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

“Our guide Peter was amazing! Not only he gave us plenty of time to see the sights, he went out of his way to ensure my elderly parents were taken care of. Great customer service and satisfaction!”

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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

“Jaba was fantastic driving us around and giving us insights on the gems of Côte D’Azur, he also took us to Antibes and Saint Paul De Vence which were not on our itinerary but which we were delighted to visit. We went to an beautiful…”

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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

“What a fabulous day spent driving around the French countryside and tasting some of the best wine I’ve ever had. Cedric was our guide and he was amazing. He comfortably drove us to each destination and expertly guided us through each tasting. He gave us…”

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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

“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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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

“Sandra was outstanding in every aspect. the wineries selected were worth the visit. The wines chosen were interesting and enjoyable.”

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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

“A very enjoyable half day trip. We were collected, on time, to start our journey. We initially visited St Paul de Vence, a very lovely village which contained many cute shops and had a summer fete when we visited. Secondly, we visited Vignenoble Rasse, an…”

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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 had the best time during this tour! Our guide David was brilliant - he was so knowledgeable and he even took us to a few extra locations as we chose to skip Cannes. The whole tour was worth every penny. From start to finish,…”

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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

“Driver / guide Daniel was great - friendly, full of interesting information and extremely efficient. Excursion was a nice change from the sea. Very beautiful.”

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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

“One of the best wine tours I have ever taken. Our guide, Lara, was knowledgeable, fun and we had an amazing time and….tasted great wine. I would 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

“Our tour guide was amazing... his name was Peter. Super friendly and so well versed in the history of the land and the wines!!! The day trip was chalk full of everything we had hoped for. Lots to see and many, many photo opportunities at…”

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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