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.

Language: English or French

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. (*this tour is not recommended if you are arriving and departing by cruise ship from Marseille, but subject to times, river cruises from Arles is possible)

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.

What's included

Pick-up & drop-off at either the Cruise Terminal in Marseille or your hotel in Aix-en-Provence or Marseille. If your staying elsewhere we can coordinate a pick-up from your address.  Dedicated guide/driver & return to your hotel, address or the cruise terminal. Admission to the sites & museums listed included. Refreshments, snacks & lunch is extra.