Van Gogh's Provence & Roman Sites - Small-Group Day Trip
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50 Ratings
Avignon
Explore the UNESCO heritage sites of Roman and Medieval Arles and the aqueduct of Pont du Gard on a small-group day trip. Follow in the footsteps of Van Gogh and enjoy personalized service on this slow-paced tour.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Experience the breathtaking sceneries that influenced Vincent van Gogh during his time at Van Gogh’s asylum and marvel at the aged Roman relics at the archaeological site of Glanum.
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Explore the extraordinary locale of the hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence, nestled on a rock spur with a panoramic view of the Alpilles mountains.
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Unravel the secrets of Van Gogh’s Arles and its UNESCO heritage.
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Be amazed at the impressive aqueduct bridge of Pont du Gard, a roman engineering marvel from the 1st century AD.
What's Included
- Drive and drop-off tour with live commentary onboard
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees, unless specified
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Additional Information
Explore recognized UNESCO world heritage sites such as the Roman city of Arles and the Pont du Gard aqueduct, tracing the path of the esteemed Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. Benefit from the personal touch and welcoming environment of a small tour group, capped at 8 people. Our express entry pass to the Pont du Gard (included) affords you more time for exploration. In the summer months, we’ll gladly make a pit stop at sunflower fields for memorable photo opportunities.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour guide may have to speak multiple languages during the same tour.
- In case you plan to get to the meeting point by car, please contact us in advance so that we can suggest a parking lot and a more convenient meeting place.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
Location
Office de Tourisme d'Avignon
Cours Jean Jaurès
Please respect the start time!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ds9501
May 18, 2024
Great way to spend a day in Provence - This was a really neat day. We started by visiting sites at which Van Gogh had painted. It was really neat to stand in the exact spots that he had when he painted some of his masterpieces, both at the psychiatric hospital and in Arles. We also visited the tiny hilltop town of Beaux (sp?), which has a ton of history and character. Then we saw the aqueduct near Nimes, which I’ve always wanted to see. It didn’t disappoint, as you can hike up to both ends of it, and also walk across it. All of this was accompanied by Nico’s excellent commentary and delivery of historical background and context - as well as an excellent lunch recommendation at a very authentic mom-and-pop (and daughters) restaurant in Arles.
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726theresaa
May 13, 2024
Van GoghDay Trip - The trip was amazing. We had plenty of time to explore each beautiful area. And our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly totally worth the price!
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982tameras
Oct 13, 2023
Awesome! - Veronica was very knowledgeable, warm and welcoming. The tour was well balanced between her guiding & us having independent time to explore. It was well paced & she had great recommendations for exploration! Thank you Veronica!
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Tripto6
Sep 22, 2023
Private tour to VanGogh's Provence and Roman History - We took this private tour with Veronica who was excellent. She is such a lovely person but so knowledgeable about Van Gogh's history. We had a full day visiting Les Baux de Provence, Arles, and the bridge at Pont du Gard. Veronica even stopped at a boulangerie so we could get sandwiches to take back to our hotel. She also helped with restaurant recommendations in Avignon. I can't give Veronica enough stars -- she made the day one of the highlights of our trip!!
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Rossitsa_v
Jul 26, 2023
The format of the trip... - The format of the trip was very good - 5 people - the places we visited were giving a good impression of Provence, the Roman heritage, the presence of Van Gogh.
Our guide was nice.
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Susan_y
Jul 8, 2023
Great day trip - Tour guide was knowledgeable on all points of interest, flexible and personable.
Loved the places visited.
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Franciscosz5970gk
Jul 6, 2023
Avery pleasant day - First of all Veronica our guide was phenomenal, we enjoyed her as much as we enjoyed the places we went wither. During the day she provided interesting details of the life of Van Gogh. the places he painted and the hospitals he stayed. I would recommend take a tour with her anytime.
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Robert_b
Jul 1, 2023
Great outing in Provence - The whole trip was great. Nico was very nice and took us to some beautiful places. Arles was fun to explore and we had a nice lunch there. The old Roman sites were very impressive.
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E4465yimichelleh
Jun 28, 2023
Van Gogh country and Roman ruins - Our guide Nicholas was wonderful and friendly and I had a wonderful day out. Highlights were the Pont du Gard and seeing the places that Van Gogh painted I highly recommend ProVans. They provide personalised service second to none
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Marc_b
Jun 26, 2023
Well worth it - Veronica gave a great historical perspective to the whole area—The areas we covered during the day gave us a deeper knowledge of this part of Provence and I would absolutely recommend for couples (or otherwise) of all ages. Thanks again Veronica!
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