From Avignon: Pont du Gard, Uzès & Nîmes: Half-Day Tour

Languedoc-Roussillon, Chamonix



Take a journey through history on this tour. Admire the medieval landmarks of Uzès, the spectacular Roman constructions in Nîmes, and the 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Highlights

  • See the world-famous 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard
  • Visit the Roman and medieval sites in the town of Uzès
  • Marvel at the Roman amphitheater in Nîmes

Description

Visit the charming medieval town of Uzès, founded during the Roman era and the site of an aqueduct that was built to supply the city of Nîmes. The Pont du Gard is the most well-known stretch of the aqueduct left standing. On this 5-hour program, you’ll see the traces of Roman civilization in Uzès as well as substantial monuments from the Middle Ages. Visit the famous 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard, a section of the Roman aqueduct that provided water to Nîmes. The highly photographed bridge was listed by UNESCO in 1985 as a World Heritage Site. You’ll discover the treasures of Nîmes, including the Coliseum that is considered to be second only to the Coliseum in Rome. Its Roman amphitheater is still in use and today has a seating capacity of 10,000.

Includes

Admission fee to the Pont du Gard Admission fee to the Arena of Nîmes

Excludes

Lunch Hotel pickup and drop-off Drinks

Important Information

  • During the summer the arena is closed for different festivities. Another monument can be suggested or an alternative date can be suggested
  • For any booking with children, please advise us of the children’s ages
  • The company cannot be held responsible for weather, delay due to traffic conditions or for robbery of personal belongings
  • Minimum numbers apply: 4 persons for the tour to operate: however bookings for 2 travelers are accepted. If the two travelers remain the only passengers booked for the tour before the departure, Provence Panorama will offer an alternative tour or date a few days before. If the passengers refuse the alternative offer, they will be fully refunded

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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