Aix en Provence – Cassis – Marseille
Enjoy one day in the South of France on a Marseille shore excursion, guided by an English-speaking local. Experience the highlights of Marseille region during this small-group shared shore excursion in the Medieval town of Aix en Provence famous for its provençal market, the fishermen port of Cassis listed by Unesco for its calanques and turquoise water and the highest monument of Marseille, Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica built on top of the Guardian’s Hill.
From 2 to 7 people
Full day tour – 7h
On request
Transportation in a luxury 7-seater car
Aix en Provence
In the morning, discover the medieval town of Aix en Provence – the City Of Art. While walking through the historic center, visit the Cathedral, the Town Hall, and the charming Provençal Market. Tasting of local food specialties. Indulge yourself with colorful market stands and experience a refined Provencal “Art de Vivre”.
Cassis
Afterwards let us drive to Cassis, a charming port town known as the Little Saint Tropez of Provence. Nestled between Cap Canaille and the Calanques, this is a true haven…Explore the village and the numerous art galeries and craftsmen shops. Relax on the small sandy beach, or have a short boat ride through Les Calanques. Les Calanques de Cassis is a National Park listed as world heritage by Unesco for its turquoise water and white cliffs.
Lunch at your leisure in the village.
Marseille
Complete your shore excursion in Marseille city center. Explore the old harbour, chat to the friendly fishermen and its former gangster district “Le Panier”. Visit Notre Dame de la Garde , the highest monument of the Phocaean city. Formerly a small chapel, this is nowadays a Neo-Byzantine basilica built on top of a hill. From there, enjoy a breathtaking 360° view on the city, and of the nearby Friuli Islands. One of them has the Fortress of Château d’If, the “Comte de Monte Cristo” island!
And if we have enough time we could do a wine tasting in the unique wine cellar in Marseille.
Aix en Provence
Provence in the South of France is considered as the most beautiful place in France, and it stretches all the way from Arles and Avignon to Monaco, anchored by the Mediterranean sea. The region’s natural beauty, its warm climate, picturesque Medieval villages, traditional open markets, colors, aromas, olive oil, sun flowers, lavender fields and of course its wines make Provence an irresistible destination to both the French and to visitors.
What gives Provence its distinctive character and unique wines is, among other things, its particularly diverse landscape swept by the Mistral wind and its warm dry and sunny weather. Provence is more and more popular and recognized for its wines, especially about its rosé wines (some of the World’s best rosés) but it also produces some remarkable strong and full-bodied red wines which can age several years in barrels, as well as tender delicate and airy whites.
If you want to discover the wines and the beauty of Provence countryside in a relaxing, welcoming atmosphere with an English-speaking guide, then our private Provence wine tours are for you!
We offer several destinations to visit and taste wine in Provence such as Aix en Provence, Luberon, Baux de Provence, Bandol & Cassis and the world famous Châteauneuf du Pape.
And if you want to discover Provence off the beaten tracks, you can also contact us in order to organize your own tailor-made trip whether it is for one day, for a week or more.
We are strategically located in Aix en Provence in order to travel around easily to all destinations.
If you like the wines you have tasted during your wine tour and if you want to buy some, we offer the service to ship your wine home.
We are open all year round and look forward to welcoming you at Planet Provence.
In the morning, discover the medieval town of Aix en Provence – the City Of Art. While walking through the historic center, visit the Cathedral, the Town Hall, and the charming Provençal Market. Tasting of local food specialties. Indulge yourself with colorful market stands and experience a refined Provencal “Art de Vivre”.
Cassis
Afterwards let us drive to Cassis, a charming port town known as the Little Saint Tropez of Provence. Nestled between Cap Canaille and the Calanques, this is a true haven…Explore the village and the numerous art galeries and craftsmen shops. Relax on the small sandy beach, or have a short boat ride through Les Calanques. Les Calanques de Cassis is a National Park listed as world heritage by Unesco for its turquoise water and white cliffs.
Lunch at your leisure in the village.
Marseille
Complete your shore excursion in Marseille city center. Explore the old harbour, chat to the friendly fishermen and its former gangster district “Le Panier”. Visit Notre Dame de la Garde , the highest monument of the Phocaean city. Formerly a small chapel, this is nowadays a Neo-Byzantine basilica built on top of a hill. From there, enjoy a breathtaking 360° view on the city, and of the nearby Friuli Islands. One of them has the Fortress of Château d’If, the “Comte de Monte Cristo” island!
And if we have enough time we could do a wine tasting in the unique wine cellar in Marseille.
Booking
From 2 to 8 people
Full day tour – 7h
On request
Transportation in a luxury 8-seater car
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