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title: "Provence Day Trip from Marseille : Baux, Pont du Gard, Avignon"
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type: tour
city: Marseille
country: France
price: 179
currency: EUR
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availability: bookable
rating: 4.59
reviews: 133
duration_minutes: 690
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free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Provence in one day?
rank_in_category: 12 of 12 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-24
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Provence Day Trip from Marseille : Baux, Pont du Gard, Avignon

**Guidekin's take:** A long minivan day into Provence: Avignon and the Popes' Palace from the outside, the castle ruins and a cellar tasting at Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Pont du Gard with entry included, and Les Baux. Meals, the palace ticket and hotel pickup are extra, and children under four cannot join. 4.59 from 133 reviews for 11h 30m.

**Provence in one day?:** Choose Les Baux, Pont du Gard entry, Avignon and wine tasting by minivan, 11h 30m at €179 per person; palace entry extra. 4.59, 133 reviews. Trade-off: Popes’ Palace entry extra; long day. (last checked September 24, 2026)

In our comparison: #12 of 12 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the delights of Provence on this full-day tour from Marseille, and enjoy scenic countryside, heritage and history, and fine wines! With an expert local guide, you’ll travel by minivan into the heart of this beautiful region. Explore Avignon, the City of Popes, and see the eye-catching Popes' Palace. Visit the castle ruins near the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and sample the area's famously well-bodied wines in a wine cellar nearby, and then spend time at leisure relaxing in pretty Les Baux de Provence village.

Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour ensuring you’ll see the best of Provence with personalized attention from your guide.

On certain days, a drive through Aix en Provence may be included to pick up and drop off passengers.

## Before you book

- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Wine tasting
- Children from €143: ages 4 to 11

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €179 per person
- Duration: 11h 30m
- Rating: 4.59/5 from 133 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: A La Française Marseille
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, French
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-24

## Reviews

4.59 from 133 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 120 of 133.

- 5 stars: 98 (74%)
- 4 stars: 22 (17%)
- 3 stars: 8 (6%)
- 2 stars: 3 (2%)
- 1 star: 2 (2%)

## What's included

- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fee to the Pont du Gard
- Wine tasting

## Not included

- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fee to Popes' Palace and Avignon's bridge
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **Les Baux de Provence** (1h) - Free time in the medieval village
2. **Pont du Gard** (1h; admission included) - Admire the best preserved acqueduct from the Roman time. The museum entrance is not included.
3. **Avignon** (3h) - Free time to discover the Papal city
4. **Chateauneuf-du-Pape** (1h) - Enjoy a wine tasting in one of the winery of the village
5. **Aix-en-Provence** (pass by, no stop) - On certain days, a drive through Aix en Provence may be included to pick up and drop off passengers.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-24
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On certain days, a drive through Aix en Provence may be included to pick up and drop off passengers.
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tours

## Compared with other Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #12 of 12** | €179 | 11h 30m | 4.59 (133) | shared |
| [Shore Excursion: Drive a Convertible to Cassis & Calanques](/france/marseille/tours/shore-excursion-drive-a-convertible-to-cassis-calanques/?format=md) | €549 per group | 5h | 4.98 (250) | private |
| [5-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour of the Provence from Marseille in Luxury Car](/france/marseille/tours/5-hour-private-sightseeing-tour-of-the-provence-from-marseille-in-luxury-car/?format=md) | €780 per group | 6h | 4.93 (99) | private |
| [Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Marseille - Private Tour From Marseille](/france/marseille/tours/aix-en-provence-cassis-marseille-private-tour-from-marseille/?format=md) | €960 per group | 7h | 4.94 (64) | private |

Ranked #12 of 12 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €155 to €500, median €174; typical length 7h. 8 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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