BestPrivateTours.com - Aix-en-Provence & Cassis

OVERVIEW

Aix en Provence is the old capital of the region and today one of the most visited towns especially for the beauty of its elegant mansions, beautiful fountains and squares.

Cassis is a little seaside resort sitting at the foot of a very tall cliff called Cap Canaille. The town is a wonderful place to stroll about with its picturesque fishing port lined with cafes and restaurants.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

We offer you a private customized tour of the most spectacular sights of Aix en Provence and Cassis with our comfortable and air conditioned Sedan/Van departing from the port of Toulon/La Seyne. You will have a fluent English speaking Driver who will escort you through the discovery of the area.

You will enjoy a morning stroll through the heart of Aix en Provence, in the pedestrian old streets to discover the façades of the baroque ochre coloured private mansions.

The city also offers a wide variety of fountains. Aix is the "city of water, city of art".

You will visit the cathedral, see the town hall, the Corn Exchange and enjoy some leisure time sitting down in one of the numerous Cafes of the town.

The town has a full market on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

In the afternoon you will reach the charming town of Cassis and have some free time for lunch and shopping.

We recommend you take a cruise (not included) to visit of the "calanques", a trip you shouldn't miss (45 mn to 1h30). Between Marseille and Cassis the coast is broken up by these "calanques", enticing fjord-like inlets lying between vertical white cliffs. The sight is fantastic.

Fom the panoramic road overlooking the bay of Cassis, you will stop to appreciate the fabulous landscape and if you are interested you can also stop in a winery to taste the renown Cassis white wine.

Return to Toulon/La Seyne.