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

“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

“Pick up at hotel and return to hotel so you can truly relax all day and not worry about traffic. Small group makes it very intimate so you never feel like being part of a herd! Guide was a local who is very well informed.…”

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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

“We had an amazing trip with Jaba as our driver/guide. He showed a lot of interesting places and kept us entertained with different stories about South of France throughout the trip. Would definitely recommend!”

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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

“It was such a pleasure! We got a beautiful impression of the Provence. Elisabeth was such a wonderful Guide. Her positive energy was infecting us. She gave us a lot of information but also funny stories to laugh at. Highly recommended trip!”

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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

“Verdon Gorge is a beautiful place, a worth visit if you are in Nice. The tour is sightseeing for the first part and optional water sports at the Lake Saint Croix in the evening, so a good balance of adventure and relaxing. Make sure you…”

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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

“Our guide, Sandra, was the best! She was energetic and knowledgeable and made the experience a highlight of our trip to Nice!😊😄”

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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

“The tour was amazing ! Great guide frank was very knowledgeable and super nice . It’s not fast paced and the wines are excellent! The choice of wineries impeccable you get to experience what Provence can offer!”

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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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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

“This tour was 100% worth the value! Mario made our whole day enjoyable, giving us lots of interesting facts about the history of the French Riviera, from the land, the food, the people and more. He also was super funny and easy to get along…”

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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

“Pick up was easy, the hour drive was made wonderful by Laura’s conversation and explanations of the wine country. It is a full day, we visited 3 wonderful vineyards, with excellent tastings, discussion of the wines, wine making process and unique aspects of each stop.…”

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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

“Peter was a fantastic tour guide. He was kind, knowledgeable and had a great attitude the entire trip. He took us to an awesome lunch and a beautiful village. Even when we were making him late, Peter still maintained a great attitude.”

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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