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View over Marseille with Notre-Dame de la Garde and the Mediterranean in the background.

Provence

Trip highlights:

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site Arles
  • Les Baux-de-Provence
  • Wonderful Marseille
  • Wild Camargue
  • Elegant Aix-en-Provence
  • Wine village Châteauneuf-du-Pape

From Marseille to Châteauneuf-du-Pape

When the light dances over the rooftops of Marseille and the air smells of sea and pine, the south of France begins to unfold all its magic. Between the coast and the hills of Provence, days full of culture, indulgence and colour await you. You will stay in one of the most luxurious and beautiful hotels in the South of France.

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Marseille Sailing boats in a turquoise bay with cliffs and pine trees. City view with cathedral and modern buildings in the background. Harbour with sailing boats and city view in the background at sunset. Coastal town with water, a boat and historic buildings. Coastal landscape with sea and cliffs, town in the background, blue sky. Large ornate fountain with sculptures and gargoyles under a blue sky. Historic shop with a yellow facade and flower-decorated entrance. Historic square with obelisk and old buildings at sunset. Roman amphitheatre under a blue sky, seen from below at an angle. A group of flamingos standing in shallow water at sunset. Gardians on white Camargue horses herding bulls across a meadow landscape.

Day 1: SWITZERLAND - MARSEILLE

Travel in the luxurious Car Rouge coach to one of the most beautiful 5* hotels in the south of France, your hotel InterContinental Marseille.

DAY 2: MARSEILLE AND THE CALANQUES

How could the day begin more beautifully than with breakfast at the InterContinental Marseille? Before you lies France's oldest city, awakening in the sunshine, and the scent of coffee and sea fills the air. With your tour guide, you will explore the most beautiful parts of Marseille in the morning: the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, the Old Port and the historic Le Panier quarter with its boutiques and cafés. A boat trip then takes you to the Calanques National Park, a spectacular landscape of white cliffs, turquoise water and small coves. Afterwards, free time and a free dinner.

DAY 3: ARLES AND THE CAMARGUE

Today we travel to Arles, the city of the Romans and artists. On a short guided walk you will see the amphitheatre, the Cathedral of Saint-Trophime and the squares that Vincent van Gogh immortalised in his paintings. There is time for an individual lunch and a leisurely stroll through the old town. In the afternoon you will discover the Camargue, a vast plain of salt and rice fields. Flamingos, white horses and bulls make their home here. Visit to a traditional estate.

DAY 4: LES BAUX-DE-PROVENCE AND AIX-EN-PROVENCE

This day shows Provence in all its varied beauty, from the quiet charm of the Alpilles to the elegance of Aix-en-Provence. In the morning you visit one of France's most picturesque villages, Les Baux-de-Provence, which sits dramatically on a rocky plateau and captivates with its lanes and houses carved into the rock. In the Carrières des Lumières you experience a fascinating interplay of light, music and art. In the afternoon you discover elegant Aix-en-Provence, the city of fountains and artists. In the evening you return to Marseille and dine together at the hotel.

Day 5: Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Switzerland

On the way back to Switzerland, you visit a renowned winery in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the most famous wine village in Provence. You will learn about the history of these noble wines and taste some of the finest, a stylish conclusion to your journey to Provence.

You will stay for four nights at the *****Hotel InterContinental Marseille. This impressive 18th-century building stands majestically above the Old Port and is considered one of the most beautiful hotels in the south of France. Spacious rooms, an elegant spa and a restaurant inspired by Michelin-star cuisine ensure the highest level of comfort. Enjoy the unique view over France's oldest city.

  • Hotel Interconti Marseille
  • Hotel Interconti Marseille

Included services

  • 2 x HB (dinner/breakfast buffet
  • 2 x B&B (room/breakfast buffet)
  • Visit to a bull farm
  • Calanques boat trip
  • City tours of Arles, Aix-en-Provence and Marseille
  • Travel escort by Marghitta Rosales

Car Rouge Premium coach

Our Premium coaches are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.

  • Red Premium armchairs with headrests in the Car Rouge
  • View down the aisle of the Car Rouge with 2+1 seating
  • Armrest with smartphone holder and charging port at the seat
  • 30 wide, luxurious Premium armchairs in 2+1 seating
  • Generous seat pitch of 90 cm
  • Seat belts at every seat
  • Height-adjustable footrest, adjustable backrests and armrests
  • Unique sense of space thanks to an interior height of 2.10 metres
  • Multi-channel audio at every seat, lane assist and adaptive cruise control
  • Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe

Our Premium coaches are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.

Three burgundy Car Rouge coaches in front of the depot

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