Marseille (Provence), France

Marseille (Provence), France overview

The most populated city in France after Paris, Marseille has all the sights and sounds of a Mediterranean melting pot, which it has been ever since the Phocaean Greeks invaded around 600 B.C. Its industrial docks rub shoulders with the picturesque old harbor, the Vieux Port, founded by the Greeks 2,600 years ago. Packed with colorful fishing boats and yachts, the Vieux Port is the heart of Marseille.

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Private Cassis and Marseille

Private Cassis and Marseille

$59/Adult

Enjoy 8-hours filled with panoramic views of Marseille and the Calanques that break up the Cassis c...

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Private Arles, Les Baux and Saint-Remy de Provence Tour with English Speaking Guide

Private Arles, Les Baux and Saint-Remy de Provence Tour with English Speaking Guide

$164.88/Adult

Your representative welcomes you at the cruise port and you will board your private transportation,...

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Half-Day E-Bike Gadjo Tour

Half-Day E-Bike Gadjo Tour

$118/Adult

Enjoy four hours of zipping through Marseilles and going beyond city limits for 15 miles to catch v...

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Private Aix En Provence Introduction by Bus

Private Aix En Provence Introduction by Bus

$40/Adult

Private Aix En Provence Introduction by Bus After meeting your driver/guide on the pier in Marseill...

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821 Marseille (Provence), France Port Reviews

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by Elle133

This is the most inconvenient port. We docked at Terminal A (very far from the city). There's a 1.5km green walkway to the free shuttle stop (to La Joliette - city centre). Walk across the road to the Metro station. We took the free shuttle bus back but it departed only at 4.15pm. So everyone on the bus was late for the 4.30pm all aboard time, making us run for the ship. On hindsight, I would rather take the MSC shuttle (EUR15.90) right in front of the terminal to Marseille town. Rather than walk the 1.5km, then take free shuttle, then metro. Such a waste of time and energy. The 1.5km walk to and fro was just too much. Not recommended for the elderly.

Visited: Dec 18, 2017

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by RobRoyShip

The section of Marseilles that we taken to from our cruise ship was very touristy and industrial. Earlier in the day we went to Aux en Provence, this was wonderful! Highly recommend this city, Aux en Provence!

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