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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 had a wonderful tour to the Verdon Gorge with Roman. He is an amazing driver who was able to take us quickly and safely through the winding mountain roads. He was also a friendly and helpful guide. The Gorge is absolutely beautiful with a…”

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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

“The tour was wonderful, despite rain! Because of the small group, our guide Thierry could be flexible, for example, taking us to the costume museum instead of the perfume factory tour. Thierry displayed excellent knowledge, grace, and thoughtfulness.”

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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

“This tour was amazing! I will be recommending it and may do it again. Roman went above and beyond and made the day wonderful.”

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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

“This was worth every cent paid! Rafael was the best guide! He was very knowledgeable about the area and the activities included and went above and beyond to make this trip great for everyone. Getting to take the paddle boats on the lake was so…”

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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

“Ruben was very informative and gave us choices of what we wanted to do. My husband absolutely loved the views on top of the mountains. I sure wish I had gotten to see the lavender fields in bloom but Ruben can’t help the area had…”

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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

“This is a must do day trip when coming to Nice! Not only do you get to see/swim in the stunning Verdon Gorge, you will also stop at landmarks and gems of nature, as well as some of the most beautiful villages in the world.…”

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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

“Lara was AMAZING! Her knowledge and ease around wine made it a magnificent experience, highly recommended to anyone who want to expand their knowledge of wine ☺️”

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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

“What a fabulous day! Our driver Jack was very knowledgeable on all areas we traveled to and very friendly. The wine tasting was in a gorgeous setting and it was great to hear about the different varieties and how the wine is made. Stunning day!”

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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

“Sebastian was our guide. He did amazing and was a true professional. Anyone will be lucky to have him. Super patient and helpful. Ideal tour guide. Helped me with my daughter while I took photos.”

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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

“A great wine tour with lots of Rose! We went to three vineyards, each with plenty of samples offered to taste red, white and rose. Sandra, our tour guide was fantastic. She was very knowledgable and made the day very fun! Each of the vineyards…”

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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

“What a sensational day ! We booked a full day private wine tour with Edwin and it was spectacular. We visited three very different and unique vineyards, from the small to the grand, and enjoyed delicious wines at all of them. He took extra special…”

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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