Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary

OTBP Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary…

Experience Authentic Provence On Our Small Group Best Adventures in Provence™ Tour!

Designed for BOTH Walkers and NON-Walkers alike!

*Our 6-Day Provence Tour itinerary below is the itinerary travelers experience on our 2020 Provence Tours!

– A Quick Look at Our 2019 Provence Tour Itinerary Details – 6 Days/5 Nights –

Recommended in the Frommer’s France Guidebook, Page 788

Award-Winning Provence Tour Guides • 3 Guided Provence Walks • Guided Cultural Options Daily for BOTH Walkers & Non-Walkers • Walk Provence Lavender Route During Lavender Season • Guided Tour of Arles & Roman Ruins • Best Provence Artisan & Craft Markets – No Forced Shopping • Visit St. Remy-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence, Gordes, Roussillon, Sault, Cassis, Orange, Arles, Chateauneuf-du-Pape • Chocolate-Making Workshop with Artisan Chocolate-Maker • Guided Van Gogh Tour at Saint Paul de Mausole & Les Carrieres de Lumieres • Chateauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting Lesson with Master Sommelier • Pastis Tasting with Roger in Cassis • Gourmet Michelin-Star Meals • Stay in 1 Exceptional, Conde Nast Recommended Hotel For 6-Day Tour (No Hotel Hopping, Unpack Once) • True Small Groups – Maximum 16 Guests Per Tour

WALKERS & NON-WALKERS – Multiple Daily Options for BOTH walkers and non-walkers on our Provence Tours!

Day 1 – Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary – D

Meet & Greet by Guides (Check out the Provence Tour Dates page for our complimentary Transfer Times Day 1 and Day 6)
Transfer to Hotel for Check-in
Welcome Cocktail Hour & Orientation
Gourmet Welcome Dinner Together at Celebrity Hide-a-way
Dinner Included Today

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Dietary Requests & Food Allergies — We accommodate ALL dietary requests and preferences (including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, etc) and ALL food allergies (gluten, shellfish, etc) while ensuring an amazing foodie experience for all tour guests with restrictions and/or allergies.

Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary

Day 2 – Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary – B, L

Les Alpilles & Villages of Baux de Provence Valley, Shop at Weekly St.Remy-de-Provence Market, Chocolate Making Workshop & Tasting, Michelin-Star Gourmet Lunch, Afternoon Walk, Van Gogh in Provence

BREAKFAST.
Guided tour and Shopping at St. Remy de Provence Weekly Artisan & Craft Market.
A privately hosted, gourmet lunch exclusively for our guests prepared by friend, Chef Jeremy who received his 1st Michelin-Star in 2019 and who is one of the youngest Chefs to be awarded a Michelin star!

Select An Option:

Learn to make chocolate during our 1 hour hands-on chocolate making workshop with local family friend, Master Artisan Chocolatier Joel Durand. No Experience necessary, a fun hands-son experience designed for interested guests. Take home chocolates made in class.
A guided cultural excursion is available for guests not interested in participating in the 1 hour chocolate making workshop.

Afternoon — Select an Option: For Walkers & Non-Walkers…

1- WALKERS – A Guided Walk — “In the Footsteps of Romans” and Van Gogh’s Presence in Provence (scheduled walk designed for interested guests)
2- NON-WALKERS – Privately Guided Van Gogh Tour at St. Paul de Maussole, And possibility to visit Roman ruins of Glanum independently afterwards.
3- Leisure Time
Breakfast & Lunch Included Today

Afternoon Walking Rating for today’s walk…

WALKERS: Guided walk – “In the Footsteps of Romans” walk is rated EASY to Moderate (optional: designed for interested guests). Walking on country trails, some up uphill through picturesque landscapes featuring olive orchards and biodynamic vineyards along the “La Via Domitia” (Roman road) and French country architecture with beautiful village scenery, St. Paul de Mausole, sites painted by Van Gogh and the Roman city of Glanum plus spectacular views of Les Baux valley. Ideal for those who walk for a morning or afternoon on a regular basis. Walk distance is 2.5 miles – approximately 1.5-2 hrs. depending on number of stops made for photo-ops.

Non-Walkers: Visit St. Paul de Mausole with your cultural guide, and option to visit Roman ruins of Glanum.

Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary

DAY 3 – Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary – B, L, D

Luberon Valley (April, May, September, October): We Visit Hilltop Villages of Gordes & Roussillon

IN Lavender Season (June, July, August) : We Visit Valensole Plateau and Lavender Capital of Sault Instead of Gordes. Afternoon, We Visit Roussillon – Walk Lavender Fields Featured in National Geographic

BREAKFAST.

Morning — Select An Option: For Walkers & Non-Walkers…

1- WALKERS – Guided “LUBERON VALLEY VILLAGE TO VILLAGE WALK” (with time for walkers to explore each village – Gordes and Roussillon also)
2- NON-WALKERS – Guided Cultural Tours of Hilltop Villages in the “Golden Stone Village” of Gordes and “Artist Ochre Cliff Village” of Roussillon (During months of April, May, September, October)…
Guests will visit our friends’ local lavender farm and distillery to learn about lavender production and essential oil distillation.
DURING LAVENDER SEASON (June, July, August): Walkers: Our morning Luberon village to village walk is replaced by our morning lavender trail walk through picturesque lavender fields and villages of the Valensole plateau! Non-Walkers: Shuttle to lavender fields to experience and photograph the endless fields of lavender and enjoy non-walking cultural experiences with your guide.
Gourmet French Picnic Lunch Amidst the Spectacular Landscapes of the Luberon and during lavender season, our picnic is amidst the lavender fields.
AFTERNOON – We visit the Hilltop village of Roussillon, made famous by its spectacular ochre colors and a love story that ended in tragedy.
Michelin-Star Dinner together prepared by local friend, Chef Christian.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Today

Morning Walking Rating for today’s walk…

WALKERS – April, May, September, October: Guided walk “Luberon Valley Village to Village” walk in the Luberon is rated EASY to MODERATE (optional: designed for interested guests). Walking on vineyard and country trails through picturesque lansdcapes and French country architecture, lavender and sunflower fields with a variety of beautiful villages in the background. Ideal for those who walk for a morning or afternoon on a regular basis. Walk distance is 4 miles – approximately 2 hrs. depending on stops made for photo-ops.
Non-Walkers: Shuttle to each of our beautiful hilltop villages and gourmet picnic lunch.

During lavender season (June, July, August)…

WALKERS – June, July, AUGUST: Our morning Luberon village to village walk is replaced with our “Lavender Trail“ Walk – Walkers – Participate in a Spectacular, guided walk amidst some of the most beautiful landscape of Provence; walking through magical fields of lavender. The countryside is absolutely beautiful with incredible color and aromas, and offers the perfect setting for a walking experience.
Guests will visit our friends’ local lavender farm and distillery to learn about lavender production and essential oil distillation.
Non-Walkers: shuttle to lavender fields to experience and photograph the endless fields of lavender and enjoy non-walking cultural experiences with your guide.
WALKERS – JUNE, JULY, AUGUST: WALK RATING for Guided “Lavender Trail” walk in the Valensole region of Provence is rated EASY to MODERATE (optional: designed for interested guests). Walking on country trails of gravel and pebble stone through picturesque landscapes of lavender fields with a beautiful village in the background. Ideal for those who walk for a morning or afternoon on a regular basis. Walk distance is about 2.0 miles – approximately 1.5 hrs. depending on number of stops made for photo-ops.

Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary

DAY 4 – Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary – B, L

Mediterranean Coast – Wine Producing Village of Cassis and Calanques Cruise (Roman period fjords), Perfumery Visit, Pastis Tasting, Group Lunch Along the Picturesque Port

BREAKFAST.
Guided Tour and Introduction to Cassis Village, the port, and the market.
Shop at the Cassis Weekly Artisan & Craft Mediterranean Market
Option available for interested guests: Join your guide to meet our local family friends to learn about their family’s perfume making trade and history, tour the workshop, and sample perfumes and hand-made soaps made exclusively at their Artisan “Perfumery”.
Guided 45-minute Cruise to View the Historical Calanques (coastal Fjords).
Option available for interested guests: Meet our local friend and artisan pastis maker, Roger. Roger welcomes guests to his place in Cassis where we’ll enjoy a hosted tasting of famous French Pastis and Cassis wines accompanied by local foodie specialties!
Group Lunch: A lighter fare, Mediterranean lunch along the port of Cassis.
Leisure time to pursue independent interests after lunch.
Breakfast AND Lunch Included Today

Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary

DAY 5 – Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary – B, L, D

Chateauneuf-du-Pape Wine Country: Walking Amidst Vineyards, Orange Roman Theatre, Private Wine Tasting in 13th Century Cellar, Learn About Famous Wines of the Region, Gourmet Lunch Overlooking Rhone River Prepared by Our Friend, a Private Michelin-Star Chef, Guided Tour of Arles Roman Ruins, Privately Hosted Farewell Dinner

BREAKFAST.

Morning – Select An Option:

1- WALKERS – Guided “CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE AMIDST THE VINEYARDS WALK”
2- NON-WALKERS – Guided Tour of Roman Town of Orange & its Roman Theatre
VIP Wine Tasting Lesson in a 13th century cellar to learn about Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines with our friend, Master Sommelier, Guy.
Lunch: Privately hosted lunch prepared by our friend Jean-Claude (former 2-star Michelin Chef of La Mirande) at Chateauneuf-du-Pape Estate overlooking the Rhone river.
Afternoon: return to hotel. Enjoy leisure time.

Early Evening:

Enjoy A Guided Tour of Arles & its Roman Ruins.
Farewell Cocktails & Dinner: Privately hosted and prepared dinner at the Provence Mas (home) of our dear friend Catherine, a renowned Chef.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Today

Morning Walking Rating For Today’s Walk…

WALKERS: Guided Walk – “CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE – Amidst the Vineyards Walk”- is rated MODERATE due to large Rhone River bedrock at end of trail (optional: designed for interested guests). Sturdy walking shoes recommended. Walking on vineyard and country trails with riverbed rock and large gravel stones, occasional easy ascents and uneven terrain. The trail offers spectacular views of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyards – The walk is rated moderate-Ideal for those who walk on a regular basis. Walk distance is about 4 miles – approximately 2-2.5 hrs. of walking depending on number of stops made for photo-ops.
Non-Walkers: shuttle to Roman town of Orange to visit the Roman amphitheater and old town with your cultural guide.

Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary

DAY 6 – Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary – B

Provence Tour Concludes

BREAKFAST.
Trip concludes — We provide a complimentary 9 AM transfer arrival at Marseille Airport and a complimentary 12 pm (Noon) transfer arrival at AVIGNON TGV Rail Station followed by drop-off at Avignon Centre rail station.
Earlier and later departures can be organized. Please contact us for details at Email: contact@traveloffthebeatenpath.com.

(B) = Breakfast Included, (L) = Lunch Included, (D) = Dinner Included

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WALKERS – Van support is provided for walks to offer maximum flexibility to all guests. You decide how much walking you’d like to do, if participating in our walks. Walker rating = Easy to Moderate.
NON-WALKERS: Shuttle to/from all activities, excursions, meals and visits. NON-Walker rating = Easy.

TOUR DEPOSIT AND PAYMENTS:

A US$500 per person tour deposit payment is required to book space(s) on a tour.
No advance balance payment required.
The remaining balance is due no later than 90 days before the tour departure date.
If booking a tour 90 days or less before the tour departure date, you pay the per person tour deposit to book your chosen tour and date. We then email you an invoice to complete your tour balance payment within 72 hours of booking.
You may transfer from one trip to another before trip departure without any penalty (excludes custom designed-private tours), as long as space is available on the tour date requested. OTBP must be notified of intent to switch no later than 60 days before booked tour departure date.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

31+ days (from the first day of the trip): Traveler forfeits US$500 per person tour deposit.
0-30 days: Traveler forfeits US$1,000 per person.
Should you have to cancel 90 days or less before tour departure, there is NO cancellation penalty if you elect to put your tour monies paid on hold towards a future trip; otherwise, the cancellation terms detailed above apply.
No-Show or cancellations received on tour departure day: Traveler forfeits 100% of tour monies paid.

Provence Southern France 6-Day Walking Tour Itinerary

Provence Photo Gallery – Photos from our 2019 Provence Tours – Click on the image squares to enlarge the photos…