Gorges du Verdon Shared Tour from Nice | La Vacanza Travel

Gorges du Verdon Shared Tour from Nice

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

Overview

The Haute Provence offers impressive Canyons, the Gorges du Verdon, dug by the river of the same name. You will discover the huge lake of Sainte Croix and stop in magical places in the heart of nature.

You will enjoy the Grand Canyon of France, along with a visit to the 16th century village Castellane (gateway to the Gorges of the Verdon, nestled at the foot of its famous Roc) and pottery-centric village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (the Capital of Fayence) and famous lavender fields (June-July).

Itinerary
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Pass By: Gorges du Verdon, Parc naturel regional du Verdon, 04360 France

On the way to the Ste Croix Lake, you will admire incredible panoramic views. At your request, the driver can stop so you can take photos.

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

You will discover Castellane, a remarkable historical, cultural and sporting heritage. The village is today classified "city of character". It is located in a privileged environment, at the gates of the site of the Gorges du Verdon. Located on Route Napoleon and on the roads of lavender, the old village is also partly surrounded by the ramparts of the XIV century.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Office de Tourisme, Place de l Eglise, 04360 Moustiers Sainte-Marie, Digne-les-Bains France

Then, we invate you to discover Moustiers Sainte-Marie that is ranked one of the most beautiful villages in France. Located at the gateway to the Gorges du Verdon, this village is built in the form of an amphitheater. It is known throughout the world for finesse faience and unique decors. Moustiers Sainte Marie enjoys an exceptional environment: from here, you have a view of the lavender fields, the mountains and the lake of Sainte-Croix.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lac de Sainte-Croix, Aiguines France

And experience one of the most beautiful lakes of Provence surrounded by fields of lavender. Sainte-Croix is the third largest lake in France! Ideal for swimming in summer or canoe, pedal boat or electric boat.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bingo Tour, 2 Rue Maraldi, 06300 Nice, France

Our company offers guided tours and transfers for groups and individuals across French Riviera. We invite you to discover the beauty of our region that attracts people from all over the world. Accompanied by our experienced drivers, you will enjoy marvelous panoramic views and places full of history and traditions.

Inclusions
  • Transfert from/to hotel
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions
  • Admission fees
  • Food & Drink
  • Gratuities
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Infant seats are available on request, if it is made during booking
  • A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
  • If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour is subject to rescheduling or cancellation. The tour is also subject to cancellation in the event of logistical/mechanical issues outside the activity provider's control or sick staff. Please have a secondary time slot ready the next day if possible
  • This tour is available only from Nice
  • The pickup and drop off from places other than Nice is not provided
  • The total tour duration is 9 hours (Transportation from the pickup to drop off in Nice is already included in the total duration)
  • Lavender season: end of June - mid-July depending on the weather conditions
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Any hotel or accomodation in Nice


Departure Time

08:00 AM

Voucher info

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

Duration

9 hours


User's Reviews

Kerry_H

21 Apr, 2024

A great way to experience the Alpine region: spectacular scenery, including a stop in Moustières Sainte Marie for lunch and another at Lake Croix far below. Our guide Laurent is an excellent driver who knows the Alpine road well. Snow had fallen the night before - an unexpected bonus.

ECFoodNTravels

01 Nov, 2023

We were very happy with this “Gorges du Verdon” shared tour on a Sunday in mid-October, even though the lavender season had ended in July, and there was really no guide to provide a running commentary. Essentially it’s a tour where the driver stops at various scenic spots for you to take photos, have a meal and/or do some shopping. With some tours, they can get cancelled at the 11th hour when there aren’t enough people signing up. We were just so glad this tour by Bingo Tours did not cancel on us, for us to have the chance to see (Haute) Provence with its breathtaking gorges and amazing views. The spectacular scenery speaks for itself. In other words, there’s really no need for any running commentary. You can always google. Back to the tour. There were eight of us picked up from different hotels/lodgings. The Italian driver Dominico was amiable and chatty, and kept us entertained throughout the drive. We were even able to practise a bit of French, with lots of giggles and laughter. Somehow we overcame our fear of speaking because Dominico said he struggled with French himself, and he made it easy for us to simply give it a go and string some simple sentences together. We joked that he was also our French language teacher during the tour. Lol! The first stop was the Cascades - Saut du Loup. While it was nice to see, most travellers would have seen some version of this in some other part of the world. So this was a bit underwhelming. Next was 90 minutes at the 16th century village of Castellane, gateway to the Gorges du Verdon, nestled right at the foot of the famous “Le Roc”. There is a steep 30-minute climb up to the Chapelie Notre-Dame du Roc (par chemin de croix) perched right on top for a spectacular view of Castellane. Then it’s another 30-minute climb down. Another option is to visit the exhibition next to the mayor’s office. There are interesting local exhibits and a corner on the top floor where you can view most of the mountains and the village using a pair of binoculars that’s provided. It’s a perfect option for those who’d rather not do that climb. Lol! Next, as Dominico drove, we ooooh-ed and ahhhh-ed at the magnificent canyons and Gorges du Verdon. We then stopped for 90 minutes at Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (or simply “Moustiers”), considered “one of the most beautiful villages in France”, to climb up to La Chapelle Notre-Dame de Beauvoir, a historical monument built between the 12th and 16th century with a spectacular view. C’est magnifique! C’est incroyable! After all that huffing and puffing up and down, we still had time to have lunch at a cafe with the gorges as a gorgeous backdrop (pun and alliteration intended). Fun fact: the partly Romanesque and partly gothic chapel was known for its suscitations in the 17th century when stillborn babies were brought to life during their baptism. Our final stop was at “Le Lac” (the lake), or “Le Lac de Sainte-Croix”, a manmade lake fed by the Verdon River, where we got to pedal around in a boat. It was such a fun yet therapeutic activity amidst such beautiful surroundings - glorious sun, sky, gorges and waters. Parfait! It was a full-day tour at a very affordable USD135/€127/£111/SGD185/AUD213 per person. Highly recommended!

cojocaria844

28 Oct, 2023

In September 2023, we visited with some friends Gorges du Verdon, it was really fantastic! nice service, our guide Daniel was very friendly and he drove very safe, I highly recommend!!!

Peter_L

28 Oct, 2023

There was a lot of driving, but we saw a lot of variety: waterfalls, beautiful old towns, Verdon Gorge, swimming in the big lake. Stops has a reasonable amount of flex time.

Louise_B

26 Oct, 2023

This tour was simply amazing and the highlight of our time in Nice, Dominik could not have been nicer and was very accommodating and impressive driver. We were picked up on time just 5 mins from our accommodation in the old town. We had a lovely group with us for the day. We took in the beautiful waterfalls, and two village stops on the way... stunning villages. Not for the faint hearted and certainly needed our walking shoes to walk up to see breathtaking views - just 8 people on this tour so felt intimate and certainly worth every penny. You spend a lot of time in the car but boy it is worth it. Make sure you take take a paddle boat out into the canyon - this is a must and make sure the driver knows you want to do this from the start and makes time - it is so worth it !! Dominik stayed later so we could to this. Thank you so much Dominik. If I could of asked for more it would have been that the driver gave some commentary on route of the areas we passed through but you cannot have it all. Great group and met some lovely people.

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