PROVENCE

APRIL 2026

April 11-18, 2026 with Nina

$4450 Double / $4940 Single per person

Lavender fields, sun-drenched Roman ruins, chilled rosé on a summer evening, these are the visions of Provence. But what if there was more to it? In this Staycation style tour, we will explore this idyllic region in depth, and at a slower pace, savoring art, architecture, history, and Provencal cuisine.

Get a taste of this tour by reading a tour diary from a past Provence tour!

Day One

Overnight: Aix en-Provence

Bonjour et bienvenue! We will meet at our hotel today and take an orientation stroll, followed by a visit to a perfume workshop and an introductory group dinner together at a very French bistrot.

Day Two

Overnight: Aix en-Provence

This morning we will experience Provencal cuisine with a visit to the local market and a food walking tour, during which you can savor the many sumptuous offerings of Aix. You will have the afternoon free to explore on your own.

Day Three

Overnight: Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

Today we tour Château de la Coste modern sculpture park with a local guide to learn about the continued inspiration that motivates artists in the current cultural scene to create and evolve their projects while reveling in the beautiful natural landscape of the park. This is followed by a scrumptious lunch together. This afternoon the group moves on to our hotel in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon for the rest of the tour.

Day Four

Overnight: Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

We begin our day with a visit to the winery estate of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.  After we tour the estate and learn about the wine production in this region we will enjoy a gourmet tasting menu that pairs the fresh local ingredients with the wines to show the best of both. Once we have enjoyed our fill we will return to Avignon and learn about the history of the Avignon papacy.

Day Five

Overnight: Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

So many exciting offerings from Provence today. First, a visit to the St Remy de Provence market, followed by lunch in Arles, the home of Vincent Van Gogh. How many corners of the town can we spot that may have inspired his paintings? There are even some ancient Roman sights along the way to enjoy. 

Day Six

Overnight: Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

Today we will visit the villages Gordes, Roussillon and Bonnieux. Each of these villages brings its own unique charm to the table, making them perfect for a day of exploration. We will wander through Gordes’ stone streets, marvel at Roussillon’s ochre cliffs, and enjoy the panoramic vistas from Bonnieux. This evening we will gather for a farewell dinner.

Day Seven

Overnight: Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

For our final full day we have a visit to the market of Eygalieres and a gourmet Provencal cooking class followed by lunch. Tonight we enjoy our farewell dinner together.

Day Eight

Tour Ends

The tour is over after breakfast and your guide will be available this morning to assist you with transfer to the airport or wherever your travels take you.

MEET YOUR GUIDE: Nina Seffusatti

Nina was born in Denmark and moved to the south of France in 1993, where she still lives today. With a background in cinema and languages, she studied Scandinavian and French literature while working as a translator and bookstore assistant. A lifelong traveler, Nina’s passion for tourism began with a childhood trip to Mallorca and has since taken her across Europe, the U.S., and beyond.

She began guiding in Provence in 1994 and now also works in Scandinavia. Her interests include Van Gogh, Roman history, literature, and the arts. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, music, and the seaside.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Price: $4450 (Air not included) per person for a double occupancy room. Single Supplement is $490. We welcome singles and if you do not have a travel partner, please sign up for a single spot. In the event that a roommate is found, your booking can be changed to a double before final payment is due.

What’s included: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners, and 7 nights lodging in clean, comfortable, and centrally-located accommodations. All admissions and fees for group activities. Transport within the tour (including internal flights) and private guides, tips included.

Deposit Policy: A non-refundable deposit of $600 per person is due upon booking.

Tour begins in Aix-en-Provence and ends in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. The nearest international airports are Nimes (FNI) and Marseille (MRS), but the area is well connected to fast trains to Paris (CDG).

If you have additional questions please email us at info@adventureswithsarah.net

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