Florida Gulf Coast: South of France - Provence 2023
Route
A Aix-en-ProvenceB MarseilleC Cassis
Day 1- May 30, 2023
Take a train from Paris to Aix-en-Provence, then a city bus to the city center to reach your accommodation. After checking in, you'll have a walking tour of the city which will last approximately 2 hours. Take the day to enjoy Aix-en-Provence. Aix-en-Provence is a university city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France. It was the birthplace of Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne. Known as the “city with 1000 fountains”- The picturesque streets are perfect for an afternoon stroll or scenic evening out. Along the streets are countless cafes, restaurants, and shops to peruse. There’s also a small street market that takes place weekly, which brings the community together in a quaint, small-town way. End the evening by enjoying a delicious included welcome dinner in the historical center. During the evening, the squares become a lively atmosphere.
Day 2 - May 31, 2023
After breakfast you can choose to continue to explore Aix-en-Province or visit a vineyard in countryside (optional at an additional cost).
If you choose to participate in this optional activity, you will be able to taste a variety of wines from different grapes, from small black grapes with bluish tints that produce solid and coloured wines to round and juicy green grapes for white wines. This activity includes private coach transfer, visiting the cellar and taking part in the tasting of 3 wines, and dinner. Price €75 per person.
Day 3 - June 1, 2023
On the third day the group will visit the seaside. to Cassis and Calanque after breakfast. Round trip transportation will be provided, as well as a boat tour of the Calanque in the morning with an included swim stop. The Parc National des Calanques is an area of incredible beauty, diverse landscapes and unique cultural heritage. Located in the South of France, and spanning 20km of coastline between Marseille and Cassis, it’s the only European national park to encompass land, sea and urban areas.
Upon arrival to Cassis you'll have free time to explore the town, have some lunch and enjoy bathing in the sun. Cassis is a Mediterranean fishing port in southern France. Overlooked by a centuries-old château, it’s known for pebbly beaches and its calanques, narrow inlets framed by steep, limestone cliffs. The harbor features pastel-colored buildings, sidewalk cafes and restaurants. Local vineyards are known for producing Cassis white wine. Trails run along the huge, rocky Cap Canaille headland for panoramic sea views. Everyone will return to Aix en Provance in the late afternoon.
Day 4 - June 2, 2023
After breakfast and check-out, enjoy the morning for any last-minuite shopping in Aix-en-Provence. Please note that the airport transfer is not included.
Note: The closest Airport is in Marseille. The guide will assist in organizing group transfers to either Marseille or the TGV train station. The transfers will be an additional cost. The price will depend on the destination and how many people would share the transfer.
There is a minimum of 10 people required to operate this trip.
Deadline to sign up: March 15. Should we not reach the minimum required, the trip will be cancelled and each participant will be fully refunded.
