From Nice: Verdon Gorge Full-Day Tour
A full-day trip from Nice to France's Grand Canyon, taking in Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and the turquoise Lake of Sainte-Croix.
- Drive through the Verdon Gorge, often called France's Grand Canyon
- Explore Castellane, a fortified village with three listed historic monuments
- Wander Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, officially ranked among the most beautiful villages in France
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Verdon Gorge Full-Day Shared Tour from Nice
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September 2026
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What's included
- Round-trip transport from your accommodation in Nice
- A spot on a shared tour
- Free time at the Lake of Sainte-Croix
About this ticket
You will join other travellers for this full-day trip from Nice. Your tour includes transport with hotel pickup and drop-off, stopping at the villages of Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. You will also have some free time at the Lake of Sainte-Croix before the return journey.
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Swimsuits and towels
Practical info
This is a full-day tour with hotel pickup and drop-off in Nice, booked for a specific date. You will travel in a group with other passengers. Child tickets are for ages 11 and under; adults are 12 and older. Infant seats can be requested in advance. Please note, the supplier requires a minimum of four people per booking.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking. Please follow the instructions on the voucher for your pickup arrangements.
Important notes
- A minimum of four people is required for this booking.
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- The tour may be cancelled or rescheduled if minimum participant numbers are not met, or due to unforeseen logistical issues.
A spot on a shared group tour to the Verdon Gorge, with hotel pickup and drop-off in Nice.
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September 2026
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Verdon Gorge Full-Day Private Tour
A private tour of the Verdon Gorge for your group of four or more people, with hotel pickup from Nice.
Round-trip transport from your accommodation in Nice · Private vehicle for your group · Free time at the Lake of Sainte-Croix
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No Adult ticket for this option
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What's included
- Round-trip transport from your accommodation in Nice
- Private vehicle for your group
- Free time at the Lake of Sainte-Croix
About this ticket
This ticket gives your group exclusive use of the vehicle for the day. You will be collected from your accommodation in Nice for the full-day trip, with stops at Castellane, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and the Lake of Sainte-Croix, where you will have some free time. The tour returns you to your Nice accommodation at the end of the day.
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Swimsuits and towels
Practical info
This is a full-day tour with hotel pickup and drop-off in Nice. A minimum of four people is required per booking. Infant seats can be requested in advance. The tour is booked for a specific date.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking. Please follow the instructions on the voucher for your pickup arrangements.
Important notes
- A minimum of four people is required for this booking.
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- The tour may be cancelled or rescheduled due to unforeseen logistical issues or if minimum participant numbers are not met.
A private tour of the Verdon Gorge for your group of four or more people, with hotel pickup from Nice.
About this experience
The Verdon Gorge cuts through Provence like a scar of turquoise and limestone, and this full-day tour from Nice gets you into the heart of it. Rather than just a scenic drive, you'll stop in villages that have shaped this corner of France for centuries, then stand above a canyon often compared to the Grand Canyon for its scale and colour.
The route starts in Castellane, a fortified village at the gorge's entrance with ancient ramparts and three listed monuments, including St. Victor's Church and the Pentagonal Tower. From there, you'll continue to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, officially listed among the most beautiful villages in France, where stone houses cling to a cliff face above a stream. Nearby, lavender fields stretch toward the Lake of Sainte-Croix, the third largest lake in France, its water an almost unnatural shade of blue against the rocky peaks of the Verdon Natural Regional Park.
You can choose between a shared group tour or a private tour, both departing from and returning to your accommodation in Nice. It's a long day out of the city, but one built around a handful of genuinely striking stops rather than a rushed checklist.
What to expect
Your day begins with pickup from your accommodation in Nice, with a first glimpse of the Promenade des Anglais as you leave the city behind. The road leads to Castellane, where you'll have time to walk among the ramparts and see monuments like St. Victor's Church and the Clock Tower before continuing deeper into the Verdon Gorge itself.
From there, the tour continues to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, where narrow streets and cliffside houses give way to views over lavender fields and the Lake of Sainte-Croix. Expect time to walk around, take photos from panoramic points over the gorge, and take in the scale of the canyon before the drive back to Nice at the end of the day.
Things to note
- It's a full-day excursion, so wear comfortable shoes for walking through village streets and viewpoints
- Bring a camera or phone with plenty of storage for the panoramic viewpoints over the gorge and lake
- Pack sunglasses and sun protection, as much of the day is spent outdoors with little shade
- Roads through the gorge are winding, so consider motion sickness remedies if you're prone to car sickness
- Bring a light jacket, as temperatures can shift between the coast and the higher altitudes of the gorge
- Lavender fields are typically at their most colourful in the summer months, so timing your visit accordingly is worth considering
