Private Luxury Day Tour of Cassis
Explore the rugged Mediterranean coastline east of Marseille, up to a clifftop fortified village and to the colorful port of Cassis. Take in stunning azure water, soaring cliffs and the fjord like calanques. Start your tour in the fortified village of Le Castellet. Stroll medieval street and try local gourmet products, including Bandol wines, gourmet olive oil, and lavender soap. Next up is Cassis. Find our why local poet Frédéric Mistral once said, "Who has seen Paris and not Cassis, has not seen anything". It is an ideal spot to soak up the Mediterranean sun. From Cassis head up the Route des Crete's to Cap Canaille, France’s highest sea-side cliffs, for dramatic views.
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Private Luxury Day Tour of Cassis
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What's included in Private Luxury Day Tour of Cassis
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Le Castellet
Start your tour in the fortified village of Le Castellet. Stroll through the medieval street and enjoy opportunities to shop for and try local gourmet products, including the highly regarded wines of the nearby Bandol appellation, gourmet olive oil, and lavender soap.
Cassis
This famous fishing village is nestled between the Calanques National Park and the towering Cap Canaille sea cliff (1,293 ft or 394 m). A spectacular sea front and charming villas at the foot of the national park make Cassis a favorite. Take some time for lunch before continuing your tour.
Cape Canaille
This breathtaking view from Cape Canaille and the Route des Crêtes road from Cassis to La Ciotat never fails to impress. Hairpin turns are rewarding with memorial views of sheer cliffs and azur waters. Note: That the road is closed on Sundays and can close on short-notice due to weather conditions and high winds. If the road is inaccessible the tour will instead include more time at other stops.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Our private tours are customizable. We can accommodate reasonable modifications free of charge.
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- In-person Guide: English and French
- Lunch: Enjoy free time for lunch at a restaurant
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour includes free time to eat a restaurant of your choice. Please let your driver guide know your budget, allergies, and dietary preference so that they can make appropriate recommandations.
- Note: The Route des Crete's road is closed on Sundays and may close on short notice due to weather conditions. If the road is closed, the tour will instead spend more time exploring Cassis and/or La Ciotat.
- The duration of this tour, with travel time to and between destinations, is 7 to 8 hours. The tour is customizable, let your driver know if you wish to spend more or less time in any location.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Your driver guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby or in front of your hotel.
