Leave the glamour of the coast behind and journey into the wild heart of Provence on this private (extendible !) full-day tour, as it is best broken down into a 2-day itinerary from the Mediterranean coast. Drive through Europe's largest river canyon — the breathtaking Gorge du Verdon — with its emerald waters, dramatic cliffs and birds of prey. Take part in whitewater sports with competent and fun guides... Treat yourselves to an overnight stay in the beautiful village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and revel the next day in the turquoise water of Lake of Sainte-Croix... In June and July, witness the extraordinary lavender fields of the Valensole Plateau in full bloom. An unforgettable voyage for nature lovers, adventurers and happy dinners...
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 15.
Leaving the coast behind, we join one of France's most legendary driving roads, the Route Napoléon. The route heads into the perfume capital of the world, Grasse. It's a great spot to tour historic perfume houses like Fragonard, Galimard or Molinard.
After Grasse, the Route Napoléon reveals its mountain curves as we drive for an hour or so to reach the medieval town of Castellane.
So we arrive in Castellane, a spectacular town dominated by 'Le Roc', a towering 180-metre limestone cliff. This serves as the gateway to the famous Gorges du Verdon. The chance to go rafting, kayaking or aqua-trekking...
From Castellane, we drive for half an hour and reach the 'Point Sublime', an incredible vantage point above the Verdon river...
From there, we drive another 30mn above the river canyon and take in the views where it empties in the Lac de Sainte-Croix...
From there, count 15mn to reach Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
And so we arrive in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" (officially certified). For either a an hour or two visit or an overnight stay...
Lake Sainte-Croix is a stunning turquoise reservoir, spanning the departments of Var and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. You can rent kayaks, pedal boats, or electric boats here to paddle directly into the lower part of the Verdon Gorge.
The best places to see the lavender on the Plateau de Valensole are along the scenic D6, D56, and D8 routes, with the most iconic photography spots located at the Lavandes Angelvin farm and the rolling hills near Puimoisson. To experience the 800-square-kilometer plateau at its peak purple vibrancy, I highly recommend visiting between late June and mid-July before the annual harvest begins.
The trip back to the department of Alpes-Maritimes will take two to three hours, depending on your location and stops I can add along the way...
I can pick you up anywhere between Cannes and Menton, whether it's a hotel, Airbnb, train station, airport or port of call. The only exception being Monaco. Different country, different rules - but there are three French bordering towns where we can meet too !
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Provence & Verdon Gorge lasts about 1 day. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $1,348 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, 8:30 AM, and 9:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. I can pick you up anywhere between Cannes and Menton, whether it's a hotel, Airbnb, train station, airport or port of call. The only exception being Monaco. Different country, different rules - but there are three French bordering towns where we can meet too ! Pickup points include Appart Hotel Odalys Les Jardins d Elisa, Hotel Posidonia.
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 8 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Provence & Verdon Gorge | 1 day | — | $1,348 | |
 Nice: Verdon Gorge Day Trip · Napoleon Route & Provence | 10 hours | 5.0 (37) | $202 | View |
 Gorges du Verdon Shared Tour from Nice | 9 hours | 4.6 (403) | $140 | View |
 Verdon Gorge and Provence Private Scenic Sightseeing Tour | 6–7 hours | 5.0 (8) | $225 | View |
 Gorges du Verdon Private Tour | 10 hours | 4.8 (22) | $1,292 | View |
 Private Day Trip: Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustiers from Nice | 9 hours | 4.9 (7) | $654 | View |
 Verdon Gorge: The Grand canyon of Europe, Lake and Lavender | 10 hours | 5.0 (20) | $1,337 | View |
