Marseille Private Half Day to Aix en Provence Sightseeing Excursion

Description

• Roundtrip private transportation from your Marseille cruise pier!
  
• Air-conditioned and fully licensed private transportation!
  
• English-speaking private certified driver/guide!
  
• Private guided walk in Aix en Provence!
  
• Free time to explore on your own!
  
• All parking and highway fees!
  

Your adventure begins when you meet your driver at your cruise terminal in Marseille for a 35-minute drive to the former capital of France, Your private driver/guide will give you interesting details about the area, Aix, and what to expect for your half-day adventure. Aix-en-Provence or simply known as Aix was founded in 123 BC, the city has a rich history and some stunning architecture. The city is split between New and Old. Once in Aix, you will visit Old Town (Vieil Aix), with its narrow streets lined with mansions. This is a bustling area of varied daily markets selling fish, fruits, and vegetables, as well as charming boutiques and craft shops.

Enjoy a walk along the Cours Mirabeau, a thoroughfare lined with trees, incredible houses dating back to the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, and stunning fountains. You will discover more markets with items such as rare books, antiques, flowers, and more. There is lots of free time to explore on your own. Perhaps you will choose to visit at your own expense the Atelier Paul Cezanne which houses artifacts and the studio of this Post-Impressionist painter and native of Aix. You will have about an hour to explore the many shops or purchase a bite to eat in one of the many Brunswick House Cafes with dishes to satisfy every taste and every price point.

At the conclusion of your walking exploration of Aix, sightseeing, shopping, and dining, you will be driven back to your cruise terminal in Marseille, having experienced the best Aix-en-Provence has to offer.

What is included?

• Roundtrip private transportation from your Marseille cruise pier
  
• Air-conditioned and fully licensed private transportation
  
• English speaking private certified driver/guide
  
• Private guided walk in Aix en Provence
  
• Free time to explore on your own
  
• All parking and highway fees
  

Excursion Notes

• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for the entrance fee, refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Please note that lunch and entrance fees to additional venues are NOT included.
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if requirements are not met.

Where we meet

For this Marseille Private Half Day to Aix en Provence Sightseeing Excursion, you will meet your local driver/guide at your Marseille cruise port. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Transportation can accommodate one collapsible wheelchair.
• Guests must be able to step in and out of the transportation.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.