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Marseille and Cassis
Toulon Shore Excursion - Marseille and Cassis
 



This 8 Hour Private Shore Excursion Includes:
  • Pick up from Port or your Hotel in Toulon
  • Private English Speaking Driver Guide
  • Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle
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Tour Number:
FTOUL-11

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Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $546 Per Person (Private Tour)
3 People - $364 Per Person (Private Tour)
4 People - $272 Per Person (Private Tour)
5 People - $232 Per Person (Private Tour)
6 People - $194 Per Person (Private Tour)
7 People - $172 Per Person (Private Tour)
8 People - $150 Per Person (Private Tour)



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Toulon Shore Excursion

This Toulon shore trip visits Marseille where you enjoy a driving tour with short stops at the most famous sites. Then in the afternoon you visit Cassis where you have the option to take a boat trip to see the Calanques.

After meeting your guide at the pier in Toulon you depart for Marseille. Upon arrival in Marseille your first stop is the impressive Palais Longchamps. This beautiful water fountain was built under the reign of Napoleon III and was designed by one of the great architects of Marseille.

Your next stop is Le Vieux Port, or the Old Port, where the sea enters the town's embrace. You'll have a chance to walk the bustling outdoor fish market and see the vendors selling local handicrafts or the flower market (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 cathedral sits on the highest point in Marseille and from it you'll have stunning views over the whole city. Locals consider this church the guardian of the city.

Finally you'll take a drive along the coastal road of Marseille named after John F. Kennedy and then you'll stop at a typical old fishing port, le Vallon des Auffes, where you can soak up the local atmosphere and see the small fishing boats in the tiny harbor.

While you are in Marseille, you have free time for lunch.

This afternoon you have the chance to visit Cassis. Cassis is the type of unspoiled fishing village that first lured the jet set to the Riviera years ago. Surrounded by white limestone cliffs, umbrella pines, and vineyards descending directly into the sea, Cassis is friendly and unpretentious. The port is a curve of pastel houses and colorful wooden fishing boats in front of the outdoor terraces of seafood brasseries. There are few designer shops in the narrow streets, and no over sized yachts to gawk at. Instead you're likely to see fishermen, locals, and international tourists who shun the overcrowded beaches of St. Tropez.

While in Cassis, you can choose to explore the quaint town on foot, or if you wish, you can take a boat trip to marvel at the crystalline azure coves called Calanques and the smooth white cliffs that surround them. Don't miss this opportunity to see this unspoiled natural beauty and feel the spray of surf brush your cheeks.

After your time in Cassis you return to the pier in Toulon.

Please Note- Entrance fees or boat trip are not included and are based on your personal interests.

Mobility: NO wheelchairs
If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Toulon tours and Toulon shore excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Toulon shore trip using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Meet guide and drive to Marseille - 1 Hour
  • Marseille Tour Short Stops - 2.5 Hours
  • Free Time for Lunch - 1 Hour
  • Drive to Cassis - 30 Minutes
  • Visit Cassis - 2 Hours
  • Return to pier in Toulon driving along the coast - 1 Hour

Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 27 Write a review »

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful:
 
5 of 5 Review Location: Toulon September 27, 2024
Reviewer: Patricia P from Miami Beach, FL  
We had a wonderful trip and I want to thank you for helping us with the private tours in France (Toulon and French Riviera). The guides were punctual and knowledgeable, in addition to nice and friendly. I will definitely recommend you if I get a chance and no doubt will contact you for assistance with our next trip (a couple of years away... but already thinking about it!). It makes a huge difference to find a trustworthy source in the US for pre-arranging tours in Europe. We loved the convenience of a private tour combined with the flexibility it provided. Thank you very much! Merci! I will make sure to write a good review on trip advisor for Private Shore Trips.

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5 of 5 Review Location: Toulon August 4, 2024
Reviewer: Linda S from Manalapan NJ  
My trip was wonderful and the driverstour guides worked out great. We especially had a wonderful time in the French Riviera with our tour guide Frances Xavier. Thank you for all of your help and when we tour Europe again, I will be sure to contact you!! Very truly yours.

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5 of 5 Review Location: Toulon July 13, 2024
Reviewer: Scott F from Katy TX  
We had a great time in France during our cruise stop in Toulon on our tour. Our driver, Eva, was awesome and the three of us enjoyed being with her very much. She lives in the area, so was very knowledgeable and knew the roads and towns well. She gave us plenty of free time, but was also there to help point things out and get us through the language barrier. Had a great time in Sanary and Bandol, shopping, wine and olive oil tasting, markets, as well as eats along the way. She took us to a village on one of the mountains for a great view and a fantastic lunch together. She spoke highly of your firm and we will sure call you in the future when we are in need of your services.

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5 of 5 Review Location: Toulon January 26, 2024
Reviewer: Clyde Y from Edmonds, WA - December 2014  
We had a great time on our cruise and your tours. Every tour guide was on time and clean comfortable buses. We are amazed at the knowledge of some of the guides particularly the ones in Rome and Barcelona, smart knowledgeable guides. If I need a tour on any cruise I will be calling you again.

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5 of 5 Review Location: Toulon November 27, 2023
Reviewer: Neal E from Boyton Beach FL  
I know that we have been communicating a lot over the past few months and that we probably wont be doing so again in the near future, but I want to tell you how pleased we all were with the trip we arranged and the guide we had. Everything could not have worked out better. We were met promptly at 800 on the pier in Toulon by Maria holding a sign with my name. Maria was charming, which is always a plus, but she also knew exactly what she was doing. Our driver beautifully negotiated narrow, windy roads to bring us up to the highest peak in the Toulon area where we were able to get magnificent panoramic views of Cassis and the surrounding areas. It was perfect that the afternoon vineyard tour and wine tasting was moved to the morning. This gave us more time in Aix en Provence to enjoy a sidewalk lunch and then stroll through every nook and cranny of the beautiful town. One of our party had relatives who were living in Aix and they were able to meet them and join them for lunch. Please pass this information on to everyone involved, especially Maria. Our thanks to you and to everyone at PrivateShoreTrips.com for a wonderful time.

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