Provence, Unhurried
Deep in the heart of Provence, experience a trip curated to capture the region’s sweeping beauty, cultural significance, and mastery of wine. Spend time exploring UNESCO-listed sites and get swept away by the seaside and countryside villages that underscore how famous artists found their muse. Let your Destination Expert personalize your journey to make this trip everything you envision.
- Duration
- 9 days, 8 nights
- Route
- Marseille · Aix en Provence · Les Baux de Provence · Avignon
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $9,090 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Visit Cézanne’s atelier, then unwind at the brasserie Hemingway loved in Aix-en-Provence.
- Experience nature's grandeur with the turquoise waters and limestone cliffs of Verdon Gorge.
- Walk Provence’s lavender-scented countryside and explore Luberon’s quaint hilltop villages.
- Savor Rhône Valley wines with private tastings in Chateauneuf-du-Pape’s scenic vineyards.
- Relish the best dining spots, expertly curated by your Destination Expert along the way.
Every day, already yours.
Get In and Get Some Rest
For your added comfort, a Meet & Greet assistant will be waiting for you outside of airport customs, holding a sign with your name on it. They will help you to co-ordinate meeting up with your private driver and accompany you to your accommodation.
- Airport Meet & Greet - Assistant
- Private Airport Transfer
- France Welcome Package
- Restaurant Recommendation at Une Table, au Sud
Sights and Insights
Embark on an exciting private day trip encompassing two French Riviera favorites- vibrant Marseille and the ancient fishing port of Cassis. Meet your driver-guide at your hotel and travel south to the seaside town of Cassis. Drive along the scenic Corniche des Cretes road, stopping to admire sweeping, magnificent coastal views of the Gulf of Cassis from Cape Canaille.
- Cassis & Marseille (9 hrs) - Private Tour
A Healthy Dose of History
Meet your private driver and vehicle for a transfer to Aix en Provence. Approximate travel time is 45 minutes.
- Marseille to Aix en Provence (45 mins) - Private Transfer
- Walking Tour (2 hrs)
- Evening at Leisure
Lace Up for Some Fresh Air
Meet your private driver-guide and embark on a full day tour of Aix en Provence, focusing on famed former resident and Impressionist painter, Paul Cezanne. Begin with an enjoyable walking tour of the city, following in Cezanne’s footsteps. Begin at the Rue de l’Opera, passing his father’s hat workshop followed by the Cafe des Deux Garçons, and the Cafe Oriental (now Bistro Romain) where he met Joachim Gasquet for the first time.
- The Hometown of Paul Cezanne (8 hrs) - Private Tour
It’s All Ancient History
Departing this morning with your private driver-guide, you'll transfer to Les Baux de Provence, making a stop in the ancient city of Arles en route, with numerous Roman relics. Upon arrival to Arles, marvel at the ruins of the impressive Arles Amphitheater. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 2,000-year-old structure formerly held up to 26,000 spectators in its prime.
- Aix en Provence to Les Baux de Provence with Arles & Les Baux de Provence (9 hrs) - Private Transfer
Nurtured by Nature
Setting out with your private driver-guide, head out into the Provencal countryside to visit a lavender processing factory. Here, immerse yourself in the pleasant aroma as you learn how the essential oils - with their effective antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties - are extracted from the plants.
- Lavender Factory & the Luberon Villages (9 hrs) - Private Tour
Strolling the Magical Streets
Meet your private driver-guide and transfer to Avignon. Upon arrival, you'll set out on a wonderful walking tour of the medieval city. Stroll narrow streets filled with history including the 1,100-year-old St. Peter's Church. Discover the iconic Pont d'Avignon, an iconic bridge which appears in nearly every picturesque photograph of this ancient city. Walk up to the Rock of the Doms to enjoy its public gardens and a panoramic view of the city.
- Les Baux de Provence to Avignon with Avignon Walking Tour & Town of Orange (8 hrs) - Private Transfer
Taste and Tipple on a Vineyard Visit
Savor the essence of France’s famed Rhone Valley on a private journey through the celebrated vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. With your expert driver-guide, travel through a landscape of sun-drenched hills and storied wine estates, where centuries of tradition meet world-class viticulture.
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape Winery Tour (with Tastings, 5 hrs) - Private
Pack Your Bags
Meet your private driver and vehicle for a transfer to Marseille Airport. Approximate travel time is 1 hour.
- Avignon to Marseille Airport (1 hr) - Private Transfer
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