Provence - Camargue & French Riviera 2026-27
The Scent of Lavender and the Blue of the Sea
Provence - Camargue & French Riviera 2026-27 is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in France: 7 days by coach, with a tour leader from Italy. Participation fee from 1.700,00 € per person. Required document: Identity card / Passport.
Provence - Camargue & French Riviera 2026-27
The Scent of Lavender and the Blue of the Sea
7 days starting from
1.700,00 €
The departure dates for this tour have not been published yet: contact us for information.
Ask for informationPlus Guiness
- 4-course dinners in hotel/restaurant
- visit to the Saint-Martial Chapel in the Palais des Papes
- city taxes included
- travel exclusively in a group of no more than 30 people
Why this tour?
- to enjoy the magnificent colours and scents of the South of France while the lavender is in bloom
- to visit the wild Camargue
- to discover the Roman remains of Nîmes and the Pont du Gard
Description
An unforgettable journey through the many faces of the South of France, a source of inspiration for great artists such as Van Gogh, Cézanne and Gauguin. We begin with the elegant resorts and crystal-clear beaches of the French Riviera, then continue to the captivating towns of Upper Provence and the wild, unspoilt nature of the Camargue. Everywhere you look: spectacular coastlines, hilltop villages, fragrant vegetation and enchanting paths… panoramas to remember. Arles This charming little town, full of character and the colours of a bygone age, will be our starting point for exploring the Camargue. It is steeped in history: founded by the Romans on the River Rhône it preserves their legacy in the amphitheatre, the theatre, the baths and a fascinating museum; but the medieval traces are no less interesting. White monuments lit up by the sun, lively little squares, colourful cafés and a riverside lined with characteristic houses create that special atmosphere which so inspired Gauguin and Van Gogh (who painted no fewer than 200 canvases here!).
The gem of the tour: the Saint-Martial Chapel in Avignon. After 10 years of restoration, the Saint-Martial Chapel is open to visitors once again, revealing the treasures of the frescoes by the extraordinary Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti, official painter to Pope Clement VI.
"When I realised that I would see this light again every morning, I could not believe my luck... I then decided that I would not leave Nice, and I have lived here practically all my life since". Henri Matisse
Itinerary
Day 1
BARI – PESCARA - NAPLES – ROME or other departure point > GENOA
Departure from your chosen pick-up point - lunch at leisure at a motorway service station - in the evening check-in at the hotel in Genoa - dinner at the hotel - after dinner, a stroll with the tour leader by public transport to Piazza De Ferrari and Piazza delle Erbe – overnight stay.
Day 2 · 480 km.
GENOA - FRENCH RIVIERA – NICE & MONTE CARLO – AVIGNON
Breakfast at the hotel – full-day excursion with a guide – visit to Monte Carlo, the elegant Principality (Exotic Garden, Old Town, Cathedral, Prince’s Palace –exterior-) – lunch at leisure - in the afternoon visit to Nice, UNESCO World Heritage Site (the Promenade des Anglais stretching along the Baie des Anges, Place Masséna with its beautiful fountains, the Old Town) – in the evening arrival in Avignon – dinner in hotel/restaurant – after dinner, Avignon by night: a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 3 · 110 km.
PROVENCE - AVIGNON “the city of the Popes” – PONT DU GARD - NÎMES “the Rome of France”
Breakfast at the hotel - in the morning visit with a guide to Avignon (historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Place de l’Horloge, Palais des Papes and Saint-Martial Chapel, Pont Saint-Bénézet, Cathedral of Notre-Dame des Doms) - lunch at leisure – in the afternoon visit with a guide to the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (the remains of an imposing Roman aqueduct with three tiers of arches rising 49 metres) and Nîmes, the French Rome (amphitheatre, Maison Carrée) – in the evening return to the hotel in Avignon – dinner in hotel/restaurant – after dinner, Avignon by night: a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 4 · 200 km.
PROVENCE – PLATEAU D’ALBION - GORDES – SÉNANQUE “the lavender in bloom”
Breakfast at the hotel – full-day excursion with the tour leader to discover the lavender fields - lunch at leisure - visit with the tour leader to the Lavender Museum in Coustellet, the Cistercian Abbey of Sénanque and the picturesque village of Gordes - in the evening return to the hotel in Avignon - dinner in hotel/restaurant - after dinner, Avignon by night: a stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 5 · 200 km.
THE CAMARGUE – ARLES & SAINTES-MARIES-DE-LA-MER “wild landscapes”
Breakfast at the hotel – full-day excursion with a guide through the wild Camargue region – visit to Arles (Roman amphitheatre and Baths of Constantine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cathedral of St Trophime), Aigues-Mortes (fortified medieval town, the salt pans and the pink flamingos), and Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (Church of the Saintes-Maries, optional mini-cruise by boat on the Rhône) - lunch at leisure - in the evening return to the hotel in Avignon – dinner in hotel/restaurant – evening at leisure – tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 6 · 470 km.
AVIGNON - AIX-EN-PROVENCE - GENOA
Breakfast at the hotel - visit to Aix-en-Provence (the Old Town, Place d’Albertas, Cours Mirabeau, Cathedral of Saint-Sauveur) - lunch at leisure - in the evening arrival in Genoa - dinner at the hotel - after dinner, Genoa by night: a stroll with the tour leader by public transport to Nervi – overnight stay.
Day 7
GENOA > ROME - NAPLES - PESCARA - BARI or other departure point
Breakfast at the hotel - departure for the journey home – lunch at leisure en route – arrival in the evening.
Prices
- return journey by luxury GT coach
- accommodation in a 4-star hotel on a half-board basis as per the programme
- buffet breakfasts
- guided visits as indicated
- taxes and VAT
- city taxes
- tour leader from Italy for the whole tour
- evening excursions
drinks, admission fees (daytime and evening) and anything not indicated.
Entrance fees
Avignon: Palais des Papes €12.00
Pont Du Gard €9.50
Nîmes: Amphitheatre €10.00
Sénanque: Abbey €8.50
Coustellet: Lavender Museum €8.00
Camargue: Boat trip €15.00
N.B. Admission fees may change after the brochure goes to print.
Our hotels
GENOA
HOTEL AC or similar 4-star
AVIGNON
HOTEL MERCURE CENTRE PALAIS DES PAPES or similar 4-star
Info and schedule
Bus departure times and places
| ANCONA | 11:45 | |
| AREZZO | 12:00 | |
| ASCOLI PICENO | 10:30 | |
| AVELLINO | 05:00 | |
| BARI | 04:30 | |
| BARLETTA | 05:30 | |
| BENEVENTO | 04:30 | |
| BOLOGNA | 14:45 | |
| BOLOGNA | 14:55 | |
| CAMPOBASSO | 06:30 | |
| CASERTA | 07:00 | |
| CASSINO | 07:45 | |
| CESENA | 13:00 | |
| CHIUSI | 11:30 | |
| CIVITANOVA MARCHE | 11:00 | |
| FAENZA | 13:30 | |
| FIRENZE | 13:45 | |
| FOGGIA | 06:30 | |
| FORLI' | 13:20 | |
| FROSINONE | 08:15 | |
| GENOVA (day 2) | 07:30 | |
| IMOLA | 13:45 | |
| ISERNIA | 07:30 | |
| MOLFETTA | 05:00 | |
| NAPOLI | 06:45 | |
| ORTE | 10:30 | |
| ORVIETO | 11:00 | |
| PESARO | 12:30 | |
| PESCARA | 08:50 | |
| PORTO SAN GIORGIO | 10:50 | |
| RIMINI | 12:45 | |
| ROMA | 09:30 | |
| SALERNO | 06:00 | |
| TARANTO | 03:30 | |
| TERAMO | 10:00 | |
| TERMOLI | 07:30 | |
| TRANI | 05:15 | |
| VALDICHIANA | 11:45 | |
| VASTO | 08:00 |
N.B. The order of the visits may be swapped between days according to museum opening hours or for operational reasons, but the programme itself remains unchanged.
On request, departures are also possible from the other motorway exits along the A1 and A14.
Please note:
- Passengers are kindly asked to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
- Times are subject to minor changes, which will be communicated in the Joining Instructions.
- Required document: Identity card / Passport
Countries
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 7 days by coach, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 1.700,00 € by coach.
What does the price include?
return journey by luxury GT coach; accommodation in a 4-star hotel on a half-board basis as per the programme; buffet breakfasts; guided visits as indicated; taxes and VAT; city taxes; tour leader from Italy for the whole tour; evening excursions
What is not included in the price?
drinks, admission fees (daytime and evening) and anything not indicated.
Which documents are required?
Identity card / Passport
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
How do I book a Guiness tour?
You can request a quote directly from each tour page with the “Get your quote” button, save it and send the booking request: we will get back to you. How to book
How do I pay for the tour (deposit and balance)?
Payment terms (deposit and balance) are set out in the quote; we accept the main payment methods. Terms and conditions
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