Calanques Cruise & Castellet Hilltop Village

From $165

Cruise Cassis’ striking calanques, then roam a perched Provençal village wrapped in wine-country charm.

Cruise from charming Cassis into the Calanques National Park, sailing through five dramatic calanques where pale limestone cliffs frame narrow inlets of emerald water and centuries of wildlife thrive along the rugged coast. After wandering the harbor in Casis and soaking up its café culture, head into the hills for Le Castellet, a fortified medieval village of stone lanes, artisan ateliers, and sweeping vineyard views.

Energy Level

Duration

7.75 Hours

Type

ENERGETIC, RELAXING

Accessible

Sustainable Tours

This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

Wander Cassis’ colorful harbor and cliff-lined coastline
Take in vineyard-studded views from a classic hilltop village
Cruise five iconic calanques in a stunning national park
The word “Calanques” refers to the dramatic geographic coastline of the region

Need to know

The 5 calanques boat tour is operated on a public boat with the possibility of local travelers joining
Sailors will be transported to and from Cassis with a small train
Includes one ice cream per sailor
This Shore Thing is weather-dependent
Lunch is not included — take advantage of the free time to taste the local cuisine
Approximately 1.5-hour scenic boat trip
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Calanques Cruise & Castellet Hilltop Village

Cruise Cassis’ striking calanques, then roam a perched Provençal village wrapped in wine-country charm.

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