Lavender Blossom in Provence Violet fields glowing in the sun - ochre cliffs - delicate scents
From mid-June to the end of July, the lavender bloom in Provence is at its peak. The blue of the lavender flowers against the ochre earth, the heady fragrance and the enchanting landscape make this Deluxe coach tour to Provence during the lavender season an unforgettable travel experience.
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 13.06. - 18.06.2027 | So. - Fr. | from CHF 1'580.- | |
| 20.06. - 25.06.2027 | So. - Fr. | from CHF 1'580.- | |
| 04.07. - 09.07.2027 | So. - Fr. | from CHF 1'580.- |
Day 1: Switzerland - Provence
The Rhône Valley is the gateway to Provence. Via Valence and Montélimar you will reach L'Isle sur la Sorgue.
The last boarding point in German-speaking Switzerland is Bern, coach park Schützenmatte, at 09.15.
Day 2: Ventoux - Lavender
Drive up to the majestic summit of Mont Ventoux. At its foot lie the most beautiful lavender fields in France, glowing violet around Sault. Visit a lavender distillery near the town of Sault, the centre of French lavender cultivation.
Day 3: Avignon - Pont du Gard
Excursion (optional) to Avignon with its Pont d'Avignon. In the afternoon you will admire the imposing "Pont du Gard", part of an aqueduct that bears witness to the extraordinary engineering skills of the Romans.
Day 4: Arles - Camargue
The town of Arles, with its mighty Roman arena, is the soul of Provence. In the Rhône delta lies the natural landscape of the Camargue, known for cattle and horse breeding, salt production and rice growing. Stop in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. On the return journey you will enjoy the view from Les Baux, a medieval "ghost town" perched on a rocky spur of the Alpilles.
Day 5: Luberon - Roussillon
You will make a detour into the mountains of the Vaucluse to sleepy Roussillon, which is counted among the most beautiful villages in France and attracts visitors with its famous, glowing ochre quarries. In contrast, the venerable Sénanque Abbey is once again completely surrounded by blue-blooming lavender fields.
Day 6: Provence - Switzerland
Return journey to Switzerland.
Deluxe-Bus
33 edle Ledersessel – nur 3 statt der üblichen 4 Sitze pro Reihe – bieten viel Platz. Geniessen Sie den grossen Sitzabstand und den Luxus, der keine Wünsche offen lässt. Die exklusive Ambiance wird Sie überzeugen.
- 33 breite, verstellbare Leder-Fauteuil-Sitze
- Grosszügige Dreierbestuhlung mit grossem Sitzabstand
- Sicherheitsgurten an jedem Sitzplatz
- Freistehender Klapptisch pro Sitz, Bewegliche Fussstützen
- 220-Volt Steckdose pro Sitzplatz *
- Klimaanlage, Toilette und Waschraum, Kühlschrank / Kaffeemaschine
- Spurassistent und Abstandtempomat *
- Gratis WLAN/Internet in Europa (ab 2018)
* die meisten Fahrzeuge der EUROBUS Flotte sind damit ausgerüstet
INCLUDED
- Journey by Deluxe coach
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Accommodation in a 4* hotel, based on
double room
- Single-centre hotel for 5 nights
- 5x half board (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- Excursions as per programme
- Visit to a lavender producer
- Local German-speaking tour guide from day 2 to day 5 (incl. optional excursion)
- EUROBUS audio system
Hotels
You will stay for 5 nights in the heart of Provence at the romantic 4* Hotel SOWELL Le Domaine de la petite Isle (official national rating) in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, a town with an excellent reputation as a village of antiques. The hotel enjoys a quiet, picturesque setting and is nestled in 1.6 hectares of parkland on the riverbank. Look forward to two pools and friendly service. The renovated, air-conditioned rooms all have their own bath or shower/WC, hairdryer and TV. In the hotel restaurant you can sample typical dishes prepared with fresh regional ingredients. An equivalent hotel will be used if this one is unavailable.
