Provence Tour Itinerary
6-Day Tour Itinerary of France’s Provence Region by France Off the Beaten Path Tours
Experience Authentic South of France Welcomed As Friends Throughout the Tour!
Day 1 – Meet & Greet, Welcome Cocktails, PRIVATELY HOSTED WELCOME Dinner – D
- Meet & Greet by Guides to begin your Provence Tour. We provide complimentary transfers from Avignon TGV rail station at 4 pm. Transfers from Marseille airport can be arranged on request. Stay in 1 Exceptional, Conde Nast Rated Boutique Hotel For Entire 6-Day Tour (No Hotel Hopping, Unpack Once)
- Transfer to Hotel for Check-in
- Welcome Cocktail Hour & Orientation
- Welcome Dinner: Privately hosted dinner at the Provence Mas (home) of our dear friend and renowned Chef Catherine.
- 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 – Les Alpilles: St.Remy-de-Provence Artisan, Arts & Crafts Market, Gourmet Lunch, Learn About Van Gogh in Provence, Afternoon: Les Baux de Provence, Option to Visit St. Paul-de-Mausole or Glanum – B, L
BREAKFAST.- Guided tour and shopping at St. Remy de Provence weekly Artisan, Arts & Craft Market.
- A privately hosted, gourmet lunch exclusively for our guests prepared by friend, Chef Christian!
- Afternoon – Privately Guided Van Gogh Tour at St. Paul de Mausole with our very own Van Gogh Specialist (your head guide, Philippe, who is a board member for the Van Gogh organization and initiative), And possibility to visit Roman ruins of Glanum independently afterwards.
- Guided tour of Les Baux-de-Provence and Leisure Time
- Breakfast & Lunch Included Today
DAY 3 – April, May, September, October: The Luberon: Gordes & Roussillon – Village to Village Walk, Cultural Visits, Dinner Independently – B, L
DAY 3 – June, July, August: Lavender Season – Valensole Plateau, Lavender Capital Sault, Roussillon – Walk Lavender Fields Featured in National Geographic, Cultural Visits, Dinner Independently – B, L
- BREAKFAST.
Morning — Select An Option: For Walkers & Non-Walkers… Read Walking Ratings
- 1- WALKERS – Guided “LUBERON VALLEY VILLAGE TO VILLAGE WALK” – (April, May, September, October tours) 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 (April, May, September, October)…
- 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 near 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.
- Guests will visit our friends’ local lavender farm and distillery to learn about lavender production and essential oil distillation.
- 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.
- Dinner on your own in St. Remy-de-Provence. We’ll provide recommendations and reserve for you.
- Breakfast & Lunch Included Today
DAY 4 – Mediterranean Sea Coast: Wine Producing Village of Cassis, Calanques Cruise (Roman fjords), Optional Perfumery Visit, Pastis Tasting with our Pastis Artisan, Weekly Market – B
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!
- Independent Lunch: Choose from a wide variety of our recommendations along the port of Cassis.
- Leisure time to pursue independent interests after lunch before our late afternoon return to the hotel in St. Remy
- Dinner on your own in St. Remy-de-Provence. We’ll provide recommendations and reserve for you.
- Breakfast Included Today
DAY 5 – Chateauneuf-du-Pape: Walking Amidst Vineyards, Visit Orange & the Roman Theatre, Private Wine Tasting in 13th Century Cellar, Privately Hosted Lunch by Michelin-Star Chef, Arles & Roman Ruins, Farewell Dinner – B, L, D
BREAKFAST.
Morning – Select An Option… Read Walking Ratings
- 1- WALKERS – Guided “CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE AMIDST THE VINEYARDS WALK”
- 2- NON-WALKERS – Guided Tour of Roman Town of Orange & optional visit to the 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: Visit to Arles and the Roman ruins before our return to the hotel.
- Farewell Dinner at our best kept celebrity hideaway
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Today
DAY 6 – Provence Tour Concludes – B
- BREAKFAST.
- Trip concludes — We provide a complimentary 12 pm (Noon) transfer arrival at AVIGNON TGV Rail Station followed by drop-off at Avignon Centre rail station. Transfers to Marseille airport can be arranged on request.
- Earlier and later departures can be organized. Please contact us for details at Email: christy@traveloffthebeatenpath.com.
(B) = Breakfast Included, (L) = Lunch Included, (D) = Dinner Included
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- Have a group your own group of friends or family, and want to make this tour a private departure? Email us at christy@traveloffthebeatenpath.com or details.
- Designed for BOTH Walkers and NON-Walkers alike!
- True Small Groups – Maximum 16 Guests Per Tour Date
- Dietary Requests & Food Allergies — We accommodate ALL dietary requests (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.
- 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 = 100% Easy.
