Provence & The Riviera
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Tours in Provence are at least 2 days-1 night. It means all tours around Aix en Provence, Saint Rémy, Arles, Loumarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon, Gordes...
Gorges du Verdon can be done in 1 day
I'm also a Tours by Locals guide
Vehicles :
- 9 seater a/c minivan, can take 8 people, no extra charge
- Mini-bus with a driver, 9-15 people, quote on request
- VIP deluxe Mercedes van, quote on request
You can also design your own customized tour in Provence and the Riviera and let me know what your plans and wishes are.
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Lunch and tour guide tip are not included.
Each tour is 8 hours.
For lunch I recomend some nice places where you can enjoy fine local cuisine. After lunch I pick you up and we carry on our tour.
The tours are also available in winter time (November-March) when you get much less tourist crowd, less expensive and still pretty nice weather (average 14°C, 57°F).
Tour Suggestions
- TOUR 1 : EXPLORE THE EASTERN PART OF THE RIVIERA
Fantastic Views, romantic sceneries : La Turbie, Roquebrune, Eze, Monaco, Villefranche, Cap Ferrat, Nice are the options you can choose
This tour is a bland of the most beautiful breathtaking views over the Riviera and very interesting historical sites from the Romans (La Turbie) to the Middle Ages (Eze & Roquebrune), prestigious Monaco/Monte Carlo.
You will be seduced by this charming trip along the sea, Nice old town flower market and the hilltop castle, red roof village & the magnificent bay of Villefranche, Villa Rotschild in Cap Ferrat with the most amazing gardens and some beautiful views too.
550 € (1-8 people) / November-March: 400 €
- TOUR 2:EXPLORE THE WESTERN PART OF THE RIVIERA
Authentic back country and Art : Saint Paul de Vence, Tourrettes sur Loup, Gourdon, Grasse, Vence, Cannes, Mougins, Antibes are the options you can choose
You’ll get a good touch of Provence atmosphere exploring those little typical villages, old stones, narrow streets, art galeries, panoramic view in Gourdon and perfumes in Grasse (free visit of Fragonnard parfumerie and perfume testing). Cannes is world famous for its Film Festival, the Croisette and great shopping.
We drive the beautiful coastline and see the most prestigious villas. In Antibes we walk the farmer street market and old town where Picasso lived. Mougins is a very pretty quaint hilltop village, art galeries, famous chefs.
550 € (1-8 people) / November-March: 400 €
- TOUR 3 : SPECTACULAR GORGES DU VERDON, MOUSTIERS
A beautiful trip through Côte de Provence vineyards leading to the canyon of the Verdon river, amazing views from vertical cliffs, fantastic natural site, Lake of Ste Croix, lunch (not included) in Moustiers famous for its fine china and water falls inside this charming Provençal village.
You can also rent a pedalo or kayak for an hour and drive the canyon. Wine tasting is another option, if we have time. This tour is about 10 hours from Nice area.
700 € (1-7 people) / November-March: 600 €
- TOUR 4 :OFF THE BEATEN TRACK TO MOUNTAINS VILLAGES, VESUBIE CANYON
A superb and unusual trip through a canyon to little Middle Ages villages very few tourists know (Lantosque, St Martin Vésubie, Valdeblore).
This is our fresh air tour. Extraordinary views over Southern Alps, lunch by a lake (1500 m/4500 ft), unique church from the 10th century.
Another unknown side of the hidden Riviera.
580 € (1-7 people) / November-March: 430 €
- TOUR 5 :WINE TASTING TOUR
In Le Var region (Côte de Provence)
Please check the "Wine tasting" page
- TOUR 6 :TYPICAL CHARMING VILLAGES OF PROVENCE
You'll get a touch of what real Provence looks like in Le Var region (about 1 hour from Nice): old villages around Fayence, Seillans (one of the most beautiful villages in France).
We stop at 4 villages surrounded by vineyards and stunning sceneries and views, street farmer market, wine tasting is also included.
Lunch under the trees in a local family run restaurant.
600 € (1-8 people) / November-March: 450 €
- TOUR 7 :Unknown hidden villages of Provence
We start in Vence, the town of Matisse, old town walking tour, Matisse Chapel, visit an artist at his art studio, street farmers market. Visiting a cheese farm with goat cheese and wine tasting is another unique option.
Then we drive up to the mountains (180° view over the Med sea) and visit villages (Coursegoul, Bézaudin) very few tourists know, off the beaten track, away from the crowd, so beautiful, so peaceful, you feel like being in another time.
A unique and rare experience !
580 € (1-8 people) / November-March: 430 €
- TOUR 9 (NEW): HIGHLIGHTS OF MENTON
Menton is the last town on the French Riviera before Italy. It bursts with amazing homes colors, typical small streets and beautiful views over the sea. You really feel you are in Italy.
Menton also offers an amazing hillside private garden with terraces, fountains, exotic plants, statues and water gardens. We also visit stunning uphill villages which offer breathtaking views (Saint Agnes, Roquebrune, La Turbie).
I take you to hidden spots few tourists know.
580 € (1-8 people) / November-March: 430 €
Provence amazing Lavender fields (2-7 people)
This tour is only available from mid-June to mid-July so you can see Lavender in full bloom and sunflowers. Please check the "Lavender fields" page.
It's a two or three-day tour
CRUISE PASSENGERS SHORE EXCURSION
One-day sightseeing for cruise passengers from the ports of Villefranche sur Mer, Nice, Antibes, Cannes, Toulon, Saint Tropez, Monaco, Fréjus, Cassis, Bandol, Marseille. Up to 8 people. Quote on request (from 550 €).
- Private and Customized Tours to Charming Provence also available for 2 to 7 days
- You can also make your own tour "à la carte". Tell me what you'd like to do, see, visit and I'll do the rest...
- Departure from your hotel, villa, yacht, cruise port
- Based on 8 hours per tour, 1-8 people, up to 15 people
- Insurance is valid only during transportation.
- English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Russian, Indonesian, Japanese speaking professional driver/guide, comfortable a/c mini-van.
Unlike what many people think, we do tip in France (restaurants, cafés, hotels, tour guides and drivers...). When you see "service compris" on the bill it is not a tip, it is the waiter's salary. We usually tip 10 to 15%.
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