Why choose this Avignon tour ?
Start of the tour with a stop in Orange, first at the Arc de Triomphe, built in the 20s AD in honour of the 2nd Gallic Legion, then at the majestic Ancient Theatre and its impressive stage wall, built around 30 BC and still used today, where you will make the tour with audio-guide.
Then we will go to the Pont du Gard, first for the picnic with fresh produce from local farms, then for a walk on the site of the Pont du Gard, a sublime bridge-aqueduct built and used by the Romans to supply Nîmes with water.
We will finish the tour in Nimes, with a first stop in front of the magnificent Maison Carrée, an ancient temple dedicated to the grandsons of the Emperor Augustus and built between the years 2 and 5 AD. Then you will visit the Roman Amphitheatre with an audio guide, a beautiful site built around 105 AD.
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What makes A day in Roman Provence Nîmes Orange Pont du Gard a unique experience ?
After a 30-minute drive from Avignon, photo stop at the Arc de Triomphe in Orange with listening to audios retracing the history of the monument.
Audioguided tour of the majestic ancient theatre built around 20 BC.
Then about 30 minutes drive to Pont du Gard
After an hour-long picnic overlooking the Pont du Gard, walk around the magnificent and imposing Pont du Gard which was part of a 52 km long Roman aqueduct to supply Nîmes with water. It was built around the 50s AD.
Then 30 minutes drive to Nîmes.
Photo stop in front of the Maison Carrée de Nîmes, an ancient Roman temple dedicated to the grandsons of the Emperor Augustus.
Then 15 minutes walk to the Nîmes Arena.
Audioguided tour of the splendid Nîmes bullring built around 100 AD on the model of the Colosseum of Rome.
Then 15 minutes walk to pick up the car and about 45 minutes drive to Avignon.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Impossible to put a walker or suitcases in the car
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
A day in Roman Provence Nîmes Orange Pont du Gard Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entrances and audio-guide at the Nîmes Arena (April to October only) and the Orange Theatre
- Entrance to Pont du Gard
Not Included
- Tips
- Picnic between November and March
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Ventourisme.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 7 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
We will provide you with individual tickets for admission to the amphitheater and the Maison Carrée in Nîmes, as well as to the ancient theater in Orange.
