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Cassis pebbly beaches, calanques, limestone cliffs and driving the spectacular scenic Route des Crêtes along the clifftops to Cap Canaille and Cassis Appellation white wines and the city of Marseille

Tour summary

Cassis discovery - the magic begins to works its wonders when we leave Marseille climbing up over the steep hillsides & tiny roads taking us to the picturesque fishing village of Cassis. The road bends its way between vineyards & pine woods. The charm of Cassis shows itself as you explore little alleyways & squares edged with colourful fishermen's houses. The drive between Marseille and Cassis is a spectacular one. Following the clifftop road - Route des Crêtes to Cap Canaille, towering cliffs reach a height of 394 meters. This winding road offers spectacular views & exceptional panorama over La Ciotat's bay & Ile Verte beyond. Afterwards a visit to a local Cassis winemaker to enjoy a tasting of the wines from this small local appellation. Returning through the national park to Marseille and a chance to discover the coast road into the city, with time to visit La basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, the iconic cathedral which overlooks the city and the port. Onwards down towards the old port via MuCEM and Fort St Jean.

Tour itinerary

We will arrive to collect you from your hotel, chambre d'hôte, villa or apartment.

We leave by car towards Cassis up & over the winding cliff top road through the Calanques national park to the fishing village of Cassis. On arrival in Cassis, a guided visit of the village, beach & port. There is time in the schedule for you to take a short boat trip or break for lunch at leisure before continuing the tour. 

Next driving the spectacular cliff top drive of the Route de Crêtes towards La Ciotat before returning to Cassis, a visit to a local vineyard with wine tasting before driving towards Marseille along the coastal road up to Notre Dame de La Garde, visit the cathedral and enjoy the panoramic views. Return towards the old port via Fort St Jean & MuCEM. (This tour is available as a shore excursion from the Port of Marseille, adapted to fit the ship's schedule) From here return to your hotel or villa.

Tour schedule

The total duration of the tour is 7 hours, assuming pick-up and drop-off Aix-en-Provence, Marseille or Avignon. There is a scheduled break for lunch, price not included. You have the option of a short boat ride to visit the Calanques, price not included and it's subject to weather conditions on the day.

What's included

Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel in Aix-en-Provence, Marseille or Avignon. If you're staying elsewhere we can coordinate a pick-up at your address. (There may be a supplement payable)

Travel & admission to all the sites & destinations proposed including the wine tasting at the vineyard. Dedicated guide/driver to/from your hotel address. Air-conditioned SUV car with phone chargers & bottled water throughout the day. Refreshments, snacks, lunch and boat trip not included.

Languages/ English & French

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