Historical Tours & Trips in Southern France
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- Cycle Provence
- Stunning French Riviera
- Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
- Paris & the French Riviera
- Paris, Lourdes, Côte d Azur, Provence and Barcelona (9 destinations)
- All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with a dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant OFFERED (port-to-port cruise) (including Vienne)
- 5 Days / 4 nights Full trip to the French Riviera from Nice, Côte d'Azur
- All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with a dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant OFFERED (including Vienne)
- Catalonia, South of France and Andorra (9 destinations)
- Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages 2025
Cycle Provence
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Guides were very helpful and experienced, thoughtful itinerary.”
Kaye, traveled in May 2019
- Cycle through Chateauneuf du Pape vineyards
- Explore the Roman Theatre in Orange
- Cross the Pont du Gard on your bike
Duration 8 days Destinations Avignon, Orange, Uzès, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux de Provence, Arles, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Age Range 14 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel - From $3,000
- US$2,700You save $300
- Price per day
- $338
Stunning French Riviera
15 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very dependable company to travel with. Thank you for an amazing venture.”
MONIQUE, traveled in October 2023
- Explore the glamorous Cannes and stroll along the “Croisette” boulevard
- Discover the famous French Riviera and relax on its breathtaking beaches
- Visit Nice, the capital of the Côte d'Azur and indulge in local delicacies
Duration 8 days Destinations Nice, Antibes, Cannes, Eze, Monaco, Saint-Tropez Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Wingbuddy - From $1,599
- US$1,439You save $159
- Price per day
- $180
Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The magnificent canal du midi cycle was an unexpected joy on top of the trip.”
Aoife, traveled in September 2023
- Cycle alongside the great Canal du Midi
- Explore fascinating medieval cities and their local markets
- Ride through the picturesque landscapes of Languedoc
Duration 8 days Destinations Toulouse, Montpellier, Beziers, Narbonne, Carcassonne Age Range 16 to 85 year olds Operated in English Operator Explore! - From
- US$1,790
- Price per day
- $224
Paris & the French Riviera
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Plenty of free time with and without some excursions. Highly recommend and will utilize again!”
DONDRE, traveled in August 2023
- Visit Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, Notre-Dame de Paris and Eiffel Tower
- Join a cruise along the Seine river and unwind with a glass of wine
- Discover the French Riviera and the glamorous city of Cannes
Duration 11 days Destinations Paris, Nice, Antibes, Cannes, Eze, Monaco, Saint-Tropez Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Wingbuddy - From $2,749
- US$2,474You save $274
- Price per day
- $225
Paris, Lourdes, Côte d Azur, Provence and Barcelona (9 destinations)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
- Explore the Palace of Versailles and its gardens
- Ride a cable car up to Montmartre
- Ascend the Eiffel Tower and cruise the Seine
Duration 8 days Destinations Paris, Tours, Bordeaux, Lourdes, Carcassonne, Marseille, Aix-En-Provence, Avignon, Barcelona Age Range up to 85 year olds Operated in English Operator Europamundo - From $1,180
- US$1,003You save $177
- Price per day
- $125
All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with a dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant OFFERED (port-to-port cruise) (including Vienne)
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The food is delicious but too much in quantity!”
Alice, traveled in May 2023
- Board and enjoy a welcome cocktail on our ship
- Tour Lyon, taste local delicacies at Les Halles
- Explore the Papal Palace or visit Sénanque Abbey
Duration 7 days Destinations Lyon, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-l’Hermitage, Vienne, Collonges Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises - From
- US$1,378
- Price per day
- $197
5 Days / 4 nights Full trip to the French Riviera from Nice, Côte d'Azur
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Every day was interesting.”
Spencer, traveled in May 2024
- Explore Nice's old city on a gourmet walk
- Stroll the Croisette Boulevard in Cannes
- Tour Grasse, the perfume capital of the world
Duration 5 days Destinations Nice, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Monaco Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, French Operator So Provence So Alps ! - From $1,502
- US$1,202You save $300
- Price per day
- $240
All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with a dinner at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant OFFERED (including Vienne)
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
- Board and enjoy a welcome cocktail on our ship
- Tour Lyon, taste at Les Halles de Lyon
- Explore the Cité du Chocolat and taste chocolate
Duration 7 days Destinations Lyon, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-l’Hermitage, Vienne, Collonges Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises - From
- US$2,262
- Price per day
- $323
Catalonia, South of France and Andorra (9 destinations)
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Interesting religion, culture and lifestyles of the people in this region.”
Lester, traveled in June 2024
- Explore Girona's historic center and cathedral
- Stroll through Besalú's medieval streets and sites
- Visit Collioure's beach, port, and castle
Duration 4 days Destinations Spain, France, Andorra Age Range up to 85 year olds Operated in English Operator Europamundo - From $443
- US$377You save $66
- Price per day
- $94
- Explore Bordeaux before your cruise
- Tour Montesquieu's Château de la Brède
- Bike through vineyards in Médoc
Duration 8 days Destinations Bordeaux, Cadillac, Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Blaye, Bourg, Libourne, Saint-Emilion Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Avalon Waterways - From
- US$3,999+$210 upfront costs
- Price per day
- $500
