Provence at your own pace and at your leisure!

Provence at your own pace and at your leisure

Overview

Design your ideal day in Provence with a private Provence itinerary tailored to your interests, from coastlines and calanques to hilltop villages and wine country. This easy-paced experience is perfect for travelers who want flexibility, comfort, and the freedom to mix nature, culture, and gastronomy in one seamless outing. Choose a half day or a full day and explore at the rhythm that suits you best.

🗺️ What to Expect

This experience is built around you, you share what you feel like doing, and your day is shaped accordingly, whether that means sea views and short walks, market time in Cassis, or a deeper dive into Provençal villages and heritage. Your private Provence itinerary can blend iconic routes like the Gineste road or the Route des Crêtes with relaxed moments such as a picnic at Sainte Victoire or a terrace stop in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Expect a day that feels unhurried and personal, with the option to include activities like a boat outing in the Calanques National Park, wine tastings, or a cooking workshop in Avignon.

✨ Highlights

• 🧭 Fully flexible private Provence itinerary built around your wishes
• 🌊 Coastal icons, from Marseille and Cassis to the Calanques National Park by boat
• 🏞️ Scenic routes and viewpoints via the Gineste road and the Route des Crêtes
• 🏛️ Culture and elegance in Aix-en-Provence, with its fountains and private mansions
• 🍷 Taste local terroir with a wine tasting at an exceptional estate and along the Côtes du Rhône wine route
• 🌿 Luberon essentials, including Gordes, Roussillon ochres, lavender fields, and Sénanque Abbey
• 🎭 Timeless Provence, from Arles and its arenas to Les Baux-de-Provence and the Carrières de Lumières

📍 Itinerary

• Option: Marseille and the coast, depart Marseille via the Gineste road, hike to En Vau or take the Route des Crêtes, visit the Cassis market, then discover the most beautiful Calanques of the National Park by boat.
• Option: Aix-en-Provence and Sainte Victoire, explore Aix-en-Provence (fountains and private mansions), picnic at the Sainte Victoire mountain site, then enjoy a wine tasting at an exceptional estate.
• Option: Luberon day, discover Gordes, visit the cellars of the Palais Saint Firmin, explore the ochres of Roussillon, then continue to lavender fields and the Sénanque Abbey.
• Option: Springs and canals, breathe fresh air at Fontaine de Vaucluse and stroll along the canals of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
• Option: Avignon gastronomy and heritage, cook your own lunch at Les Halles d’Avignon with an exceptional chef, then visit the Palais des Papes.
• Option: Wine route, follow the road of the Grands Crus on the Côtes du Rhône wine route with tastings of famous wines.
• Option: History and landmarks, trace history in Arles and its arenas, explore Les Baux-de-Provence and its castle, then dive into the quarries of lights at the Carrières de Lumières, and end with a terrace moment in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

✅ What’s Included

• A customizable private Provence itinerary (half day or full day, based on your choice)
• Possible activities depending on your selected plan, such as a Calanques boat discovery, a wine tasting, or a cooking workshop at Les Halles d’Avignon

❌ Exclusions

• Not specified in the supplier content

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration: 6 hours
• Difficulty: EASY
• Format: Private, tailor-made itinerary in Provence, with the option to choose half day or full day
• Possible experiences: scenic drives, hikes (such as to En Vau), boat discovery in the Calanques National Park, markets, cultural visits, wine tastings, and a cooking workshop in Avignon
• Meeting point, exact timing, and what to bring: not specified in the supplier content
• Cancellation policy and safety notes: not specified in the supplier content

🎟️ Time to Book Your Adventure

Reserve your day and build a Provence experience that truly fits you, from a Calanques National Park boat tour vibe to lavender landscapes and hilltop villages. Booking ahead makes it easy to shape your preferred route, whether you are dreaming of Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, the Luberon, or the Côtes du Rhône wine route, all at a relaxed, easy pace.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1: How long is this experience?
It lasts 6 hours. You can enjoy Provence at a relaxed pace within that timeframe.

Q2: Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?
The difficulty is rated EASY. If you choose a hike such as En Vau, the day can still be planned to match your comfort level.

Q3: Can I choose where we go during the day?
Yes, the concept is to create a private Provence itinerary based on your wishes. You can mix nature, villages, sea views, markets, gastronomy, and cultural sites depending on what you want to do.

Q4: What places can be included in a private Provence itinerary?
Possible stops mentioned include Marseille, Cassis, the Calanques National Park, Aix-en-Provence, Sainte Victoire, the Luberon (Gordes, Roussillon, Sénanque Abbey), Fontaine de Vaucluse, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Avignon, Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The exact route is adapted to your preferences.

Q5: Can the day include a boat trip, wine tasting, or a cooking workshop?
Yes, those options are part of what you can choose from, including discovering the Calanques by boat, tasting wines on the Côtes du Rhône route or at an exceptional estate, and cooking at Les Halles d’Avignon with an exceptional chef. Your final plan depends on what you want to prioritize.