Best of Provence Plus! the Luberon and Aix-en-Provence
- Length 11 days
- From USD$5895
- Style/Level Classic 3.0
- Countries France
- Begin/End Arles / Group transfer to Aix-en-Provence
Overview
Explore the best Provence has to offer, including culinary highlights that make for a splendid Mediterranean feast of Côtes-de-Rhône wines, exquisite olive oil from a local olive press and more Roman ruins than you will find even in Italy. France’s small country roads will lead you to discover the secrets behind the local artisans savoir-faire. You’ll also visit the places where Van Gogh painted a majority of his most well-known paintings. For those of you who enjoy architecture, this trip gives you a superb view of both medieval and Roman masterpieces such as the theater and arena in Arles, the impressive Pont du Gard, and the medieval jewel of Uzès. To top it all off the final portion of the trip includes the small hilltop villages in the Luberon valley that made Peter Mayle’s “A Year in Provence” an international best-seller. This itinerary starts out at a more relaxed pace with numerous two-night stays, then finishes with flexible days where both short and long rides are possible. It is a great bike tour for friends or couples where one partner likes to ride more than the other.
***If this sounds great but you don’t have time for the full 11 days, check out our Bicycling the Best of Provence tour, which features the first 8 days of this itinerary.***
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Dates, prices & booking
Date | Price | Private room fee | Note | |
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Sep 13-23, 2024 | USD$5895 | USD$650 | 2 more to confirm the departure | |
Sep 27-Oct 7, 2024 | USD$5895 | USD$650 |
Date | Sep 13-23, 2024 |
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Price | USD$5895 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
Note | 2 more to confirm the departure |
Date | Sep 27-Oct 7, 2024 |
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Price | USD$5895 |
Private room fee | USD$650 |
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Itinerary
- Total distance 502 km (312 miles)
- Average daily distance 56 km (35 miles)
- Tour style Classic
- Tour level 3.0
Visit our Tour Level page to learn more about terrain levels and how we determine day and tour levels.
Bikes
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Premium road bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Road
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Premium hybrid bike
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid
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Premium mixte step-through hybrid
Frame : Titanium with Carbon Fork Type : Premium Hybrid Mixte
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Co-Motion or Cannondale tandem
Frame : Steel / Aluminum Type : Tandem
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E-hybrid bike
Surcharge: for 6 to 8 day tours the fee is $250 and for tours that are 9-15 days the fee is $300. Frame : Aluminum frame with front suspension Type : E-Hybrid
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E-road bike – limited availability
Surcharge: for 6-8 day tours the fee is $300 and for tours that are 9-15 days the fee is $375. Frame : Alloy with carbon fork Type : E-Road
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Reviews
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A beautiful ride through classic Provencal landscapes and villages.
David M., Seattle, WA – May 2022 -
An amazing experience beyond expectations! It hits all the marks? great cycling, food, scenery, culture.
Jen W., Fort Collins, CO – September 2022 -
This tour provides people with an in-depth view of the French countryside. It is impossible to get this intimate of an experience in a car.
Vivica W., Clarksville, MD – June 2022