Nimes & Pont du Gard
8 hours with a private driver from Sète Port
8 hours with a private driver from Sète Port
OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
GALLERY
TERMS & CONDITIONS
OVERVIEW
Explore the highlight of Nimes to enjoy an historic Roman settlement with excellent examples of Roman architecture and the best preserved Coliseum in the world.
See the world's highest Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, set in an environment of rare beauty.
Highlights
Duration
Departure/Return point
See the world's highest Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, set in an environment of rare beauty.
Highlights
- See the Nimes Arena, one of the best preserved Ancient Roman sites.
- Visit to the Pont du Gard, the highest aqueduct built during the Roman Empire
- Explore the "Ancient Rome of France" and its monuments
Duration
- 8 hours (approx.)
Departure/Return point
- Your cruise dock/hotel
DESCRIPTION
Itinerary
Meet with your private driver at the Sète Port, and begin the journey back in time to Ancient Nimes.
Explore the highlights of this historic town, named the "Ancient Rome of France" for the many example of Roman architecture, like the Maison Carree, and the Arena of Nimes.
Nimes in ancient times was located along the first Roman route to Gaul. Now, many years after the fall of the Roman Empire, you can still see the 2,000 year old architectural feats preserved like new.
Visit the Nimes Cathedral and the Halles de Nimes, the cities bustling covered marketplace and relax in the
Gardens of La Fontaine with its Temple of Diana.
Next, continue your trip to the Ponte du Gard, the highest Roman aqueduct ever built and a true masterpiece of ancient architecture.
This aqueduct supplied the city of Nîmes with water. Built as a three-level aqueduct, it allowed water to flow across the Gardon river.
In designing this three-storey bridge, which measures 1200 ft at its longest point along the top, standing 150 ft high, the Roman architects and hydraulic engineers created a technical masterpiece that stands today as a work of art.
At the end of the excursion your private driver will return you to the Sète Port to your cruise ship gangway.
Meet with your private driver at the Sète Port, and begin the journey back in time to Ancient Nimes.
Explore the highlights of this historic town, named the "Ancient Rome of France" for the many example of Roman architecture, like the Maison Carree, and the Arena of Nimes.
Nimes in ancient times was located along the first Roman route to Gaul. Now, many years after the fall of the Roman Empire, you can still see the 2,000 year old architectural feats preserved like new.
Visit the Nimes Cathedral and the Halles de Nimes, the cities bustling covered marketplace and relax in the
Gardens of La Fontaine with its Temple of Diana.
Next, continue your trip to the Ponte du Gard, the highest Roman aqueduct ever built and a true masterpiece of ancient architecture.
This aqueduct supplied the city of Nîmes with water. Built as a three-level aqueduct, it allowed water to flow across the Gardon river.
In designing this three-storey bridge, which measures 1200 ft at its longest point along the top, standing 150 ft high, the Roman architects and hydraulic engineers created a technical masterpiece that stands today as a work of art.
At the end of the excursion your private driver will return you to the Sète Port to your cruise ship gangway.
PRICE
PRICES PER PARTY
(not per person)
All prices are in Euro currency
(not per person)
All prices are in Euro currency
Party of 1-3 people : 650,00
Party of 4-5 people : 740,00
Party of 6-7 people : 780,00
Party of > 7 people : Contact us
Party of 4-5 people : 740,00
Party of 6-7 people : 780,00
Party of > 7 people : Contact us
Rates include
- Private English speaking driver with an air-conditioned car/minivan (8h)
- Admissions to monuments
GALLERY
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Booking
- A deposit of 25% of the tour cost is required to secure your reservation. Balance is due 30 days before the tour start
- We accept payment by Visa and MasterCard. Amex cards (2,5% fee)
- Tours are refundable up to 15 days before the scheduled departure
- No charge if your ship will not dock in port due to unforeseen circumstances (weather conditions, itinerary change, etc.) provided that you advice us 24 hours before
This itinerary is operated exclusively for you and your party and can be customized as you wish.
Please contact us for details and for booking this tour
Please contact us for details and for booking this tour
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