Scenic Provence: Pont Du Gard, Les Baux, Gordes and Roussillon – Tour from Avignon
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Key Highlights
- See many of Provence’s most picturesque locations in one day!
- Architectural marvel, Pont du Gard is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Also visit three of the regions prettiest villages
- Tour is led by a local expert guide
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Activity Schedule
When does it run?
01 Apr - 31 Oct: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Duration
01 Nov - 31 Mar: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday6½ hours
Start timeStart Time: 01 Apr - 31 Oct: 1:00pm
Meeting Point
01 Nov - 31 Mar: 12:30pm
Duration: 6½ hoursYour hotel in Avignon. (Please advise your hotel details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.)
Ending Point
If you are not staying in a hotel in Avignon, a pick-up can be organized for you from the front of Provence Reservation 61, rue Grande Fusterie – next to the Pont d'Avignon.The tour ends at the starting point
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Overview & Itinerary
Overview
See many of the highlights of Provence on this fantastic day tour from Avignon!Start at the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard which was built by the Romans in the 1st century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit Les Baux de Provence, perched on a rock at 245 metres. In the village of Roussillon you will find a surreal landscape of ochre-coloured cliffs. Stroll around the scenic village of Gordes and you will see houses of white stone and labyrinth of narrow cobblestone streets.
Itinerary
You will be picked up in an air-conditioned minibus from your hotel in Avignon. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you will be taken on a tour of the region of Provence. You will visit the following sites:
• Pont du Gard: The Pont du Gard is a beautiful 2000 year-old Roman aqueduct that until recently supplied over 40 million gallons of water daily to the city of Nimes. Surprisingly, this gigantic stone structure has no mortar – the stones are made to fit together in a rather seamless fashion and using the arches the weight supports itself. The monument is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On your way to Alpilles, you will come across lock of Vallabrègues on the Rhône river and Tarascon with its 15th century medieval castle of Roi Rene.
• Baux de Provence: It is a beautiful village set upon a rock at a height of 245 metres. Tour around its historical centre and visit the museum of santons, Hôtel des Porcelets, beautiful 16th century houses, St Vincent Church and other attractions.
• Gordes: It is one of the most well-known hilltop villages in the region of Luberon.
• Roussillon: It is one of the most beautiful villages of France. Explore around and enjoy the stunning scenery.
After visiting some of the region’s prettiest villages, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Avignon.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Transportation in air-conditioned minibus
- English-speaking guide
Exclusions
- Lunch
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Please note & Additional info
Please note
Please call the local activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details.
This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate. There is a possibility that this tour may be cancelled after confirmation if minimum numbers are not met. Should this be necessary you will be offered an alternate departure date or a full refund.
From 01Apr15 to 31Oct15
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - Returns at 7:30pm
From 01Nov15 to 31Mar16
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - Returns at 7:00pm
Additional info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
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reviews
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Great tour
Excellent afternoon out ,tour guide very informative and made the tour ,good group and would happily go again....
Mr M F Kelly, United Kingdom, 03/Jul/2016 -
Wonderful experience
Hesitantly we booked the tour to Pont Du Gard, Les Baux, Gordes and Roussillon from Avignon. Well, it was an absolute pleasure! Views, scenery, history, amazing! All made even...
Mr Ruben Ouro, Australia, 25/Sep/2015 -
Best tour we took in France!
Julian was very knowledgeable, funny and easy to be with! He gave us the history of the area along with enough time to see what we wanted and get the best pictures. He gave us...
Jeanne L Alben, United States, 29/Oct/2016 - Read all
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