Provence one of the most visited destination in France.

  5. Provence Cru Wine Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Avignon, Avignon8

    8. Provence Cru Wine Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Avignon

    4.7· 298 reviews· 5 hours

    Enjoy a small group tour from Avignon Wine Tour : On the way to Châteauneuf du Pape Let us guide you through this amazing visual and tasting experience of the best wines of the Côtes du Rhône. Enrich your knowledge of wine production, grape varieties and have a great time learning how to taste wine professionally.

  6. Nimes, Uzes & Pont du Gard Small Group FULL DAY Tour from Avignon, Avignon9

    9. Nimes, Uzes & Pont du Gard Small Group FULL DAY Tour from Avignon

    4.7· 196 reviews· 9.5 hours

    Enjoy this full day tour from Avignon with an experienced local guide who will take you to places where you will discover some of the best preserved Roman heritage. Visit Nimes: Stop at the Foutain Gardens, see it’s Roman temple (15 minutes photo stop), it’s amphitheater (1 hour stop, ticket included), walk through the charming medieval town Uzes (walking tour and lunch break) + and finish by a masterpiece of Roman construction: the Pont du Gard. In this tour, step back in 2000 years of history.

  7. Luberon, Roussillon & Gordes Half-Day Tour from Avignon, Avignon10

    10. Luberon, Roussillon & Gordes Half-Day Tour from Avignon

    4.6· 193 reviews· 5 hours

    Discover the Luberon area on this small group tour from Avignon with an experienced guide. During this half day tour you will visit the highlights of the Luberon region such as Gordes, Abbey of Senanque, Roussillon, and another surprise village. You will see typical perched villages surrounded by beautiful nature.

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