10 hours
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Overview
Your tour starts at 8am when you meet your friendly guide in Marseille. Set off in the comfort of a minivan and enjoy the picturesque views of Provence as you drive into the heart of the region.Your first destination of the day is Pays de Sault, where lavender and lavandin are grown and distilled. Arriving in the village of Sault (known as the "capital of lavender") you can enjoy some free time for your lunch and to wander and visit the lavender shops. Take the opportunity to taste local Provencal specialties like the nougat produced in the village with lavender honey and almonds or try some lavender ice-cream.Next on your lavender tour is a visit to a local lavender producer during the distillation period. You'll learn all about the expertise employed in producing fine lavender essential oils.Leaving Sault be prepared for the amazing views of the lavender fields. Get your camera ready as your guide will take you to a great spot for a photo! Next up is a famous Luberon village. Known as one of "the most beautiful villages in France", Gordes is perched high up in the Luberon. Admire its castle protecting the typical dry-stone houses of the village below.Before heading back to Marseille, take a moment to capture the timeless beauty of Sénanque Abbey with a memorable photo stop. You will arrive back in Marseille at 6pm.
Operated by
Provence Tours
Location
Please meet in front of Radisson Blu Hotel, 10 minutes before the tour starts.
Address
38 Quai de Rive Neuve, 13007 Marseille, France
Experience
Inclusions
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver guide
Exclusions
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Accessibility:
- Take in views of Gordes, a dried-stone hilltop village
- • Unfortunately, this tour is not for people with mobility impairments (Wheelchair)
- Visit a lavender farm in the capital of lavender, Sault
- • Children under the age of 4
- Stop to take beautiful photos in the middle of lavender fields
- Know in advance:
- • Meet your guide at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure
- • Children rate apply from 4 to 11 years old - For any booking with children, please advise the age
- • The adult fare will be applied from 12 years old
- • Food and drinks (unless specified), additional entrance fees and gratuities (optional) are not included
- • You'll have free time for lunch (at your own expense)
- • Tours are operated for a minimum of 2 passengers, however bookings for solo travelers are accepted. If the solo traveler remains the only passenger booked for a departure, the tour operator will contact the passenger the day before the tour in order to offer an alternative tour or date. If the passenger refuses the alternative suggestion, he will be fully refunded
- • The tour operator cannot be held responsible for delays due to traffic conditions, weather, accidents incurred while entering or exiting the vehicle or for robbery of personal effects or luggage
- • The tour operator reserves the right to adapt the itinerary according to the lavender's stage of bloom
- Remember to bring:
- • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- • Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated
Extras Available
If the displayed extras are not bookable via our website, you can book and pay locally within the destination
Transport included
Guide Languages
English
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.