Riviera Travel Timeless Provence

• Colourful Cassis: Explore the vibrant town of Cassis and embark on a boat journey to witness the breathtaking Calanques, or limestone cliffs.
• Aix-en-Provence Stroll: Take a guided walking tour through Aix-en-Provence, the former stylish capital of Provence.
• Avignon’s Grandeur: Visit Avignon, home to the awe-inspiring Pope’s Palace and the legendary bridge.
• Arles Exploration: Walk through the historic streets of Arles once the capital of Roman Gaul and forever immortalized by Van Gogh.
• Camargue Adventure: Discover the unique wetlands of the Camargue, renowned for its black bulls, white horses, and pink flamingos, and enjoy a scenic boat trip through the Camargue delta.
• Luberon Hills Tour: Explore the picturesque villages of the Luberon Hills, vividly depicted in Peter Mayle’s “A Year in Provence.”
• Pont du Gard: Visit the awe-inspiring Pont du Gard, one of the largest aqueducts built by the ancient Romans.

• Return flights and transfers
• 7nts in 4* accommodation
• Selected meals: Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
• Services of an expert tour manager

Day 1: Arrival in Aix-en-Provence
Travel to France by plane or train. On arrival, transfer to your hotel in Aix-en-Provence

Day 2: Tour of Aix-en-Provence
Take a guided walk tour of the city and see the beautiful scenery that inspired Cezanne who created many of his paintings here. This afternoon is at leisure.

Day 3: The Camargue
After breakfast, head to the Camargue, the delta of the river Rhone. Arrive in the town of Saintes Maries de la Mer where you’ll board a boat to explore the wetlands. Then, make the short trip to Arles to see its Roman ruins before some free time.

Day 4: The Luberon Mountains
Travel north into the beautiful Luberon mountains and spend the day exploring the hilltop villages and lavender fields.

Day 5: Avignon
Today, visit the nearby city of Avignon, famed as the home of the Popes during their exile from Rome. See the elegant townhouses and the Papal Palace. You may have the chance to visit the Petit Palais Museum. Outside the city, head to the Roman Pont du Gard aqueduct.

Day 6: Free day
Spend a full day at leisure in Aix-en-Provence. Wander down the Cours Mirabeau or visit the Musee Granet to see its amazing collection of art.

Day 7: Cassis
Head to the coast to visit the fishing port of Cassis today. Admire its colourful cottages before taking an afternoon boat trip to see the rugged white cliffs of the Calanques.

Day 8: Return home
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

This Signature Tour includes everything from the Classic Tour as well as the following:

Day 1:
Enjoy a traditional aperitif and canapes at the hotel

Day 2:
In the afternoon, visit an organic winery to learn how they produced the wine before enjoying some with lunch.

Day 6: 
Tonight, dine at a restaurant that holds the ‘Maitre Restauranteur’ accreditation. Start with refreshing drink in the gardens before enjoying a gourmet menu paired with local wines.

Plus, enjoy the more exclusive atmosphere of travelling in a small group of 25 or fewer guests.

For dates and prices, please enquire or call 0800 707 6229

In 2026, upgrade to the Signature version of this tour for enhanced experiences, smaller group sizes and minimum 4* hotels.

Call free 0800 707 6229 or enquire for more information

Aquabella Hotel

This oasis features a private garden with an olive grove and a heated pool. The restaurant offers garden views and serves extensive breakfasts and dinners. The hotel includes indoor and outdoor bars and a spa. Rooms are comfortable with AC, satellite TV, minibar, and private facilities.

The four-star Aquabella Hotel and Spa is a beautifully converted 18th-century townhouse adjacent to the old town, with part of the medieval wall as its boundary.

Mercure Beamanoir,
Situated on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence, this hotel offers comfortable rooms as well as a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. Stays here include two dinners at the hotel restaurant.

Grand Hotel Roi Rene Mgallery

The four-star superior Grand Hotel Roi René MGallery, among Aix’s finest, offers chic elegance, attentive service, and modern comfort. Situated steps from Cours Mirabeau, the hotel features airy rooms, full air conditioning, an inviting courtyard with a heated pool, and an intimate bar and restaurant, providing a stylish and relaxing atmosphere

Fact File

• Currency: Euro
• Flight time: Approx. 2 hrs to 2 hrs 30 mins
• Language: French
• Time zone: GMT+1
• Country: France

Visa Information
UK Citizens do not require a visa to enter France however must have a valid passport.

*All times listed here are approximate and dependent on traffic