This full day Marseille shore trip gives you free time in the charming coastal town of Cassis combined with a tour of Marseille's top sites, including Notre Dame de la Garde and the bustling Old Port.
After meeting your driver guide in Marseille, you drive along the famous cliff road to Cassis. The road climbs to about 1,300 feet above sea level at Cap Canaille, the highest sea cliff in France, offering dramatic views on the way into Cassis.
Cassis is a small but gorgeous port city that was once a bustling fishing village. It has become a popular destination for Europeans visiting in spring and fall to enjoy the moderate Mediterranean climate in this scenic resort town. The lovely natural setting includes rolling vineyards, olive trees, beaches, and the Calanques, fjord like white cliffs that create small bays along the coastline.
While you are in Cassis you have free time, where you might shop the boutiques, visit a local art gallery, or sample local white and rose wines in one of the many cafes. On Wednesday and Friday there are open air markets in the town square. Many guests choose to take a boat cruise (not included) to see the Calanques up close. Free time for lunch is also provided (meal not included).
In the afternoon you return to Marseille, where your first stop is the Palais Longchamp. This monumental water fountain and colonnade was designed by architect Henri Jacques Esperandieu and built between 1862 and 1869 during the reign of Napoleon III.
Your next stop is Le Vieux Port, the Old Port, where the sea reaches into the heart of the city. This is the site of the bustling outdoor fish market each morning, and you may see vendors selling local handicrafts or flowers, depending on the day of the week.
Then you drive to one of the most impressive locations in Marseille, Notre Dame de la Garde. This striking basilica sits on the highest point in the city, offering stunning views over all of Marseille. Locals consider the church the guardian of the city.
Finally you take a drive along Marseille's coastal road named after John F. Kennedy, then stop at a typical old fishing port, le Vallon des Auffes, where you can take in the local atmosphere and see the small fishing boats in the tiny harbor. At the end of the day you are brought back to the pier or your hotel.
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