Cassis Village Tour, Calanques Boat Ride & Provence Wines from Aix
About this activity
Highlights
- Boat ride through stunning Calanques National Park
- Guided wine tastings at a local Provence winery
- Explore the picturesque Cassis harbor village
- Enjoy a full-day small group experience from Aix
- Travel comfortably in a premium minivan
Full description
Escape Aix-en-Provence for a full-day journey combining Provence’s coastline and wine culture. Travel through scenic countryside to the charming fishing port of Cassis, famous for its colorful harbor and dramatic Calanques cliffs. Enjoy a boat excursion along the Mediterranean coast to admire turquoise waters and limestone inlets before exploring the village at your own pace. Later, visit a local Provence winery where guided tastings introduce fresh rosé, red, and white wines shaped by the region’s sunny climate and maritime influence. This small-group experience offers the perfect balance between nature, relaxation, and authentic Provençal flavors.
Discover Cassis and the Calanques Coast
Located between vineyards and the Mediterranean Sea, Cassis is one of Provence’s most picturesque coastal villages. Its lively harbor, pastel-colored houses, and dramatic limestone cliffs create a striking contrast between sea and mountains. The nearby Calanques National Park is renowned for its fjord-like inlets, turquoise waters, and spectacular coastal scenery.
During your visit, enjoy a boat excursion departing from Cassis harbor to explore the Calanques from the sea — the best way to appreciate these natural formations inaccessible by road.
Provence Wine Discovery
After exploring the coastline, continue into the surrounding vineyards where Mediterranean sunshine and sea breezes produce fresh, aromatic wines. Visit a carefully selected local estate within the Cassis or Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence appellations and enjoy guided tastings introducing Provence rosé alongside red and white wines.
A Perfect Provence Day Experience
This tour combines three essential Provençal experiences in one day: coastal landscapes, village discovery, and wine tasting. Limited to eight guests, the small-group format ensures a relaxed atmosphere and personal interaction with your expert driver-guide while traveling in a premium air-conditioned Mercedes minivan.
Included / Excluded
- Transportation in premium air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Cassis Calanques boat ticket
- Winery visit and wine tastings
- Small-group experience (maximum 8 guests)
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Meeting point
Meeting point in front of Aix en Provence Tourism office.
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum number of 2 participants applies.
- Prices are per person.
- Hotel pick up available only for private tours.
Know before you go
- Boat ride subject to weather conditions
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Sun protection recommended in summer
- Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Reviews
Great experience, guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Victor brought us around the different sites and showed us so many cool sites
Alex was the most experienced, knowledgeable, and chilled tour guide of all the 5 tour guides we experienced. We learned a lot from him about the culture, history, and geology of the region. He also provided great context to understand the regions' wines. This tour to Cassis and the calanques was beautiful and would get a 5 stars if it weren't for the fact that this expensive tour did not include lunch. The wine tasting was good but I had better in Bordeaux and it included lunch.
Matt was an awesome tour guide. His passion for D-day made the experience that much better. He was very knowledgeable. Even my children were glued to his every word. Great experience!
Additional information
In case of unfavorable weather conditions, the boat excursion may be replaced by an alternative scenic experience such as Cosquer Cave visit in Marseille while maintaining the overall quality of the tour.