Enjoy Cassis village and discover this cute portside village as well as the calanques listed by Unesco as a world heritage national park. Enjoy a walking tour of the village with our guide and discover the narrow streets of Cassis, small shops and stores that sell local goods of Provence. If you are in the village on a Wednesday or Friday morning, your guide will certainly take you to the local market where it is possible to taste local delicacies.
Boat Ride in the Calanques National Park
This full day tour from Aix en Provence also includes a panoramic boat ride of the Calanques that are located near Cassis. Experience the Calanques National Park that stretches from Marseille to Cassis to admire some of the most beautiful coves part of the steep rocky coast. The result is a breathtaking landscape that mixes turquoise waters with impressive limestone cliffs and inlets.
Enjoy some free time for personal discovery & lunch (at own expense)
After your visit & 1 hour boat ride, you will have sufficient time to take in some of that “Provence atmosphere” and lose yourself in the small quiet backstreets compared to the bustling harbour. It will also be time for you to taste some of the local delicacies in one of the many restaurants or bistros of the village. Ask your guide for recommendations as there are a number of restaurants that serve fine meals.
Reach Cape Canaille, the highest cliff in Europe
Enjoy a drive along the Route des Crêtes & discover the highest sea cliff in all of Europe. Of course, your driver/guide will stop in one of the many areas dedicated to admire the views and take some astounding photos.
Provence Rosé, red & white Wines
After the drive to Cap Canaille, it will be time for you to experience a wine tasting session near Cassis. The Cassis Vineyard was among the very first Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée in 1936 (with Sauternes and Châteauneuf-du-Pape). It is planted – and this is noteworthy – exclusively in the district of Cassis, sheltered by famous Cap Canaille, the tallest coastal cliff in France, plunging down from a height of 400 metres into the Mediterranean sea. After a short drive, arrive at a carefully selected winery. Upon arrival, taste local wines and find out about the winery and the wine making process of this very popula
