Arles France- St Remy de Provence – Les Baux de Provence – 8 hours-Special shore excursion from Marseille port
1 hour from Aix-en-Provence / Marseille
You will discover the enchanting region of the Alpilles mountain range, the ruins of a castle and its medieval village, the olive groves, the Gallo/Roman town of Glanum, the Carrières de Lumières (the quarry art and light show), and a visit to St Rémy de Provence.
Open market days in St Rémy de Provence are on Wednesday & Saturday mornings.
There will be a lunch stop in a selected restaurant.(Optional)
Inspiring and breathtaking, in the heart of mythical and historic Provence, the northern slope of the Alpilles is captivating with its natural rocky cirque.
Let’s go to Arles “Little Rome”, its arena of 20 000 seats, its ancient theater, the city that hosted Vincent Van Gogh with several reproductions of his paintings along our stroll in the city.
Then we will visit an oil mill that will explain the process plus a tasting of the different oils made.
You will then stop in Saint-Remy de Provence and visit its market where producers will talk to you about their local products. You will be able to taste the local Provençal delicacies such as the reputable olive oil of Provence, the French red wine, fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, meat and “charcuterie” products.
Finally, you will visit the archaeological site of Glanum, where the remains of an outstanding collection of Roman architectural relics are located, and the Quarries of Lights, a major artistic site, where digital light exhibitions are held all year long.
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Example :106€ / person on a basis of 8 people
REGIONAL OVERVIEW
DURATION: 8 hours
Tour Type: Nature & Wildlife, Food and Wine, Cultural
Transportation method: Minivan with AC and WiFi, very comfortable, we take 8 people.
Activity level: Light, Can be able to get in and out of the vehicule.
Kid friendly: Yes.
Languages: English (fluent), French (fluent).
Meet up location: We will pick you up at a mutually aggreed upon location. Your hotel or ship, for example.
Ending location: We will drop you off at a mutually aggreed upon location. Your hotel or ship, for example.
What’s Included: Guided tour in English, driver, parking, gas, insurance, taxes and water plus my undivided attention.
What’s extra : Drinks, Museum fees, Lunch
ITINERARY:
- Visit to the Roman site of Glanum in Les Baux.
- Painting exhibition and light show at a quarry under Les Baux .
- Visit an olive grove and its oil production near Les Baux.
- Walk through the village of Les Baux castle and have lunch.
- See a Typical Provencal Open Market.
- Wine tasting at the winery in St. Remy de Provence.
- See the Roman Sites in Arles.
- Walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh.
Meeting Location
Meeting location: We will pick you up at a mutually agreed upon location. Your hotel or ship, for example.
We will be holding a sign with your name .
End location: We will drop you off at a mutually agreed upon location. Your hotel or ship , for example.
Location options: Address or Intersection upon Traveler’s request, Airport, Cruise Ship Port, Hotel, Monument/Building upon Traveler’s request, Rail or Bus Station
