Calanques of Cassis, the Village and Wine Tasting Private Tour
A complete Provencal day combining sea, village life, and the legendary wines of the Cotes de Provence.
The Calanques of Cassis private tour takes you along one of the most dramatic coastlines in France, pairing a two-hour-plus boat excursion through nine limestone coves with a leisurely village lunch and an afternoon wine tasting at a celebrated Provencal estate.
This is a full-day private experience designed for travelers who want depth, not rushing. A professional driver-guide picks you up directly from your accommodation and accompanies you throughout, allowing the itinerary to flex around your preferences and pace.
The route also includes a stop at the Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in southern France and a site of remarkable historical significance. The combination of natural landscape, culinary heritage, and sacred history makes this one of the most varied day tours available in Provence.
Tour Highlights
Explore all nine coves of the Calanques National Park on a 2h20 boat excursion included in the tour price.
Wander the colorful lanes and harbor of Cassis village, one of the most photogenic ports in Provence.
Enjoy a guided wine tasting of Cotes de Provence wines, including the region's celebrated rosé, at a top estate.
Visit the Gothic Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene, whose construction spanned 237 years from 1295 to 1532.
Travel in a comfortable, recent vehicle with door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation.
Pass through the striking Esterel massif with its distinctive red rock and golden coastal scenery en route.
Benefit from a fully private format, allowing you to adjust the program at any point with your guide.
Itinerary
Your driver-guide picks you up at your accommodation and heads toward Cassis. Along the route, you take in the Esterel massif, a volcanic range known for its distinctive red and ochre rock formations rising above the blue Mediterranean.
You board a boat at Cassis port for a 2h20 excursion covering all nine calanques — the dramatic limestone fjords that form the heart of France's first coastal national park. The sheer white cliffs, turquoise waters, and sheltered coves make this one of the most visually striking natural landscapes in Provence.
Back on land, you have free time to explore the village of Cassis at your own pace — its market streets, fishing boats, and lively harbor. Lunch is taken independently at a restaurant of your choice along the port (not included in the tour price).
Your guide drives you to one of the most respected wine properties in the Cotes de Provence appellation for a guided tasting of regional wines. The focus is on the area's signature rosé, though red and white wines from the estate are typically included.
The afternoon concludes with a free visit to the Basilica of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, a Gothic structure that took nearly two and a half centuries to complete. The basilica houses relics attributed to Mary Magdalene and remains an important pilgrimage site in southern France.
Your driver-guide returns you directly to your accommodation, concluding a full day that has covered coastline, village culture, wine country, and medieval heritage in a single private experience.
What Is Included
Included
- Private professional driver-guide throughout
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off
- Boat excursion through the 9 Calanques (2h20)
- Wine tasting at a Cotes de Provence estate
- Free visit to the Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene
Not Included
- Lunch at Cassis port
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the guide (optional)
- Any additional tastings or purchases at the wine estate
Important Information
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