Shore Excursions Group
Full Day Ebike Tour To The Calanques From Marseille
See some of Marseille’s most iconic sites like the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica and Callelongue Cove via an e-bike when you book this exciting full-day cycling tour in France. Have fun navigating the roads from Marseille to the Calanques Shore, traveling effortless 40 kilometers or just over 24 miles to catch breathtaking views along the way of places and landmarks like the Vallon of Auffes, the fishing village of Les Goudes and the Corniche Kennedy and parks like Borely and Pastre Park. Your tour also includes your helmet, electric bicycle and a friendly guide who will help you navigate the busy roads in and around Marseilles to see iconic sites like the Pharo Palace with the option to enjoy a snack stop or dine at a local restaurant if you’re looking to buy food to appease your appetite. You’ll even get the option to stop for a swim at the Maronaise Beach, making this excursion great for families and cycling enthusiasts alike!
Your e-bike adventure begins as you meet up with your smiling guide, put on your helmet and gear before heading off along Marseilles coastline. Riding the bike through the city’s busy streets is simple when you know how to ride a bike and follow your guide. Enjoy visiting iconic spots like the fishing village of Les Goudes and the Vallon of Auffes, a small inlet that dates back to the 18th century and features vivid boats and fishing cottages in multiple colors. At the end of your tour, you will be dropped off at your ship on time.
As you head towards the Calanques Shore, you’ll make stops along the way, including a stop at the wild beach of Maronaise, where you can take a relaxing dip in its crystalline waters. Your guide will also take you to explore natural parks, such as Borley Park or Pastre Park. Your tour also passes the iconic Notre Dame de la Basilica, where you can catch breathtaking views of its Byzantine Revival style architecture.
Continue your tour viewing places like the Corniche Kennedy and the old port. Before ending your tour, take the opportunity to grab a bite like snacks and sandwiches to eat on the beach or opt to visit the fishing village of Les Goudes, where you can enjoy dining on delectable food from local restaurants. With so much to see, this e-bike tour offers an unforgettable deep experience.
Whether you’re looking for a one of a kind way to explore Marseille via e-bike or you just want to enjoy a trip with your family and friends, then this tour is one you don’t want to miss. Reserve your spot today and get ready to zip through Marseilles for a memorable experience!
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Marseilles is an enticing port city known for its delectable seafood, breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, and diverse melting pot of cultures. Less travelled by tourists than its other Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur counterparts, including Cannes and Nice, this seaside city is a vibrant, artistic, and historically significant stop worth exploring! Believed to have been established in the seventh century by the Phoenicians or Greeks, Marseille is now the second largest French city after Paris and was named the European Capital of Culture in 2013. Marseille is a city of and for immigrants, with a blend of cultures and religions from North Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and more, reflected in the gastronomic and architectural diversity of Marseille itself. Visit the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, constructed in an Arabic architectural style, for an immersive experience with exhibits showcasing the artifacts of Marseille’s extensive history. The city’s most frequented attraction, the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica, is a stunning display of Roman and Byzantine design and provides spectacular views of the city below. A trip to Marseille wouldn’t be complete without a stroll through Le Vieux Port and Le Panier, popular neighborhoods for tourism and lined with markets boasting fresh and authentic cuisine. Bouillabaisse, a delicious stew filled with local and fresh-caught seafood, is well-known as a Marseillaise specialty, but don’t pass up the chance to eat other scrumptious eats, including squid, sardines, and mussels, piping-hot pizzas, and a sip of anise-flavored Pastis. There’s a reason why the city was one of Anthony Bourdain’s favorite gastronomic destinations! Be sure to take advantage of Marseille’s natural beauty. The variety of sandy and rocky beaches are perfect spots to revel in striking ocean scenes. Just south of Marseille, the Parc national des Calanques offers great hiking, biking, and boating excursions for any nature-lover. With so much to see and do, Marseille, France, will delight and astonish you. |
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05/03/22 - 04/09/27 |
Starting At $140 |
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It is necessary to know how to bike: the electric bike even if it is easy, requires a constant pedaling. The minimum height to participate is 4 feet 5 inches and the maximum weight to participate is 120kg or 264 lbs. Not recommended for people with back, or knee problems or pregnant women. Our activity is only for people who feel a minimum at ease by cycling in the streets with traffic and cars. Participants must have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility in order to ride a bicycle. In order to ensure not only your own, but other guests safety as well, you must have experience in riding a bicycle in order to participate on a tour. The guide of the day will have the authority to ask anyone who does not meet these physical capacity criteria not to participate in the tour without being able to expect a refund.
