--- title: Provence Day Trip from Marseille : Baux, Pont du Gard, Avignon lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/marseille/tours/provence-day-trip-from-marseille-baux-pont-du-gard-avignon/ type: tour city: Marseille country: France price: 179 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.58 reviews: 132 duration_minutes: 690 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Provence in one day? rank_in_category: 16 of 16 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-24 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/tours/provence-day-trip-from-marseille-baux-pont-du-gard-avignon/ --- # 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. 4.58 from 132 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. 4.58, 132 reviews. Trade-off: Popes’ Palace entry extra; long day. (last checked September 24, 2026) ## 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 - Age rule: Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tours ## Key facts - Price: from €179 per person - Duration: 11h 30m - Rating: 4.58/5 from 132 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 90% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: A La Française Marseille ## 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. ## 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 · #16 of 16** | €179 | 11h 30m | 4.58 (132) | 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 (248) | 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 | | [Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille](/france/marseille/tours/full-day-wine-tour-around-bandol-cassis-from-marseille/?format=md) | €165 | 7h 30m | 4.98 (52) | shared | Ranked #16 of 16 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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