Marseille, France – Sunday, January 2
January 2, 2022
Scenic Marseille
Relax on a panoramic drive through Marseille and soak up the atmosphere of this historic port city.
Begin your tour by motor coach through the area known as the Vieux Port, or Old Port, where the Greeks landed in 600 BC. Continue along the Corniche du Président John Fitzgerald Kennedy, admiring lovely views of offshore islands and the shimmering Mediterranean coastline. From the comfort of your coach, take in the splendor of Notre Dame de la Garde, the most magnificent building of its kind in southern France. Built in the mid-1800s in Roman-Byzantine style, this basilica displays a statue of the Virgin Mary on the top of its bell tower. Back in downtown Marseille, you can enjoy some free time among the numerous lively cafés, restaurants and quaint streets of this famous bustling port. Feel the welcome of the Marseille locals, or Marseillaise, and leave with wonderful memories of this glorious city.
Discover Aix-en-Provence
Walk through the leafy avenues of this historic fortified town and admire its ancient fountains and architecture.
Aix-en-Provence, Provence’s most elegant town, is just a 45-minute drive from port. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walk passing through the Cours Mirabeau, a wide and lively avenue shaded by trees. It was built in the 17th century on the site of the medieval ramparts. Of interest here are the aristocratic facades of the old hotels, with their finely carved doorways and wrought-iron balconies. In the Cathedral of St. Sauveur, admire the architectural styles ranging from the 5th to the 17th centuries. Also visit Aix’s numerous fountains, the most famous of which was built over natural hot springs in 1734. Its water was appreciated by the Romans some 2,000 years ago for its healing properties. After your walking tour, enjoy free time to stroll around or to browse the shops before returning to Marseille.
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