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Duration: 10h 30m
Location: Les Baux-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence, France | Les Baux-de-Provence, France
Category: Day Trips & Excursio
Highlights:
Visits to charming antique cities & grand architecture
Hilltop village & medieval castle at Les Baux-de-Provence
Remarkable Roman aqueduct bridge, the Pont du Gard
World-renowned vineyard at Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Insightful information from a knowledgeable guide
Inclusions:
Guided tour of Orange, Les Baux-de-Provence, Gordes, and Roussillon
Winetasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Admission to the Roman Theater in Orange
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Avignon hotel
Audio guide in the Roman Theater in Orange
Description:
Discover the best Provence has to offer in a single day. Admire Roman ruins in Orange, taste the world-renowned wine of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and stroll in the superb village of Les Baux-de-Provence. Visit the magnificent Pont du Gard and explore the hilltop villages of Gordes and Roussillon.
Start your day by wandering through the lovely town of Orange, famous for its well-preserved antique ruins. Visit the impressive stage wall of the Roman Theatre, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the world-renowned vineyard of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to see a traditional cellar and taste the famous estate wine.
Continue to the Roman aqueduct bridge of the Pont du Gard, and wonder at this impressive technical masterpiece. Admirably integrated into a stunning natural site, the bridge was built nearly 2,000 years ago to supply water to Nimes.
Next, explore Les Baux-de-Provence, a superb fortress village built on a rocky hilltop. Stroll in its charming narrow cobbled streets, explore its imposing medieval castle, and take in the breathtaking panorama from the fortified walls.
Your day ends with a visit to a pair of medieval hilltop villages, Gordes and Rousillon. Be charmed by their picturesque maze of streets and squares, wander old cobbled alleys lined with quaint and meticulously restored houses, and immerse yourself in the take a breaking Provençal atmosphere.
Cancellation Policy: 4 days
Know before you book:
Children 3 and younger are complimentary.,
You must be 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.,
You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
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