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A Few Days in Provence

Your Custom Tour

An Example Itinerary
2-4 nights (excluding July & August)

Limited to 7 guests
Price based on your custom itinerary

Just a few days in Provence for you? Have you got multiple areas you want to cover while in France?Provence is easily accessible from Paris with the TGV (fast train) to Avignon. Spend A Few Days in Provence with Your Private Provence as your private guide and chauffeur to maximize your time.

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Tour Notes

Your tour will be customized to your preferences. 

You may want to check out my Chauffeur & Day Tours services to get more ideas for your travel comfort and curiosity.

Itinerary

NOTE: This is an example itinerary.

Day 1
  • Pick-up at either Marseille Provence Airport or Avignon TGV Train Station. 
  • Transfer to your choice accommodation
  • Half-day tour possible before transfer to your lodging depending on arrival time
Day 2
  • Luberon hilltop villages and luscious valleys…today we embark on a journey to the villages on the hills, the castles and churches standing proudly at the top, and the remnants of ramparts still apparent in the circular layout of the village. On the routes there are many amazing vistas points and we’ll make some gourmet stops as well (wine, olive oil, & crystalized fruit)
  • Return to your lodging and dinner on your own
Day 3
  • The Alpilles region gets its name from the mountain range running long and narrow and jagged at the top like the Alpes (Alpilles means « little Alpes). Here we trace two different time eras: the Romans and Van Gogh. Along the routes, we can also incorporate wine & olive oil
  • Return to your lodging and dinner on your own
Day 4
  • Before leaving Provence to your next best destination, one more day in Provence to explore what interests you the most. Perhaps you’d like to taste the famous Côtes-du-Rhône wines and see the villages that give the names to the Cru wines (Gigondas, Châteaneuf-du-Pape, Seguret).
  • Or perhaps you’d like to see the Camargue region to photograph the flamingoes, white horses, and the mosaic of textures in Europe’s largest river delta (not to mention it’s also a UNESCO wildlife reserve)
Day 5
  • Transfer to TGV train station or Marseille airport
    • Possibility to have private transfer to Nice should you be interested in exploring the Côtes d’Azur

Activities & Sites Included

Provence will be a nice contrast to your big city tours. Small villages, vineyards, castle ruins and Provencal markets are highlights every day. Your itinerary will include visits and activities that cater to your interests as well as festivities that are going on during your stay.

    • A few days in Provence – you choose, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days
    • Arrival and departure at Avignon TGV train station or Marseille Provence Airport
    • All transportation provided (no getting lost in your limited time to explore Provence)
    • Day tours designed according to your preferences
    • Choose your accommodation style
    • Add on a seaside excursion or private transfer to Nice. Prolong your stay in the South with a few days along the Mediterranean. Your Private Provence hosts excursions to Cassis and Bandol. From here you can be transferred to Marseille or Nice where you can conveniently continue on to your next destination.

Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.

Vincent Van Gogh

(Photo: Avignon sunrise by Emily Durand.)

Includes

  • Chauffeur, guide, interpreter (me as your private guide)
  • All transportation from pick-up to drop-off
  • Nightly accommodation
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Entrance Fees to monuments and museums listed on the itinerary
  • Tolls and parking fees

Does Not Include

  • Airfare and/or train tickets
  • Travel insurance (necessary for your protection)
  • Extra drinks at restaurants (one glass of wine is included)
  • Cost of sightseeing and/or events not mentioned in the itinerary (decisions made spur of the moment at your request)
five star review

2024 June Lavender & Cultural Tour

"Emily’s tour is the perfect introduction to the beautiful region of Provence! My daughter and I joined her small group in June and had the most delightful time. The 2 inns where we stayed were gorgeous dream properties — plus both locations allowed easy exploration by foot during leisure time for anyone who wanted to spend more time in the quaint villages Unique to her tour is the opportunity to visit the nature preserve region of Camargue and spend time at a manade learning about Gardian cultu…"

May 2017 3-Day Tour in Provence

""Emily was our favorite guide during our 2 weeks in France. She was so personable, taking us to favorite places and making Provence come alive. We loved our vineyard picnic, our tour in Arles, wine tastings, lunch at La Madison de la Truffe, and visits to local villages and markets. Wonderful memories for my daughter and I thanks to her special care!" Marcia & Terri Hannig, Colorado"

Honeymoon in Provence Tour, April 2015

""Emily set-up an incredible getaway! We chose France for our honeymoon (I’ve been dreaming about Provence for years) and my husband stumbled upon Emily’s website. Wow, we are so happy we found her. After a Skype chat, we knew we made the right decision in going with Your Private Provence. She was flexible, sweet, knowledgeable, and accommodating from the very start. In the beginning, we filled out a form so she could determine what kind of experience we were looking for: museum/history heavy…"

June 2018 3-day private tour

""The beautiful, relaxed culture of Provence makes it an ideal vacation spot for first-time guests and return visitors alike. As a return visitor, I reached out to Emily to see some of the hidden treasures I was on unable to see during my first visit. She asked me what I enjoyed, what I wanted to see most, and how I’d like to spend my time. From there, she tailored an itinerary specific to me. She was able to encompass all I requested and made excellent suggestions! I had an incredible tim…"

July 2022 Provence Lavender Tour

""Experiencing the lavender fields of Provence was just part of a fabulous week with Emily. From truffle hunting, olive oil tasting, wine tasting, visiting hilltop villages, to lovely breakfasts at an idyllic B&B, casual picnic lunches, and first class dining, Emily provided us with an off the beaten path adventure of a lifetime. Her knowledge of the history of the area made for an educational as well as rewarding and fun trip. She was well organized and such a delight to travel with in her…"

September 2016 Rhone Wine Tour

""You are the sweetest and we enjoyed getting to know you. You are also a trooper – spending a week with a rowdy group like ours must not have been an easy task:). You did it, girl!" Tatiana "In addition to the email from Tatiana, I want to thank you for your kindness and sweetness and patience in making our honeymoon so very special.  You are a sheer delight." Miles "Tireless, warm, funny, delightful, lovely….I will run out of juice on my iPhone before I run out of adjective…"

Poppy Madness Tour 2024

"What a treasure it was  to partake in Emily’s Spring Poppy Tour. Out of the 7 of us traveling together, 5 were painters and two were not however there was something for everyone. Emily took our interests and custom designed the itinerary to meet our needs. Besides painting in breathtaking settings, some of the highlights were meeting the lovely local people and enjoying immersive experiences such as cooking in local homes,  learning about wines, and olive trees , even creating our own olive oil…"

Provence Over 10 Days – April 2019

""We had found Emily Durand on the web and had a wonderful time corresponding with her while preparing a detailed itinerary based upon our interests and requirements. She was very prompt and very precise in her responses which we liked very much. She was even more pleasant in person and we throughly enjoyed spending ten days with her in Provence. She knew the area very well including hotels/B and Bs, restaurants ( my wife is vegetarian but that was no problem for Emily!), parking and getting…"

April 2013 custom week long tour

""Emily’s Your Private Provence will transport you to captivating villages filled with fascinating history and charm, to a culture that is rich with heritage, and to a land where you will feel warmth and beauty. Emily will ensure all your needs are met and her attention to detail will ensure you have a trip that will create memories to last a lifetime. The customization of our trip was tailored to meet our specific areas of interest and the opportunities for exploring areas off the beaten pat…"

June Private Week-long Tour

""We just returned from a fantastic week in Provence with Emily Durand. The entire 7 days exceeded our expectations. Emily wowed us each day with visits to interesting historic sights, unique villages, beautiful views, museums, outdoor markets, and also personal discussions with individual owners of winery’s, B&Bs, lavender growers and distillers. If you want a truly meaningful Provence experience, contact Emily for a personalized tour." Bob & Terrie, New Jersey"
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