Private Day Trip: Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustiers from Cannes | La Vacanza Travel

Private Day Trip: Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustiers from Cannes

Duration: 9 hours
Destination: France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Cannes
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  • 9 hours
  • Cannes
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover the amazing natural beauty of Provence.
By the Napoléon road, reach the hidden village of Castellane, medieval village and old top places of pilgrimage: “Gateway to the Verdon Gorges”.
Step into adventure, in the heat of this “Majestic Canyon” and admire the steep peaks and the emerald green color Verdon River towards Point Sublime, belvedere over a dizzying panorama.
Along the Gorges road, arrive at Sainte Croix’s lake, stunning turquoise lake that feeds from the Verdon River, surrounded by towering peaks, and capture the scenery on camera.
Then travel to the pretty medieval town of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie,
set among rocky mountains.
Spend time exploring Moustiers' medieval streets at your own pace; there are tons of ceramics and pottery shops sure to catch your attention.
Enjoy a lunch of regional Provençal specialties at a terrace cafe before beginning the journey back that will rock you by its relaxing sceneries

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Castellane, Castellane, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

Discover Castellane, site of pilgrimage with its spectacular chapel lost in the clouds on top of the rocky scrag the dominates the town.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Point Sublime, 04120 Rougon, France

Follow the contours of the famous canyons of the Verdon Gorge. Pause for photos at Point Sublime, offering a spectacular view of the entrance to the Canyon, where the Verdon flows far beneath the majestic canyon walls.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Moustiers Sainte-Marie, Moustiers Sainte-Marie, Digne-les-Bains, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

Marvel at the beauty of the medieval city of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, famous for its earthenware - and for the star hung high above the village on a chain by a knight in the 12th century after a vow made to God should he escape from imprisonment while on crusade. Lunch (not included) in one of the many restaurants while you enjoy the sights of this pretty town.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Lac de Sainte-Croix, Aiguines France

Photo stop overlooking the Lac de Sainte-Croix.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Professional driver/guide with onboard commentary
  • Transport by 8 seater air conditioned Luxury Mercedes Minivan
  • Tour guaranteed in English and in French. Other languages on request

Exclusions
  • Food and drink (unless specified)
  • Gratuities
  • Entrances

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Duration of stops are approximate and may vary
  • Foldable wheelchairs and strollers accepted
  • Accompaniment required at certain sites for wheelchair users
  • Complimentary baby and/or booster seats available only on request
  • No tour departs without safety checks
  • The drive from Cannes is long and some of the roads are small and winding. Anyone who suffers from travel sickness should be prepared.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Complimentary pick up from centrally located Cannes hotels


Departure Time

08:00 AM

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Donald_S

01 Oct, 2016

This was a fantastic tour. Never expected to find a mountain valley and gorge so close to Cannes. Driver was great. Most memorable day of our 2 week cruise. Driver said he never got a tour request from a cruise ship before for tihs tour. Cruise ship passengers don't know what they are missing

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