Gordes & Roussillon from Avignon: Luberon villages, small group

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 8

LanguagesEN · DE +3

Mobile ticketAccepted

Hilltop villages and lavender fields in a morning from Avignon

A half-day guided tour from Avignon visits two Luberon hilltop villages—Gordes and Roussillon—with free time to explore cobbled streets and local shops. The route includes a scenic photo stop overlooking the Luberon Valley's vineyards and olive groves, and in June and July adds a dedicated lavender field stop. Limited to eight travelers; a live guide provides commentary in English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese throughout the drive.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Luberon Valley and Villages

Photo stop at Luberon Valley viewpoint
Free time to explore Gordes village
Free time to explore Roussillon village

The Experience

The van picks you up in Avignon and heads into the Luberon, stopping first at a viewpoint that frames the whole valley—vineyards and ancient olive groves rolling toward the stone houses of Gordes cascading down the hillside. This is the photo stop the itinerary builds around, and it sits early enough that you get the light and the space to stand without rushing. From there, you drive into Gordes itself and have free time to walk its cobbled streets, find a café in one of the village squares, and browse the local shops. The stone architecture and the views back over the valley are what draw people here, and the guide's commentary on the drive has already set the context.

Roussillon comes next, famous for its ochre-colored houses and the red and orange cliffs that surround it. Again, you have free time to wander at your own pace through the village streets. If you want to walk the Ochre Trail—a natural site with scenic paths through the colored cliffs—that's available as an optional add-on for €4 per person, paid on site. In June and July, the tour includes a dedicated stop at a lavender field, which shifts the morning's rhythm and gives you a second seasonal photo moment. The whole day runs five hours, so you're back in Avignon by early afternoon.

The van is air-conditioned, and cold water is available for refilling bottles during the drive. Luggage storage is built in, so you can travel light if you're staying elsewhere in the region. The guide speaks live throughout—no pre-recorded narration—and the group stays under eight, which means the stops don't turn into a crowd.

What’s included

Air-conditioned van with luggage storage.
live guide commentary during the drive.
cold water for refilling bottles.
parking fees.
scenic photo stop over the Luberon Valley.
free time in both Gordes and Roussillon to explore villages and shops.
lavender field photo stop in June and July.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by PROVANS

Is this one for you?The five-hour window leaves your afternoon free—book this if you're staying in Avignon and want to see two iconic Luberon villages without committing to a full day, or if you're arriving in the morning and need to be back by lunch time. The small group size and live guide make it work for a first visit to Provence, though the pace is set by the itinerary, not by you.