Roman Sites & Historical PlacesVisit Provence's famous Roman sites and historical places in a day trip from Avignon.
Departure for Nîmes, a great city of the arts, proud of its prestigious Roman heritage. Discover its remarkable ancient monuments, including the Arena (entrance included), with a guided visit using an audio guide, and the Maison Carrée (the “Square House”), one of the best-preserved Roman temples in the world.
Continue your historical tour of Nîmes with your local guide, following the traces of Roman engineering to the ancient aqueduct that once carried spring water to the city.
Your Roman journey then leads to the Pont du Gard, dating back to the 1st century AD and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This extraordinary structure is the most impressive and best-preserved section of the Roman aqueduct that supplied water to Nîmes, and represents a highlight of any historical tour of Provence.
End the day with a visit to the ancient theatre of Orange (entrance included) and a photo stop at the Triumphal Arch.
Continue your historical tour of Nîmes with your local guide, following the traces of Roman engineering to the ancient aqueduct that once carried spring water to the city.
Your Roman journey then leads to the Pont du Gard, dating back to the 1st century AD and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This extraordinary structure is the most impressive and best-preserved section of the Roman aqueduct that supplied water to Nîmes, and represents a highlight of any historical tour of Provence.
End the day with a visit to the ancient theatre of Orange (entrance included) and a photo stop at the Triumphal Arch.
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Tour Information
- Tour Code : SMFRAVCU08
- Type : Small Group Tour
- Category : Car/Van Tours
- Duration : 8.5 Hours
- Departure City : Avignon, France
- Departure : Guaranteed Departure
- Grade/Difficulity : Easy To Moderate
- Transport Mode : Car/Minivan
- Children Allowed : Yes
- Min Group Size : 2
- Max Group Size : 8
- Arrangement : Driver-Guide
- Entrance Fee : Included
- Hotel Pickup : No
- Language Offered : English, French
- Hotel Dropoff : No
- Meeting Time: 09:00 AM
- Starting/Meeting Point : Tourist Office,41 Cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon. Report 15 minutes earlier
Availability
From April 2026 To October 2026
English - Every Monday,Wednesday,Friday,Sunday
English - Every Monday,Wednesday,Friday,Sunday
Highlights
- Discover the city of Nimes : visit the Arenes with an audio-guide. Quick glance at the Maison Carrée, best preserved temple of the ancient Roman empire. Take a look at other monuments in Nîmes.
- Continue to Pont du Gard, one of the largest and best preserved aqueduct of the Roman period. (The museum is not included).
- In Orange, discover one of the best preserved theater in the Roman empire. Photo stop at the Triumphal Arch.
Tour Includes
- Transportation by air-conditioned Minivan
- Professional driver-guide
- Entrance ticket to Pont du Gard
- Entrance ticket to Nimes amphitheater and Roman Antique Theater in Orange (closed during special events)
Tour Excludes
- Pont du Gard museum ticket
- Everything that is not mentioned in “Inclusions”
- Lunch
Notes
- Nîmes amphitheater will be closed during special events
- Children 0-3 years not allowed
Pricing
| From | To | Per Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Monday,Wednesday,Friday,Sunday | On Request |
