This tour was great even though unfortunately we were too late in the season for the lavender fields. The tour guide was fantastic and very thoughtful. Two people had cancelled so there were just four adults a toddler and a baby so it was a nice small group. The Pont du gard was really worth seeing as were the villages we saw. It was a long day, but well worth it. You could never see it as easy doing it on your own.
Review by: Jean G, March 2018
What a great day! We did see so much and visited so many towns. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area. It was a long day and we were tired when we returned but well worth it. I had thought we would stop for a sit down lunch, but we were able to just grab something as we went along. He gave us suggestions where to pick up food. Well worth taking this tour. We visited Orange, Chateauneuf de Papa winery, Pont de Guard, Les Baux-de-Provence, beautiful and a must see, Gordes, and Roussilon. We did a lot of driving and walking but it was worth it!
Review by: Dean T, December 2017
There is a great deal packed into this tour!_br/_ Pisa was astounding and we had enough time to wander around for the obligatory photos._br/_ The other stops were too rushed, there was so much to see and explore and we only had time for a cursory glance!
Review by: Maria S, November 2017
I would fully recommend this tour to anyone thinking about taking it. My sister and I enjoyed learning about the area from our very knowledgeable,enthusiastic,and friendly guide Nicolas. The day was spent with laughter and fun. If I had to I couldnt pick a favorite stop. Each place had its own special charm. _br/_ This was our tour:_br/_ 10.5-hour tour of Provence from Avignon Visit the 1st-century Roman town of Orange with your guide Admire top attractions such as the Triumphal Arch and the Roman amphitheater Drive through the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region and visit the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence Sample local wines during a tasting session Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct Tour includes round-trip travel from your accommodation in Avignon.
Review by: Eileen M, November 2017
Guide was knowledgeable, helpful etc. Experiences were high quality. WIne-tasting was early in morning but would be better later in day. The mini-bus was too small for 8 passengers all day long. My recommendation is - do not book this tour if the bus is going to be full.
Review by: Ashley M, November 2017
This tour gave me a great feel for the Provence. It was a perfect small group and although we didn't all know each other, we had a great time together. The driver and tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area and all it has to offer. It was a day I'll never forget and it enticed me to rent a car the following day to spend some more time in some of the neighboring small villages.
Review by: Lorna A, September 2017
Excellent tour - a long day but not too much walking. The stops offered a variety of historical periods and geographical differences. Melanie was a great guide her English was excellent and she was very knowledgeable about the history and geography of the area. There was sufficient time at each stop for taking photos and doing a bit of shopping. There isnt much time to enjoy a restaurant meal, so take some snacks along or grab some takeout food enroute.
Review by: vickersfam1, September 2017
We loved this tour. Our guide drove us to so many places that we would never have known about, and places that we wanted to see but never would have found if we had tried to drive ourselves. This was our first tour. It was such a good experience that we have signed up for several more tours in Spain
Review by: Catherine L, September 2017
This tour was well worth the time and expense. Our guide, Remy was both knowledgeable and delightful. Pont du Gard and the hill towns would have been hard to get to by public transportation. Even if you have a rental car, knowing the proper turnoffs would have been challenging if you are not familiar with the areas.
Review by: svenella504, September 2017
Excellent all day overview of Provence. Our guide, Anna, was very personable and knowledgeable. We saw many areas of Provence that we would have been unable to get to if not for the tour. My only complaint is that we spent too short a time at some sites and a lot of time with travel in the car. We would have liked more time at Pont du Gard and would personally have preferred to skip Les Baux, which is strictly touristic though very scenic. Would highly recommend for an overview tour though.
Review by: Nancy B, August 2017
What a fabulous day! Caroline was an excellent guide and shared a lot of information with us during this busy day. There were quite a few stops and, with the exception of Pont du Gard, we had enough time to see everything. I could have used 15 more minutes at Pont du Gard, but did have time to climb to the top of the overlook for an amazing view. This was a great way to get a good feel for the variety in Provence in just one day.
Review by: Alyson W, August 2017
We had a great time on this tour! As everyone else mentions, its a long day with a lot of stops, but they are all quite beautiful. Our one complaint was that we wish there was more time at Pont du Gard, which was one of the main reasons we wanted to take this tour. We would have gladly left out one or two of the small villages that we visited off of the itinerary in order to be able to go on a guided tour of Pont du Gard and/or go to the Pont du Gard museum. We did however get enough time at the amphitheater in Orange, which was great because that was quite amazing as well.
Review by: Guenter S, August 2017
The guide was knowledgable and friendly. Great sites, etc.
Review by: tyon, July 2017
Carolyn was awesome. Can't say enough great things about her as our guide. She is a knowledgeable, friendly and gracious. The day was long yet packed with beautiful, interesting and historical sites from the start until the end.
Review by: kellsie.moore.pro, July 2017
Fantastic! Remy was great and very knowledgeable. The wine tasting was fantastic! We never would have been able to see all these places on our own, let alone learn the cool stuff about it.I loved seeing the lavender fields and learning about Van Gogh. Thank you!
Review by: Alissa B, July 2017
This tour was absolutely fabulous! If you have limited time and don't want to rent a car- THIS is the way to see Provence. We were able to see all the highlights without trying to navigate the crazy roadways. The day was long but with plenty of driving breaks it didn't feel overwhelming. My only complaint is that we were forced to drive back to Avignon to drop off half day tour people which cut out our lunch option. We had to eat a sandwich in the car while picking up the new people in our group- awkward and not very relaxing!
Review by: Lynne A, June 2017
To begin the day we left Avignon and drove to Orange, near the the north edge of the region. Orange has many Roman ruins, including a requisite triumphal arch and the most well-preserved amphitheater in Europe. The size and acoustics were remarkable. Understandably, it is still a performance venue for both plays and music._br/_ After leaving Orange, we headed to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine regions. Before going to a small winery for a tasting we visited the namesake for the region, the Pope's new château. It was the Pope's summer residence. From the château you can see the Pope's Palace in Avignon._br/_ After sampling some very nice regional wines and a quick trip back to Avignon, we headed to our next destination, Pont du Gard, site of a section of a three-tiered Roman aqueduct that was originally 30 miles long. The engineering prowess required to build this marvel was jaw-dropping._br/_ From the aqueduct we headed into the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles to visit several scenic villages. The first was Les Baux-de-Provence, built on a rocky hillside that was once a quarry. From there we traveled to Roussillon the red city, which is built on a unique outcropping of red sandstone that was mined to make ocher pigments. Finally we drove through the beautiful countryside to the scenic village of Gordes. After a quick photo stop, we headed back to Avignon, bringing to an end a busy day filled with amazing sites.
Review by: Anne S, June 2017
The guide was very knowledgeable and allowed time for photos etc
Review by: Sancho, May 2017
Excellent value for money. Gives you a very good overview of Provence. Fredrick was quite proficient and knew the area well. He had a good knowledge of the wine industry. A good starting point before you explore places in detail. We were fortunate to have a very good group in the van. A tight fit for 8 persons but we managed well rotating seats. Good minivan vehicle. Long day but definitely did not feel tired as the stops are well spaced out. Take some water and snacks as you will need it, wear sensible shoes. The stops were typically 30 minutes at Orange, Roussillon, Gordes, Les Baux, Pont du Gard and an hour at the winery. The rest is driving around maybe 230 km.The operator should consider not starting with the Chateauneuf-du-Pape wine tour as the first stop at 930 am. A bit early for most of us! Also dropping off passengers in the afternoon at Avignon and picking up somebody seems a waste of time. The mike had a lot of feedback.
Review by: mariana.marinoff, April 2017
Excelente choice of places. Wonderful ightseeing. The towns were awesome, the wine tastin great. I would only sugestivo that wholeday tours don,t go with half day tours. IT makes you go back to Avignon and waste time you colud use having lunch, something we did not hace time to do. But it was great!
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