Full-Day Shared Tour Provence and its Medieval Villages from Nice
Description
This tour offers you the opportunity to discover the authenticity and charm of the picturesque medieval villages of Provence. This seamless, multi-part tour will whisk you away to the region’s top destinations, all in one day. Meet your guide at your hotel in Nice, hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll visit the Parfumerie Fragonard in Grasse, will explore Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, will ascend to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and more…
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Itinerary
We start at Grasse, a city of perfumes since the 17th century, today the world capital of perfumery. It is also called the "capital of flowers and perfumes". It is a typical city of Provence. You are offered a visit of the old town or Fragonard perfumery.
You will have an opportunity to visit a famous perfume factory Fragonard.
You will then continue onto Gourdon, where you will be able to stroll around the beautiful medieval village and admire a breathtaking landscape from the top of this fortified little town.
On the way, you will admire the very picturesque waterfalls of the Saut du Loup with emerald colored pools.
Then you will discover Tourrettes-sur-Loup, charming perched medieval village that is called "City of Violets”. On its streets, you will find the workshops of ceramists, painters, sculptors, leather craftsmen and weavers.
To complete the tour you will visit one of the best-preserved fortified villages in the South of France, namely St Paul de Vence. There, walking through the narrow winding streets, vaulted alleyways and arcades, you will be transported back into the Middles Ages.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Any hotel or private apartment in Nice
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infant seats are available on request, if it is made during booking
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour is subject to rescheduling or cancellation. The tour is also subject to cancellation in the event of logistical/mechanical issues outside the activity provider's control or sick staff. Please have a secondary time slot ready the next day if possible
- This tour is available only from Nice
- The pickup and drop off from places other than Nice is not provided
- The total tour duration is 9 hours (Transportation from the pickup to drop off in Nice is already included in the total duration)
Reviews(64)
This was an amazing experience. We drove thru the mountains, swam in the lake within the canyon, stopped by a couple of villages and check out the lavender fields. Our tour guide Marion was great at her job teaching us the history, taking us to beautiful views and gave us enough time each stop to enjoy it all. Can’t wait to return. ❤️
I enjoyed this tour mostly because it was relaxing, and it had a much slower pace than other day trips if taken. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to see many of the small towns I had previously driven by on other tours. Lauren was a wonderful guide and I enjoyed the company of the other travelers.
A wonderful full day tour exploring Provence and it’s cute medieval villages. Marion, our tour guide, was fantastic. She was warm, friendly and gave us recommendations of places in each village we visited. Thank you, Marion!
Nicole is an excellent driver and tour guide, everything well arranged.
Rafael is a very good guide. He’s pleasant and we learned so much from him. We highly recommend this tour with Rafael.
We enjoy the itinerary and the places we went to, but most striking was our guide Bruno. He made the day with his amazing personality. Bruno made the whole experience above and beyond what we expected. We recommend the strip both for the places we have seen and visit and having such a wonderful guide.
Rafael is excellent and has a very knowledgeable about the region and history. He made the trip interesting and it was not at all hurried. Highly recommended
A beautiful way to visit these magnificent villages, facilitated by our guide Laurent who knows them very well! Superb excursion, exceptional landscapes!!
Great tour and great guide. Lovely scenary
We had an absolutely wonderful experience on the Full-Day Shared Tour of Provence and its Villages from Nice. The stunning scenery, charming villages, and well-planned itinerary made for an unforgettable day, but what truly made the tour exceptional was our guide, Laurent. Laurent was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Provence. He shared fascinating insights throughout the day and brought each destination to life with his expertise and enthusiasm. Beyond his knowledge, he was remarkably attentive and accommodating, always anticipating the group’s needs before anyone even had to ask. He struck the perfect balance between providing information and giving us ample time to explore, shop, take photos, and simply enjoy each village at our own pace. His organization and timing were impeccable, making the day feel relaxed while ensuring we saw everything on the itinerary. Laurent was also an extremely careful driver, navigating the winding roads of Provence with skill and confidence. Throughout the day, he was kind, patient, friendly, and genuinely committed to making sure everyone had a fantastic experience. If you’re considering a tour of Provence from Nice, do not hesitate to book this one. And if you’re lucky enough to have Laurent as your guide, you’re in for an outstanding experience. He truly made our day special and memorable. Highly recommended!
