FRENCH RIVIERA · DAY TRIP
Nice & the Riviera’s best days out.
The 15 most popular verdon gorge & lavender day trips on the Cote d’Azur. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Full-day Nice to Gorges of Verdon, Castellane, and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie with scenic stops and seasonal lavender photo time.
Most Popular“The day was amazing! The guide made it great. He knows a lot about history. Gorges of Verdon are fun!! I was happy with the trip.”
Small-group day trip from Nice to the Verdon Gorge, Moustiers, and Valensole lavender fields. Long drive, big views, careful guides.
“Our operator cancelled last minute, saying that the tour wasn’t available until the fallowing day. I had booked the tour 3 months in advance and was really looking forward to it. Very disappointing.”
Shared day trip from Nice to Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and Lac de Sainte-Croix with hotel pickup and gorge views.
“Full day out through the beautiful French countryside. The roads are winding so if you tend to get motion sickness take some precautions and maybe sit up front.”
10-hour small-group day trip from Nice to Verdon Gorge: waterfalls, villages like Moustiers, Lake Sainte-Croix, and lavender season options.
“The tour was fantastic! The guide and driver, Stephané, was very friendly and professional. He radiated positive energy and told engaging stories about the region, the towns, and the attractions we visited. We highly recommend this tour and our guide! It's well worth the price!”
Nice day trip to Verdon Gorge with Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, lavender fields, and free time at Lake Sainte-Croix.
“Elizabeth was our tour guide. She was fun, informative and provided a safe trip! Elizabeth connected with each of the eight members of our group. We enjoyed spending the day with her. Thank you Elizabeth!”
Gorges du Verdon and Sainte-Croix from Nice: canyon viewpoints, Castellane and Moustiers, lavender in season, plus time on the lake.
“It was a fabulous day visiting the Gorges and Lake Croix, and some beautiful villages. There was a lot of hilly winding roads, but our guide Denis was a great driver and lots of fun to be with! It was a wonderful day and experience!”
From Nice, see Verdon Gorge and Provence lavender fields in a small-group day trip with waterfalls, villages, and Lake Sainte-Croix stops.
“I recently experienced a van tour through the lavender fields and mountain ranges of southern France, led by Laurent. From start to finish, this was the kind of trip that turns a good holiday into a truly spectacular one. We met Laurent early in the morning, bright and eager. Instantly, his warmth and enthusiasm set…”
Day trip from Nice to Verdon Gorges, Lake Sainte Croix, Moustier ceramics, and seasonal lavender, with transport and an English guide.
“Winding through mountains in a Mercedes sprinter van on a shared tour was never going to be completely smooth… But the squeaking, worn-down shocks on the van should have served as compelling evidence that the other reviews mentioning the poor driving performance of the tour guide were indeed accurate. But we don’t get car sick…”
Private French Riviera west coast day from Nice with hilltop villages, violet treats, possible lavender, plus Antibes and Cannes.
“Our private tour with Adam was the absolute highlight of our French Riviera trip. He took us to beautiful medieval villages, walked through each one with us, and shared fascinating history and stories the entire day. He even surprised us with a visit to a charming village not on our itinerary, which ended up being…”
Private day trip from Nice to Gorges du Verdon, Moustiers, and lavender fields with pickup, expert guiding, and flexible pacing on the water.
“Alex was a great tour guide. He was very friendly and made sure we had a good time. The roads are very bad for those prone to car sickness. Alex was patient when a few people started feeling sick. He was even prepared with medication and water to help us. Verdon Gorge is a must…”
Private door-to-door Verdon day trip from Nice with scenic stops, lavender-season timing, and a big bite of Lac de Sainte-Croix.
“Laurent was punctual, friendly, and knowledgeable! Our tour to Provence was very serene Laurent's laid back personality made us feel like we were driving with an old family friend. He explained the facts about nature and history in such a nuanced way. It was wonderful how we ended our tour with the lavender field. We…”
Full-day Provence and lavender tour from Nice with Valensole lavender fields, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and Lac de Sainte-Croix by the Verdon Gorge.
“Det var en ny guide, han som person var det inget fel på, han var trevlig men …..han hade inte fått några instruktioner. Han berättade att dom hade sagt till honom att gör det bästa du kan. Han hade dålig koll på vart vi skulle, hittade inte, körde fel. Så det som stod i programmet…”
Private day trip from Nice to the Verdon Gorge and Provence lavender fields, with scenic stops in Castellane, Moustiers and Valensole.
“Nice driver, nice spots, nice experience. Not suitable for people who might have sickness from longer ways via car due to mountains roads but we liked the trip!!”
Private 10-hour Provence day trip with Aix fountains, Sainte-Maximin basilica, winery stops, Côte de Provence wine, and lavender in bloom.
“This tour felt very unorganised. It was good to have some freedom to chose what we did however there was no planned stop from when we left until Valensole, about 2.5 hours driving. We had to stop in a town for toilet breaks and the fact that a few people were car sick. There was…”
Private day trip from Nice to Verdon Gorge, Lake Sainte-Croix, Moustiers, and Valensole lavender with scenic stops and photo viewpoints.
“I took this trip in July. Our travel guide, Laurent truly made this trip unforgettable. He showed us all the beautiful spots and shared his deep knowledge of the area's history, plants, exotic animals and sports specific to the region.”
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