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Description
Points of Interest
- Avignon
- Pont du Gard
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Enjoy a picturesque motorcoach ride through the Provence countryside on this guided art and history tour. Your first port of call is the breath-taking Pont du Gard, a world famous ancient Roman aqueduct bridge that used to carry around 44 million gallons of water a day from Uzès to Nimes, along a 30-mile route. Although walking across the bridge is now forbidden, you will be able to absorb the magnificence of this unique 18th-century structure from a nearby vantage point. Drive to nearby Avignon to walk around the Rocher des Doms, on which majestically stands the Cathedral and the Palace of the Popes, the home of nine Popes during the Great Schism that lasted from 1309 to 1378. Pick your own location for a Provencal lunch before browsing the many shops and boutiques for souvenirs.
Special Notes:
This tour involves walking over intermediate to long distances plus stair climbing - those with physical limitations should take this into consideration.The drive between Marseille and Le Pont du Gard takes approximately 1 3/4 hours; the drive from Le Pont du Gard to Avignon takes approximately 45 minutes, and the drive from Avignon to Marseille takes approximately 1 1/2 hours.
Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.
Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.