Cassis, les calanques en bateau et dégustation de vins - op4

Uniquement en anglais. 

Pick up at a centrally meeting point in Aix en Provence

This morning, we will come and pick you up at in front of the Aix en Provence Tourism office. The tourist office is located in the heart of the city, close to all the hotels located in the city center, usually a maximum 10 minutes walking distance. 

Meet your English speaking local guide

Upon arrival at the meeting point, you will be welcomed by your English speaking guide who will be waiting with a sign bearing the name of the tour and with the Ophorus logo on it. Also, all our guides have a nominative badge so that it will be easy for you to recognize them. There, your guide will go over the itinerary and program of the day. Board your premium, comfortable A/C vehicle and begin your tour from Aix en Provence towards the lovely seaside village of Cassis.

Cassis village visit

Arrive in the fishing village of Cassis and discover this cute portside village as well as the calanques listed by Unesco as a world heritage national park. The land & sea area is known for its white cliffs and turquoise water. Follow your guide on a walking tour of the village so as to get your bearings. As you stroll through the narrow streets of Cassis, browse small shops and stores that sell local goods of Provence, far from the chain stores that you would find in larger cities. If you are in the village on a Wednesday or Friday morning, your guide will certainly take you to the local market where it is possible to taste local delicacies.

Boat Ride in the Calanques National Park

This full day tour from Aix en Provence also includes a panoramic boat ride of the Calanques that are located near Cassis. From the small port, reach the Calanques National Park that stretches from Marseille to Cassis to admire some of the most beautiful coves part of the steep rocky coast that developed in limestone due to erosion. The result is a breathtaking landscape that mixes turquoise waters with impressive limestone cliffs and inlets

Enjoy some free time for personal discovery & lunch (at own expense)
The great thing about this tour is that the program has been designed to leave you enough time to thoroughly enjoy your time in Cassis. After your visit & 1 hour boat ride, you will have sufficient time to take in some of that "Provence atmosphere" and lose yourself in the small quiet backstreets compared to the bustling harbor. It will also be time for you to taste some of the local delicacies in one of the many restaurants or bistros of the village. Ask your guide for recommendations as there are a number of restaurants that serve fine meals. As you can imagine, fish & seafood are among the most popular dishes to be found in the village. 
 

Après le trajet jusqu'au Cap Canaille, il sera temps pour vous d’assister à une dégustation de vins près de Cassis. Le Vignoble de cette destination fut l'une des toutes premières Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée en 1936, il est abrité par le célèbre Cap Canaille, plongeant d'une hauteur de 400 mètres dans la mer Méditerranée. Après un court trajet en minivan, vous arriverez à un vignoble sélectionné et réservé par nos soins en amont. Sur place, vous dégusterez des vins locaux et découvrirez la cave et le processus de vinification de ce vin très populaire. Si les blancs – secs et fruités – y sont les plus réputés, les rouges et rosés valent également le détour.
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INFOS PRATIQUES :

• Excursion commentée en anglais / Départ garanti à partir de 2 personnes.
• Départ office de tourisme à 8h30
• Durée : 8h