- Port de Cassis - Walking tour and visit to the old port area, explore the tiny streets, historic buildings, the beach, bars, restaurants and cafés, plus you have time to take a short boat ride to explore the Calanques (not included in the price)
- Parc national des Calanques - There are a choice of boats trips to visit the Calanques, available fro the port of Cassis - it’s around 45 minutes and you can buy a ticket from the ticket office on the old port. Please not boat trips are subject to favourable weather conditions.
- Route des Cretes - This is a spectacular drive along the cliff top road that looks out over the sea and beyond. Cap Canaille is the highest natural cliff in Europe and towers over the bay of Cassis. We drive through taking in as much of the scenery as we can, with frequent stops to enjoy the views and take photographs. (Access is subject to weather conditions as the road is closed when there are high winds - we propose an alternative route when this happens.)
- Cassis - After visiting the fishing port and village - a visit to a Cassis wine maker to experience this unique, exceptional wine region. La Donna Tigana (or a nearby winery) The domain covers 14 hectares of vineyards on westerly facing hills in pebbly clay-limestone soil which is typical of Cassis and ideal for producing white wines which have greatly contributed to the reputation of the Cassis Appellation. Visit and wine tasting included.
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Boat trip to visit the Calanques
- Gratuities
Embark on a splendid journey featuring Cassis’ rocky beaches, distinctive calanques, and magnificent limestone cliffs, as you venture along the extraordinary Route des Crêtes on the brink of the Cap Canaille. The allure of Cassis unfurls as you depart from Marseille, ascending steep slopes & narrow streets leading to the picturesque fishing village of Cassis. This route winds between lush vineyards & pine forests. Delve into Cassis’ charm as you wander through narrow lanes and plazas surrounded by vibrant fishermen’s dwellings. With its harbor unveiling itself for the first time, Cassis imprints an indelible memory, showcasing boats & inviting café terraces. The trip from Marseille to Cassis is a visual spectacle. Driving along the clifftop road - Route des Crêtes leading to Cap Canaille, you witness intimidating cliffs reaching an elevation of 394 meters. This serpentine road connects La Ciotat and Cassis, offering breathtaking scenes and an unrivaled vista over La Ciotat’s bay and the distant Ile Verte. We take a brief detour to visit a local vintner amid the old port.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
