Cassis & Cosquer Cave Small Group Tour from Aix-en-Provence
About this activity
Available on Sundays, this small-group day trip from Aix-en-Provence combines Cassis village and a Calanques boat ride with a visit to Marseille’s Cosquer Cave, an immersive prehistoric experience replacing the winery visit offered on other days.
Highlights
- Scenic boat ride through the Calanques National Park
- Immersive Cosquer Cave prehistoric experience
- Explore the harbor village of Cassis
- Unique Sunday alternative to Provence wine tours
- Mediterranean coastal landscapes and viewpoints
Full description
Available exclusively on Sundays, this full-day small-group tour offers a unique combination of Provence’s coastal beauty and prehistoric heritage. Travel from Aix-en-Provence to the charming harbor village of Cassis, where colorful waterfront views and Mediterranean atmosphere await.
Enjoy a scenic boat excursion through the spectacular Calanques National Park, famous for turquoise waters and dramatic limestone cliffs.
Instead of the winery visit offered on weekday departures, Sunday tours include entry to the Cosquer Cave in Marseille — an immersive reconstruction of a prehistoric cave discovered beneath the Mediterranean Sea, showcasing remarkable Paleolithic artwork. This experience blends nature, culture, and history into a distinctive Provence day trip.
Discover Cassis and the Calanques Coast
The fishing village of Cassis is one of Provence’s most picturesque coastal destinations. Surrounded by vineyards and cliffs, its lively harbor provides the perfect starting point to explore the nearby Calanques National Park.
A boat excursion allows visitors to admire the famous limestone inlets, turquoise waters, and dramatic coastal scenery that make the Calanques one of southern France’s natural highlights.
A Unique Sunday Experience: The Cosquer Cave
On Sundays, the traditional winery visit is replaced by entry to the Cosquer Cave in Marseille. This remarkable site recreates a prehistoric cave discovered underwater near the Calanques containing Ice Age paintings dating back more than 20,000 years.
Through an immersive guided circuit, visitors experience detailed reproductions of cave art and learn about early human life along the Mediterranean coast, offering a fascinating cultural complement to the natural landscapes seen earlier in the day.
Small-Group Comfort
Limited to eight participants, the tour ensures a relaxed pace with time to explore Cassis village and enjoy each experience fully while traveling in a premium air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with an expert driver-guide.
Included / Excluded
- Transportation in premium air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Calanques boat excursion ticket
- Cosquer Cave entry ticket
- Small-group experience (maximum 8 guests)
- Meals and personal expenses
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
Itinerary
Meeting point
Pick up at Aix-en-Provence Tourism Office
Cassis, France
Calanques Boat Tour, visit of Cassis village, free time for personal discovery and lunch (at own expense)
Meeting point
Start Location
Office de Tourisme d'Aix-en-Provence, Avenue Giuseppe Verdi, Aix-en-Provence, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Sunday departure replaces winery visit with Cosquer Cave entry
- Minimum of 2 adults required for the tour to operate.
- Meals and drinks are not included; plan accordingly.
- Prices per person in Euros (€)
Know before you go
- Operates on Sundays only
- Boat ride subject to weather conditions
- Moderate walking required
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt
Pascal was, above all, a smiling whirlwind of energy from the very start — bursting with knowledge, passion, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. He painted the horror of the Omaha Beach invasion so vividly that we could practically hear the chaos, then marched us through the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc like we were on a mission ourselves. And before we even caught our breath, he had already catapulted us back to Bayeux at invasion speed. A legend in tour‑guide form. Thanks from Croatian Team😉
Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!