4.7 / 5Best of Marseille and Naples Two Port Package
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An approximate 5 to 7-minute walk from the cruise ship pier is required to reach your departure location.
Highlights of Marseille
Marseille is enjoying a cultural renaissance and you will see why during this 4-hour small tour. This city is the second largest one in France and was the European Capital of Culture in 2013.
Your adventure begins with a trip to Marseille's historical center. Walk along the Vieux Port dotted with shops and restaurants while your tour guide reveals the port's journey from a 6th century trade post to the area's hub of maritime activity in the 19th century. From there you will head to the colonnade-lined Palais Longchamp at the terminus of the Durance River. Inaugurated in 1869 as a monument to commemorate the connection of Marseille to a new waterway network, the combination large fountain-waterfall-water tower has two wings that house the city's natural history museum and Musee des beaux-arts.
Continue marveling at Marseille's highlights such as the stunning Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde. Situated on the foundation of an ancient fort, this building rests on the highest elevation in the city overlooking Marseille. Consecrated in 1864 to replace an 11th century church by the same name, the Basilique has a lower crypt built in the Romanesque style and an upper church that was built in the Neo-Byzantine style using green limestone from Florence. You'll have the opportunity to go inside the Basilique and explore the symbol of the city of Marseille for approximately thirty minutes.
Sign up today for your opportunity to step back into the history and culture of beautiful Marseille.
Please Note: The tour vehicle varies based on the size of the group.
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Cruise Ship PierExperience Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is a monumental sight to behold. It overlooks the Gulf and represents the city of Naples on every postcard. This is your chance to turn a postcard dream into reality and head to the crater of the world's second most dangerous active volcano.
Begin your Naples port tour by meeting a professional guide and enjoying a comfortable and scenic ride to the entrance of Vesuvius National Park to begin your ascent. Pine forests, lush woods, bright yellow flowers, and other captivating volcanic landscapes make the drive a spectacular experience. Visit the wine cellars and production building of a vineyard. Enjoy lunch with local products and a wine tasting. At the conclusion of lunch, the tour proceeds to the summit of Mount Vesuvius.
Enjoy the amazing view of Naples from the peak of the volcano. Once at the crater, a local volcanologist guides you around and introduces you to the geology of Vesuvius and the history of its eruptions. Afterward, return down the volcano, once again enjoying the breathtaking sights.
Book this Naples shore excursion today to experience the spectacular Mount Vesuvius.
Please Note: The entrance fee to the Vesuvius National Park (approximately 16 EUR per person) is included in the tour price. IF the tickets of the Volcano Mt Vesuvius are sold out for the time scheduled for the free time on the crater we switch the order of the itinerary doing first the exploration of the Volcano and after the wine tasting with lunch.