Shore Excursions from Marseille — Calanques, Aix, Luberon & Provence Wine

Marseille is one of the Mediterranean’s most exciting cruise ports and a perfect gateway to Provence. From the city you can quickly reach the turquoise creeks of the Calanques National Park, the colourful fishing village of Cassis, the elegant streets of Aix-en-Provence, the hilltop villages of the Luberon and some of southern France’s most renowned wine estates.

All shore excursions from Marseille are private and designed specifically for cruise passengers. Your English-speaking driver-guide meets you directly at the cruise terminal, adapts the tour to your ship’s timetable and returns you to the dock well before departure.

Popular shore excursion themes

• Marseille city highlights: Panoramic drive to Notre-Dame de la Garde, the Corniche and key viewpoints followed by a walking tour around the Old Port and the historic Panier district.
  
  
• Cassis and the Calanques: Coastal drive to Cassis, time to explore the harbour and village, and an optional boat trip into the Calanques to admire the white cliffs and clear waters.
  
  
• Aix-en-Provence and wine tasting: Guided walk through Aix’s old town and markets followed by a visit and tasting at a nearby Provence wine estate.
  
  
• Luberon hilltop villages: A full-day countryside tour to some of Provence’s most beautiful villages such as Gordes, Roussillon and Lourmarin.
  
  
• Provence wine tour: A day focused on the vineyards, visiting one or two selected estates to taste rosé, red and white wines in a relaxed, informative setting.

What is included

• Private vehicle and driver-guide for your group only.
• Pick-up and drop-off at the cruise terminal in Marseille.
• Timing adapted to your ship’s arrival and departure.
• Comfortable air-conditioned minivan.
• Flexible itineraries that can be adjusted on the day within time limits.

Half-day tours are ideal for shorter port calls or guests who prefer a lighter pace. Full-day excursions allow time to combine several highlights in a single, well-paced program.