Shore Excursions Group
Private Full Day To Manosque, Valensole, Moustiers Ste Marie And Lake Ste Croix
Private Full-Day to Manosque, Valensole, Moustiers Ste Marie and Lake Ste Croix
On this special journey into the Alpes de Haute-Provence region, you will spend the day exploring sleepy medieval villages nestled in the mountains.
Stop in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, located along cliffside platform terraces. This town has been the center of the pottery trade for centuries, especially the tin-glazed faience variety.
In Manosque, the largest town and commune in the region, you will visit the historical factory of the L’Occitane de Provence cosmetics brand and learn about their different production processes.
Continue your exploration of Valensole for breathtaking views and the aromas of famous lavender fields. Walk along the main street with its boutique shops and cafes and observe the restored houses decorated with wrought-iron balconies. Near the town’s fountain, you will find a simple sundial that is more than a century old.
Conclude your approximate 9-hour tour at Lake of Saint Croix, a large man-made lake that contains the remnants of the original Sainte-Croix-de-Verdon village below the surface and offers stunning views over the Verdon canyon.
Book now for a relaxing day in the picturesque villages of Alpes de Haute-Provence.
Please Note: Vehicles available for this tour accommodate groups of up to 8, 22, or 40 passengers maximum. Groups with more than 30 guests may be accommodated upon request. Please consider this information when booking.
| Day 1 |
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 $59 |
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Guests must be able to get in and out of transportation. This tour can accommodate a collapsible wheelchair.
