8-Hour Marie Madeleine Cave Hike and Saint-Maximin Basilica Tour

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike to the sacred cave where Marie Madeleine spent 30 years
• 02 Visit the Basilica of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume to see Marie Madeleine's relics
• 03 Combine a spiritual pilgrimage with a scenic hike from Marseille
• 04 Enjoy lunch or a picnic between two of Provence's revered religious sites

Embark on a historical and cultural journey from Marseille on this full-day experience to two of Provence's most revered Marie Madeleine sites. Hike to the sacred cave where Marie Madeleine is said to have spent 30 years, then enjoy lunch or a picnic before continuing to Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume. There, visit the magnificent basilica and see the revered relics of Marie Madeleine.

Hike to the cave where Marie Madeleine spent 30 years.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Marseille, Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Marie Madeleine Cave Hike and Saint-Maximin Basilica

• Pick up from your hotel or the Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal in Marseille.
• Hike to the cave where Marie Madeleine spent 30 years.
• Enjoy lunch or a picnic.
• Drive to Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume to visit the basilica, where you can see the relics of Marie Madeleine.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Comfortable van for up to 8 persons

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Picnic available with a supplement

What to bring

• Hiking boots
• Comfortable clothing
• Extra water

Know before you go

You must be fit to hike.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

MPCT - Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal, Marseille, France or hotel

Tour start

Marseille, France

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.