Luberon, Roussillon & Gordes Half-Day Tour from Avignon
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Avignon, France
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in Provence’s scenic charm on a journey through its villages, including the Luberon Valley and Avignon. Admire the seasonal power of Fontaine de Vaucluse, stroll through historic Gordes, and capture a photo of the lavender-framed Sénanque Abbey in bloom. End with a walk through Roussillon’s colorful, ochre-painted streets. Travel in comfort with a driver/guide and air-conditioned minivan for a relaxed, enriching day out.
- See the natural wonder of Fontaine de Vaucluse’s magical spring
- Visit Gordes, a charming Provençal village with stunning panoramas
- Stop for photos at the Sénanque Abbey during lavender season
- Stroll Roussillon’s colorful streets, rich with natural ochre pigments
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 41 Cr Jean Jaurès, 84000 Avignon, France
In front of the Tourist office
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
Your morning or afternoon tour starts with pickup from your Avignon hotel by air-conditioned minivan. Enjoy the views on the about 1-hour drive to the Luberon Valley in the heart of Provence, then make the first stop of the day at the Abbey Notre-Dame of Sénanque. After a short visit to admire the Cistercian architecture, continue to hilltop Gordes, where you’ll have about 30 minutes to take in the views and explore the picturesque Provencal village.
Next, you’ll visit another Luberon village, Roussillon, which is known for its striking red ochre cliffs and contrasting buildings. Here, you’ll have an hour to stroll the streets and browse the shops at your own pace.
You’ll make one final stop to see the natural springs of Fontaine de Vaucluse before returning to Avignon, where your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.
Next, you’ll visit another Luberon village, Roussillon, which is known for its striking red ochre cliffs and contrasting buildings. Here, you’ll have an hour to stroll the streets and browse the shops at your own pace.
You’ll make one final stop to see the natural springs of Fontaine de Vaucluse before returning to Avignon, where your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.
1
Fontaine de Vaucluse
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Gordes
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Roussillon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Infant seats available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Very good tour of beautiful villages in Provence which was highly enjoyable. Casey was an excellent driver and guide. We look forward to coming back to the area shortly to explore further.
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Travelers consistently praise the guides for their extensive knowledge, professionalism, and engaging storytelling, highlighting clear communication and a personable approach that enriches the cultural and historical insights. However, the tour pacing receives mixed reviews; while some find the timing adequate, most consider it rushed at certain stops and during lunch, recommending longer breaks to enhance the overall experience.
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My wife and I had the pleasure of taing a half day tour with Ann. We had a wonderfully leisurely, extremely informative tour thanks to our guide's extensive knowledge about the area, her great personality and her ability to time the stops just right to avoid traffic and tourist bus arrivals.
Each stop was distinctly different and offered a totally different perspective about the Provence region. Our first stop, La Fontaine de Vaucluse was amazing- a riverside town replete with a water mill. a rippling river, and a castle on the hill. We were able to wander virtually alone through this fairy tale setting. Gordes was a different experience entirely. Ultra rich and uber chic, the town's incredible cliffside dwellings offered unbelievable views and glimpses of wealthy life today in contrast to the historical setting of the past. And the final stop in Roussillion was fascinating in the context that the homes and businesses of the entire village centered around the ochre color palette that was drawn from the cliffside mineral deposits that encompass the town.
All in all, a great tour to conclude our four-day stay in Avignon- bravo Ann for a wonderful excursion!
If you are looking for a low key way to see these gorgeous towns this is the way to go. Very knowledgeable guide and just the right amount of time in each location.
Every spot feels a bit rushed, but that' s just how guided tours are. Since public transport isn't reliable here, a tour is still a good choice. The guide was professional, and I had a great time!
This was a new tour for us. We once again toured with Ann! She was great the first time, and even better the second time. She's very informative. Just keep an eye of the time at stops. It's easy to 'get lost' in these cute small towns.
I wish the lunch break and tour of these small villages were longer. Viator take note. 45 - 60 minutes isn't enough. Make it a longer tour.
The 8 of us really hit it off. It helped the 5 of the 8 rode with Ann 2 days prior. There was a woman from Sydney that was funny, and was easy to make friends with.
This tour was wonderful! It was just the right amount of time and the right amount of stops. Kelsey was a wonderful tour guide. She took the time to speak with every person on the trip. She has a genuine interest in the area and had many interesting tidbits of information. At each stop, she gave recommended routes so we saw the highlights of each town.
It was a wonderful experience and Kelsey was a knowledgeable and gracious host.
We would recommend this to others when visiting Avignon. The only complaint was lack of water provided on the tour.
The scenery and villages were beautiful and worth the trip. However, the tour was rushed from the onset when the tour guide, Anna announced she had to return in time for her afternoon wine tour.
She was impatient, complaining about waiting 50 seconds for a traffic light, screamed at another driver, and told me I was too slow handing her my camera for a photo. Her driving was also erratic, taking corners much too fast, braking hard, and overall driving too fast. Anyone with motion sickness would find the driving very difficult.
The speaker in the back was difficult to hear the tour guide due to static. However, she rarely engaged the guests in conversation so the speaker was not that important. Recommend the tour but ask for a different guide
This was the perfect tour for me!. My4th in the last 10 days and my guide was the best so far! An excellent trip at the perfect pace. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, spoke clearly with just the right amount of history and background on Provence.
She was very engaging, and I am sorry I can't remember her name. She deserves a mention - she was so lovely. Thank you for a most enjoyable half day trip!
This trip was why I came to France and it was everything I hope for. The three towns were beautiful and each so different. Out guide was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and made sure we knew what to see at each location.
We got to places we wanted to see. Tour guide Kelsey was very nice except several of us could not find the bathroom in two places! It was rushed. An extra hour or two would have made an excellent trip!
A great way to see the most picturesque villages in the Luberon. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgable.
We joined the Luberon, Roussillon & Gordes Half-Day Tour from Avignon in June 2026. Our tour guide and driver is Anne from Time 4 Provence. We were groups of 4 people in a small van. Anne was nice, professional and knowledgeable to share various history at each stop. We had a wonderful time touring the beautiful towns and sufficient time for taking photos.
Globally ok, BUT I didn't appreciate that the tour was confirmed instead of the rain (landscapes were not visible) and Roussillon path was close! Not correct in my opinion.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
I am sorry that the weather was not optimal on the day of your excursion. I confirm that we do not cancel tours because of the rain. All the local companies do the same. It had not rained in our region in months and most of us welcomed the rain after all the successive heatwaves we had this summer.
If there had been a risk to the safety of our clients, we would obviously reconsider this policy. On the day of your tour it had rained during the night and most of your tour was not impacted. The rain the previous night meant a lot of mist and the views of the villages of the Luberon were not the best but most of it lifted by 11am.
The Ochre path in Roussillon was indeed closed. But again, that was for safety reasons.
Kind regards,
Anne
The tour guide was absolutely fabulous and I learnt so much! My group was also lovely and everyone was happy to take pictures for each other which was fab as a solo traveller. We were incredibly lucky and got to see the last lavender field before they were harvested. We also stopped in way more places than this has listed, which was a bonus! The sunflower field was beautiful. 🌻
My only criticism and reason for the 4 stars is that I was really excited to see Gordes and we only spent 20minutes there… If we had just a little more time it would have been 5 stars! I felt like I only saw one street and didn’t really have time to take it in. If anything, we could have taken 10 minutes from the first village (which we spent around 40 minutes in), so that we could have 30 minutes in Gordes, it would have been perfect. I would recommend trying the lavender icecream!
The whole tour felt a bit rushed by the guide. She was informative and was trying to be friendly but she should not have made poor taste jokes to the American people in the tour. Her driving was very fast too and she rode the brakes.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Sorry you felt the tour was a bit rushed. We only have time 45-50 minutes for each stop plus the added lavendine stop. Our American clients usually appreciate
my sense of humor, sorry you did not.
Great way to spend half day outside of Avignon. Absolutelu beautiful villages! We had a wonderful guide with good info and fun stories.
I loved the places the tour went to, but I was not impressed with the tour guide. She seemed like she was rushed all the time. In my opinion, she did not engage well with those on the tour, and I could hardly hear her in the van as she told the stories of the regions we visited. I would still recommend the tour but hope the tour guide is more positively engaging.
The tour was good. Nothing exceptional, but Anne was kind and informative. I couldn’t hear some things with the one speaker in the car, and she didn’t hear my questions from the back, but we had a wonderful time touring the beautiful towns.
Our tour provided a half day of spectacular views of some of Provenance’s beautiful villages! Our guide was very knowledgeable of the region, friendly and made our tour, a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Avignon.
This was a really nice trip, and we balanced traveling as a group with alone time nicely in each town. We had plenty of freedom to shop, eat a snack or hike a little in each place. The guide was informative and let us know what things we could do in each area.
Alot of knowledge. Great learning experience. I wish Natalie would have done a few more short stops for pictures. Also it would have been nice to walk with the group at the villages, so we knew what we were seeing.
If you want a lovely trip but don’t have time for a full day, this tour will give you an opportunity to experience a bit of the Luberon. Every stop is a “aha moment “ and the guide provides excellent commentary as you wind your way through the beautiful countryside. Thank you so much Nathalie( our guide) you did a fantastic job!
Our guide was both warm and knowledgeable, able to relate history plus items relating to culture, geology, and culture.
Beautiful taste of the countryside. Some stops feel short but overall a lovely experience and scenic drive.
Great way to visit some beautiful villages in the area. We had plenty of time to spend in each one. It was good to do the tour in the morning before the places became too busy.
Natalie was a good guide and a safe driver.
I found the guide difficult to understand at times. She was very informative though. The tour was well paced. Group size was good (not too large).
So complete! A great way to visit outskirts of Avignon . Our guide Kelsey was prompt, knowledgeable, personable and friendly to chat with. . Totally happy with this excursion choice. 5 hrs was more than enough time to see the sights .
All three spots are scenic and perfect for taking pictures. Our guide Natalie is very knowledgeable about the region. Would definitely recommend!
Well organised. Saw all the sights as promised. Prompt pickup at organised location. Guide was very versed on history and location.
The sites we visited were absolute gems. Good introduction to the area. Our guide, Kelsie, an absolute delight!
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