Pont du Gard, Uzès & Nîmes: Half-Day Tour with Entry Fees
ID: GYG46599-61072
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Take a journey through history from the Roman era to the Middle Ages on this tour of Uzès and Nîmes. Admire the medieval landmarks of Uzès, the spectacular Roman constructions in Nîmes, and the 2,000-year Pont du Gard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit of 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.
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 coliseum and amphitheater in Nîmes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
During the summer the arena is closed for different festivities. In this case you will visit another place, like the Theatre of Orange or Maison Carrée.
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Only on customer request and only for hotels in Avignon.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
