Provence Itinerary
Provence has so many different options and choosing how long to visit and where to go can be a challenge. A few things to consider when trying to pick your ideal itinerary include the trip length you are looking for, types of activities you are interested in and travel distance between areas interested in visiting. The below itineraries are a few different options.
Option 1:
7 days in Provence with a focus on central Provence and a taste of the French Riviera with a daytrip to St. Tropez (2 accommodation location)
Option 2:
7 days in Provence with a focus on central Provence and a taste of the French Riviera with a daytrip to St. Tropez (3 accommodations / moving around more)
Option 3
8 days in Provence with a focus on central Provence and a taste of the French Riviera with one night in St. Tropez giving a taste of the French Riviera (4 accommodations / moving around more)
Option 4
10 – 12 days in Provence with central Provence and French Riviera
Option 5
5 days on the French Riviera
Day-to-day itinerary
Option 1:
7 days in Provence ~ my itinerary including 2 different accommodations
Day 1: arrive in Marseille and drive to Aix-en-Provence
Get settled and explore Aix-en-Provence
Accommodations: Aix-en-Provence
Day 2: Verdon Gorge daytrip
Accommodations: Aix-en-Provence
Day 3: Wine Tour
Accommodations: Aix-en-Provence
Day 4: Provence villages and additional wineries
Avignon
Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyards
Gordes
Accommodations: Aix-en-Provence
Day 5: daytrip to St. Tropez
Depart Aix-en-Provence and drive to St. Tropez (about 2 hours)
Explore St. Tropez town
Beachside lunch
Drive to Cassis
Accommodations: Cassis
Day 6: Les Calanques hike & boat trip
Early morning hike to a few of the Calanques accessible from Cassis
Afternoon boat trip around Les Calanques
Accommodations: Cassis
Day 7: depart Provence from Marseille
Option 2
7 days in Provence ~ moving around to 3 different areas for accommodations
Day 1: arrive in Marseille and drive to Avignon
Drive to Pont du Gard
Head to Avignon to get settled
Explore Avignon
Accommodations: Avignon
Day 2: Wine Tour from Avignon
Accommodations: Avignon
Day 3: Villages, lavender fields, and vineyards
Gordes
Aix-en-Provence
Accommodations: Aix-en-Provence
Day 4: Verdon Gorge daytrip
Accommodations: Aix-en-Provence
Day 5: daytrip to St. Tropez
Depart Aix-en-Provence and drive to St. Tropez (about 2 hours)
Explore St. Tropez town
Beachside lunch
Drive to Cassis
Accommodations: Cassis
Day 6: Les Calanques hike & boat trip
Early morning hike to a few of the Calanques accessible from Cassis
Afternoon boat trip around Les Calanques
Accommodations: Cassis
Day 7: depart Provence from Marseille
Option 3
8 days in Provence ~ including a night in St. Tropez
Day 1: arrive in Marseille and drive to Avignon
Drive to Pont du Gard
Head to Avignon to get settled and explore Avignon
Accommodations: Avignon
Day 2: Wine Tour from Avignon
Accommodations: Avignon
Day 3: Villages, lavender fields, and vineyards
Gordes
Aix-en-Provence
Accommodations: Aix-en-Provence
Day 4: Verdon Gorge daytrip
Accommodations: Aix-en-Provence
Day 5: daytrip to St. Tropez
Depart Aix-en-Provence and drive to St. Tropez (about 2 hours)
Explore St. Tropez town
Beachside lunch and beach afternoon
Accommodations: St. Tropez
Day 6: Cassis & Bandol wineries
Stop in the area of Cassis and Bandol for winery visits
Accommodations: Cassis
Day 7: Les Calanques hike & boat trip
Early morning hike to a few of the Calanques accessible from Cassis
Afternoon boat trip around Les Calanques
Accommodations: Cassis
Day 8: depart Provence from Marseille
Option 4
10-12 Days in Provence
Wineries, small villages, Cassis & Les Calanques, and the French Riviera
Day 1: arrive in Marseille and drive to Avignon
Drive to Pont du Gard
Head to Avignon to get settled
Explore Avignon
Accommodations: Avignon
Day 2: Wine Tour from Avignon
Accommodations: Avignon
Day 3: Villages, lavender fields, and vineyards
Gordes
Aix-en-Provence
Accommodations: Aix-en-Provence
Day 4: Verdon Gorge daytrip
Accommodations: Aix-en-Provence
Day 5: Cassis & Bandol wineries
Depart Aix-en-Provence for Cassis
Stop in the area of Cassis and Bandol for winery visits
Accommodations: Cassis
Day 6: Les Calanques hike & boat trip
Early morning hike to a few of the Calanques accessible from Cassis
Afternoon boat trip around Les Calanques
Accommodations: Cassis
Day 7: St. Tropez
Depart Cassis and drive to St. Tropez (about 2 hours)
Explore St. Tropez town
Beachside lunch and beach afternoon
Accommodations: St. Tropez
Day 8: Nice / Cannes
Depart St. Tropez for Nice / Cannes
Beach afternoon
Accommodations: Nice or Cannes
Day 9: Village of Eze & Monaco
Take the car or catch the train to see the Village of Eze
Continue onto Monaco and check out Monte Carlo and the area around
Accommodations: Nice or Cannes
Day 10 – 12: stay for more exploring / beach days or depart from Nice
Option 5
5 days in the French Riviera
Day 1: Nice / Cannes
Arrive in Nice / Cannes
Beach afternoon
Accommodations: Nice or Cannes
Day 2: Village of Eze & Monaco
Take the car or catch the train to see the Village of Eze
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Continue onto Monaco and check out Monte Carlo and the area around
Accommodations: Nice or Cannes
Day 3: beach day in Cannes / Antibes / Nice
Accommodations: Nice or Cannes
Day 4: daytrip to St. Tropez
Explore St. Tropez town
Beachside lunch
Accommodations: Nice or Cannes
Day 5: beach day or depart from Nice
