From Marseille: Shared Shore Excursion to Aix-en-Provence
ID: GYG59599-83492
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a full-day shore excursion from Marseille Cruise Port to Aix-en-Provence and a panoramic tour of Marseille in an 8-seater minivan.
Meet your driver at the exit of your ship in Marseille seaport. Drive to Aix-en-Provence to discover the Cours Mirabeau lined with 17th and 18th centuries private mansions, where large plane trees give shade on hot summer days.
Visit Place d’Albertas and see the fountain whose basin was made by local students. See the Four Dolphins Fountain, an impressive sculpture created in 1667. Other amazing sights in the vibrant city are City Hall and the Cathedral Saint Sauveur, which features 12th-century buildings offering insight into Aix-en-Provence's unique heritage. The old town is packed with shops, architectural and religious sites, bustling squares and refreshing fountains. Take a stroll through one of the numerous markets taking place everyday in the center of the city.
Aix is also the birthplace of the painter Paul Cézanne. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Cézanne's studio that was built from his own plans and where time seems to stand still (entrance ticket not included).
Free time for lunch (not included) on your own during the day. Take a panoramic tour of the city of Marseille on the way back, including a photo stop at Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica. From this hill, enjoy a breathtaking view on the Phocaean city, the Frioul islands and If Castle.
Drive on the Corniche Road, a symbol of holiday and outward sign of wealth for merchants and bourgeois from the 19th century who built magnificent houses with many ostentatious splendid features. You will then reach Saint-Victor abbey (11th century) that keeps the entry of the Vieux-Port (Old Port).
Highlights
- Be taken to Aix-en-Provence for a shore excursion from Marseilles
- Enjoy a panoramic tour of Marseille
- Have free time for own discoveries
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a tour only for cruise passengers. Please provide your cruise ship name.
The pickup time may change according to the arrival time of the cruise ship.
Food and drinks are not provided.
Tickets to enter Cézanne's studio are not included in the price.
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Please meet your guide at Marseille Seaport, at the exit of the ship. He will hold a sign with your name on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
