Day 1 : MARSEILLE
Transfer to Marseille accommodation (on your own).
Walking tour in Marseille (Half Day)
Discover the vibrant heart of Marseille and let yourself be won over by its culture.
Rewind time and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the picturesque
historic district of Le Panier with its colorful streets.
A great opportunity to discover its many architectural treasures, small bistros and artisanals shops.
The walk continues towards the bustling Noailles via the most famous avenue that cuts through The heart of Marseille, the Canebière!
A succession of stylish historical edifices awaits you before immersing yourself in the cosmopolitan and popular atmosphere of the “belly of Marseille” where market stalls and oriental shops are predominant.
To finish the tour in style, head for the Cours Julien, the home of designers, alternative culture and street art !
Voted 10th coolest district on earth in 2022 !
Accommodation in hotel 3* or 4*
Day 2 : MARSEILLE – AIX EN PROVENCE
Wine tasting in Aix-en-Provence (Full Day)
Journey towards Montagne Sainte-Victoire, which inspired the famous painter Paul Cézanne. Enjoy this superb landscape where rows of vines stretch as far as the eye can see between pine forests and olive groves.
Your local guide from A la Française will provide you with a wealth of information about this wine region. Discover this remarkable clay-limestone terroir : the vineyards of the Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire appellation are located east of Aix-en-Provence, at the foot of Montagne Sainte-Victoire.
Enjoy wine tastings (included) at two family-owned wineries of the appellation. Appreciate the authenticity and expertise of these estates ; you may even meet the passionate owners who have been passing down their craft for generations. Learn about the winemaking
process from vine to bottle. Taste their complex red wines (typical regional grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon) and their subtle and elegant rosé wines.
Accommodation in hotel 3* or 4*
Day 3 : MARSEILLE
Visit of the Calanques (Full Day)
The hybrid/electric boat will allow you to enjoy a quiet ride through this untouched scenery and to admire the local well preserved maritime floral and fauna.
We will have time to swim, to explore the underwater world and to have a pleasant lunch on board into a well sheltered Calanques.
Accommodation in hotel 3* or 4*
Day 4 : Marseille
transfer to your next destination (on your own)
Included in the Price is:
- Each night of accommodation as mentioned with breakfast
- Activities and excursions as mentioned above, with English-speaking guides
- Entry tickets to attractions as mentioned above
- A detailed Numerical Format roadbook with our suggestions for visits, all addresses, maps, and vouchers for all accommodation and activities.
- Telephone 24/7 assistance in case of emergency.
Not included in the price:
- International flights.
- The activities as mentioned as optional.
- Personal expenses
- City taxes in the accommodation (2025: between 2€ and 4€ per person per night.
- All that is not mentioned in the section, ‘This price includes’
Accommodations
The hotels reflect the level of quality and location offered. If they are not available at the time of booking, we will offer you similar accommodation.
- 3* hotel – Hotel Marsiho or similar
- 4* hotel – New Hotel Le Quai or similar
4-day / 3-night land package, price per person, double or twin occupancy. Price for 2024 and 2025.
For those who booked their European river cruise with InterlineTravel.com, the following prices apply: Rates are per person based on the number of people going in your group, 2, 4, 6 or 8.
| Nmbr of Psgrs | 3 Star Hotel | 4 Star Hotel |
| 2 | $949 | $1,029 |
| 4 | $849 | $919 |
| 6 | $809 | $889 |
| 8 | $999 | $869 |
| Single Rate | Call | Call |
| Triple Rate | Call | Call |
For those who want to take this tour on its own or booked your river cruise at another travel agency the following prices apply: Rates are per person based on the number of people going in your group, 2, 4, 6 or 8.
| Nmbr of Psgrs | 3 Star Hotel | 4 Star Hotel |
| 2 | $1,029 | $1,119 |
| 4 | $9199 | $9999 |
| 6 | $889 | $969 |
| 8 | $869 | $949 |
| Single Rate | Call | Call |
| Triple Rate | Call | Call |
Deposit, Final Payment and Cancellation Policy:
- Deposit of 30% due at time of booking and is nonrefundable. Full payment is due 50 days in advance. If you cancel 30 to 15 days before arrival the cancellation penalty is 75%. If you cancel less than 15 days before arrival the cancellation penalty is 100%. We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance. You can do that by clicking here or have our agents get it for you.
- In case the client changes the number of participants, prices shall be revised and adapted to the new number of participants.