About this tour
Spend seven hours along France's dramatic southern coastline, starting with your choice of Marseille's hilltop basilica or a wander through its bustling Old Port. Head to the clifftop village of Cassis, where you'll stand at Cap Canaille—Europe's highest sea cliff—with rosé and local snacks in hand. The afternoon is yours: explore Cassis's boutiques and restaurants, swim at the central beach, or take a boat into the Calanques, those wild limestone inlets carved into the Mediterranean. Private transport throughout.
Highlights
- Cap Canaille: Europe's tallest sea cliff with 360° views
- Rosé and local appetisers on the clifftop
- Cassis village: galleries, shops, harbourside dining
- Optional boat trip through Calanques limestone gorges
- Marseille's Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica (optional)
- Swimming at Cassis's sheltered central beach
What to expect
Your driver collects you and you decide the pace. If you want history first, climb to Notre-Dame de la Garde for unobstructed city and sea views, or skip it and head straight to Cassis. Either way, you'll find yourself at Cap Canaille mid-morning, glass in hand, looking down at one of Europe's most striking coastal drops. Cassis itself is low-key—postcards-pretty but not overrun—with a working fishing port, cafés, and quiet streets. Afternoons vary: some travellers hop on a boat to explore the Calanques (wilder, more remote than the port), others simply swim and eat lunch by the water. There's no rushing.
Good to know
Boat trips to the Calanques cost extra (£17–21 per person) and are optional. Wine tastings at local wineries available separately (around £12). Lunch isn't included. The village sits on the coast, so it's breezy; bring a light layer. Prams welcome. Minimum age 18 for wine and spirits.
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