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15 Best Provence & Lavender Day Trips

The Provence day trips: the Verdon gorge’s turquoise canyon, hill villages stacked against the light and lavender in purple formation from late June. Provence begins an hour behind the coast.

1.Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

Discover the stunning Gorges of Verdon, charming villages, and lavender fields on this full-day tour from Nice; perfect for nature lovers and photography fans.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“We took the tour of Verdon gorge with stops at a waterfall, 2 villages, and the lake at the gorge. Matt is an energetic knowledgeable guide, full of enthusiasm. He gave detailed explanations of what we were about see in order to set the context,…”

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2.Provence Countryside Small Group Day Trip with Grasse Perfumery Visit from Nice

Discover Provence's charm on this small-group day trip from Nice, visiting Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, and Saint Paul de Vence with personalized guides.

★ 4.5

“It was a really nice day! The time went by fast. Pierre was great. Safe driver who shared a lot of great regional information. All the towns we visited were super lovely.”

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3.Nice: Provence Village Tour with Wine and Produce Tasting

Discover charming Provençal villages, taste organic wines and olive oils, and see stunning waterfalls on this full-day tour from Nice for authentic South of France experiences.

★ 4.6

“Roman was a fantastic tour guide. Great driver and made us feel relaxed and welcome. His knowledge of everywhere was great to hear. We got to visit so many beautiful locations ending with a fantastic wine tasting in a beautiful family vineyard. A must do…”

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4.From Nice: Provence and its Medieval Villages Full-Day Tour

Discover the charm of Provence’s medieval villages on this full-day guided tour from Nice, featuring scenic stops, perfume making, and medieval streets.

★ 4.8

“We had a great day. All 4 villages were very beautiful and interesting to be visited. And the stories and the information by our guide made it all an unforgettable experience.”

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5.Provence Wine Tour – Small Group Tour from Nice

Discover authentic Provençal wines on this small-group, full-day tour from Nice, visiting three renowned vineyards with expert guides and tastings.

★ 5.0

“Great day with a visit to 3 great wineries. Our guide Meline was very knowledgeable and was a wonderful host. Would recommend this to anyone looking to get out of the city and wanting to visit some wineries you wouldn’t get to experience otherwise.”

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6.Gorges du Verdon Shared Tour from Nice

Discover the stunning Gorges du Verdon from Nice with this small-group tour. Visit charming villages, lakes, and enjoy panoramic views—perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.5

“Full day out through the beautiful French countryside. The roads are winding so if you tend to get motion sickness take some precautions and maybe sit up front.”

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7.From Nice: Gorges du Verdon Guided Tour

Discover the stunning Gorges du Verdon on a full-day guided tour from Nice, exploring charming villages, waterfalls, lavender fields, and breathtaking canyon views.

★ 4.7

“Fantastic Tour with Stephane! Stephane was an amazing guide on our Verdon Gorge tour from Nice. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the region. The views were stunning, and he took us to some incredible spots we’d never have found on our own. Everything…”

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8.From Nice: Verdon Gorge Full-Day Tour

Discover the stunning Gorges of Verdon, charming villages, and the Lake of Sainte-Croix on this full-day tour from Nice, with expert guides and breathtaking scenery.

★ 4.6

“The guide Mario is the best. He made the trip 10 times better. The views during the drive, village and lake are so scenic. Highly recommend this trip.”

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9.Nice: Full-Day Côtes de Provence Wine Tour

Experience the Côtes de Provence with a guided full-day wine tour from Nice, visiting 3 wineries, tasting top rosés, reds, whites, and enjoying scenic views.

★ 4.9

“Had a fantastic day on the full day wine tour! Sandra was so knowledgeable, friendly and went above and beyond! She made us feel so special and was so caring and thoughtful.”

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10.From Nice: Provence Wine Full-Day Tour

Discover Provence’s finest wines on this full-day tour from Nice, visiting 3 award-winning vineyards with expert guides, tastings, and stunning scenery.

★ 4.8

“Really excellent tour! Our guide Frank was brilliant, really informative and engaging. Would highly recommend booking this tour, definitely a highlight in our trip to Nice!”

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11.Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice

Discover the charms of Provence with this half-day wine tour from Nice, including organic wine tasting at a local vineyard and a visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

★ 3.5

“Overall experience was below the expectation. In St Paul de Vince we had only 30 min. It's not enough time to even walk around 2 streets. I am not sure what is the point of brining people there for a such short amount of time.…”

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12.From Nice: Provence Countryside Day Trip

Explore Provence’s stunning villages, lavender fields, and scenic coastline on this small-group day trip from Nice, guided by passionate locals for an authentic experience.

★ 4.8

“Catherine was a wonderful guide- friendly and informative. This tour was a great way to see a variety of villages in the area when you don’t have a car. Catherine was very responsive to what we were interested in and was flexible to ensure we…”

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14.Côtes de Provence Small Group Day Trip with Winery Visits & Tastings from Nice

Discover Provence’s renowned rosé wines, stunning countryside, and authentic vineyard visits on this small-group day trip from Nice, guided by expert locals.

★ 5.0

“Very enjoyable tour! Lara was a wonderful guide, explained a lot of the history and processes, and made wine tasting approachable and laid back. Excellent wines, lovely lunch, and beautiful scenery. Highly recommend!”

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15.Provence Wine Tour – Private Day Tour from Nice

Discover Provence's best wineries on this private day tour from Nice, featuring expert guides, tastings of 15 wines, and stunning vineyard views.

★ 5.0

“My Boyfriend and I had the most incredible time exploring wineries. Quite honestly, the highlight of our trip to Nice. I highly recommend the tour. We learned a lot about wine making, grabbed a couple bottles on our way, and had the most wonderful tour…”

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More Provence & Lavender Day Trips

4.5The Grand Canyon of Europe and Its Lavender Fields Small group10 hours (approx.)$167.74 4.9Provence Wine Tour – Small Group Tour from Cannes8 hours$211 4.2From Nice: Verdon Gorges & Lavender Fields Tour & Transport$129 5.0Provence Wine Tour – Private Day Tour from Cannes8 to 9 hours (approx.)$539.22 4.6Taste of Provence French Countryside Half Day Private Tour5 hours$519 5.0Private French Riviera West Coast, Hilltop villages, and lavender Full-Day Tour8 hours (approx.)$1,525.78 4.5One day in Provence$160.49 4.5Private Tour to Gorges du Verdon and its Lavender Fields11 hours (approx.)$1,020.20 5.0Gorges du Verdon Private Tour10 hours (approx.)$1,051.33 4.2Flavor & Taste of Provence5 hours$141 4.1From Nice: Full-Day Provence and Lavender Tour9 hours$234 4.2Nice: Private 5-Hour Provence Tour5 hours$530 4.5French Riviera and Provence Private Day Trip9 hours$872 4.0Private Tour of Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender in Nice$630.52 4.6Private Day Trip to Provence and Lavender Fields10 hours$1,285 4.6Provence Countryside & Medieval Villages Day Trip9 hours$872 4.0Flavors & Tastes of Provence , Shared & Guided 1/2 Day from Nice$127.34 5.0Provence Wine Tour – Private Day Tour from Antibes$531.96 5.0Verdon Gorge: The Grand canyon of Europe, Lake and Lavender10 hours (approx.)$1,432.89 5.0Private Day Trip: Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustiers from Nice$688.12 5.0Provence Private Full Day Wine Tour with Wine Tasting$862.09 4.5GUIDED TOUR: Lavender fields, the Gorges du Verdon$134.31 5.0Private Day Trip: Provence Countryside by Minivan from Nice8 hours (approx.)$477.90 5.0Provence 1/2 day Tour : Saint Paul de Vence, Gourdon, Grasse5 hours (approx.)$887.19