Day Trips

From Nice: Gorges du Verdon & Lake of Sainte Croix Sightseeing Tour

Name: From Nice: Gorges du Verdon & Lake of Sainte Croix Sightseeing Tour
Start: 2024-05-12T08:00:00
End: 2024-05-12T17:00:00
Location: Nice

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Transfers included
Hotel pickup

Enjoy a full-day tour of the Grand Canyon of France with professional guides. Explore 2 historic villages and visit lavender fields with an expert driver.

Highlights

Tour through Verdon Canyon with an emerald lake, explore medieval villages with an expert guide, and end the day with breathtaking lavender fields.
Fancy time travel to medieval architecture? Wander through Castellane's historic alleys and discover 15th century ruins bathed in golden sunlight.
Up for canoeing or kayaking with views? The emerald Sainte-Croix lake, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs invites you to do so.
Immerse yourself in the lavender fields of Provence (in summer). Wander through the fragrant flowers and photograph Insta-worthy landscapes!
Fun-fact: Provence inspired Van Gogh to paint 350 masterpieces - find your artistic spark there!

Inclusions

Professional guide
Professional driver
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Nice

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience:

The Verdon Gorge: crystal lakes and fields of purple!

Step into a picture postcard of the French countryside with your full-day guided tour of the grand canyon of France — the Verdon Gorge.Enjoy panoramic views from your vantage point atop the gorge as the jagged limestone cliffs plunge downward to the sparkling Verdon River. The countryside beauty continues as you approach the Sainte Croix Lake. Imagine yourself kayaking on the crystal-clear waters of the lake surrounded by towering cliffs that plunge into the turquoise depths. Your journey ends with the ultimate feast for your eyes — the lavender fields of Provence. The area comes alive with lavender fields in full bloom every summer. Wander through a sea of purple as you capture landscape photos. It’s a view you cannot miss!

Provençal Charm & Pottery Dreams

This tour promises more than picturesque views of the French countryside as you approach the village of Castellane —the gateway to the Verdon Gorge. The village is shaped like an amphitheater where you can roam its cobbled streets with hallmark Provencal ochre houses. Excite the history buff in you as you explore the Tour Pentagonale (5-sided tower) and Porte de l'Horloge (clock gateway). Next - Stop at the Moustiers-Sainte-Marie village famed for its pottery and earthenware. Fancy a memento of your visit? Take a pottery-making workshop and create your own piece to cherish! The village boasts of faïence – a type of tin-glazed earthenware with every shop showcasing this exquisite art form.

Know before you go

Additional information

This tour is available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Lavender season is from June to mid-July.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please provide the name & address of your hotel.
This is applicable to all hotels/airbnb or private residence in Nice.
On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.

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