Founded in the year 600 BC by the Greek sailors of Phocaea, Marseille is the oldest town in France and the capital of Provence. Dynamic, cosmopolitan and exuberant, Marseille was elected European Capital of Culture 2013 and has more than one wonder to share.
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Day 1 : Panoramic tour of Marseille and guided visit of the MUCEM
With your guide, take a panoramic tour to discover the Phocean city: the Old Port, on up to Notre Dame de la Garde with a stop for the panoramic view. … and a walking tour round “Le Panier”, the historical district.
In the afternoon, guided tour of the MUCEM. No museum in the world has ever been devoted to the Mediterranean’s culture, difficult to believe when it has so much history from a civilisation point of view.
Walking tour in the Panier, the oldest district of Marseille. You will find small terraces of cafes, colorful street-art facades, and small designer shops.
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Day 2 : Guided visit of Cosquer Cave and visit of the Calanques by boat
In the morning, guided tour of the Cosquer Cave. You will discover all the treasures it contains and you will get as close as possible to the parietal works. Then, relive through a short film, the discovery and the dangers of Henri Cosquer’s exceptional underwater adventure.
End the day with the visit of the Calanques by boat: depart for a magnificent excursion by boat to discover the six calanques with its crystal clear waters: Marseilleveyre, Sormiou, Sugiton… (2h15)