Avignon, Saint-Rémy, Les Baux & Pont du Gard Full Day
Languedoc-Roussillon, Marseille
Explore Avignon on a guided walking tour, with the Palais des Papes, then discover the iconic Pont du Gard and the Alpilles: Les Baux de Provence, Saint Rémy de Provence
Highlights
- Enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine in the city of Avignon
- Visit the Palace of the Popes
- Marvel at the magnificent Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct
- Visit Les Baux-de-Provence, on a rocky hill with breathtaking views
- Explore the charming town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Description
Start your guided walking tour of Avignon and get ready to see the best sites in the city! Discover the fortified medieval city walls and gaze upon the city as it stretches out along the Rhône River. Learn about the historical past of Avignon where the papacy was established in the early 14th century.
Next it's time to visit the Papal Palace for a guided tour (entrance ticket included). Explore the largest gothic-style palace in Europe and begin to imagine the luxurious way of life enjoyed there in the medieval period. Enjoy interesting stories and anecdotes from your local guide as you go.
The end of your walking tour in Avignon will be toasted with a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine served in a local place.
Free time for lunch on your own in Avignon.
Meet again your tour guide at 2.00 pm in front of Avignon's Tourism Office and Begin the afternoon at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Your guide will take you on a short walk through the town center, highlighting its most charming features.
Next, you'll head to Les Baux-de-Provence, a picturesque village perched 245 meters above the valley. Stroll through its historic pedestrian streets, visit the Santon Museum, explore the Hôtel des Porcelets (a beautiful 16th-century house), and admire the Romanesque St. Vincent Church. Your local guide will share fascinating insights about the village and the surrounding Provence region.
The final stop is the iconic Pont du Gard, an exceptional Roman aqueduct dating back to the first century and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
It is the best-preserved section of the Roman aqueduct that once supplied water to Nîmes.
VISIT PROVIDED ONLY IN ENGLISH.
Includes
- Entry fees for Pont du Gard and the Palais des Papes
- One glass of Côtes du Rhône wine
- Guide
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
