Treat yourself to this famous tourist hotspot (Les Gorges du Verdon). Drive into the deepest gorges in Europe until 700 meters deep. Observe a very rich fauna composed of 50 species of mammals : (deer, felines, saurians, etc.), and 180 species of birds, especially the golden eagle, and the griffon vulture. Discover the wildlife and enjoy unforgettable landscapes in the heart of the Alps, admire the turquoise waters of Lake Sainte Croix, visit the 5th-century medieval village of Moustiers Sainte Marie, and stroll in the lavender fields on Valensoles plateau. End with a wine tasting (optional). This is not a tour where you spend most of your time driving in traffic jams! It's not a chase like many other tours. I built the tour to avoid this problem, you will have enough time to enjoy each spot with the help and instructions of a professional guide.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Treat yourself to this tour rich in history, wild nature, unforgettable landscapes in the heart of the Alps; the turquoise waters of Lake Sainte Croix. Once the customers have been picked up, we head towards the Gorges of Verdon located in Provence, in the Southern Alps. These gorges are dug by the VERDON river over a distance of 25 km, forming canyons up to 700 meters deep. Enjoy these gorges which attract admirers of natural landscapes, to practice sports (boating, white water, climbing, hiking, etc.), or to observe the protected fauna and flora within the Verdon Regional Natural Park. We make several stops along these sublime roads to immortalize these landscapes and these moments. We follow the course of the VERDON to the SAINTE CROIX lake.
Enjoy the turquoise ( bleu azur) waters of Lac the Sainte Croix. This reservoir is the fourth largest in France in terms of surface area (around 2,200 ha). The lake has become a center of summer tourism, it is very popular for aquatic leisure activities, and for its beautiful turquoise waters. There are many pedal boats and various boats from June to September.
Our next stop will be the Medieval village, MOUSTIERS SAINTE MARIE, where you'll have time to visit and get a lynch (not included). Classified among the most beautiful villages in France, you will have free time to discover this 5th-century wonder. Known for its ceramic workshops during the 17th and 18th centuries, you can visit the famous Earthenware Museum inaugurated in 1930. Don't forget to admire the famous Moustiers star suspended by a 135-meter-long chain stretched between two mountains, several tens of meters above the ground. Whose explanations of its existence are around 17 legends. Two other must-see monuments in this village are: The Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption parish church is classified as a historic monument, built between 1336 and 1361. The Notre-Dame-de-Beauvoir chapel, located at the top of the village offers a magnificent view of the entire Valensole plateau with its lavender fields.
Enjoy Our next stop to admire and stroll in the middle of the lavender fields. Lavandin is the most famous crop on the plateau. Yet endangered for 30 years by foreign competition, it is used for the manufacture of Marseille soap, used by local beekeepers during flowering (June-July) to extract the famous lavender honey, distilled for perfume or scents, and formerly for its medicinal virtues. NB: NB: the lavender fields only flower in June and July depending on climatic conditions and rainfall.
( optional activity); On the road to back to Nice, we'll stop at one of the Var vineyards for a wine tasting if we are in time. (optional). NB: Wine tasting is available only for clients over 18 age.
Return back to Nice
NB: Pick-up and drop-off are included at the locations indicated in Nice for shared tours. For addresses outside Nice, pick-ups and drop-offs are only possible with private tours. Contact us for any informations about the pick-up.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Gorges du Verdon and Lavender Fields Full Day Tour from Nice lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $1,241 per person for this Nice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. NB: Pick-up and drop-off are included at the locations indicated in Nice for shared tours. For addresses outside Nice, pick-ups and drop-offs are only possible with private tours. Contact us for any informations about the pick-up. Pickup points include Hotel Le Seize.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hire & Tours.
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The trip is a long way from the beaches but was worth it! The gorges are beautiful and you can take a motor or pedal boat out which we did. We swam in the lakes. Gorgeous views. We stopped at a quaint medieval town for lunch, drove through the La gender fields and stopped to greet some sweet donkeys on a farm nearby. There were plenty of stops along the way and our guide Nabil was fantastic. Knowledgeable and helpful and friendly.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorges du Verdon and Lavender Fields Full Day Tour from Nice | 8 hours | 5.0 (1) | $1,241 | |
 Verdon Gorge: The Grand canyon of Europe, Lake and Lavender | 10 hours | 5.0 (20) | $1,355 | View |
 Private Tour Verdon Gorges and Lavender Fields in Valensole | 9 hours | — | $1,366 | View |
 Lavender Fields and Verdon Gorge Private Tour from Nice | 10 hours | 5.0 (1) | $721 | View |
 Verdon Gorges and Valensole Lavender Motorcycle Tour from Nice | 10 hours | — | $452 | View |
 The Grand Canyon of Europe and Its Lavender Fields Small group | 10 hours | 4.5 (104) | $158 | View |
 From Nice or Cannes Provence Lavender Fields and Verdon Tour | 8 hours | 5.0 (5) | $968 | View |