The 15 Best Provence Day Trips from Nice

1.Provence Countryside Small Group Day Trip with Grasse Perfumery Visit from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $135Our pick

Small-group day trip from Nice to Cannes, Grasse perfume, and hilltop villages Gourdon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with hotel pickup.

“This is a very worthwhile excursion and I would give it 4.5 stars. Excellent places to see with a lot of historic value”

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2.Provence Village Tour with Wine and Produce Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 445 reviews · 9 hours · from $117

Provence from Nice in 9 hours, with Biot glass, olive oil tasting, Gourdon views, a 40 m waterfall, and organic wines in Saint-Jeannet.

“Even though the weather was not great as it was raining all day, Roman our tour guide + driver did an amazing job entertaining us. He took us to the perfume factory and sweet and chocolate factory which wasn’t even on the schedule. I have enjoyed my day very much and would recommend to anyone. 😀 Thank you.”

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3.Provence and its Medieval Villages Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 352 reviews · 9 hours · from $112

From Grasse perfume secrets to hilltop medieval villages, this 9-hour Provence tour from Nice mixes scents, views, and art for $112.

“Mimi our driver was so sweet. She was super cautious as a driver just wanting to ensure everyone felt safe. She took us through 4 old towns we would never have found on our own. All the towns are small enough that you don’t need a tour guide to explore, and they are all a bit unique. She had great ideas for which town to have lunch in and great suggestions throughout the day, and answered questions like a local would. We thoroughly appreciate her and enjoyed the tour immensely.”

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4.Provence Wine Tour – Small Group Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $187Top rated

Small-group Provence wine day from Nice, with tastings of about 15 reds, whites, and rosés, plus photo stops and expert guides.

“This was our most favoured tour. Peter was so knowledgeable about the wines and the region. We didn’t feel rushed, it was all fine at a nice pace. I would definitely recommend this tour and hopefully you are lucky enough to get Peter. By the way, we loved where we stopped for lunch.”

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5.Full-Day Côtes de Provence Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 204 reviews · 8 hours · from $194

Small-group 8-hour Côtes de Provence wine tour from Nice, visiting three award-winning wineries and tasting rosé, white, and red.

“Our tour guide Lara made the trip an overwhelmingly positive experience. Obviously as a trained sommelier her knowledge of wine was exceptional in contrast to many of the participants. Nonetheless Lara with her extensive knowledge of the wineries and their products was able to bridge the knowledge gap and allow the participants to savour and describe what they were tasting without resorting to the insider speak of finish, tannins etc. Everyday terms which all could relate to in respect of the wine being tasted were the norm. “Would you drink this wine on a hot afternoon on a boat with friends?” Followed by, “Do you think it would be enjoyable…”

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6.Provence Wine Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 180 reviews · 8 hours · from $211

Small-group wine tour from Nice through Côtes de Provence, with three vineyards, about 15 tastings, and an easy, guided Provence day.

“The entire trip was magnificent, particularly the english speaking guide. We were taken to intimate and interesting wineries with exceptional wines for tasting. It was difficult to say what was better, the wines, the location or the fabulous information delivered by our guide Cedric. I could not recommend this tour more highly.”

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7.Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 165 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $72Best value

Half-day Provence organic wine tasting from Nice with pickup, a Saint-Jeannet cellar visit, and an hour in St-Paul-de-Vence.

“Our driver was lovely but our experience at the vineyard left a lot to be desired with young, uninterested, unhelpful staff.”

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8.Provence Countryside Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 155 reviews · 8 hours · from $132

Provence countryside day trip from Nice with Cannes, Grasse perfume, Gourdon views, Loup Gorges, and Saint-Paul de Vence, guided in a small group.

“Thoroughly enjoyed it; although, I would have liked more time in Cannes. We really only had about 35 minutes there - not enough to time to venture off from our drop off point, directly in front of the theatre. Plus, it was early and nothing was open. The stop at the perfume factory was nice for me, but my husband was not in to it. There wasn’t anything worth buying (in my opinion) - I found the scents too strong and nauseating. But, I now know how “they” make their perfumes, colognes, etc. The rest of the tour was amazing and certainly makes up for the first part of the…”

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9.Côtes de Provence Small Group Day Trip with Winery Visits & Tastings from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Small group Côtes de Provence wine day trip from Nice with three winery visits, expert tastings, A/C transport, and a Provençal lunch break.

“Our tour guide Lara made the day so enjoyable!!! She was so so knowledgeable about wine and the French culture. Seeing Provence itself is just beautiful but then the great wine on top of it made it a wonderful day!!”

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10.Provence Wine Tour – Private Day Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $578

Private Provence wine day from Nice with hotel pickup, three historic chateaux, and tastings of about 15 wines, plus views and pairing tips.

“We had a wonderful trip with Monsieur Peter as our guide. The vineyards we visited were beautiful - we had the opportunity to see the process - from vine to cuvé! If you get a chance have lunch at Le Chateau D’Argens - superb recommendation from Peter! Peter was knowledgeable, helpful and very entertaining! Merci beacoup!! Lynne, Mike, Don & Lisa”

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11.Provence Wine Tour – Small Group Tour from Cannes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $215

Small-group Provence wine tour from Cannes with three estates, organic tastings, sea views, and a driver, plus about 15 wines.

“Lionel was an excellent guide for our small group of 8. He immediately made everyone comfortable. By the time we reached our first winery, we all felt like friends. His knowledge was impressive and he shared it generously. We were able to see three very different operations throughout the region. The lunch locale was excellent as well. I highly recommend this tour whether you are a novice or a wine connoisseur. We had both on our trip and all were equally thrilled with the experience.”

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12.Full-Day Shared Tour Provence and its Medieval Villages from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $113

Provence medieval villages day trip from Nice with perfume in Grasse, Gourdon views, Saut du Loup waterfalls, and St-Paul-de-Vence.

“Great tour guide Rafael. Great itinerary with enough time in each spot. Not rushed like some other tours. Communication with office/tour operator though was difficult and frustrating. They need to work on that.”

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13.Taste of Provence French Countryside Half Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $519

Private half-day from Nice through Saint-Paul de Vence, Gourdon, and Grasse perfume country, with factory time and big views.

“Joe was very good in terms of his knowledge of the places that he took us to. My husband and I were the only two on the trip and it was a private tour eventually. Joe took us to all the places on the tour and did even more. He is an excellent tour guide. We loved the trip. Anusha, South Africa, Jan 2020”

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14.Provence Wine Tour – Private Day Tour from Cannes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $539

Private Provence wine day from Cannes with hotel pickup, three organic estates, rosé tastings, masterclass pairing, and round-trip transfers.

“We visited 2 chateaus and did the wine tour. Peter WEar was very knowledgeable and very good in keeping us interested. He also adapted the tour to our personality. We will highly recommend this tour.”

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15.Full-Day Provence and Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 17 reviews · 9 hours · from $234

From Nice, spend 9 hours in Provence with Valensole lavender fields, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and Lac de Sainte-Croix.

“Our guide was great! I loved our stop at the lavender shop run by a family”

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