Marseille with Aix-en-Provence

Begin your tour with a drive to Marseille, with sightseeing along the way. You will travel via the J.F. Kennedy Corniche, which follows the natural contours of the coastline and offers lovely views of offshore islands dominated by the Marseilles Veyre Massif. Passing Pharo (Lighthouse) Park situated on the promontory at the harbor entrance, you will stop for photos at the Old Harbor in Marseille. At the old port, after an orientation, enjoy some free time before going to Aix en-Provence (a 45-minute drive). Discover Aix-en-Provence with a guided walk along the Cours Mirabeau. This wide avenue, shaded by trees, is the hub of Aix and forms a verdant tunnel of foliage protecting the locals from the hot Provençal sun. Visit St. Sauveur Cathedral, a curious building where architectural styles from the 5th through the 17th centuries can be seen side by side. Take advantage of some free time to purchase lunch (at your own expense) and for shopping before you return to Toulon.