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15 Best Verdon Gorge & Lavender Day Trips

The best of the Côte d’Azur.

The 15 most popular verdon gorge & lavender day trips, with prices, run times and who you book through. Picked for the days that actually make a Riviera trip, and what each one gets you once you are there.

15 Best Verdon Gorge & Lavender Day Trips

Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour - The Gorge of the Wolf crossing: quick, dramatic, and memorable
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Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

1.Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

A full-day Provence escape from Nice: Verdon Gorge viewpoints, Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, plus lavender fields when in season.

Most Popular 4.4

“I just wanted to share our sincere appreciation for the amazing tour we had to the Gorges du Verdon, guided by Matt. He was absolutely fantastic – one of the best tour leaders I have ever met. Matt was incredibly kind, helpful, and caring throughout the day. He explained everything in detail, answered all our…”

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Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour - The Gorge of the Wolf crossing: quick, dramatic, and memorable
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Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

2.Nice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

See the Gorges du Verdon, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and seasonal lavender fields from Nice, with hotel pickup and a small-group ride.

4.0

“Our tour of the Provence region and the lavender fields was nothing short of magical, and a huge part of that was thanks to our wonderful guide, Jassem. From start to finish, he made the experience seamless, safe, and unforgettable. Jassem was a fantastic driver — navigating the winding roads with confidence and care, which…”

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Gorges du Verdon Shared Tour from Nice - The Drive: Winding Roads, Photo Stops, and Seat Choice
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Gorges du Verdon Shared Tour from Nice

3.Gorges du Verdon Shared Tour from Nice

Nice to Verdon Gorge in a small group. Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and Sainte-Croix Lake with hotel pickup and big views.

4.5

“It was fun but if you get nausea easily or drink/party the day before it might be extremely difficult of a trip because of all the winding roads. Beautiful views though and Gouda our driver was super time efficient. I really appreciated him for that. He tries to make the most of your time! He…”

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From Nice: Gorges du Verdon Guided Tour - From Nice to the Gorge: Gorges du Loup and the Saut du Loup waterfall
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From Nice: Gorges du Verdon Guided Tour

4.From Nice: Gorges du Verdon Guided Tour

A 10-hour guided escape from Nice to Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustier-Sainte-Marie, and Lake Sainte-Croix, with waterfall stops.

4.7

“Fantastic Tour with Stephane! Stephane was an amazing guide on our Verdon Gorge tour from Nice. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the region. The views were stunning, and he took us to some incredible spots we’d never have found on our own. Everything was well organized and relaxed. Highly recommend this tour—and ask…”

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From Nice: Verdon Gorge Full-Day Tour - Castellane ramparts: a French town break before the big views
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From Nice: Verdon Gorge Full-Day Tour

5.From Nice: Verdon Gorge Full-Day Tour

Full-day Verdon Gorge tour from Nice: Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Lake Sainte-Croix, lavender views and panoramic lookouts.

4.6

“Our guide was amazing (sorry I can’t remember his name, it started by J though!). Knowledgeable and engaging, an excellent driver as well. A bit disappointed about the lavender fields, which we couldn’t visit because of harvesting season. I’d suggest to advertise the tour in a different way if someone books it when the season…”

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Nice: The Gorges du Verdon and Ste Croix Lake Full-Day Tour - The 9-hour reality: long drive, smart pacing, and photo stops
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Nice: The Gorges du Verdon and Ste Croix Lake Full-Day Tour

6.Nice: The Gorges du Verdon and Ste Croix Lake Full-Day Tour

A full-day private drive from Nice to Verdon Gorge, Castellane, Moustiers, and Lake Sainte-Croix, with scenic stops and time on the water.

4.6

“Everything was great! Our driver/tour guide was Mike. He was professional, attentive, provided us with all the information we needed. The tour was well organized. Don’t miss connection with nature while you’re traveling! I would love to go back!”

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The Grand Canyon of Europe and Its Lavender Fields Small group - Castellane and the Rock Above It: A Small Town Stop That Adds Character
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The Grand Canyon of Europe and Its Lavender Fields Small group

From Nice: Verdon Gorges & Lavender Fields Tour & Transport - Castellane coffee stop: a small town break with a purpose
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From Nice: Verdon Gorges & Lavender Fields Tour & Transport

8.From Nice: Verdon Gorges & Lavender Fields Tour & Transport

Nice to Verdon Gorges in a small group with a 40m waterfall, turquoise canyon views, Moustier ceramics, Lake Sainte-Croix, and seasonal lavender.

4.2

“"Our day trip from Nice to the Verdon Gorge was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Although we were a bit disappointed to miss the lavender fields as they were not in season, the breathtaking beauty of the gorge more than made up for it. A special thanks to our guide, David, who was…”

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Private French Riviera West Coast, Hilltop villages, and lavender Full-Day Tour - Saint-Paul-de-Vence: Picasso-Era Stone Streets and Art Galleries
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Private French Riviera West Coast, Hilltop villages, and lavender Full-Day Tour

9.Private French Riviera West Coast, Hilltop villages, and lavender Full-Day Tour

Private French Riviera West Coast day tour from Nice: hilltop medieval villages, lavender in season, Antibes yachts, and Cannes red carpet energy.

5.0

“Our private tour with Adam was the absolute highlight of our French Riviera trip. He took us to beautiful medieval villages, walked through each one with us, and shared fascinating history and stories the entire day. He even surprised us with a visit to a charming village not on our itinerary, which ended up being…”

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Private Tour to Gorges du Verdon and its Lavender Fields - Cascades du Saut du Loup and the Gréolières ruins: quick history with big views
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Private Tour to Gorges du Verdon and its Lavender Fields

Gorges du Verdon Private Tour - Getting picked up in Nice (and nearby) without the hassle
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Gorges du Verdon Private Tour

11.Gorges du Verdon Private Tour

A private, door-to-door day trip from Nice to the Verdon area with Castellane, Moustiers, and Lake Sainte-Croix in English.

5.0

“Laurent was punctual, friendly, and knowledgeable! Our tour to Provence was very serene Laurent's laid back personality made us feel like we were driving with an old family friend. He explained the facts about nature and history in such a nuanced way. It was wonderful how we ended our tour with the lavender field. We…”

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From Nice: Full-Day Provence and Lavender Tour - Valensole lavender plateaus: photos, walking, and real lavender-making
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From Nice: Full-Day Provence and Lavender Tour

12.From Nice: Full-Day Provence and Lavender Tour

Provence highlights from Nice: Valensole lavender, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Verdon Gorge views, and Lac de Sainte-Croix with guided visits.

4.1

“Det var en ny guide, han som person var det inget fel på, han var trevlig men …..han hade inte fått några instruktioner. Han berättade att dom hade sagt till honom att gör det bästa du kan. Han hade dålig koll på vart vi skulle, hittade inte, körde fel. Så det som stod i programmet…”

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Private Tour of Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender in Nice - Moustiers-Sainte-Marie: Ceramics, Cliffs, and Wandering Time
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Private Tour of Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender in Nice

13.Private Tour of Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender in Nice

Private 8-hour day from Nice to Gorges du Verdon and Provence lavender fields with scenic stops in Castellane, Moustiers, and Valensole.

4.0

“My mom and I did a private tour from Nice to the Lavender Fields with Jaba as our tour guide. Simply put, the entire experience was outstanding. Jaba was incredible - a fantastic and safe driver, a kind and thoughtful individual, and a smart and fascinating person to chat with. He was so attentive to…”

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Private Day Trip to Provence and Lavender Fields - Sainte-Maximin and the Basilica Sainte-Marie-Madeleine: A Quiet Start
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Private Day Trip to Provence and Lavender Fields

14.Private Day Trip to Provence and Lavender Fields

Private 10-hour Provence day trip with Aix-en-Provence fountains, Sainte-Maximin basilica, a Côte de Provence wine stop, and lavender fields in bloom.

4.6

“He was knowledgeable, prompt and took good care of us. We did not realise that the drive on the highway would be so long. Aix was interesting but not amazing. Driving on smaller rural roads would have been more interesting. Thankyou”

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Verdon Gorge: The Grand canyon of Europe, Lake and Lavender - Morning drive from the coast: Gorges du Loup to Castellane
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Verdon Gorge: The Grand canyon of Europe, Lake and Lavender

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