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Aix-en-Provence
Cassis Village Tour, Calanques Boat Ride & Provence Wines Private Tour
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Discover Cassis village, cruise the stunning Calanques by boat, and taste exceptional Provence wines on a full-day private tour from Aix-en-Provence. An expert guide, private vehicle, and hotel pick-up included.
Highlights
- English speaking local Guide
- Wine tasting of Provence wines in a selected winery
- Enjoy a Boat Tour to admire the Calanques
- Discover the fishing port of Cassis with your guide
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Cassis, the Calanques & Provence Wine: A Full Day from Aix-en-Provence This full-day private tour from Aix-en-Provence takes you to one of the most beautiful corners of the French Mediterranean coast. From the charming fishing port of Cassis to a boat ride through the dramatic Calanques National Park, a scenic drive along the Route des Crêtes, and a wine tasting at a local estate, every hour of ...
Cassis, the Calanques & Provence Wine: A Full Day from Aix-en-Provence
This full-day private tour from Aix-en-Provence takes you to one of the most beautiful corners of the French Mediterranean coast. From the charming fishing port of Cassis to a boat ride through the dramatic Calanques National Park, a scenic drive along the Route des Crêtes, and a wine tasting at a local estate, every hour of the day is filled with something exceptional. Your English-speaking guide picks you up directly from your hotel in Aix-en-Provence and takes care of everything from start to finish.
Cassis Village: Cliffs, Harbor & Provençal Life
Your day begins in Cassis, a beautifully situated fishing village nestled between white limestone cliffs, a medieval castle, and a turquoise bay. Your guide leads you on a walking tour of the village, through the portside streets, past local boutiques offering authentic Provençal products, and into the quieter backstreets away from the harbor. If your visit falls on a Wednesday or Friday morning, the local market is also on the route — a perfect introduction to the flavors and produce of the region.
The Calanques: A Boat Ride Through a Natural Wonder
The Calanques are among the most spectacular natural landscapes in France — a series of narrow inlets carved into sheer white limestone cliffs that plunge directly into crystal-clear turquoise water, stretching along the rugged coastline between Cassis and Marseille. Protected as a National Park, they are best experienced from the water, where their true scale becomes fully apparent.
Your group boards a local boat from Cassis harbor for a one-hour panoramic cruise through the most striking inlets of the park. Your guide provides context on the geology, ecology, and history of the Calanques as the boat moves through the landscape.
Practical note on the boat ride
Calanques boat departures are subject to sea conditions and seasonal scheduling. In the rare event that a boat excursion is not available on the day of your tour, your guide will arrange an alternative clifftop viewpoint experience, which offers equally dramatic panoramas over the inlets.
Free Time & Lunch in Cassis
After the boat ride, free time is built into the itinerary for lunch and personal exploration. Cassis has an excellent selection of restaurants and bistros along the harbor and in the village streets, with fish and seafood being the local specialties. Your guide is happy to recommend options to suit your tastes and budget, and can assist with reservations if needed.
Cap Canaille & the Route des Crêtes
As you leave Cassis, the tour follows the Route des Crêtes — a dramatic cliff road offering some of the finest coastal panoramas in southern France. The route leads to Cap Canaille, the tallest maritime cliff in France, which drops nearly 400 metres directly into the Mediterranean Sea. Several viewpoints along the way provide the opportunity to stop, take in the scale of the landscape, and photograph the view back over Cassis and the bay.
Cassis AOC Wine Tasting: One of France's Oldest Appellations
The afternoon closes with a wine tasting at a carefully selected estate near Cassis. The Cassis appellation holds a distinguished place in French wine history — it was one of the very first AOC designations granted in France in 1936, alongside Sauternes and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The appellation covers only the district of Cassis itself, producing wines entirely in the shadow of Cap Canaille from a small number of estates.
The Cassis AOC is best known for its dry, aromatic whites — among the most food-friendly wines on the Mediterranean coast — but the estate also produces rosés and reds of genuine character. Your guide introduces each wine in the context of the terroir, the microclimate, and the history of the appellation.
Return to Aix-en-Provence
At the close of the afternoon, your guide drives you back to Aix-en-Provence and drops you off at your hotel or accommodation. As a fully private tour, the return time can be adjusted slightly to suit the pace of your group's day.
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Pick up at your accommodation in Aix en Provence or surrounding area
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Reach the charming village of Cassis
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Participate in a scenic boat ride in the Calanques National Park
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Stroll through the streets of Cassis with your guide
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Free time for personal discovery and lunch (at own expense)
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Admire the scenic views from Cap Canaille
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Participate in a Provence Wines tasting session
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Return to Aix en Provence
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Practical Information
3 personsPrice per person | 4 personsPrice per person | 5 personsPrice per person | 6 personsPrice per person | 7 personsPrice per person | 8 personsPrice per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330€ | 265€ | 225€ | 200€ | 180€ | 165€ |
Know before you book
- This product has live availability
- Hotel or train station pick up available.
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
- You must wear good walking shoes for this tour.
- Remember to bring hat, sunglasses and sun cream for Boat Ride
- Currency is in Euros
Additional information
Important information concerning wine tours in France: We carefully select the wineries visited during our wine tours, but the number of wines you’ll taste is set by each estate and varies by region, price and quality.
Please also note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.
In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited.
Please also note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.
In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited.
Voucher info
If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately. Â Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
Group information
We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
Meeting point /
13100 Aix-en-Provence
Departure
We will come and pick you up in Aix en Provence.
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
Included / excluded
Included
- Pick up and drop off in Aix en Provence
- Visit of Cassis Village, Cap Canaille
- Boat ride in the Calanques, including tickets
- Pre-booked winery visit, Tasting fees
- English-speaking driver/guide
Excluded
- Personal travel insurance & expenses
- Meals & drinks (lunch)
- Gratuities for the Guide
FAQ
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Are children allowed on this tour?
Children can join the tour under adult supervision, but wine tastings are reserved for participants of legal drinking age; families should note that the day includes walking and a boat ride in the Calanques. -
What will we see and do during the day?
You will explore the fishing village of Cassis, join a scenic boat ride through the Calanques National Park, enjoy free time for lunch and personal discovery, drive the Route des Crêtes to admire views from Cap Canaille, and visit a local estate for a Provence wine tasting. -
Where do we depart from?
Your driver‑guide will pick you up directly at your accommodation in Aix‑en‑Provence or at an agreed meeting point in town, and you will return to the same area at the end of the tour. -
How long is the tour and when does it operate?
The tour lasts around 8 hours and is available from April to the end of October, operating as a full‑day private excursion from Aix‑en‑Provence. -
What is not included?
Personal expenses, personal travel insurance, lunch and other meals or drinks, and gratuities for your driver‑guide are not included in the tour price. -
What is included in this tour?
This full‑day private tour includes pick‑up and drop‑off in Aix‑en‑Provence, services of an English‑speaking driver‑guide, transport in a recent and comfortable minivan, a boat ride in the Calanques from Cassis, a visit of Cassis village and Cap Canaille viewpoint, and a Provence wine tasting with all tasting fees.
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