Day Trips in Provence: 15 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.Highlights of Provence in one day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157

Travel from Avignon in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus limited to eight people. With guides such as Emilie, Gordana, and Eric, you visit Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, Sénanque, Roussillon, Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, and Pont du Gard in about nine and a half hours.

“Wonderful day with Emily who was great fun and very knowledgable. The tour covered all the places we wanted to see and others we would not have found ourselves. Stops at the various villages and sites were well timed to enjoy the experience without feeling rushed.”

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6.Provence Wineries and Luberon Villages Day Trip from Aix-en-Provence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $228

Travel by air-conditioned minibus with a professional guide and a maximum of eight people. Taste wines at two Sainte-Victoire-area wineries, then explore Lourmarin, Roussillon, Gordes, and Bonnieux. Guides such as Greg, Donato, Remy, and Gabriella bring local history and wine knowledge, though winery visits can change with availability.

“It is a wonderful chance to sample local wines and see 3 beautiful villages. It is a long day, but it is a beautiful one! Our guide Adrien was fantastic!!!”

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7.Lavender in Luberon Small Group Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 161 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Avignon in an air-conditioned minivan with a local guide and up to seven other passengers. Visit the Luberon, spend free time in ochre-colored Roussillon, stop at lavender fields near Goult, and photograph Gordes and Sénanque Abbey. Guides such as Yannis, Emilie, and Romane have led this route, though assignments vary.

“This is an excellent tour. Our guide, Emilie, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and chatty. She made the trip so much better. The trip itself is a great whistle stop tour, but it's a whistle stop tour only. I would have liked to spend more time in these places, but I can always go back.”

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8.Provence Countryside Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 155 reviews · 8 hours · from $132

Spend eight hours with a small group of up to eight people, traveling by air-conditioned minivan from Nice through Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul de Vence. Guides such as Thierry, Catherine, Nora, and Martina have tailored stops to the group, adding photo breaks when time and weather allow.

“We loved everything! Would highly recommend. It was very well paced and feel we had a good amount of time at each location”

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9.Provence in a Day Trip from Aix

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Spend nine and a half hours touring Provence in an air-conditioned minibus with a professional guide. Explore Les Baux, photograph Pont du Gard, walk through Avignon, and finish with wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Groups cap at eight, with guides such as Rémy, Lucie, Sebastian, and Morgan leading recent departures.

“Emmanuel was lovely! The trip had a lot of free time built into it. The food in Avignon was delicious!”

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10.Luberon Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Travel from Avignon in an air-conditioned van with a maximum of eight people, guided by Veronica or Nicolas. You’ll see Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, Roussillon, and Ménerbes, with time to explore each village independently. Commentary comes during the drives, while maps and local tips help you make the most of each stop.

“Beautiful scenery well organised and professional guide. Would recommend if you love historic villages.”

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11.Lavender Route – Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $127

Spend about nine hours following Provence’s Lavender Route from Avignon in a group of no more than eight. Nicolas or Veronica may guide you through Sénanque Abbey, Gordes, Roussillon, changing lavender fields, and the Ochre Trail, with free time for lunch, photos, and local shopping.

“Our tour guide Nicolas is professional and attentive, the itinerary is good and covered all the key attractions!”

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12.Provence Day Trip with Cassis Village Boat Ride and Local Wine Tasting from Aix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $253

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Cassis, cruising through the Calanques, stopping at Cap Canaille, and tasting Cassis wines. Guides such as Julien, Alex, Camille, Cami, and Ines have led this outing. The group is limited to eight, with transport, boat tickets, and tasting fees included.

“We had an amazing time!! Julien was a fantastic guide. All the activities and stops were very fun and Cassis is beautiful.”

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13.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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14.Cassis Half-Day Trip from Aix-en-Provence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96Best value

Travel from Aix-en-Provence to Cassis in an air-conditioned minivan with a professional guide and no more than eight people. You’ll get two hours in the port village, a photo stop at Cap Canaille, and the option to add a one-hour cruise through the calanques for €21. Guides such as Lucie, Jessie, Corinne, and Arnaud are praised for clear, friendly help.

“Beautiful port city. Good explanations. Boat ride was worth it. Scenic overlook is a great location.”

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15.Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend an afternoon exploring three very different Provence sights from Avignon: Saint-Rémy’s old center, the hilltop village of Les Baux, and the Roman Pont du Gard. An eight-seat minivan, local commentary, and a small group make this a practical choice when you have no car and only half a day. Guides may include Emile, Matilda, Ghislain, or Rémy.

“The tour was a lot of driving time and we had a hard time understanding our tour guide. He was short with the paying customers questions. The Point du Gard was a highlight. It would have been nice to have more time in Sant Remy.”

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