French Riviera · PROVENCE DAY TRIPS FROM NICE
Provence proper starts a long way west, so these are the ones that make the distance pay. The 15 below cover the Verdon gorge, the Valensole lavender and the villages of the Var, priced and clear about how early the minibus leaves.
See Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence on an intimate Provence day trip from Nice.
“Ralf was a fantastic driver with plenty of facts and history of the places we visited. His knowledge was so interesting.”
Spend nine hours beyond Nice with medieval villages, an old olive mill, Gourdon views, waterfalls, and organic wine tasting.
“It was our last day in french riviera and we were looking for good tours and stumbled on this one… it was lovely seeing the Provence. We had amazing time with Roman as our tour guide he was wonderful.”
Taste socca, pan bagnat, pissaladière and local sweets while exploring Nice with a small-group guide and plenty of food.
“Harriet was a wonderful guide. We loved all the tastings and the history of old Nice. I would highly recommend this tour”
Explore Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence from Nice, with perfume, waterfalls, hilltop views, and medieval lanes.
“The guide was excellent! Nice view and landscape in our tour. I recommend this tour!”
Taste 15 Provençal wines at three characterful estates on this intimate eight-hour tour from Nice, with expert guidance and countryside views.
“The experience is great. The tour guide is really nice and professional. And we had a wonderful time.”
Spend a full day tasting Provence rosés, reds, and whites at three wineries, with scenic countryside, a village lunch break, and a small group from Nice.
“Our tour guide Lara made the trip an overwhelmingly positive experience. Obviously as a trained sommelier her knowledge of wine was exceptional in contrast to many of the participants. Nonetheless Lara with her extensive knowledge of the wineries and their products was able to bridge the knowledge gap and allow the participants to savour and describe what they were tasting without resorting to the insider speak of finish, tannins etc. Everyday terms which all could relate to in respect of the wine being tasted were the norm. “Would you drink this wine on a hot afternoon on a boat with friends?” Followed by, “Do you think it would be enjoyable…”
Taste organic Provence wines, tour a Saint-Jeannet cellar, and visit St-Paul-de-Vence on a convenient half-day trip from Nice.
“Great tour. The driver was nice, friendly and courteous. The town of Saint Paul de Vence was beautiful. Enjoyed the wine tasting and the winery. Our host was lovely, and very knowledgeable. Met some fun people, would highly recommend.”
Review of the Nice to Provence countryside tour, with Cannes, Grasse perfume, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul de Vence.
“Great trip, excellent guide, good value for the money”
Visit three Côtes de Provence wineries from Nice, taste rosé, red, and white wines, and learn about French wine in a small group of eight.
“Sandra was great!! The wine tour is really a nice and easy day trip to do in Nice! If you have the time, I would add this in.”
Spend a private day tasting 15 Provençal wines at three distinctive estates, with hotel pickup, expert guidance, and time for lunch.
“Peter was amazing - we had a lovely day and learned a lot while trying some fantastic wines. Could not recommend this tour enough!!”
Taste about 15 Provençal wines at three award-winning estates on a small-group day tour from Nice, with lunch in a medieval village.
“The trip was excellent! Our guide was very knowledgeable and the vineyards were stunning. I learned new information about vineyards, even though I’ve been going to wine tastings for years. The wine was fantastic. I would definitely recommend!”
See Antibes, Cannes, St Paul de Vence and Chateau Cremat on a small-group French Riviera tour from Nice with wine tasting.
“The guide was very informative and nice . The pick up was on time . She showed us all the highlights we needed to see !”
Sail from Cannes to the Lerins Islands for swimming, snorkeling, a Provencal picnic, rosé, and a flexible private day with skipper Maxime.
“Maxime was a terrific guide, incredibly friendly and a passionate sailor. We absolutely loved this experience and couldn’t recommend it highly enough. We had the opportunity to learn to sail, explore the islands and areas around Cannes, as well as swim and snorkel at numerous spots. Maxime made great recommendations based on our interests to make the day more enjoyable. Lunch was great and the boat was really well equipped with everything we needed for the day.”
Spend a full day tasting Provence wines at three distinctive estates, with château visits, organic vintages, scenic views, and a small group from Cannes
“This was an amazing experience for my husband and I on our first trip to the South of France! We had been on wine tours before but this one set the bar high. We got to visit 3 vineyards, received in-depth tours, insight on wine making and taste many different wines (mostly rose which we love). We loved our host Caroline who taught us so much about Provence, vineyards, wine, and the history in the region. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys wine and interested in learning more about it!”
See Antibes, Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint Paul de Vence on a scenic Provence day tour from Nice.
“We liked the flexibility. Christian was a great person and allowed us to explore independently, which we liked. A very good driver too”
Pick a harbour, a hill village or a perfume bench.
