Private
Private Provence: Le Castellet, Cassis & Marseille
A private Provençal play day — hill village, Cassis coast and Marseille light.
Cruise suitability: Requires a long usable day ashore
Enjoy a play day in Provence with postcard-perfect stops in Le Castellet, Cassis and Marseille — coastal character, viticultural heritage and splendid Mediterranean scenery.
This private circuit stitches three Provençal moods: a hill village, a fishing harbour and a great port city. It rewards guests who want variety more than deep immersion in one place.
Be selective with free time at each stop — three destinations need disciplined pacing.
For a tighter coastal focus, prefer Discover Cassis, Calanques & Provence Wine Tasting.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Le Castellet
Begin with hill-village lanes and Provençal viewpoints.
Stop 2
Cassis
Continue to the harbour for coastal photographs and village atmosphere.
Stop 3
Marseille & return
Add Marseille highlights if timing allows, then return to Toulon with a buffer.
Highlights
- Le Castellet village atmosphere
- Cassis coastal character
- Marseille highlights as timing allows
- Private pacing for your party
- Full-day return planning from Toulon
Included
- Private transport from Toulon
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Flexible multi-stop routing
Not included
- Lunch and personal purchases
- Entrance fees unless stated
- Gratuities
Return to ship guarantee
Return to ship guarantee: itineraries are planned around your Toulon cruise call so you are back at the terminal with time before all-aboard. If an operational delay on our side causes you to miss the ship, we work with the local provider under the published return-to-ship assurance for that booking.
Getting there from the cruise port
Cruise ships berth at Toulon’s passenger terminals on the Mediterranean waterfront. The historic harbour and Old Town are typically a short walk or brief shuttle from the exit — often around 10–20 minutes depending on berth, pace and route. Follow terminal signage toward the centre rather than wandering the working port. For Cassis, Bandol, Luberon or Marseille days, confirm meeting instructions and plan from your ship’s all-aboard time, not merely the published departure. Aim to be back at the terminal 60–90 minutes early; longer Provence days need the larger end of that buffer.
Tips for cruise passengers
- Tell your guide which stop matters most — depth beats checklist tourism
- Full-day format only
- Return to ship guarantee: itineraries are planned around your Toulon cruise call so you are back at the terminal with time before all-aboard. If an operational delay on our side causes you to miss the ship, we work with the local provider under the published return-to-ship assurance for that booking.
Excursion FAQs
Can we skip Marseille if we prefer more Cassis time?▼
Private days can flex within the published framework and traffic reality. Share priorities when you enquire.
