Marseille to Avignon

Discover one of France’s most storied winemaking regions, and enjoy a luxurious day out, when you book this private tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Following morning pickup at your area hotel, set off in a comfortable vehicle. During the day, you’ll visit three different wineries, where you’ll learn about the grape varietals that go into Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, will discover the region’s history, and will enjoy tutored tastings. You’ll also visit a traditional bistro for lunch (own expense).

Soak up the bounty, beauty and history of Provence on a full-day trip from Marseille. In Avignon, the ‘City of Popes,’ you’ll discover ancient and medieval art and architecture on a guided, small-group tour. Pop into the Popes’ Palace (own expense) before continuing to Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine Provençal wines in an elegant château. Finish with a visit to the medieval hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence.

Enjoy a flexible day trip from Marseille to historic Avignon and visit a local wine estate. Your private excursion begins with a guided walking tour of Avignon—the home of papal power in the 14th century—and then you're free to explore on your own. Visit the Popes' Palace (own expense), peruse the Cathedral Notre-Dame des Domes, or stroll across the Point St-Bénezet bridge, inspiration for a famous French children's song. Stop off at the celebrated Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine estate on your return for a sampling of two of their best varietals.

See the historic sights of Provence more intimately with a small-group tour. You'll travel around the must-see towns of Arles, Avignon, Saint-Remy-de-Provence, and Les-Baux-de-Provence by air-conditioned vehicle, chatting with your guide as you go. Tales of Vincent van Gogh and his time in the region are part of the commentary.

Meet your professional guide at the Marseille cruise terminal and climb aboard a comfortable minivan for a private excursion to discover Avignon and the Pont du Gard. As soon as you arrive in Avignon your guide will open the doors of the Palais de Papes to you and tell you all the secrets of the Popes during their stay in Avignon in the 14th century. After the visit of the Palais des Papes you can visit the cathedral and the gardens of the Popes and you will enjoy the visit in the city center classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site before joining your minivan on the way to the Pont du Gard. Your guide opens the doors of the Pont du Gard and the architectural secrets of this aqueduct built 2000 years ago.

Spend time in the dry-stone-built village Gordes for the market (on Tuesday only). On the other days, a photo stop will be organized. From mid-June to mid-July, a quick stop at Sénanque Abbey to take pictures of the lavender field in bloom. Discover the village of Roussillon and its colorful houses (market on Thursday) and enjoy some free time in Lourmarin (market on Friday), famous for its Renaissance castle. The market takes place on Sunday in L'Isle sur Sorgue : walk along the canals and discover the antique shops. Drive to Fontaine de Vaucluse and the Sorgue resurgence. On Saturday only (from 01/11 to 31/03), discover the city of Apt, famous for the candied-fruits production (replaces the stop in l'Isle sur Sorgue).

Gordes Fontaine de Vaucluse Roussillon and Lourmarin Lavender photo stop during seasonal blooming (July) Provencal market of the day (Sunday in Isle-sur-La-Sorgue)

Leave the hassles of driving, navigating, and translating to your guide on this day trip from Marseille to Sault – the world’s lavender capital. See Provence’s stories lavender fields and visit ancient hilltop villages with a guide. View the rolling purple hills, see ancient cliff-top villages and have time to explore on your own and visit a lavender producer.

Avignon once centre of the Catholic world, today a magnificent urban landscape, overlooking the river Rhône & the Saint Bénezet Bridge - the famous Pont d’Avignon. Start with a visit to the Palais then a visit to the unique fresh food market - Les Halles to sample Provençal life before a short drive to the wine country of Châteauneuf du Pape; at the heart of a region full of history, culture & joie de vivre. A unique village where at it's summit the vestiges of the ruined château – wall, tower & lower hall built by the popes in the 14th century as a summer residence to escape the city heat of Avignon. It was the popes who planted the town's first vineyards. In the afternoon visit two different vineyards - first a winemaker with 8ha vineyard based exclusively on the appellation & second a 43ha family estate owned by five generations of wine-producers. Introducing you to the iconic wines established in 1880's where tradition is enhanced by modernism & excellence, with wine tasting too.

Your professional guide picks you up from your cruise ship. He invites you aboard a comfortable vehicle to discover the best of Provence. Your guide and your vehicle are at your disposal and you can choose to explore Provence at your own pace and according to your desires.

Discover many of Provence’s most picturesque, untouched villages—and leave all the navigation to your guide—on this hassle-free, small-group tour. Following morning pickup from your Marseille hotel, travel via comfortable minibus into the Provencal countryside. You’ll discover hilltop views at Gordes, visit scenic Roussillon, see the medieval Sénanque Abbey, stop by a local restaurant for lunch (own expense), and more.

Explore the hilltop villages of the Luberon regionwith this private tour. You'll stop in Gordes, with its shops and galleries, take a guided walking tour through the market village of Menerbes, see the Chateau of Lacoste where the Marquis de Sade once lived, and spend time in the village of Lourmarin, with the chance to visit the castle at your own expense if your schedule permits.

Get out and explore the countryside of Provence with this private tour from Marseille. You'll spend time in the historic city of Avignon, drive through traditional villages, and make a stop in Vaucluse, the site of the largest natural spring in Europe. You'll also spend time at l'Isle sur la Sorgue, a 12th-century settlement surrounded by a moat that's celebrated for its hundreds of antique dealers.

This is an exceptional day's experience if you enjoy fine food and excellent wines. This is the 'bon viveur' tour of the very best of Provence designed for those people who enjoy eating and living well! We begin with a visit to the exceptionally beautiful winery - Château La Verrerie, near to Lauris, then onto Bastide du Laval, one of the most exclusive olive oil producers in the region, a short culture break in Lourmarin; time for some shopping and a visit to the castle and finally onwards to Bonnieux and the vineyards of Château la Canorgue.

We begin the tour with a short drive from Avignon (also available from Aix-en-Provence or Marseille) to the famous Roman aqueduct - Le Pont du Gard, spanning the Gardon river, an impressive 160ft high bridge from the 1st century regarded as one of France's most important structures from the Roman period. Next the medieval village of Villeneuve Les Avignon for a walking tour to explore the interesting and unique village and on to visit La Chartreuse de Villeneuve Les Avignon that dates from the first half of the 14th century. Commissioned by Pope Innocent VI it is a magnificent building that connects with and helps to tell the story of the Pope's of Avignon. Time for a short lunch break before we head to the famous wine growing region of Châteauneuf du Pape and visit the middle-age castle and village and wine tasting at one of the most highly regarded wineries of the region. Time permitting one last surprise stop at one of the best chocolate makers in the region before the drive back.

We will take you to some of the most beautiful and spectacular villages in the region, with breathtaking views. We will be stopping for many photo opportunities at these and there will be a lunch stop and free time for you to have some time to explore. The villages you will visit are: Oppède, Bonnieux, Gordes & Rousillion. Gordes is built on a rocky hill 340m above sea level offering breathtaking views of the Luberon. You will be impressed by its history, heritage and architectural richness, and its breathtaking panoramas and much more. Rousillon is above all a magical place located in the heart of the biggest ochre deposits in the world. You will be mesmerised by the wide palette of flamboyant colours in countless shades. We will take you through one of the trails of the ochre lands where you will see from close its different shades ranging from yellow to violet. Information on the geology, the flora and the history of the ochre deposits is available on site.

In time, Jews were forced to live in districts known as “Carriére”, Provencal word for street, separated from Christians, and closed off with a chain and latter by a door. Space was limited and overcrowded on these narrow streets with tall buildings. Life was difficult until the French Revolution freed them and scattered their communities. There is so much to discover and learn about Jewish communities in Provence over the ages from the ghettos to the ancient cemeteries and healing wells.

Depart Avignon & discover top rated red wines in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas or Vacqueras. or Depart Nice, Cannes, Aix or Marseilles to discover the best Rosé wines in the Côtes de Provence and Bandol.  We generally visit at least one famous estate plus two artisanal family vineyards where you have the opportunity to compare the local winemakers: style, village, and terroir. * Since 2001 we have tailor-made itineraries for Wine Lovers * We plan over 400 private vineyard tours a year with experienced drivers * We work with over 80 artisan and famous. * We use sedans up to 3 & minivans up to 7 * Feel free to send us questions and preferences prior to booking * Various lunch options at all budgets available. Let us know your preference.

Enjoy and taste the Best of Provence with our full day tailor made tour. Spend your day in the most beautiful cities of Provence, in its National Parks or in the countryside. Enjoy the private guided tour of your choice among the Provence Tour options. We provide the best professional tour guides in the south of France.

Come and taste the wonderful and delightful provencal delicacies such as fruits, vegetables, cheeses, breads, pastries. You will be amazed by the taste We will pick delicacies that you want and at the end we will find the best spot of Provence and eat our succulent food. All the accoutrements will be provided: table, chairs, napkins

PRIVATE TOUR COMPLETE DAY AT MARSEILLE DEPARTURE Discover Avignon, City of the Popes, Then Chateauneuf du Pape with Wine tasting

Set out from Marseille on a day trip to laid-back Aix-en-Provence and France's spectacular south Luberon countryside. Walk along Aix's impressive Cours Mirabeau boulevard discover the city that Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne called home. You can even visit the studio (own expense) where he worked to get a sense of the painter's life and inspirations. Afterward enjoy a drive through the south Luberon region, passing among picturesque vineyards and stopping to rest at a couple of charming villages along the way.

We suggest that you create your private itinerary in Provence. Do you feel like nature and the city in the same day? Sea and mountain? Go boating and stroll through the alleys of a medieval town? Everything is possible ! We adapt to your wishes. Half day or full day, you choose what you like the most. Marseille, the Gineste route, hiking to En Vau, the Crêtes route, Cassis and the most beautiful Calanques of the National Park by boat. Aix en Provence, its 1000 fountains and its mansions. The Sainte Victoire mountain and the Lacoste castle. Discover the Luberon: Gordes, the ochres of Roussillon, the lavender fields and the Senanque abbey. Fontaine de Vaucluse and the canals of L'isle-sur-la-Sorgue? A cooking workshop in the Halles d'Avignon, the Palais des Papes, the Côtes du Rhône wine route, Arles, Les-Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Let us know what you want, we are here to satisfy you.

Avignon once centre of the Catholic world, today a magnificent urban landscape, overlooking the river Rhône & the Saint Bénezet Bridge - the famous Pont d’Avignon. Start with a visit to the Palais and a walk to the famous bridge of Avignon. Afterwards a short drive to the other side of the River Rhône to visit the medieval village of Villeneuve Les Avignon and La Chartreuse de Villeneuve Les Avignon that dates from the first half of the 14th century. Commissioned by Pope Innocent VI it is a magnificent building that connects with and helps to tell the story of the Pope's of Avignon. On our way, a short stop to marvel at the Tour Philippe-le-Bel, a tower that was once at the point of entry of the famous bridge of Avignon, almost a kilometre away in the city of Avignon.