Provence

We aren't really sure what to see while we are there. Any suggestions?

We aren't really sure what to see while we are there. Any suggestions?

Which port? Provence extends from the Rhone river to Italy.

We aren't really sure what to see while we are there. Any suggestions?

Do some reading on this board since you didn't say what your port is as there are posts covering just about all of them. Then do some reading on the area to see what you think you would like to see and go from there.

Sure we could give you some suggestions. In fact, we have spent months living in Provence although we have yet to explore the region in depth! So you need to focus on where in Provence you will be, how long you have, etc. If you are simply talking about a port day in one place (i.e. Marseille, Toulon, etc) then your options are limited by the amount of time you have in port and the distance to various places.

We do understand that Europe can be overwhelming to first-time visitors (especially those without much other travel experience). However, a good starting point is to carefully review the various excursions offered by your cruise line. While we do not like to take cruise line excursions, just reading about what they can do will give you ideas about the various options....whether you take an excursion, private tour, of simply go off on your own.

Hank

We will dock in Marseille. RC excursion options include City tour including Notre Dame; Aix-en-Provence; Cassis train tour; or St. Remy & Les Baux-de-Provence. Any suggestions? Reviews/comments?

We will dock in Marseille. RC excursion options include City tour including Notre Dame; Aix-en-Provence; Cassis train tour; or St. Remy & Les Baux-de-Provence. Any suggestions? Reviews/comments?

My choice would be:

1. St Remy and les Baux

2. Aix (a very close second place)

3. Cassis

4. City tour (distant fourth place)

Also look at options for private tours on these boards. If you have a long day in port you could go to both Avignon and Les Baux passing by St Remy. That would be my best option. Or you could easily combine Aix and Cassis if you prefer. Don't forget, ship tours waste a lot of time rounding up passengers, long lunch stops, restroom breaks, etc. You can see a lot more on a private tour.

Les Baux would be my #1.

If you simply must do a cruise ship excursion then St Remy/Les Baux would be our recommendation.

Hank