Day Trips in Provence: 5 With the Prices and the Hours

1.Calanques Sailing Day Trip with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 411 reviews · 7 hours · from $159Our pick

Sail from Marseille aboard the historic Le Don du Vent to a weather-dependent cove in the Calanques or along La Côte Bleue. Start with coffee and navettes, then swim, snorkel, and enjoy a generous vegetarian buffet with organic white wine and rosé. English and French-speaking crew are on hand throughout the seven-hour outing.

“A perfect day on the Mediterranean! We can’t recommend this excursion highly enough - beautiful scenery, swimming, and a delicious lunch aboard a grand sailboat with a gracious, knowledgeable crew. We’re so grateful we got to experience the beauty of Calanques!”

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2.Provence in One Day Small Group Day Trip from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $199

Leave Avignon at 8:30 a.m. for a 10-hour English-language tour in an air-conditioned eight-seat minivan. Visit Roussillon, Gordes, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, and Pont du Gard. Guides such as Oliver, Silvia, Joce, Lea, and Jerome add local stories, photo tips, and practical help.

“This was an excellent way to spend a day in Avignon. Emmanuel was a wonderful guide and we enjoyed his commentary. The trip took us to three hilltop villages in the morning and then we had to go back to Avignon to drop off one group and pick up another group that had scheduled the afternoon tour. This took time that I wish we had spent going on to the next part of our trip. The afternoon was enjoyable with a trip to beautiful St Remy and then to the Pont du Gard, which was the highlight of the trip for us. We could spend a day there and an…”

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3.Luberon Market & Villages Day Trip from Aix-en-Provence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Ride in an air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking driver-guide and spend a full day among Luberon villages and local markets. Guides such as Rémy, Florence, Thomas, Emmanuel, and Pepe are praised for lively commentary. The exact stops depend on the day, season, and market schedule.

“This guide was Amazing. She Cared about her passengers and was very communicative on the drive & the villages we went through. She was knowledgeable & Sensitive to the needs of her guests. Fabulous trip experience, thanks to our guide. Give her a raise.”

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4.All Provence in one Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 226 reviews · 10h 30m · from $194

Join a small group of up to eight for a 10.5-hour circuit through Provence. Your English or French-speaking driver-guide takes you from ochre Roussillon and hilltop Gordes to Fontaine de Vaucluse, Pont du Gard, Saint-Rémy, and Les Baux. Guides such as Rémy, Joanna, Florian, and Joss are known for warm, lively commentary.

“Our guide Rémy was excellent. He had so much knowledge to share. He drove us safely to all the places. I also enjoyed very much the variety of places we visited. Very beautiful. Gave me a wonderful glimpse at the region and I know I will come back.”

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5.Roman Sites and Historical Places Day Trip from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 101 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $203

Travel from Avignon in an air-conditioned minivan with up to eight passengers, visiting Nîmes Arena, Maison Carrée, Pont du Gard, and Orange’s Roman Theatre. Your English-speaking driver-guide provides commentary and handles the driving. The day runs about 8.5 hours and includes admission to three major sites.

“My son and I took this wonderful and informative tour with guide Julian. Since it was during Dec.and we were the only ones booked for that day, it was like a private tour. Julian was an excellent driver and always made you feel safe. The Amphitheater in Nimes was such an incredible sight and although there are many, we were told that this is the best preserved one. On from there we visited the quaint town of Uzes and were given time to just stroll around the town and take in it's quaint beauty on our way to Pont Du Gard. The Aqueduct was the pieces de resistance and was…”

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