I will traveling through Provence next summer basing in Avignon and Aix en Provence and have a very early flight leaving from Marseille. I am thinking about getting a room at the airport early the day before I leave and venturing out from there to do a day tour of Marseille and Cassis. I know there is direct bus transportation from Aix to the airport but I think I would be more comfortable with having a room at the airport the nights before, plus the cost of the room would be dramatically less expensive than the hotel I am staying in Aix. Can anyone comment on the best way to do this? I want to do a standard tour vs a very expensive private one. Would there be any standard tours with pick up and drop off at the Marseille airport or would I need to venture into Marseille to pick one up? Any advice on how to do this most efficiently and inexpensive would be appreciated.
Posted by
Paris
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If your room is at one of the airport hotels, you have the possibility to take the airport shuttle from the airport to downtown, for 8 euros one-way (and I think there's a special round-trip fare). This drops you at the main train station in Marseille, Gare Saint Charles, from where it's easy to tour on your own, or you could join a tour (I know nothing about tour options).
Posted by
Bay Area
3551 posts
I am familiar with the water tours that go see the Calanques along the coast from Marseille to Cassis.
I do not know if these operate off season. Cassis is quite small, quaint and relaxed. It is by the water and is cafe oriented more than anything else. Not sure if u can get off and then take another boat back however the tours are up to 4 hrs. And there are a selection to choose from. If the sea is calm it is a lovely trip.