Private Shore Excursion from Marseille to Avignon

Private Shore Excursion from Marseille to Avignon

Overview

This Private Shore Excursion from Marseille to Avignon is an easy, private day trip designed for cruise passengers who want a smooth, comfortable escape into Provence. Travel by comfortable car from the Marseille Cruise Terminal to Avignon to explore its papal history, atmospheric old town, and iconic landmarks.

🗺️ What to Expect

After meeting your driver at the Marseille Cruise Terminal, you will settle into a comfortable car for the roughly one hour drive to Avignon. Once there, the experience focuses on the city’s most famous sites, starting with the Palais des Papes, then continuing on foot through the historic center for relaxed sightseeing, shopping streets, and a classic stop at the Pont d’Avignon.

The pace is easy and enjoyable, with time to walk through Avignon’s picturesque streets, pause for an ice cream or a drink, and take in the UNESCO-listed heritage atmosphere before returning to Marseille.

✨ Highlights

• 🏰 Visit the legendary Palais des Papes, Avignon’s must see landmark
• 📱 Experience the museum’s Histopads, tablets with VR capabilities that recreate rooms from centuries ago
• 🚗 Enjoy a comfortable private car transfer from the Marseille Cruise Terminal
• 🛍️ Stroll through the old city and the shopping streets around Place de l’Horloge
• 🌉 See the famous Pont d’Avignon, known from the beloved children’s song
• 🍦 Take time for a simple local pleasure, like an ice cream or a drink in the historic center
• 🏛️ Discover a town that once served as the papal residence, rich in history and charm

📍 Itinerary

1. Meet at Marseille Cruise Terminal, board a comfortable car with your driver
2. Drive for one hour to Avignon
3. Visit Palais des Papes, explore the halls and use the Histopads with VR capabilities (museum ticket required)
4. Walk into Avignon’s old city, enjoy Place de l’Horloge and its shopping street for an ice cream or a drink
5. Visit Pont d’Avignon (bridge access requires a ticket; discounted price may apply when bought with the Palais des Papes ticket)
6. Return to the car and head back to Marseille, drop off at the cruise terminal

✅ What’s Included

• Private shore excursion by comfortable car
• Driver
• Round trip transportation between Marseille Cruise Terminal and Avignon

❌ Exclusions

• Palais des Papes museum ticket
• Pont d’Avignon access ticket
• Personal expenses (for example ice cream or drinks)

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration: 5 hours
• Difficulty: EASY
• Meeting point: Marseille Cruise Terminal
• Transport: Comfortable car with a driver
• Key visits: Palais des Papes (Histopads provided with museum ticket), Avignon old town, Place de l’Horloge, Pont d’Avignon
• Tickets: Entry to the Palais des Papes and access to the Pont d’Avignon require tickets. A discounted price is available if you buy the Palais des Papes and Pont d’Avignon ticket at the same time.

🎟️ Time to Book Your Adventure

Make the most of your port day with the Private Shore Excursion from Marseille to Avignon, a relaxed day trip to Avignon that blends papal history, charming streets, and iconic sights into one easy outing. Booking ahead helps you plan your time ashore with confidence and look forward to Avignon’s unforgettable highlights, from the Palais des Papes to the famous Pont d’Avignon.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

1) How long is the Private Shore Excursion from Marseille to Avignon?
The total duration is 5 hours. It includes round trip travel from the Marseille Cruise Terminal and time to visit key sights in Avignon.

2) Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts at the Marseille Cruise Terminal where you board a comfortable car with your driver. After visiting Avignon, you return to Marseille and are dropped back at the cruise terminal.

3) What will I see during the Private Shore Excursion from Marseille to Avignon?
You will visit the Palais des Papes, walk through Avignon’s old city, and enjoy Place de l’Horloge and its shopping street. The experience also includes a stop at the Pont d’Avignon, the famous bridge linked to a well known children’s song.

4) Are entrance tickets included for the Palais des Papes and Pont d’Avignon?
No, tickets are not included. You need to pay to access the Pont d’Avignon, and you will buy your museum ticket for the Palais des Papes on site.

5) Is this excursion difficult, and will there be walking?
The difficulty is rated EASY. You should expect walking in Avignon’s historic center, including around Place de l’Horloge and the main landmarks.