Cassis Calanques boat tour, village & wine tasting: Full day

Nine coves, one village, one vineyard: all in a single day from your hotel

A full-day private tour of Cassis combines a 2-hour-20-minute boat trip through nine coves in a protected national park, a stop in the village for lunch at the port, a wine tasting of Côte de Provence rosé at a local vineyard, and a visit to the Sainte Marie Madeleine basilica. Your driver and guide pick you up from your accommodation, handle all transport in a comfortable vehicle, and can adjust the itinerary to your preferences.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cassis coves and wine tasting

• Admire Estérel massif en route
• Boat trip to 9 coves of Cassis
• Free time and lunch in Cassis village
• Wine tasting at Côte de Provence vineyard
• Visit Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene

The experience

The day starts with a drive along the Estérel massif, whose golden cliffs frame the approach to the coast. Once at the port, you board a boat for a 2-hour-20-minute journey through the nine coves of Cassis: a protected national park and one of Provence's most distinctive landscapes. The boat navigates narrow inlets carved into limestone, each one revealing a different angle of the coastline and the water below.

Back on shore, you have free time to walk through the Village of Cassis, a typical Provençal harbor town with colorful buildings and restaurants along the waterfront. The port itself is lined with lunch options where you can eat at your own pace. After lunch, your driver takes you inland to a vineyard property for a tasting of Côte de Provence wines, with an emphasis on the region's famous rosé. The tasting is included. The winery itself is one of the area's most recognized estates.

The final stop is the Sainte Marie Madeleine basilica, a Gothic structure whose construction spanned 237 years (1295–1532). The basilica is known for housing relics associated with Mary Magdalene. Your guide will drop you back at your accommodation at the end of the day. The itinerary is flexible. Your guide can suggest alternatives or adjust timing based on what interests you most.

What’s included

• Boat excursion through the nine coves.
• private transport in a comfortable vehicle.
• pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.
• a professional driver and guide for the full day.
• wine tasting at a vineyard.
• free entry to the Sainte Marie Madeleine basilica.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SaturdayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Riviera Star Tours

Is this one for you?The full day, ten hours from pickup to drop-off, leaves room for a leisurely lunch in the village and time to explore the basilica, but rules out combining this with other major activities elsewhere in Provence. If your schedule is tight or you want to fit multiple destinations into one day, this tour fills most of it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese.

What are the nine coves of Cassis like from the boat?

The nine coves are narrow inlets cut into limestone cliffs along a protected national park coastline. The boat passes through each one, showing different rock formations and water views. The landscape is considered one of Provence's most distinctive natural features.

Can I change the order of stops or skip something?

Yes. The operator states that all programs can be modified according to your wishes, and you can organize the day with your guide and ask for suggestions.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included. You have free time in the Village of Cassis to choose a restaurant along the port and eat at your own pace.

How long is the boat trip?

The boat excursion lasts 2 hours and 20 minutes and covers all nine coves.

What kind of wine will I taste?

You'll taste Côte de Provence wines at a local vineyard property, with a focus on the region's rosé, which is what the area is famous for.