France · Boating

8-Hour Private Marseille and Cassis Tour with Calanques Boat Ride

8 Hours Round trip from Marseille Easy pace

Basilica of Notre-Dame-of-la-Garde at Marseille

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Take in magnificent views over Marseille from Notre-Dame de la Garde
02 See Château d'If, made famous by The Count of Monte Cristo
03 Admire Cap Canaille, the highest maritime cliff in Europe at 400 m
04 Enjoy time in the fishing village of Cassis with a boat ride to the famous Calanques

Discover Marseille from its hilltop landmark to its waterfront corners, then continue on a scenic drive to the charming fishing village of Cassis. Take in magnificent views from Notre-Dame de la Garde, see Château d'If made famous by The Count of Monte Cristo, and stop at the little port of le Vallon des Auffes. In Cassis, admire the stunning viewpoint over Cap Canaille, the highest maritime cliff in Europe at 400 m, and enjoy time for lunch and a boat ride to the famous Calanques.

Take in magnificent views from Notre-Dame de la Garde, see Château d'If made famous by The Count of Monte Cristo, and stop at the little port of le Vallon des Auffes.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Marseille, Aix en Provence, Cassis

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marseille Highlights and Cassis Calanques

On our tour, we will:
- Visit Notre-Dame de la Garde, which offers a magnificent viewpoint overlooking France's second-biggest city, as well as Château d'If, known from The Count of Monte Cristo, and the little port of le Vallon des Auffes.
- Drive along the shore of Marseille with a few stops, where I will share some insights along the way.
- Enjoy a scenic drive to Cassis, where I will show you the highest maritime cliff in Europe (400 m), overlooking Cassis and the Mediterranean Sea.
- Spend time in Cassis for lunch and a boat ride to admire the famous Calanques.