Small-Group Day Tour from Marseille to Aix-en-Provence, Cassis and Marseille
Marseille, France
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 6 hours
Explore the highlights of southern Provence during this full day tour to Aix-en-Provence, a medieval town famous for its provençal market; to Cassis, a small fishing village called the 'little Saint-Tropez of Provence'; to the national park of Calanques, listed by Unesco; and to Marseille, the Greek-Phocean city and France's oldest city with 2,600 years of history.
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Explore the highlights of southern Provence during this full day tour to Aix-en-Provence, a medieval town famous for its provençal market; to Cassis, a small fishing village called the 'little Saint-Tropez of Provence'; to the national park of Calanques, listed by Unesco; and to Marseille, the Greek-Phocean city and France's oldest city with 2,600 years of history.After a short drive from Marseille, your tour starts with a guided walking tour of Aix-en-Provence's historic center to explore the famous provençal market, the cathedral, the narrow streets filled with history, squares, and the fountain. Walk along the famous avenue Corso Mirabeau and taste local specialties with your guide.
Next, hop aboard the minivan to head to Cassis. Discover the town's charming port and its wonderful calanques (inlets) listed by Unesco as wold park heritage site for its white cliff and turquoise water. Have some free time to walk around the village, relax on the beach or board on a motor boat for a 45 min to enjoy a mini-cruise around the three main creeks of Cassis.
Afterwards, drive along the national park and the Cretes road to enjoy a panoramic view over the bay and Cape Canaille, the highest sea cliff of Europe. Lunch at leisure in Cassis village.
Lastly, travel back to Marseille for another guided tour. First, visit the highlight of Marseille: Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica, the highest monument of Marseille. From the hill you will have a 360° panoramic view over the city and island. See the Saint-Victor medieval abbey, the cathedral la Major and the oldest area of Marseille, the Panier. Free time to walk around the Mucem building and fort Saint-John. Your tour ends back at the tourist office.
Next, hop aboard the minivan to head to Cassis. Discover the town's charming port and its wonderful calanques (inlets) listed by Unesco as wold park heritage site for its white cliff and turquoise water. Have some free time to walk around the village, relax on the beach or board on a motor boat for a 45 min to enjoy a mini-cruise around the three main creeks of Cassis.
Afterwards, drive along the national park and the Cretes road to enjoy a panoramic view over the bay and Cape Canaille, the highest sea cliff of Europe. Lunch at leisure in Cassis village.
Lastly, travel back to Marseille for another guided tour. First, visit the highlight of Marseille: Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica, the highest monument of Marseille. From the hill you will have a 360° panoramic view over the city and island. See the Saint-Victor medieval abbey, the cathedral la Major and the oldest area of Marseille, the Panier. Free time to walk around the Mucem building and fort Saint-John. Your tour ends back at the tourist office.
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