AVIGNON · DAY TRIPS
The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 11 most-booked avignon day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
9.5-hour small-group Provence highlights from Avignon: Fontaine de Vaucluse, hilltop villages, lavender-season Senanque, and UNESCO Pont du Gard.
Most Popular“Nathalie, our guide, did an amazing job with this tour. Perfect amount of time in each of the villages. Only two of us on the tour, but plenty of room for 4 others. 9.5 hour day with a lunch stop. Would definitely do this tour again!!”
Small-group Provence Cru half-day from Avignon with three expert-led tastings in Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, plus Vacqueyras.
“This 1/2 wine tour started at 2:40 and returned to the meeting spot at 7:15. The guide Ana is friendly and knowledgeable. The ride in the mini van comfortably seated six adults. The first stop was a nice tasting room. I think we got behind at this first stop. The host was good and provided…”
Provence in One Day from Avignon hits Roussillon, Gordes, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Saint-Remy, Les Baux, and Pont du Gard in 10 hours.
“Brilliant tour - our guide was deeply knowledgeable, passionate and friendly to chat with. Selection of sites covered during the trip was perfect. Would highly recommend”
Small-group day trip from Avignon to Nîmes, Uzès, and Pont du Gard. Roman sights, medieval streets, and UNESCO aqueduct views.
“It was a good way to see a lot in a short time. We would have appreciated more time to explore the Arena - the cost of entry is not included and we only had 10 mins to have a look inside. Would have preferred more time here and to have missed the garden at…”
Half-day Provence tour from Avignon: Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes hilltop views, Sénanque lavender photos, and Roussillon ochre streets.
“Wonderful tour with knowledgeable Natalie from Avignon! Highly recommend to see beautiful villages in Provence.”
Half-day small-group lavender trip from Avignon with Luberon villages, Roussillon ochre, Goult fields, and a Senanque photo stop.
“Great tour to the countryside and small villages. The lavender was in bloom and was magnificent. Our guide, Romane, was an absolute pleasure. She was extremely knowledgeable and informed.”
Provence lavender views, ochre villages, and Gordes stone streets on a small-group day trip from Avignon with key photo stops.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our guide, Sam, grew up in the area and knew it like the back of his hand. The places he took us to were in full bloom and gave us a wonderful sense of the world of lavender. This was a bucket list thing, so put a check mark on that.”
Small-group Luberon day trip from Avignon with Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, Roussillon ochre streets, and Ménerbes.
“This was a great tour - plenty of time at each stop and just enough information during the driving portions!”
A 9-hour small-group day trip from Avignon along Provence’s Lavender Route, with Senanque Abbey, Gordes, Roussillon ochres, and lavender fields.
“Veronica is very smart in planning the schedule so that we managed to take nice lavender photos before the sun is too bright and hot; we have enough time to explore other check points. She is very cheerful and knowledgeable on the background of places we visit!”
Roman day trip from Avignon: Nîmes arena, Maison Carrée, Pont du Gard, and Orange theatre with small-group guided visits and prepaid tickets.
“Wonderful tour of the Roman era relics in the lower Rhône River region. All were interesting to see in person. Don’t miss visiting the natural spring in Nîmes with its Roman ruins in a beautiful setting.”
Small-group Provence half-day from Avignon: Pont du Gard, Les Baux, and Saint-Rémy, with an 8-seat minivan and included entry.
“You will have opportunities to taste a number of different wines at each of the three stops. You will learn about the winemaking process and understand how wine is made”
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