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French Riviera & Provence: Nice, Avignon & Aix-en-Provence

11 days  |  14 days with French Alps extension  |  Estimated monthly payments as low as $156

Group size
12–22 travelers
Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars

40
Activity level

Lace up your walking shoes and step into the scenery of southern France.

Provence is so pretty, it left an impression on the Impressionists—and it’s a place you want to savor with every step. So, set out on this small group Adventure Tour to explore some of France’s most swoon-worthy scenery on foot, walking your way along ocean cliffs and across pastoral (sometimes lavender-filled) fields.

Your tour package includes

  • 9 nights in handpicked hotels
  • 9 breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • 4 dinners with beer or wine
  • 1 wine tasting
  • 5 tastings
  • 14 sightseeing tours
  • Expert Tour Director & local guides
  • Private deluxe motor coach

Included highlights

  • Cap Ferrat walk
  • Nice markets
  • Verdon Gorge walk
  • Rousillon walk
  • Pont du Gard
  • Camargue National Reserve
  • Arles
  • Sénanque Abbey
  • Gordes
  • Aix-en-Provence markets
  • St. Victoire walk
  • Provence wine tasting

Itinerary

Overnight Flight

Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Nice today.

Nice

Day 2: Arrival in Nice

Included meal: Welcome dinner

Welcome to France! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner this evening.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars

Overall rating based on 40 traveler ratings

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5 out of 5 stars

4th-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Oct 2024

Wonderful experience

5 out of 5 stars

7th-time traveler Maureen, traveled in Apr 2024

I enjoyed every aspect of this trip from the hikes, the city tours, and the most spectacular landscapes with surprises everywhere. Our tour director, Jamil, was wonderful all around.

Provence

5 out of 5 stars

5th-time traveler Christina, traveled in Apr 2024

I’ve gone on several EF Go Ahead trips and this is definitely one of my favorites. I really enjoyed the walks/hikes , culture, and scenery of this trip. The hotels we stayed were centrally located, which was very convenient. Our guide ,Jamil , was extremely accommodating and...

Rural France and the French Alps

4 out of 5 stars

18th-time traveler John, traveled in Sep 2023

The tour was well planned. We had the opportunity to see and photograph a beautiful part of France with a small group of cordial co-travelers. Our guide did a good job of handling the problems that arose that were not his fault. This, our 18th tour with GoAhead, again met,...

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3 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Sep 2023

On a whole this tour was enjoyable and we visited amazing sites, however, there are areas which I feel could be improved on. Generally it was an issue of scheduling too many activities into each day. It seems we got behind on our schedule every day and didn't return to our...

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Exceeded my expectations

5 out of 5 stars

4th-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Sep 2023

This tour combines incredible historic sites, culture, art, architecture, cuisine, and nature — everything in cities, villages, gorges and mountains that are absolutely beautiful. The extension to the Alps was breathtaking and the cable car to gorgeous Mt. Blanc was fabulous....

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Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

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Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame

The Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame is located in a beautiful garden in the heart of the city. Close to the beaches, convention center and the railway station this delightful hotel features 2 bars, a swimming pool, beauty salon...

Verdon Gorge Region - The Villa Borghese

This charming hotel is located in Gréoux-les-Bains, near the Gorges du Verdon. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, on-site gastronomic restaurant, and beautiful grounds. Nearby you’ll find the Casino de Gréoux-les-Bains, Parc...

Avignon - Mercure Pont d'Avignon

This charming hotel is located in Avignon. Guests enjoy the fitness center, on-site restaurant, and outdoor terrace. Nearby you'll find Pont d'Avignon, the Papal Palace, and Jardin des Doms.

Grand Hotel Roi René Aix-en-Provence Centre MGallery

This upscale hotel is located in the Cours Mirabeau neighborhood. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, restaurant, and fitness center. Nearby you’ll find the Musée Granet, Hôtel de Caumont, and the Fontaine de la Rotonde.

Mercure Chamonix Centre Hotel

This contemporary mountain hotel is located in the center of Chamonix at the foot of Mont Blanc. Guests enjoy views of Mont Blanc and the Alps, rooftop terrace, and spa. Nearby you’ll find the Aiguille du Midi cable car, the...

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Flights

Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.

Add our airfare and you’ll get:

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  • Airport transfers at your destination
  • A great price locked in today
  • 24/7 support from our dedicated service team
  • Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
  • Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes

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