Van Gogh's Provence & Roman Sites - Small-Group Day Trip
Discover unique UNESCO heritage sites like the Roman and Medieval Arles as well as the aqueduct of Pont du Gard, following the footsteps of the great Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh. Enjoy personal service and a friendly atmosphere thanks to this slow-paced small-group tour, limited to 8 participants.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St. Paul de Mausole, off D5 direction Les Baux Next to Glanum, 13210 Saint-Remy-de-Provence France
After a short drive from Avignon and your tour guide's commentary along the way, experience the peaceful surroundings of St Paul de Mausole's asylum, where the Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh created masterpieces like "The Starry Night" and "The Irises". Don't miss the remains of the former Roman town of Glanum that are to be admired just nearby. Please be aware that the hospital is still in use today so you will only be able to see the exteriors and the last part of St Remy's Van Gogh Walk with boards representing some of the painter's most famous works. The visit of the replica of the painter's room is not included in this tour.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Les Baux de Provence, Les Baux de Provence, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
A beautiful drive through vineyards and olive groves will take you to Les Baux de Provence, a real gem in the heart of the Alpilles massif. Your tour guide will drop you at the entrance of this pedestrian village, from where you'll have the chance to enjoy breathtaking views. An eagle's nest perched on a rocky plateau overlooking the Crau and the Camargue, Les Baux is not only a medieval fortress: a lot of shopping opportunities are available there!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Arles, Arles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Meet your driver again and head to the "capital" of the Camargue, the lively and colourful old Arles. Your tour guide will provide you with maps and information about things to do and see, as well as lunch suggestions. A long stop is scheduled so that everyone can have enough time to visit the many monuments inscribed in the UNESCO world heritage list, follow in Van Gogh's footsteps and also taste some local specialties (lunch not included).
Don't miss Arles' picturesque market on Wednesdays and Saturdays!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: 400 route du Pont du Gard La Bégude, 30210 Vers-Pont-du-Gard France
In the afternoon, meet your guide again and continue the journey with another unique World Heritage Site, the Pont du Gard. Enjoy a beautiful walk on shaded alleys and be awestruck by this 2000-year-old masterpiece of Roman engineering.
On hot days you can also deep your feet or take a dive into the river Gardon, to see the aqueduc from an unusual angle!
Afterwards, head back to Avignon old town.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"All children must be accompanied by an adult."
"The tour guide may have to speak multiple languages during the same tour."
"In case you plan to get to the meeting point by car, please contact us in advance so that we can suggest a parking lot and a more convenient meeting place."
"Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:45 AM
Duration: 8 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Office de Tourisme d'Avignon, 41 Cr Jean Jaurès, 84000 Avignon, France
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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