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The Grand Canyon of Europe and Its Lavender Fields Small group

4.5 · 104 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 90% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Nice Operated by Riviera Star Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
10h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:00 · Hotel pickup from 230 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The Verdon Gorge, Lake Sainte-Croix, the village of Moustiers and Castellane's rock in a full day from Nice via the Gorges du Loup, with lavender fields added from mid June to mid July.

Waterfall entry, pickup and a driver guide are included; food is not, and good shoes help. 4.53 from 104 reviews for 10h.

In our comparison: #45 of 51 in Day Trips from Nice, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €139 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Waterfalls entrance
  • Transport in a recent and comfortable vehicle
  • Accomodation pickup and drop-off
  • Professional Driver/Guide for the full day
  • Food and drinks

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 September 2026.

Reviews

4.5
104 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 94 of 104

Star breakdown of all 104 ratings

5 stars
79 · 76%
4 stars
15 · 14%
3 stars
2 · 2%
2 stars
2 · 2%
1 star
6 · 6%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the gorge scenery and village stops; winding mountain roads are a recurring source of motion sickness.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides who explain regional history and adapt to the group's interests
  • Gorge viewpoints and mountain scenery, with stops for photographs
  • Village visits, including Castellane and Moustiers Sainte Marie
  • Lake stops for swimming, kayaking or pedal boating

Complaints

  • Winding mountain roads left some travellers carsick, and several felt there was too much driving
  • Disappointment when lavender fields were not in bloom, already harvested or skipped
  • Some had ample time at stops, while others felt rushed in villages or at the lake
  • Some describe careful driving, while others report speeding or feeling unsafe on mountain roads

Written by Guidekin from the 82 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 August 2019 to 16 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
08:00 on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 230 pickup points (230 pickup points listed by the operator, 230 of them hotels)
Operator
Riviera Star Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Nice

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This tour · #45 of 51€13910h4.53 (104)shared
Eze and Monaco Private Half-Day Tour€670 per group5h4.99 (172)private
Provence Wine Tour - Small Group Tour from Nice€1768h4.92 (405)shared
French Riviera Dolce Vita Electric Fiat Tour€854h4.91 (507)shared

Ranked #45 of 51 in Day Trips from Nice by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €65 to €478, median €125; typical length 8h. 19 of 51 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 51 Day Trips from Nice

From €139 per adult