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Marseille Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Manosque, Valensole, Moustiers Ste Marie and Lake Ste Croix

9 Hours Round trip from Marseille Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day shore excursion from Marseille
  • 02 Explore Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and Valensole
  • 03 Visit the historic L'Occitane en Provence factory in Manosque
  • 04 Admire lavender fields in season from June 10 to July 20
  • 05 Enjoy free time in the Provençal village of Valensole
  • 06 Take in views over Lake Sainte-Croix and the Verdon canyon
  • 07 Travel by air-conditioned minivan with port pickup and drop-off

Discover the landscapes and villages of Provence on this private full-day shore excursion from Marseille. Travel into the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence to explore Manosque, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Valensole, and the Lake of Sainte-Croix, with scenic views throughout the day.

Along the way, visit the historic L'Occitane en Provence factory in Manosque to learn about its production processes, enjoy free time in the Provençal village of Valensole, and admire the famous lavender fields when in bloom from June 10 to July 20. The day also includes beautiful views over the Verdon canyon from Lake Sainte-Croix.

Along the way, visit the historic L'Occitane en Provence factory in Manosque to learn about its production processes, enjoy free time in the Provençal village of Valensole, and admire the famous lavender fields when in bloom from June 10 to July 20.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marseille, Manosque, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Valensole
Languages English, French

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marseille 4 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marseille, FR
Tour start
Marseille, FR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Marseille.

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