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Tour Two Cities: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence

  • Tour Two Cities Marseille and Aix en Provence
Let the guide lead on this double-city excursion by bus and foot, giving you a great intro to Marseille and Aix.
Begin with a drive to Aix-en-Provence and take to the streets on a walking tour to the cathedral. Stroll down the stunning Cours Mirabeau and enjoy some free time in the city before rejoining the coach. You'll then return to Marseille for a city tour, stopping off at sites like the famous Notre Dame de la Garde cathedral for a 360-degree panoramic view over the city. Finally, you'll head to Marseille's Vieux Port to explore at your leisure before going back to the ship.

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Shore Thing Highlights

  • Get a 360-degree panoramic view over Marseille from the iconic Notre Dame de la Garde (a.k.a. La Bonne-Mère) Cathedral

  • Join a local guide for a stroll down the lovely Cours Mirabeau while making your way to the impressive Saint Sauveur Cathedral

  • Hop on a coach bus for a scenic roundtrip ride from Marseille to Aix-en-Provence

  • Grab lunch, do some shopping and explore the Vieux Port area at your leisure

  • Tour Marseille and Aix-en-Provence both by bus and on foot

Need to know

  • Approximately 45-minute drive from Marseille to Aix-en-Provence

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • The order of sites visited may vary

  • Dress code alert: Shoulders and knees must be covered while in the cathedral

  • Sailors should expect to walk over uneven pavement for an extended period of time.

  • Includes roundtrip coach transfer

  • Lunch is not included - Take advantage of the free time given to taste the local cuisine

  • Please note this Shore Thing involves climbing about 160 steps at Notre Dame de la Garde

  • Sailors should bring cash if they want to purchase local products

  • This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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