From Avignon: Full-Day Roman Sites and Historical Places Tour
Languedoc-Roussillon, Marseille
Discover the best preserved Roman monuments in Provence. See the stunning Theater of Orange, along with many other fascinating sites: Pont du Gard and Nîmes.
Highlights
- Marvel at Pont du Gard the best-preserved UNESCO Roman aqueduct
- Discover the city of Orange with its Roman theater and triumphal arch
- Explore Nîmes' Arena, an ancient Roman amphitheater
Description
Meet your friendly A la Francaise guide who is ready to share his wealth of knowledge on the historical sites in Provence.
Departure for Nîmes: great city of the arts, proud of its prestigious Roman past, see the antique buildings: the Arena (entrance included), visit with the audio-guide and the « Maison Carrée » (or Square House, one of the best preserved Roman temples), and more.
Next on your historical tour of Nîmes with your local tour guide it is time to continue your Roman tour until the Roman aqueduct that brought spring water to Nîmes.
Pont du Gard dates from the first century and is classified by UNESCO, it's the most amazing and well preserved part of the Roman aqueduct which supplied water to Nîmes. This is a fascinating and very important part of any historical tour in Provence.
End your day with the visit of Orange antique theatre (entrance included) and a photo stop at the Triumphal Arch.
Free time for lunch during the day.
Note: some events take place during the year inside the Arena of Nimes. In this case the visit of the Arena will be replaced by a photo stop around the monument.
Includes
Entrance tickets to the Amphitheater in Nimes and Pont du Gard and the Antique Theater in Orange
Transportation in air-conditioned minibus
English-speaking driver/guide
Important Information
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Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated
Food and drinks (unless specified), additional entrance fees and gratuities (optional) are not included
For any booking with children, please advise the age
Tours are operated for a minimum of 2 passengers, however bookings for solo travelers are accepted. If the solo traveler remains the only passenger booked for a departure, A La Française! will contact the passenger the day before the tour in order to offer an alternative tour or date. If the passenger refuses the alternative suggestion, he will be fully refunded as A La Française! will not charge the tour-operator for the service
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
