Provence Tours & Trips
Wandering through Avignon's Palais des Papes is like stepping back centuries. You can follow Van Gogh's actual footsteps around Arles (he painted here!), taste your way through Châteauneuf-du-Pape's wineries, then explore Roussillon where even the buildings are ochre-colored. Luberon's got these medieval towns on hilltops, and Orange still has a Roman theatre that's used for concerts. Provence just soaks you in sunshine and history.
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The June ‘26 cycling trip through Provence with Explore! far surpassed our expectations. As it was our first cycling trip, there was a fair amount of anxiety but that was addressed with detailed & prompt communication prior to the trip and lots of reassurance along the way. The itinerary was very interesting with gradual increase in difficulty matching the varied terrain and incredible sightseeing opportunities. Julien ( our guide) was extremely helpful & attentive checking in on EVERYONE throughout the day & offering advice/encouragement along the way. It is through his consistent effort that our group became a cohesive team looking out for each other on our adventure. Explore! chose perfect accommodations for our home base allowing for plenty of comfort & recovery. Overall, an excellent active vacation! Bravo Explore!
Cycle ProvenceWe had a fabulous time! Ship was lovely food was fabulous and the staff were brilliant special mention to Vlad who was so helpful and so much fun. Great trip.
All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with a dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant Offered (port-to-port cruise, 11 destinations)Really enjoyed our time on A Rosa Luna, the crew were 1st rate and so accommodating. Cabins are very comfortable and food was abundant and of high quality. We opted for 2 shore excursions both of which were thoroughly enjoyable. Premium option is definitely worth it, drinks are available all day
Rhône Route Provence 2027 - A-Rosa Luna
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Cycle Provence
“Enjoyed everything, especially our guide. Erwin was helpful knowledgeable and very entertaining.”
Helen, traveled in May
The 8-day adventure based in historic Avignon and medieval Pernes-les-Fontaines reveals Provence's finest sites. The UNESCO-listed Papal Palace, spectacular Gordes village, and Via Venaissia cycling route await. Wine tasting at Chateau Pesquie, Van Gogh's St Rémy-de-Provence, and comfortable hotels with pools complete the experience.
Duration 8 days Destinations Marseille, Carpentras, Gordes, Cavaillon, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From $2,250
20% Off- US$1,800
All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with a dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant Offered (port-to-port cruise, 11 destinations)
“We loved our Croise river cruise from Lyon to Arles and return.”
Alison, traveled in August
Duration 7 days Destinations Lyon, Collonges, Tain-l’Hermitage, Avignon, Gordes, Arles, Camargue Regional Nature Park, Viviers, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, La Voulte-sur-Rhone Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
20% Off- US$2,081
Rhône Route Provence 2027 - A-Rosa Luna
“Overall we had a wonderful time. Thanks Desley.”
Desley, traveled in October
Duration 8 days Destinations Lyon, Viviers, Arles, Avignon, Tournon-sur-Rhone Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Operator A-ROSA From
20% Off- US$1,144
Duration 9 days Destinations Avignon, Orange, Chateauneuf du Pape, Marseille, Pont du Gard, Arles, Camargue Regional Nature Park, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Gordes, RoussillonSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
20% Off- US$859+$964 upfront costs
Provence in Van Gogh's Footsteps: History, Art & Coastal Beauty
“Had a great experience. Highly recommended to everyone!”
Christine, traveled in April
This 7-day self-drive trip takes you from Avignon's UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes to the sunny Calanques of Cassis. B&B Hotel Aix-en-Provence Le Tholonet and site paradis rue colibri in Avignon provide your accommodation. Van Gogh's footsteps lead through Arles' Roman Amphitheatre and his former studio at Saint-Paul-de-Mausole Monastery in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Wines at family-run Clos du Calvaire in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and artisanal olive oil at Moulin Castelas offer authentic tastes. Cézanne's preserved Atelier comes before a cruise past towering limestone cliffs in Calanques National Park.
Duration 7 days Destinations Marseille, Avignon, Chateauneuf du Pape, Arles, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Gordes, Aix-En-Provence, Cassis Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
20% Off- US$615+$684 upfront costs
Duration 11 days Destinations Lyon, Macon, Cluny, Vienne, Tournon-sur-Rhone, Tain-l’Hermitage, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Chateauneuf du Pape, GordesSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $10,695
9% Off- US$9,686
VIP Executive Entrecampos Conference in Lisbon serves as your base for this 15-day trip covering 20 destinations from Paris to Portugal. The UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct stands in Provence, while Aix-en-Provence's fountained squares and Avignon's Palace of the Popes await your visit. Lunches in Granada, dinners in Lourdes and Seville, plus Santiago Bernabéu Stadium admission come included.
Duration 15 days Destinations France, Spain, Portugal Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
9% Off- US$2,706
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Best time to visit Provence
- Fall / Autumn 2026
Autumn brings out Provence's harvest traditions, and you'll see it best on our river trips from Lyon to Arles that line up with the wine harvest - fresh pressings in Beaune and Hermitage included. The Luberon walks really come into their own now - those ochre cliffs at Roussillon pop against autumn's blue skies and you might catch truffle hunters working with their dogs in the woods. The cycling gets better too, especially around Mont Ventoux where cooler temps make the climbs more doable. We've got this great route linking Bonnieux, Lacoste, Menerbes and other villages Peter Mayle wrote about, right when the grape and olive harvests are happening.
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- Winter 2026 / 2027
Winter opens up Provence in unexpected ways, especially along our Paris-Mediterranean route through Lourdes. The Palace of Versailles takes on a special glow in winter light and Carcassonne's medieval streets feel more authentic without summer visitors. Many of our clients opt for the Catalonian crossing into France - you get Collioure's seaside charm and Carcassonne's Castle of the Counts practically to yourself. The Palace of the Popes in Avignon, which happens to be the world's largest Gothic building, becomes much more enjoyable without the usual queues. We've also got tours linking Burgundy and Provence, passing through Savigny Castle's transport museums before heading down to the warmer Mediterranean cities.
- December 2026 popular 22 tours
- Spring 2027
Spring river cruises capture Provence as it wakes up, starting in Lyon where you can duck into those mysterious traboules before sailing to Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy. The paired villages of Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage work perfectly in spring - you can taste wines while watching the terraced vines come back to life. Our cycling clients particularly love the spring departures, with just the right weather for riding through places like Saint-Rémy where Van Gogh did his best work. The route from Arles through the Roman sites to St Quentin la Poterie lets you see artisans still working with clay just like their ancestors did centuries ago.
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- Summer 2027
Summer heat needs clever planning, as one of our cycling guests pointed out, so we've adjusted our routes accordingly. The tours from Pernes-les-Fontaines through the Vaucluse now start early with plenty of stops in shady villages and cool-off breaks by hotel pools. Lots of people go for the Côtes du Ventoux circuit - you get easy rides through Vacqueyras vineyards and optional tough climbs if you're feeling strong. We give everyone GPS units and paper maps since phones tend to overheat in the Provençal summer sun. Most guests mix morning rides with afternoon culture - maybe cycling to Château Pesquie for wine tasting then relaxing in old Mazan.
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