Istanbul-Marseille
Meeting point: In front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport's International Departures Terminal. After completing our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we will board Turkish Airlines flight TK 1365 departing at 07:05 for Marseille. We are scheduled to arrive in Marseille at 09:20 local time. Following passport control and baggage collection, we will depart from the airport by vehicle to begin a panoramic city tour of Marseille. Highlights include the Old Town with its narrow, winding streets; walls adorned with colorful murals; historic buildings, museums, art galleries, and the grand town hall; and the famous Marseille Cathedral, renowned for its marble interior dating back to 1896, frescoes, and Neo-Byzantine-style façade. Also on the itinerary is Vieux-Port, Marseille's vibrant and bustling harbor where the Mediterranean meets the city, home to numerous boats of all sizes, stylish boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. At the end of the tour, we will transfer to our hotel, complete check-in, and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel in Marseille. Guests who wish may join an optional extra excursion to Aix-en-Provence organized by our guide (€60). We will then depart for a panoramic city tour of Aix-en-Provence, a charming French city bearing the remarkable legacy of world-renowned painter Paul Cézanne. After the tour concludes, we will return to our hotel, complete check-in, and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay again at our hotel in Marseille.
Marseille
After breakfast at our hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join an optional tour to Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Cannes (€100), organized by our guide. Our tour begins in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a medieval town perched on a hill with breathtaking views. In the heart of the town, which we will explore on foot, stands a historic fountain dating back to 1615. Narrow streets radiating from this fountain lead to stone buildings housing art galleries, as well as shops specializing in regional olive oil, lavender, soap, and handmade crafts. After a short drive, we continue our exploration in one of the most famous and unique cities of the French Riviera. Highlights include the seaside promenade, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès where the red carpet is rolled out for the Cannes Film Festival, and other key landmarks of the city. Following some free time to discover the city, enjoy meals, and shop, we will regroup at the time and place designated by our guide and return to our hotel in Marseille for the night.
Marseille
After breakfast at our hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join an optional excursion to Nice, Monaco, and Monte Carlo (€120). Upon arrival, we will begin a city tour of Nice. Highlights include the famous 5-kilometer Promenade des Anglais, the narrow cobblestone streets of the Old Town (Vieux Nice), the panoramic views from Castle Hill (Colline du Chateau), the shopping and dining hub of Place Massena, and the Flower Market. After the tour, our next stop will be the Principality of Monaco, an independent city-state reached by passing through some of the most beautiful coves of the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur). In this glamorous holiday and entertainment center favored by Europe's jet set, where Formula 1 races take place on its streets, we will see the harbor, the Prince's Palace, the Monaco Cathedral, and the Oceanographic Museum (exterior view only). We will then proceed to Monte Carlo, renowned for its luxury, grandeur, and famous casino. Following some free time here, we will regroup with our guide at the designated time and location before returning to our hotel in Marseille. Overnight stay in Marseille.
Marseille - Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for the airport. Following check-in, baggage handling, and passport procedures, we will board Turkish Airlines flight TK 1368 at 19:05 to Istanbul. We will land at Istanbul Airport at 23:20 local time, marking the end of our tour. Until we meet again on our next enjoyable journey, goodbye!