From Marseille: Shared Shore Excursion to Aix-en-Provence
ID: GYG58331-81589
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a shared a half-day shore excursion from the port of Marseille to the town of Aix-en-Provence in a 8-seater minivan.
Meet your driver at the cruise terminal in Marseille seaport. Drive to Aix-en-Provence and 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 sights in the vibrant city are the City Hall and the Cathedral Saint Sauveur, which feature 12th-century buildings offering insight into Aix-en-Provence's unique heritage.
See the old town, which 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 Cézanne's studio that was built from his own plans and where time seems to stand still.
Highlights
- Explore the rich architectural town of Aix-en-Provence
- Walk under the plane trees of the Cours Mirabeau
- Go to a local market to discover the Provencal produce
- Enjoy an optional visit to Cezanne's studio
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please mention the name of the ship on which you are cruising for pick-up arrangements
• The pick-up time may change according to the arrival time of the cruise ship
• Please note that this tour is only open to cruise ship passengers
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
This tour is reserved for cruise passengers.
Your guide will be holding a signboard with your name and will meet you at the cruise terminal.
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.
