Itinerary
- Day 1
Avignon
You'll arrive in Avignon by train or fly into Marseille and take the train to Avignon-Centre. From the station, head to your hotel in the city center. This gets you settled in Provence and ready for the week ahead.
Optional Activities
- Taxi from train station to hotel
- Day 2
Avignon
Start with a guided tour through Avignon's history, walking through narrow streets to reach the market hall where Patrick Blanc's vertical garden covers the walls. You'll see Place de l'Horloge and then the Papal Palace, which dominates the skyline from the 14th century. After crossing the famous Saint-Bénézet bridge with Mont Ventoux visible in the distance, you'll have free time to wander back to your hotel and explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Avignon
- Visit to market hall with Patrick Blanc's 'Mur vertical'
- Visit to Place de l'Horloge
- Papal Palace visit
- Saint-Bénézet bridge
Landmarks/POIs Papal Palace (Palais des Papes) Saint-Bénézet Bridge (Pont d'Avignon) Place de l'Horloge Mont Ventoux - Day 3
Camargue
Spend the day in the Camargue between the Rhône's two arms, where you'll spot black bulls, white horses, and pink flamingos in this protected area. Meet local gardians (the traditional horsemen) and other residents, then experience the Mediterranean lifestyle in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. The landscape here is unlike anything else in Provence, flat and wild with salt marshes everywhere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camargue exploration and wildlife viewing
Landmarks/POIs Camargue Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer - Day 4
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - Les Baux
Travel through Provence's countryside to Fontvieille, where you'll tour Daudet's mill and taste local olive oils. Continue to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to walk where Van Gogh once painted, soaking in the southern light he loved. After lunch, head to Les Baux for the medieval castle perched high above the valley with views of the surrounding landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Daudet's mill visit
- Olive oil tasting session
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence exploration
- Les Baux castle and village visit
Landmarks/POIs Fontvieille Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Les Baux - Day 5
Pont du Gard
Drive to Uzès and walk through medieval streets toward the leaning tower and Tuscan-style market square, where art galleries and small shops line your path. Then see the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct that once carried water 50 kilometers to supply Nîmes. The engineering and scale of it still impresses today, and it's one of the best preserved Roman structures in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Uzès town exploration
- Pont du Gard aqueduct visit
Landmarks/POIs Uzès Pont du Gard - Day 6
Avignon or Aix-en-Provence
Take a free day in Avignon or join the optional excursion to Aix-en-Provence. If you go, walk along Cours Mirabeau past fountains and historic buildings, visit Saint-Sauveur Cathedral where Cézanne spent time, and sample calissons, the almond candy that's a local specialty here. Otherwise, explore Avignon at your own pace and enjoy lunch wherever appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Aix-en-Provence
- Cours Mirabeau promenade
- Saint-Sauveur Cathedral visit
- Cézanne heritage exploration
- Calissons tasting
Landmarks/POIs Aix-en-Provence Cours Mirabeau Saint-Sauveur Cathedral - Day 7
Gordes - Sénanque Abbey - Roussillon
Head into the Luberon region to see small villages and Gordes, perched dramatically on a hilltop. Travel through Vaucluse to Sénanque Abbey, surrounded by lavender fields and rolling hills. Then walk through Roussillon's winding streets, where ochre-colored rocks give the whole place a warm, golden glow. Later, visit a local winery to taste wines and learn about Provence's wine traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gordes viewpoint visit
- Sénanque Abbey visit
- Roussillon village exploration
- Winery visit with wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Gordes Sénanque Abbey Roussillon Lubéron - Day 8
Arles
Arrive in Arles for the week's largest morning market, crowded with local produce, flowers, and crafts. Walk through the Roman amphitheater and the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Trophime to connect with Arles' ancient past. Check out the Tour LUMA by Frank Gehry and the Parc des Ateliers for a look at the city's modern side. By evening, gather for a farewell dinner celebrating your time in Provence.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Arles market visit
- Amphitheater in Arles
- Cathedral of St. Trophime visit
- Tour LUMA by Frank Gehry
- Parc des Ateliers
Landmarks/POIs Arles Market Arles Amphitheater Cathedral of St. Trophime Tour LUMA - Day 9
Departure
Spend your final morning in Provence before heading to the train station or airport. Board your train or flight back to Germany, carrying memories of lavender fields, Roman ruins, and southern light. Your week exploring Provence comes to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
