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Luberon Day Trip from Marseille: Uncover Medieval Villages and Lavender Fields
4.7
73 Ratings
Marseille
Embark on a day trip from Marseille to the Luberon region and discover medieval villages, lavender fields, and bustling markets. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Provence and learn about the transformation of lavender into luxurious products.
Duration:
11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Gordes - Photo stop. Stop in the village only on Tuesday for market day
- Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque - Photo stop from mid-June to mid-July
- Roussillon - Free time in the village to discover the red ochre. Market day on Thursday
- Lourmarin - Free time in the village. Market day on Friday
- Fontaine de Vaucluse - Free time in the village.
- L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue - Stop on Sunday only, for market day
- Apt - Stop at the market, on saturday only.
- Aix-en-Provence - On certain days, a drive through Aix en Provence may be included to pick up and drop off passengers.
What's Included
- Explore traditional markets and Luberon villages
- Enjoy the comfort of transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Benefit from the expertise of an experienced driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch, Food and drink
- Entrance fees to monuments and museums
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a scenic exploration of quaint medieval settlements nestled in the Provencal countryside with this guided adventure through the Luberon region from Marseille. Journey by minivan with an informed guide to the Luberon hamlets of Fontaine de Vaucluse, l’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Lourmarin, and Gordes (photo pause only). Meander through the vibrant street markets of Roussillon and depending on the weekday, other locations, and potentially peruse the market stands for keepsakes. Uncover the process of how lavender - a quintessential emblem of Provence - is processed into premium essential oils and cosmetic items. Also, from mid-June to mid-July, enjoy a photo moment at Sénanque Abbey to appreciate the captivating lavender fields of Provence in their peak season.
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking.
- On certain days, a drive through Aix en Provence may be included to pick up and drop off passengers.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tours
Location
Radisson Blu Hotel, Marseille Vieux Port
Quai de Rive Neuve
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(73 Ratings)
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Elizabeth_b
Feb 26, 2024
Luberon Villages - Loved seeing the various villages, the market on our first stop and the olive oil testing. Great day with our excellent guide, Lucy!
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Amanda_k
Oct 20, 2023
The best tour of our trip! - This tour was absolutely incredible. Our tour guide, Nicholas, was so knowledgeable and shared great stories and facts during the drive. We got to spend a bit of time in each of the little villages and explore on our own. We fell in love with the Provence region (especially Lourmarin!) and can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend!
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Linda_r
Aug 11, 2023
A great day out! - I had an amazing fun day visiting the villages of Luberon with out wonderful guide Pierre and a lovely group of ladies! We had plenty of time in each village and had lots of helpful info and recommendations from Pierre. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Patricia_i
Jul 29, 2023
Highly recommend this tour - This trip to the Luberon villages was incredible!! The views from Gordes were incredible! Our guide Sébastien was amazing!! We were a small group and connected well with the other couple. The vehicle was very comfortable with AC. The whole trip was great and we took many pictures trying to capture the beauty of the countryside.
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Meena_r
Jul 1, 2023
Good Taste of the Region combined in one trip! - Sebastian our Guide was simply AMAZING! Told us about history as we drove and all important landmarks. He took us to so many beautiful places in one day- Thoroughly enjoyed it.. Strongly recommended..
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Kathrynkylee
Jun 21, 2023
Fabulous full day exploring Provence's Luberon villages, market and Lavender fields - This day in Provence between several magical villages, experiencing a large local market, and catching the Lavender fields in full bloom was such a wonderful day. This was a small tour group and our guide Nicholas S was so informative and fun. We never felt rushed and I cannot think of anything I would have changed about this day. I highly recommend this tour.
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Ann_e
May 17, 2023
Not to be missed - Each village was different and uniquely interesting. Guide, Sébastien, was grand. We had a great time!
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Heather_c
Oct 5, 2022
Great way to spend the day! - Amazing tour! Each village had so much character and there was a nice variety. Our guide, Sophia, was perfect! Highly recommend booking!
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Dean_c
Oct 12, 2022
Villages of Luberon - The villages of the Luberon were just magnificent. Theft only issue we had was that the tour guide just takes you there and makes comments, but he just drops you off and you do the walking by yourself. You get drops off and picked up at a parking lot, not your hotel. We used Viator in Athens and it was better organized and more convenient.
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Irene_z
Aug 17, 2022
Not worth your time or money - I was very excited to go on this tour; however, it ended up being painfully boring and unengaging.
Our guide was friendly but didn’t offer up much information on each village and its history. When we asked questions about them, they didn’t know the answers. Each town was purely free time, and the guide didn’t have any recommendations on what to see, do or eat in each one. My partner even bought the local biscuit from a well-known bakery in one of the towns and the guide had no clue what it was!
Like another review on here, the guide was definitely just a chauffeur and nothing more.
The tour was meant to be 11.5 hours but was only 9.5. Admittedly, everyone on the tour asked to skip the last stop (0.5 hours) because we were all so bored. However, still leaves 1.5 hours unaccounted for that the tour didn’t fulfil.
I do not recommend this tour at all. It’s worth your money. Find a better (and cheaper!) tour that actually explains where you’re going and what you’re looking at.
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