Private full day tour Avignon and Luberon villages

Highlights

• Full-day tour with an expert local guide
• Walking guided tour of Avignon old town (Pont Saint-Bénezet and Cathedral Notre-Dame...)
• Discover the Luberon hilltop villages of Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes and Lourmarin
• Stop in Roussillon for an unforgettable look at the region’s famous ochre cliffs

Key Details

• Duration: 8 hours
• Language: EN, SP, IT, FR
• Lieu de rendez-vous: At your hotel
• Group Size: 8
• Date du départ: 9:00 am
• Disponibilité: Daily

Private full day tour Avignon and Luberon villages from Aix en Provence. Discover the city of the popes and the beautifull hilltop villages of the Luberon

Avignon

Drive to Avignon to explore the pope city during a walking guided tour of the historic center with your guide. Admire the fortifications, Avignon famous bridge the Saint Benezet Bridge, Notre Dames des Doms cathedral, church and gardens and visit the Pope palace, a huge 15000 m² gothic fortress on your own (1:00 hour – 16€ per person). Lunch at leisure in Avignon and free time to explore squares and narrow streets or enjoy a shopping session.

Gordes and abbey of Senanque

You will reach Gordes, classified as one of the most beautiful village of France. Lunch at leisure and free time to explore the village, church, caves or Renaissance castle.
Next stop for a photo session in the Cistercian abbey of Sénanque built among lavender fields.

Roussillon

You will finally drive to Roussillon, a village perched atop an ochre rock formation called the “Provencal Colorado“. Time at leisure to stroll down the village or walk along the “ochre path” (duration: 30mn). Return to Aix en Provence.

Lourmarin

First stop in Lourmarin an artist’s village, set in the midst of olive and almond trees, that has attracted Henri Bosco and Albert Camus. You will have free time at leisure in this charming provencal village to visit its ancient castle and its narrow streets. The village was source of inspiration of Peter Mayle for “A year in Provence”.

Inclusions

• Expert local guide
• Fuel surcharge
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Parking

Exclusions

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drink, unless specified
• Entrance fees to monuments and museums