This Sanary-sur-Mer shore trip is for those who want the most flexibility with their itinerary. When you meet your driver guide, you discuss your interests and the places you wish to visit, and your driver guide helps you plan the day around them.
The closest options are Bandol, about 4 miles (6km) away, roughly 10 minutes, a seaside town known for its vineyards and the Maison des Vins de Bandol, and Le Castellet, about 8 miles (13km), roughly 15 minutes, a hilltop medieval village. A little farther out is Toulon and Mont Faron, about 7 miles (11km), roughly 15 minutes, where a cable car climbs to a hilltop fort and memorial with views over the harbor, and Cassis, about 20 miles (32km), roughly 25 minutes, a cliffside fishing town on the edge of Calanques National Park. Farther afield, Bormes-les-Mimosas, about 32 miles (51km), roughly 41 minutes, is one of France's officially recognized "most beautiful villages," Aix-en-Provence, about 45 miles (72km), roughly 46 minutes, is Provence's elegant former capital, and Saint-Tropez, about 50 miles (80km), roughly 1 hour 11 minutes, is the Riviera's best known resort town.
Popular combinations include Bandol and Le Castellet together, both under 15 minutes from Sanary, for a wine country loop, or Cassis and Mont Faron together, both reachable within 25 minutes, for coastal cliffs and hilltop views in the same day. Aix-en-Provence or Saint-Tropez, both roughly 45 to 50 miles away, typically stand alone rather than being paired with a second stop.
This option tends to suit repeat Provence visitors who have already done Toulon and want Bandol or Cassis instead, mixed-interest groups choosing between wine country, coastal cliffs, or a hilltop village, and guests who want to decide the day's plan based on weather, choosing the coast at Cassis or the inland route to Aix once they see the forecast.
With 8 hours total, guests combining two of the closer destinations, such as Bandol and Le Castellet or Cassis and Mont Faron, typically have 5 to 6 hours actually at their stops once driving is subtracted. Guests who choose Aix-en-Provence or Saint-Tropez, both roughly 45 to 50 miles away, typically spend the whole day there rather than adding a second stop, since the round trip alone takes close to 1.5 hours.
This "Flexible Itinerary" includes a driver guide who provides commentary while you are in the vehicle and then you have free time in the stops of your choice. Your driver guide can make recommendations based on your interests. It is important to understand that with a flexible itinerary, we cannot guarantee you can see everything you are interested in within the amount of time you have chosen. Traffic conditions and weather ultimately affect the driving time to the places you wish to visit. If you decide you want to visit the interior of any sites, then you are expected to pay the applicable entrance fees in local currency.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Sanary-Sur-Mer tours and Sanary-Sur-Mer Shore Excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Sanary-Sur-Mer tour using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.