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Historic Arles, the wild windswept beaches of the Camargue & Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, a town of Spanish gipsy tradition & the Ornithological Park Pont de Gau & pink flamingoes
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.
Tour itinerary
We will arrive to collect you from your hotel, chambre d'hôte, villa or apartment.
We leave by car driving to the town of Arles, then a leisurely walking tour of the old town to visit the Roman Amphiteatre, Théâtre Antiques d'Arles, Hôtel de Ville & Place du Forum. Visiting the old town shopping streets, bars & cafés down to the River Rhône. We propose a lunch break in Arles before driving to the Camargue.
From Arles we head towards Saintes Maries de la Mer, stopping off at the Camargue bird sanctuary - Ornithological Park of Pont de Gau which hosts an exceptional collection of wild bird species including Pink Flamingoes that live and breed in the Camargue. Finally a visit to the Camarguaise town of Saintes Maries de la Mer the capital of the Camargue, explore the tiny streets and beach of this small seaside town. From here return to your hotel or villa.
Tour schedule
The total duration of the tour is 8 hours, assuming pick-up in Aix-en-Provence, Avignon or Marseille. There is a scheduled break for lunch, price not included.
What's included
Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel in Aix-en-Provence, Avignon or Marseille. If your staying elsewhere we can coordinate a pick-up from your address. (There may be a supplement payable)
Travel & admissions to all the sites proposed with dedicated guide/driver & return to your hotel address. Air-conditioned SUV vehicle with phone chargers & bottled water throughout the day. Refreshments, snacks & lunch not included.
Language: English or French
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