Day Trips

From Nice: Verdon Gorges & Lavender Fields Day Tour

Name: From Nice: Verdon Gorges & Lavender Fields Day Tour
Start: 2024-11-25T08:00:00
End: 2024-11-25T17:00:00
Location: Nice

Group of tourists enjoying a sunny day trip to Cinque Terre from Florence by bus, exploring the colorful coastal village with optional lunch

Group of tourists enjoying the Gorges Du Verdon & St Croix Lake sightseeing tour with a stunning view of the turquoise lake and surrounding cliffs

Scenic view of the turquoise waters of Verdon Gorges, France, with tourists enjoying a boat tour

French it up in the countryside on this round-trip from Nice with a multilingual guide that takes you to its gorgeous canyons, villages, and waterfalls.

Highlights

Explore the kaleidoscopic landscapes of Verdon Gorges and vast lavender fields in this private or shared guided tour.
Your guide will first take you to the Gorge of the Wolf , passing by lush greenery and rocky cliffs to arrive at its waterfall, a popular spot for hiking.
After halting at Castellane, travel alongside Verdon to witness the magical 700-meter-deep canyon, the blue hues of which are worth admiring.
As ‘gorges’ as that was, the vast fields of lavender and the village of St. Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, known for its ceramic art and craft, will leave you awed.
Did you know? The out-of-a-painting turquoise color of Verdon Gorges is due to its glacial sources and rock flour minerals in the water.

Inclusions

Private/ shared guided tour of the Verdon Gorge (as per option selected)
English, Spanish, or French-speaking driver/guide
Roundtrip transfers in an AC coach from Nice

Exclusions

Water sports at Verdon
Renting boats or canoes

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

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

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Kalie

3/5

Aug, 2024

The tour guide did a great job, but the itinerary planned does not allow for enough time at the venues. For something labeled at a Gorge du Verdon and Lavendar fields tour we spent 1 of the 10 hour trip at those stops... there was also not enough time to even enjoy walking around the 2 cities we stopped at and eat something proper. Would recommend they reduce the number of stops so you have more than 1 hour or less at each place. Could save time taking a more direct route to the gorge and making 1 city stop with enough time to eat.

Chantal

4/5

Aug, 2024

The time at Lac Ste-Croix and wish that time was longer

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Your experience

Nice has a lot to explore for any traveler but this tour of its canyons, villages, and waterfalls is something you will love. Reason? You are going to see the countryside with a guide who will take you to the most gorgeous gems of the town.

As ‘Nice’ as it gets

When in France, you must visit its countryside to get a feel of how beautiful it truly is. From the ever-changing landscapes to its bright blue waters, there’s so much to see. Cross the “Gorge of the Wolf” best known for its offbeat path for hiking, cascading waterfalls, cliffs, and of course the mesmerizing 40-meter-high waterfall. Make your way to Castellane, a historic town that rests on the banks of Verdon. As you travel along the banks, you will see the 700-meter-deep canyon which will leave you speechless with its reflective azure waters.

Villages and fields of France

Once you are done admiring the canyon, head to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, a village where ceramic art and earthenware are worth stopping by. Stop for a filling meal at one of the terrace cafes nestled between mountains if you wish Thought that was it? You'll be in for a surprise when the lavender fields spread out in every direction on your journey ahead. While here, you can also bask in the beauty of the artificial lake of St. Croix for its clear, blue water, making the end of your unforgettable trip.

Itinerary

Castellane
Verdon canyon gorges
Moustier Ste Marie
Sainte Croix Lake
Lavender fields (during the lavender blooming period)

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring along a bag of essentials like sunscreen, glasses, a hat, and a first aid kit.
Carry comfortable walking shoes.

What’s not allowed

Animal and dairy products or products containing them are prohibited except for dairy products like formula for infants and anything medically recommended.

Accessibility

This tour is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

In the next step of your booking, choose the guided tour in your preferred language.

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.
This is applicable to all hotels/airbnb or private residence in Nice.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.