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Provence Tours & Excursions

29 Friday Jan 2016

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Here are tours & excursions currently available in Provence through RentVillas:

Guided Wine Tours (AC): 

Our wine tours in Provence include half- or full-day tours customized to YOU! You’ll discover the region’s best wineries as well as tour small villages and markets. Enjoy a picnic lunch or a visit to a notable restaurant. The itinerary emphasizes wine, but is balanced with other cultural visits.

Chateau Neuf du Pape Full-Day Itinerary – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM:

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Discover the region’s best wineries with a professional guide!

Start your day visiting Chateau Neuf du Pape, then proceed to les Dentelles de Montmirail to discover Côtes du Rhône. Here’s the day’s schedule:

  • 8:15 AM pick-up in Saint Rémy, followed by a visit to Domaine Pegau. This visit includes a tasting and explanation of the wine making process.
  • 11:00 Visit Château La Nerthe for tasting and cellar tour.
  • Lunch in Châteauneuf du Pape. Dining options include a Michelin-starred restaurant housed in a castle with views over the Rhône or in a casual family-owned eatery in the charming village of Gigondas. Catered picnics are also available upon request. Please note that the cost of lunch is not included in the tour rate.
  • Afternoon schedule includes visits (with tastings) at premiere wineries in Gigondas and Beaumes de Venise (Domaine de Fenouillet)

Please note that transport is offered in a Volkswagen Caravelle van, which seats up to 8 passengers.

Cost: 487.50 Euros for 8 people. Price may vary due to group size and customized itinerary. Your tour guide will provide a quote prior to booking. Lunch is not included.

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Enjoy customized half or full-day tours throughout Provence! Add-on options include market tours, picnics, tastings, and visits to olive oil mills or wineries.

  1. Les Alpilles Driving Tour
  • Discover the landscapes which inspired Van Gogh! Your tour includes visits to the XII century Abbey and Cloister of Saint Paul de Maussole, where the artist spent one year of his life. Visit Saint-Remy-de-Provence and Les Alpilles National Park.
  • Following a tour of Saint-Remy, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive and visit the famous Provencal villages of Les Baux de Provence, Maussane and Éygalieres.
  • Transportation provided for up to 6 passengers. For larger groups, participants may follow the guide’s lead car in a rented vehicle, at no additional charge per person. Additional transportation for larger groups can be arranged by request.
  • Lunch reservations can be made in a casual café or more upscale bistro. Lunch is paid directly to the restaurant and not included in the tour price.

Cost: (4 adults + 2 children) Half-Day: 402.50 Euros; Full-Day: 646.25 Euros

2. Avignon, Aix-en-Provence & Arles City Walking Tours

Choose to visit one (or more) of these historic cultural centers! Both Full-Day and Half-Day walking itineraries are available. You may rendezvous with your guide in your city of choice to begin your walking tour, or arrange for pick up at your villa in Provence (extra transportation cost applies; please inquire with RentVillas for a quote).

  • In Aix-en-Provence, visit the magnificent historic center, known for its fountains, churches, boutiques and market. See and taste the famous “calissons” and follow in the foot steps of Cézanne…
  • In Avignon, explore the Palace of Popes, the pedestrian streets, the famous bridge, the city market, the park of Rocher des Doms.
  • In Arles, stroll the streets and discover the iconic arena and ruins.
  • Lunch at a small local restaurant or a picnic can be arranged. The cost of lunch is extra.

Cost: (4 adults + 2 children) Half-Day Walking Tour without transportation: 231.25 Euros; Full-Day Walking Tour without transportation: 375 Euros. 

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Meet local artisans and sample gourmet food with a private guide!

3. Secrets of the Luberon – Full-Day Tour

Get an insider’s peek into the history, food, and culture of the Luberon! Here are some tour highlights as well as a general itinerary:

  • 9:30 AM pick up at your villa.
  • Enjoy beautiful views from both the northern and southern sides of this gorgeous sub-region.
  • Visit an ancient wind mill used up until the end of the 19th century to grind flour.
  • Head out on a short hike to learn about ancient farming techniques.
  • Explore Bonnieux on foot with your guide. Stops include a visit to a local potter’s workshop, as well as lunch (extra cost.
  • If desired, a visit to Chateau Canorgue to taste/purchase wine can be arranged.
  • In the afternoon, see the village of Lourmarin–labeled the most beautiful in France! Pop in for a coffee at a local cafe’.
  • Afternoon/evening Add-on: Head out on a truffle hunt! Your experience include champagne, truffle hors d’oeuvres, and truffle oil tasting. Note that the truffle tour starts at 5:00 PM and usually lasts 2 hours.
  • 8 PM drop off at your villa.

Cost: Full-Day Tour – 2-4 pax: 468.75 Euros; Full-Day Tour – 5-6 pax: 531.25 Euros. For tour with Truffle Hunt (May-September), add 75 Euros per person; winter Truffle Hunt (November-March) – add 87.50 per person. Please note that lunch in Bonnieux is extra. Picnic lunches are also available: add 18.75 Euros per person for 2-4 pax or 12.50 Euros per person for 5-6 pax. Please request your picnic at the time of booking.

 

 

FOR RESERVATIONS:

Please contact RentVillas at (800) 726-6702.To confirm a reservation, a 20% non-refundable deposit is required. Upon receipt of the deposit, you will be put in direct contact with the Tour Guide, who will be able to answer your specific questions regarding the details of the tour, including balance payment, extra costs, and the meeting time and place. We recommend that reservations be made at least two months prior to your departure.

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Amalfi Coast and Naples Driving Tours

10 Tuesday Mar 2015

Posted by in 4. While at your villa, Amalfi Coast and Naples Driving Tours

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See the best of the Amalfi Coast with a driver and guide!

Here are three driving tours on the Amalfi Coast, on Capri, and in Naples (including Pompeii) available through RentVillas:

1. Amalfi Coast Driving Tour – 8 hours (MB)

Overview: Departing from Naples, Rome, or any location on the Amalfi Coast, this 8-hour, all-day driving tour offers a fantastic introduction to the Amalfi Coast. Your knowledgeable driver/guide will show you the unparalleled natural beauty of this region while you relax in the air-conditioned comfort of a private van. No need to worry about the notoriously narrow roads or the lack of parking! You’re in excellent hands.

  • Your day begins in Positano, a lovely fishing village where homes appear to tumble down to the sea. Next, you’re on to Sorrento, where once again you’ll experience spectacular vistas and gorgeous coastline. After exploring the charming shops, you’ll continue on to Amalfi. Here you’ll enjoy free time for a leisurely stroll, as well as a visit to the 9th century cathedral. The tour culminates with a visit to Ravello, a medieval town perched high above the sea.
  • Lunch will be enjoyed in Ravello at a distinctive local restaurant.
  • Your return trip includes additional sightseeing.
  • Cost: 660 Euros for 1-7 pax. Note: Departures from Rome are not included in the price. Lunch is an additional cost.
Visit the ruins of Pompeii!

Visit the ruins of Pompeii!

2. Naples and Pompeii Walking/Driving Tour – 8 hours (MB)

Overview: This tour offers a fascinating glimpse of Naples, Italy’s third largest city and for many centuries, the capital of the Italian state. The second part of the tour includes a visit, on foot, to Pompeii, one of the most interesting archaeological sites in the world.

  • Your English-speaking guide will pick you up at your villa or apartment in Rome or on the Amalfi Coast. Once arrived in Napes, your guide will show you the city’s most distinctive sites, including the historic center, Castel Nuovo, Palazzo Reale, Teatro San Carlo, Museo Archaeologico Nazionale, and the Museo and Gallerie Capodimonte. You’ll also take in the gorgeous views of Capri and Ischia over the Bay of Naples
  • Next stop is Pompeii, the city that was buried in ash spewed fort in the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
  • Lunch will be enjoyed in Naples at a distinctive local restaurant.
  • Cost: 674.00  for 1-7 pax. Larger groups can also be accommodated; please inquire for rates! Note: Departures from Rome are not included in the price. Lunch is an additional cost. Museum/site entrance fees are not included.
  • Please note: Your driver/guide will offer a basic overview of Pompeii. For an additional in-depth explanation of we recommend the services of a licensed archaeological guide. Licensed guides are available for a minimum of 2 hours, for an additional cost of 140 Euros.
Enjoy Capri's breathtaking views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Enjoy Capri’s breathtaking views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

3. Capri Driving Tour – 6 hours (MB)

Overview: This is a 6-hour driving tour (in a convertible!) around one of the loveliest and prestigious destinations in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Get to know the entire island from the comfort of a private car. Your tour begins on the island, so we recommend taking the ferry from Naples, Sorrento, or another location on the Amalfi Coast.

  • Your English-speaking guide will meet you at Marina Grande, Capri’s main port. The first stop on your driving tour will be Anacapri, an ideal spot to enjoy not only the lush and beautiful landscape, but some of the island’s best food, as well. From Anacapri, you’ll summit Monte Salaro, Capri’s highest point. There, you’ll gaze down upon sweeping views of the Tyrrhenian sea and the Bay of Naples.
  • Your next stop is the Blue Grotto. Here you’ll have the opportunity to explore the magically illuminated cave; your guide will take you directly to the cave’s entrance, where you’ll then proceed via rowboat.
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch in a seaside restaurant with incomparable views.
  • After lunch, travel by convertible to Capri’s famous Piazetta, a charming shopping area with wonderful outdoor cafes.
  • Cost: 495  for 1-7 pax. Larger groups can also be accommodated; please inquire for rates! Note: Lunch is an additional cost. Museum/site entrance fees are not included. 
Enjoying la dolce vita on the piazza in Amalfi.

Enjoying la dolce vita on the piazza in Amalfi.

FOR RESERVATIONS:

Please contact RentVillas at (800) 726-6702.To confirm a reservation, a 20% non-refundable deposit is required. Upon receipt of the deposit, you will be put in direct contact with the Tour Guide, who will be able to answer your specific questions regarding the details of the tour, including balance payment, extra costs, and the meeting time and place. We recommend that reservations be made at least two months prior to your departure.

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