Day Trips from Avignon to Pont du Gard

Explore the breathtaking Provençal countryside on this small-group tour from Avignon. In a comfortable coach, wind through hills blanketed in grapevines and lavender, stopping at area highlights such as the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Visit the rocky perched towns of Les Baux de Provence, Roussillon, and beyond, where you enjoy splendid views, architectural tours, and souvenir shopping.

Provence is famous for its hilltop villages and scenic landscapes, but it’s also home to some of the most impressive Roman ruins in France. This small-group half-day tour will take you back in time, as you see the magnificent Roman amphitheater and Maison Carrée in Nîmes, stroll the medieval streets of Uzes, and visit the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct.

Short on time? See the best bits of Provence on this full-day small-group tour of the region’s most photogenic spots. Drive through rolling vineyards and vast lavender fields, stopping to enjoy views of the Fontaine de Vaucluse and Senanque Abbey. Explore the hilltop villages of Gordes and Roussillon, and take a walking tour of Saint Rémy de Provence, once home to both Nostradamus and Van Gogh. Finally, see the UNESCO-listed Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard and look out over the hills of the Alpilles from Les Baux de Provence.

Journey back in time to Roman and medieval Provence on this half-day tour from Avignon. Visit Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Continue to the rocky hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence to explore key sites like St Vincent Church, the Hôtel des Porcelets and the ruins of Baux’s medieval castle, and finish with a stop at the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard, a towering Roman aqueduct.

Experience Provence at its storybook best as you journey through rolling vineyards, medieval villages, and artist’s havens on this full-day tour from Avignon. Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh in Saint-Paul-de-Mausole; explore the Provencal market town of Arles; and take in the views from hilltop Les-Baux-de-Provence. Then, step back in time with a visit to the Roman aqueduct Pont-du-Gard.

With your guide, discover the rich, historical centre of Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the panoramic view of the surroundings and the Rhône River, Pont d'Avignon by walking up to the top of the fortified city walls and Rochers des Doms. Visit the largest gothic-style Popes’ Palace whereby successive popes resided between 1309 and 1377. Continue on to the Place de l'Horloge, the Town Hall and the Theatre. Enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine served in a restaurant close to the palace.

Explore Provence of millennia past on this small-group tour from Avignon. Visit the beautifully preserved ancient ruins and hear stories of Roman settlement and culture in southern France. Highlights of your tour include Nîmes' Roman amphitheater and Maison Carrée (Square House), the Fenestrelle Tower in Uzès, and the magnificent Pont du Gard aqueduct – UNESCO-listed site. In addition, you'll discover the city of Orange and visit the Roman Antic Theatre.

Meet your professional guide at the Marseille cruise terminal and climb aboard a comfortable minivan for a private excursion to discover Avignon and the Pont du Gard. As soon as you arrive in Avignon your guide will open the doors of the Palais de Papes to you and tell you all the secrets of the Popes during their stay in Avignon in the 14th century. After the visit of the Palais des Papes you can visit the cathedral and the gardens of the Popes and you will enjoy the visit in the city center classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site before joining your minivan on the way to the Pont du Gard. Your guide opens the doors of the Pont du Gard and the architectural secrets of this aqueduct built 2000 years ago.

Liven up a day of sightseeing with fine wine and delicious chocolates as you journey around Provence on this full-day tour from Avignon. Visit the magnificent Roman theatre of Orange, see the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct, then pair regional wines with homemade chocolates at a special tasting workshop in Châteauneuf du Pape.

Discover the Provence of old and journey back to Roman times on this half-day small-group tour of Uzès and Nîmes from Avignon. See the Roman temple of Maison Carrée and the great amphitheater of Nimes, then stroll around the medieval monuments of Uzès. Finally, stand in awe before the towering Pont du Gard aqueduct, a remarkable feat of Roman engineering and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Enjoy the Provençal picnic composed only of products from local farms (for example: hard-boiled eggs, grape juice, tapenade, pepper cream, goat cheese, seasonal fruit). Entrance tickets to the arenas of Nîmes, Pont du Gard and the ancient theater of Orange included. A bottle of cold water per person is available in the vehicle.

A wonderful combination of history and tasting, a full-day of tasting and pleasure for the eyes! Discover the key monuments of our Roman history with the Orange Antique Theatre and the monumental Pont du Gard. The highlight of your day, a commented visit of the cellars and wine tasting in Châteauneuf du Pape. A day full of emotions!