Lace up your walking shoes and step into the scenery of southern France.
Provence is so pretty, it left an impression on the Impressionists—and it’s a place you want to savor with every step. So, set out on this small group Adventure Tour to explore some of France’s most swoon-worthy scenery on foot, walking your way along ocean cliffs and across pastoral (sometimes lavender-filled) fields.
Your tour package includes
9 nights in handpicked hotels
9 breakfasts
1 lunch
4 dinners with beer or wine
1 wine tasting
5 tastings
14 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
Cap Ferrat walk
Nice markets
Verdon Gorge walk
Rousillon walk
Pont du Gard
Camargue National Reserve
Arles
Sénanque Abbey
Gordes
Aix-en-Provence markets
St. Victoire walk
Provence wine tasting
Itinerary
Overnight Flight1 night
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to Nice today.
Nice2 nights
Day 2: Arrival in Nice
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Welcome to France! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner this evening.
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
The Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame is located in a beautiful garden in the heart of the city. Close to the beaches, convention center and the railway station this delightful hotel features 2 bars, a swimming pool, beauty salon...
The Villa Borghese
This charming hotel is located in Gréoux-les-Bains, near the Gorges du Verdon. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, on-site gastronomic restaurant, and beautiful grounds. Nearby you’ll find the Casino de Gréoux-les-Bains, Parc...
Mercure Pont d'Avignon
This charming hotel is located in Avignon. Guests enjoy the fitness center, on-site restaurant, and outdoor terrace. Nearby you'll find Pont d'Avignon, the Papal Palace, and Jardin des Doms.
Grand Hotel Roi René Aix-en-Provence Centre MGallery
This upscale hotel is located in the Cours Mirabeau neighborhood. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, restaurant, and fitness center. Nearby you’ll find the Musée Granet, Hôtel de Caumont, and the Fontaine de la Rotonde.
Mercure Chamonix Centre Hotel
This contemporary mountain hotel is located in the center of Chamonix at the foot of Mont Blanc. Guests enjoy views of Mont Blanc and the Alps, rooftop terrace, and spa. Nearby you’ll find the Aiguille du Midi cable car, the...
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In order to enter France, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
Beginning in 2026, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2026, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to **goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements **and searching the code PVN.
You will walk for at least 2 hours daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads, unpaved trails, and sandy paths, with some steep hills.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Depending on local weather conditions, seasons, and trail closures, the activities and sequence of your included walks may change.
Cape Ferrat – 3.5 miles / 1.5 hours. A challenging trek along the rocky peninsula’s promenade, past beaches and extravagant villas to the lighthouse. Depending on the season, bring a swimsuit to take a dip in the harbor.
Verden Gorge – 1.5 miles / 2 hours. A rocky, sometimes steep hike through the Verdon Gorge Area.
Rousillon Ochre Mines – 1 mile / 45 minutes. A sunny walk on packed sand paths with some uphill walking and stairs, and little or no shade, through the Martian-like landscape of the red and yellow ochre mines.
Pont du Gard – 2 miles / 3 hours. An easy walk past the first-century Roman aqueduct and through the surrounding forests, plus free time for a picnic.
Camargue National Reserve – 1.5 miles / 1 hour. An easy stroll through flat marshlands with lots of opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Sainte Victoire – 1.5 hours. A traced path that is mostly flat with a few pebbles and low incline around the mountain.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Nice and depart from Marseilles (or Geneva on the tour extension). A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the tour are included for travelers who purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who booked their own flights are responsible for securing their own airport transfers.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
Light hiking boots or sturdy sneakers are recommended for the cobbled stones and uneven terrain.
You may want to consider packing a collapsible walking stick for more challenging walks.
Pack a travel water bottle to stay hydrated on hotter, sunnier days.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code PVN.
For a picnic with French flair, stop at a small grocery store for cheeses, pâtés, cured meats, fresh-baked bread, and fruit. In the cities, sidewalk vendors are known for their steaming crepes, while mouthwatering pastries and hot café au lait beckon from cafes. In restaurants, the prix fixe option is a popular way to enjoy a set three- or four-course menu for a good price.
Although lunch is generally served from noon until 2pm in France, dinner is served from 7:30pm onward. Those wishing to eat earlier can stop at a cafe, where light entrées and sandwiches are available throughout the afternoon and evening.
France operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other electrical device without a built-in converter.
The majority of the hotels on this tour will have air conditioning. The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
France is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and six hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
When it’s noon in New York, it’s 6pm on tour.
You will use the euro on tour.
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it is customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $4USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
Tips can only be paid in cash.
If you are traveling to multiple countries with different currencies and the same Tour Director, ask them what currency they prefer for their tip.
The cost of porterage is included in your tour price, and it is not necessary to tip baggage handlers.
Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.
4th-time traveler Anonymous, travelled in Oct 2024
Wonderful experience
5 out of 5 stars
7th-time traveler Maureen, travelled in Apr 2024
I enjoyed every aspect of this trip from the hikes, the city tours, and the most spectacular landscapes with surprises everywhere. Our tour director, Jamil, was wonderful all around.
Provence
5 out of 5 stars
5th-time traveler Christina, travelled in Apr 2024
I’ve gone on several EF Go Ahead trips and this is definitely one of my favorites. I really enjoyed the walks/hikes , culture, and scenery of this trip. The hotels we stayed were centrally located, which was very convenient. Our guide ,Jamil , was extremely accommodating and...
Exceeded my expectations
5 out of 5 stars
4th-time traveler Anonymous, travelled in Sep 2023
This tour combines incredible historic sites, culture, art, architecture, cuisine, and nature — everything in cities, villages, gorges and mountains that are absolutely beautiful. The extension to the Alps was breathtaking and the cable car to gorgeous Mt. Blanc was fabulous....
Extraordinary!
5 out of 5 stars
5th-time traveler Marlene, travelled in Sep 2023
“French Riviera & Provence Adventure” was the fifth Go Ahead tour that my husband and I have taken, and it exceeded our expectations. The itinerary is packed, so this tour is definitely for anyone who wants varied and non-stop activities. The hikes along Vernon Gorge and St....
Trip of a Lifetime
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Jacqueline, travelled in Sep 2023
The Provence adventure is the perfect blend of ocean and mountains, art and history, and food and hiking. Armelle, our guide,  enriched our journey with her humor, friendliness, and attention to each traveler’s expectations. Travelers who sign up for all the excursions will be...
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Thank you for such a lovely review! We're so glad you had a wonderful time and we can't wait to travel with you again!
