Historic Arles, the wild windswept beaches of the Camargue & Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, a town of Spanish gypsy tradition in France

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Tour Summary

Arles, city of art, history & photography a Unesco World Heritage Site. Most visitors come in search of Van Gogh & Roman history. Arles founded in 46BC by Julius Caesar developed by Augustus 2000 years ago. Vincent Van Gogh arrived in 1888, created 187 paintings & drawings, so Arles historically is intertwined with Roman history and the work of the great painters. From Arles, we head into the Camargue region follow the River Rhône where it meets the Mediterranean, time to take in the air & beauty of the nature around. A visit to the wild bird Ornithological Park of Pont de Gau and see close up the many species of birds that live and breed here including pink flamingoes.In the heart of the Camargue natural park, you will witness an amazing sight of wild animals & wild landscapes; pink flamingos, bulls & the famous white horses of Camargue. You also visit the capital of the regional park, Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, a town of Spanish gipsy traditions. Head to the rooftop of the town's church, admire the view of the Mediterranean. It's a day discovering the secrets of the Camargue & Arles the region's capital.

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Rates from

Adult 475.00€ per person Senior460.00€ per person Youth 265.00€ per person Child 175.00€ per person 11+ persons Group rates apply - please ask us for a quotation

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Tour duration & schedule

The total duration of the tour is 9 hours, assuming pick-up in Aix-en-Provence or Marseille. We can also arrange to collect you from the TGV station (high-speed train) at Aix-en-Provence. There is a scheduled lunch break at leisure, not included. (we can also organize a picnic lunch if preferred) This is quite a busy schedule visiting, two interesting towns and drive through the national park to the beach & on to Saintes Maries de la Mer. Timings may vary slightly due to seasonal traffic conditions. Depending on the weather, time spent at each location may vary slightly.

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Tour itinerary & highlights

We will arrive to collect you from your hotel or guest house. (If you are staying in a rented apartment or villa, we can arrange that too) We will also be at the Cruise Ship terminal in Marseille if arriving by ship. We leave by car driving to the town of Arles, (it's about an hours drive) then a leisurely walking tour of the old town to visit the Roman Amphiteatre, Théâtre Antiques d'Arles, Hôtel de Ville & Obelisk plus the café in Place du Forum made famous by the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh which will be one of the highlights of your visit. Visiting the old town shopping area full of narrow streets, bars & cafés - all very close to the river. We propose an early lunch break in Arles before driving to the Camargue and the sea. Combining Arles & the Camargue together is what makes this visit so unique. It is a full day, but we can pace it out so that you have time to visit and enjoy. From Arles head for Salin de Giraud & the wild & windy beach at Piémanson. A walk on the beach returning into the Camargue regional parc ending up in the small Camarguaise town of Saintes Maries de la Mer the capital of the Camargue, before returning Marseille or Aix.

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Language: English or French

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What’s included

• Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel or villa in Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Arles, Avignon, St Rémy de Provence & Lourmarin. If your staying elsewhere we can coordinate a pick-up from your address. (there may be a supplement payable)
• Travel to the sites & locations proposed including the Roman Amphithéâter & Théâtre Antiques Arles, dedicated guide/driver & return to your hotel, address or the cruise terminal.
• Entrance to the two principle Roman sites in the town of Arles. Refreshments, snacks & lunch are not included