Shore Excursions Group
Marseille And Cassis
After joining your driver at the cruise ship terminal, travel along the Gineste and Crests roads to reach Cape Canaille and begin your tour. There, you’ll take in the unparalleled majesty of the Cape’s natural beauty, as the Cape maintains the highest sea cliff in all of France.
You’ll have the opportunity to board a 45-minute boat tour of the region (not included, approximately 19 EUR per person), on which you’d be able to pass by the three Calanques, or steep-walled coves, that shelter quaint harbors and beaches. In Cassis, you’ll have free time to explore the picturesque town and enjoy a delicious French lunch.
Next, you’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of the dynamic city of Marseille, France’s third-largest metropolis. During your time in Marseille, you’ll have a photo opportunity at the famed Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, the city’s most visited attraction.
From the hill, you’ll peer out at a breathtaking view of the city, the nearby Frioul islands, and the fortified Chateau d’If. Then, drive along historic Corniche Road, which will take you to Saint-Victory Abbey, an 11th century fortified church that guards entry to the Vieux-Port.
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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 - 05/15/27 |
Starting At $205 |
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This tour takes place in historical areas. Therefore, it is not wheelchair accessible, nor is it accessble for strollers or for guests with limited mobility.
