Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice
You'll arrive in Nice and connect with your group for a welcome dinner. Dinner takes place right along the waterfront where you can start getting to know the other travelers over a meal with views of the Côte d'Azur.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome meal)
Landmarks/POIs Côte d'Azur - Day 2
Cassis
After breakfast, you'll walk through the narrow streets of Antibes with your tour leader and check out the old port. Stop at the Provençal market to browse what's available, then you have free time to explore on your own. By afternoon you'll head east along the coast to reach Cassis, leaving your evening open to relax or wander around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Antibes old town and port
- Provençal market visit in Antibes
Landmarks/POIs Antibes Old Port Provençal Market, Antibes - Day 3
Aix-en-Provence - Arles
This morning takes you to a local Provence vineyard where you'll learn how rosé wine is made and taste several regional varieties. A picnic lunch happens right there among the vines. Later you'll drive to Aix-en-Provence for a few hours to see what interests you, then continue on to Arles. The evening is yours to either rest or try a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the vineyard)
Included Activities
- Provence rosé wine tasting and learning session
- Picnic lunch in the vineyard
Landmarks/POIs Aix-en-Provence - Day 4
Avignon - Arles
You'll start at Pont du Gard, the ancient Roman aqueduct with its striking three-tier arches. Next comes a guided walk through Avignon with your tour leader, where you'll see the Palace of the Popes, one of the most important medieval structures in Europe. Back in Arles by evening, you can explore the wine cellars or head out for dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pont du Gard visit
- Guided walk through Avignon
- Palace of the Popes visit
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at local wine cellars in Arles
Landmarks/POIs Pont du Gard Palace of the Popes Avignon - Day 5
Arles
Today is for exploring Arles at your own pace. The town has thousands of years of history to uncover, so you might check out the Amphitheatre, the Church of St Trophime, the Langlois Bridge, or the Vincent van Gogh Foundation. By evening you'll gather with the group for a shared dinner where everyone can talk about what they found during the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group meal)
Included Activities
- Arles Amphitheatre visit
- Church of St Trophime visit
- Langlois Bridge visit
- Vincent van Gogh Foundation visit
Landmarks/POIs Arles Amphitheatre Church of St Trophime Langlois Bridge Vincent van Gogh Foundation - Day 6
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - Arles
You'll head to Les Baux-de-Provence first for a multimedia art show set inside an old quarry, which is quite a different experience. After that, a local olive farm shows you how olives are grown and cultivated, with samples to try. A hearty picnic lunch comes next, then you'll visit Saint Paul de Mausole Monastery in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence where Van Gogh once stayed. The Van Gogh Field nearby displays reproductions of his paintings. You'll have some free time to wander the town before heading back to Arles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Carrières de Lumières multimedia art show in Les Baux-de-Provence
- Olive farm tour and tasting
- Picnic lunch
- Saint Paul de Mausole Monastery visit
- Van Gogh Field visit
Landmarks/POIs Les Baux-de-Provence Carrières de Lumières Saint Paul de Mausole Monastery Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Van Gogh Field - Day 7
Sénanque Abbey - Gréoux-les-Bains
Today you'll drive through scenic villages in the Luberon, a region known for lavender fields, vineyards, red cliffs, and local produce. You'll stop at Sénanque Abbey to spend time with the monks and take in the peaceful setting. The day wraps up with a final group dinner in Gréoux-les-Bains, giving everyone a chance to celebrate the trip together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final group dinner)
Included Activities
- Traditional Luberon villages visit
- Sénanque Abbey visit and monk meeting
Landmarks/POIs Luberon Sénanque Abbey Gréoux-les-Bains - Day 8
Nice
You'll travel through the Gorges du Verdon, often called the Grand Canyon of Europe, with its dramatic cliff faces, rapids, and striking turquoise water throughout. The tour ends in Nice where you'll say goodbye to the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gorges du Verdon scenic drive and visit
Landmarks/POIs Gorges du Verdon
