Wide angle shot of the Pont d'Avignon bridge, with the palace on the other end. The river water in the forefront, and a blue sky with clouds above.
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Carcassonne, Avignon & Beautiful Provence

Key information
  • Price

    from £753 /pp

    was £885

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    June 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    15 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    4 included

  • Meals

    5 included

  • Ways to pay

    Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £120.00 per month.

Carcassonne, Avignon & Beautiful Provence

The rolling countryside of Languedoc and Provence, with their historic, UNESCO-listed crowning glories, all thrillingly brought to life.

Including a guided tour of walled fortress-citadel Carcassonne – one of France’s greatest medieval glories – as well as visits to the stunning papal city of Avignon, with its monumental Palais and fabled bridge, the spectacular Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard and a cruise on the tree-lined Canal du Midi, this is a hugely popular escorted tour to one of France’s most scenic corners. An optional tour takes in beautiful coastal Collioure and former Roman capital Narbonne.

 

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Top Highlights

View of the Pont D’Avignon bridge, with the river water in the forefront and a boat coming from the right. In the distance, on the other side of the bridge is a grey palace. The sky is blue.

Experience a full day visit to majestic Avignon and the stunning Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard

View of a canal with rows of trees on either side, with bright green leaves that curve in towards each other and cover up the sky. A pathway on the right side.

Board a delightful cruise on the tree-lined Canal du Midi

Wide angle shot of a large brown castle on the top of a forested hill, in front of a blue sky.

Set off on a guided walking tour of historic, walled Carcassonne, including the inner Chateau and the beautiful church of St Nazaire

Outdoor seating outside The Palais Des Papes, that has white umbrellas, street lighting and trees above. A cream, wide manor is at the end of the road, and the edge of palace on the left.

Join an optional tour of Collioure and Narbonne and enjoy wine tasting

Itinerary

What the price includes

  • Five nights’ carefully chosen bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the Ibis Carcassonne Est Hotel, Carcassonne (upgrade hotels available for a supplement)
  • Return flights to France
  • Walking tour of Carcassone
  • Pont du Gard tour
  • Included Avignon tour
  • Canal du Midi cruise
  • Coach travel and transfers throughout
  • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Dates & Prices

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from £914 pp

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Glasgow

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from £896 pp

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Humberside

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from £1,067 pp

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Leeds Bradford

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from £1,008 pp

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London City

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from £963 pp

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London Heathrow

June 2025 - October 2026

from £770 pp

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London Stansted

April 2026 - October 2026

from £878 pp

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Manchester

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Newcastle

June 2025 - October 2026

from £932 pp

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Norwich

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from £1,044 pp

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Southampton

June 2025 - October 2026

from £986 pp

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Teesside International

June 2025 - October 2026

from £1,008 pp

15 dates available

Accommodation

Hotel Ibis Carcassonne 1
Ibis Carcassonne Est, Carcassonne Carcassonne, FranceLocated on the outskirts of Carcassone, a local bus service connects the hotel to the town. Or for the energetic, the town centre a 30-minute walk. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. Cosy rooms have satellite TVs and air conditioning.
  • Star rating
    3 star hotel
Mercure Carcassonne, Porte De La Cité Exterior Dining
Mercure Carcassonne Porte de la Cite, Carcassonne Carcassonne, FranceThe Mercure is ideally situated at the foot of the medieval city, within walking distance of one of its ancient gates.
  • Star rating
    4 star hotel
20220716 CHAAS CH15544
Cerise Residence, Carcassonne Carcassone, FranceCerise Carcassonne Sud is a 10-minute walk from the historical centre, encompasses a lift and indoor swimming pool. Each studio apartment features a kitchenette and air-con, and breakfast is served in Mansion House.
  • Star rating
    3 star hotel
Hotel De La Cite Dining
Hotel de la Cité, Carcassonne CarcassonneSet in the centre of Carcassonne’s stunning medieval citadel, this boutique hotel offers unparalleled views of the surrounding landscapes and the perfect base from which to explore the city’s finest attractions.  
  • Star rating
    5 star hotel

Further information

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Save 15% Europe 2025 discount applies to 2025 departure dates on European tours only. This Europe 2025 offer applies to new bookings only booked between 7 May 2025 and 23 May 2025, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing. The offer does not apply to holidays with late availability pricing and excludes Tour & Cruise, Exclusively Solos and Premier Collection departures, Festive, Ocean Cruise, River Cruise, Edinburgh Tattoo, André Rieu events, Lapland and Wimbledon.

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