{"excursion":{"id":"MRS-125","name":"Aix-en Provence & Cathedrale de la Major","category":"CULTURE & HISTORY","passportRequired":"No","medicalRestrict":"No","specialNote":"Please note that on Sundays during the winter months, shops and stores are closed in Aix-en-Provence. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. This tour involves stairclimbing.
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At the Cathedral of La Major, the Guide's explanation will be provided outside, then guests will have the chance to visit the inside indipendently. Guided commentary inside is not allowed.
The Cathedral of La Major may be closed in case of religious services or celebrations. Flash photography & video camera are not permitted in the Cathedral. Suitable attire is required inside.","description":"This full day is action-packed with lots of walking, sight-seeing and shopping, but perfect for intrepid passengers who want to fully explore this wonderful region.

Your guide and driver will whisk you away from the ship at Marseille pier, for a drive along the highway straight to your first stop of the day, the unique town of Aix-en-Provence.

This charming city is the former medieval capital of Provence, and boasts elegant 18th and 19th century architecture, wide boulevards, charming sidewalk cafes, and wonderful shopping opportunities.

Your guide will show you around the Old Town, which is home to a stunning 12th-century cathedral Saint-Sauveur d'Aix, and also more than 200 statues, all of which are protected monuments. Then you will be left to freely browse the markets, galleries, antique emporiums and cafes, before enjoying lunch at the café or restaurant of your choice.

Returning to Marseille for a narrated drive about the city, you will pass by the forts of St.Nicholas and St. John, and continue along the Canebiere, Marseille's main street. Discover Marseille's iconic Cathedrale de la Major, a stunning blend of Romanesque and Byzantine styles with intricate mosaics and breathtaking Mediterranean views.

Drive through the Vallon des Auffes, a quaint harbor, that is packed with traditional fishing boats, and La Corniche, which runs for nearly three miles almost along the Marseille coastline, offering sweeping views of the city, the Chateau d'If, and millionaire villas.

You will end the day with a walk around Le Vieux Port, the city's most bustling and vibrant district. Packed with fashionable bars and theaters, you will notice how the small fishing trawlers jostle for space among the many luxury yachts. Enjoy exploring this colorful district, browsing the shops for Provencal crafts and souvenirs, before boarding the bus for the short drive back to Marseille pier.","shortDescription":"Your first stop on this packed excursion is the unique town of Aix-en-Provence, a charming city that was once the medieval capital of Provence. View the elegant 18th and 19th century architecture, then tour the Old Town, which is home to a stunning cathedral and more than 200 statues. Browse the markets and galleries, before enjoying Provencal lunch at a restaurant of your choice. Return to Marseille for a narrated drive; pass by the forts of St.Nicholas and St. John, and continue along the Canebiere, Marseille's main avenue. Visit the impressive Cathedral de la Major, another striking neo-Byzantine beauty. Drive along the stunning Corniche, which runs for three miles almost along the Marseille coastline, before shopping in Le Vieux Port, the city's most vibrant district.","segments":[{"order":"1","name":"Depart from ship for a guided walking tour and free time at Aix-en-Provence (Lunch on own)","transferTime":"00:45","transportType":"Air Conditioned Motorcoach","capacity":"45","timeSpent":"03:00","insideVisit":"Yes","accessibility":"No","restRooms":"Yes","freeTime":"45","shopping":"Yes","currency":"EUR"},{"order":"2","name":"Drive to Marseille and visit to Cathedrale de la Major","transferTime":"01.25","transportType":"Air Conditioned Motorcoach","capacity":"45","timeSpent":"01:15","insideVisit":"Yes","accessibility":"No","restRooms":"Yes"},{"order":"3","name":"Free time","transportType":"Walking","timeSpent":"00:45","insideVisit":"Yes","accessibility":"No","restRooms":"Yes","shopping":"Yes","currency":"EUR"},{"order":"4","name":"Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship","transferTime":"00:20","transportType":"Air Conditioned Motorcoach","capacity":"45","accessibility":"No"}]}}

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