Nice & the French Riviera

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

“Matt made the trip very enjoyable. His knowledge about the area knew no bounds. Views were spectacular and though a long day, (we covered 300 km) Matt kept it interesting throughout”

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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

“Alessandro is an amazing tour guide AND driver. We saw so much, trip itinerary adopted to our preference with guide input because we asked his opinion. Covered a lot of ground. On time pickup from our airBnB, out from 9am- 6pm ish? Lunch recommendations provided…”

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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

“Cedric was AMAZING! Very knowledgable and patient with any questions! The wineries we visited had great wines and were beautiful! You could buy wine to take with you as well. We had a great time. They definitely do not skimp on the size of the…”

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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

“We booked this day trip while staying in Nice for our honeymoon. Safe to say it was a great decision - one of the most memorable parts of our stay! Daniel was a great guide - friendly, knowledgable, and made the experience even more enjoyable.…”

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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

“Best guide / driver ! Must to do while you’re in Nice to see something different other than the beach side! Ruben was great and he was super friendly”

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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

“Our trip was amazing! The guide named Mario gave us an extensive tour of the region, and did everything possible to accomodate us! The views were incredible even in suboptimal weather conditions! Highly reccomend Mario and Bingo tours to anyone interested in going.”

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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

“Our tour guide Lara made the trip an overwhelmingly positive experience. Obviously as a trained sommelier her knowledge of wine was exceptional in contrast to many of the participants. Nonetheless Lara with her extensive knowledge of the wineries and their products was able to bridge…”

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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

“The tasting itself was fine. However, the pickup was 30 minutes late, which meant that the "tour" itself was really 1.5 hours - 30 minutes in St Paul de Vence and 1 hour tasting. The rest was driving in silence. If the pickup was in…”

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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

“We loved everything! Would highly recommend. It was very well paced and feel we had a good amount of time at each location”

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13.Nice: The Gorges du Verdon and Ste Croix Lake Full-Day Tour

Discover the stunning Gorges du Verdon, Ste Croix Lake, and charming villages on this full-day tour from Nice, combining nature, history, and authentic Provence charm.

★ 4.6

“Our guide, Dennis, was very personable and explained a lot about Nice and the region which was interesting. He made sure we were all comfortable. He was good at communicating the schedule to us and asked what the group prefers do to, if we want…”

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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

“Edwin provided a fun and informative tour of the region and the specific wineries. The wines were very good and very different from each other. I would recommend thus 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