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France
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Bouches-du-Rhone
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Marseille
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Marseille Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Avignon
5 h
Private
About this activity
When your cruise ship docks at the Marseille port, your guide will pick you up from the cruise terminal and take you on your private shore excursion. Head north away from the Mediterranean, passing through swathes of lovely Provencal countryside. Avignon is located just over an hour away.
Known as the City of Popes, this medieval town was once the seat of the papacy, and was home to a succession of 14th- and 15th-century French popes who commissioned lavish architectural monuments to be built around the area.
When you arrive, your guide will take you on a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Historic Centre of Avignon. See several attractions that date back to the city’s prime, like the Pont Saint-Bénezet – the elegant bridge immortalized in the French children’s song 'Sur le pont d’Avignon' – and Cathedral Notre-Dame des Doms. You'll be kept entertained with stories and historic anecdotes as you admire the city’s restored medieval ramparts.
The rest of your time in Avignon is yours to spend as you please. Perhaps visit the impressive Popes’ Palace (Palais des Papes) to learn more about the power, prestige and corruption of Avignon’s papal ancestry. Explore more than 20 different rooms, including the pope’s private chambers, and see wonderful frescoes and medieval architecture (entrance to the palace is at your own expense).
After three hours in Avignon, hop in the minivan and make your way back to the Marseille port to conclude your shore excursion.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to the Marseille port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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Known as the City of Popes, this medieval town was once the seat of the papacy, and was home to a succession of 14th- and 15th-century French popes who commissioned lavish architectural monuments to be built around the area.
When you arrive, your guide will take you on a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Historic Centre of Avignon. See several attractions that date back to the city’s prime, like the Pont Saint-Bénezet – the elegant bridge immortalized in the French children’s song 'Sur le pont d’Avignon' – and Cathedral Notre-Dame des Doms. You'll be kept entertained with stories and historic anecdotes as you admire the city’s restored medieval ramparts.
The rest of your time in Avignon is yours to spend as you please. Perhaps visit the impressive Popes’ Palace (Palais des Papes) to learn more about the power, prestige and corruption of Avignon’s papal ancestry. Explore more than 20 different rooms, including the pope’s private chambers, and see wonderful frescoes and medieval architecture (entrance to the palace is at your own expense).
After three hours in Avignon, hop in the minivan and make your way back to the Marseille port to conclude your shore excursion.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to the Marseille port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Included
- Professional guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- If your ship has to leave at 4pm or earlier the departure time of the tour might need to be amended. You will be emailed by the local supplier to inform you of any changes if necessary
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
35%
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Charming guide, charming city. I highly recommend this tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable about her city, both the history and the current living areas. I would do this again in a heartbeat.
This was a great tour and was tailored to meet our interests. The guide was flexible and interesting. We would recommend this tour. She was punctual at the port and got us back on time.
We had a whole van to ourselves and our driver guide was very informative. Definitely worth doing if you want to see a real medieval city.
An excellent experience with a first class guide/art historian. We were able to avoid the lines and see the city and some of the important works such as " David"