* An itinerary will be provided to you at the rental car office, this important sheet will be the greatest help for all of our customers, we want to make sure that no one will get lost, and to make it easy on you, we are providing this great tool in order for you to fully enjoy your vacation in South of France (La Provence). This itineray will get you from point A to Z, giving you directions in plain English, telling where to go, what to do, about the site-seeing tours and even helping you to know about banks, post offices, great restaurants to visit, ect.
Direction to Marseille (Town of "Notre Dame de la Garde" and the "Vieux port"). The heart of France! Many people think "Paris" when they talk about France, a huge mistake, as Paris is only the Capital of France, not always the most friendly people as you know, certainly NOT like the people from Marseille: "Marseillais". Famous southern people like Raimu, Marcel Pagnol, Cézanne, and many more who lived in this world of smiling faces, playing "Petanque" under the sun of Provence (typical game of south France), drinking "Pastis" (Alcoholic anis drink, made in Marseille), where you will see great, funny and very friendly people who take their time to live, always ready to talk, help and play…South of France is not a Myth, it is the real heart of France! Check-in to Hotel ETAP or similar (few streets from the old port of Marseille).  The first night is yours, enjoy the city, restaurants, the music and the people...

Visit of Marseille (After your daily breakfast) with the "Petit Train de la ville de  Marseille" (a little train which goes all over town), you will see the main and most beautiful sites of this wonderful city like Notre Dame de La Garde (Incredible Basilique with a Gold St Mary statue on top who is protecting the city).
Notre-Dame de la Garde, called in Marseille "la Bonne Mère" (our good Lady/Mother) is seen here from the Town hall, on the Northern quay. It represents THE landmark for Marseille as it can be seen from miles away by sailors. Notre-Dame de la Garde is thought to protect the sailors that leave the harbor and sailors are supposed to drop a prayer to her on leaving in order to increase their hope to come back!
You will see also the Orthodox church, La Canebiere (the famous main street of Marseille), the old port (le Vieux port), le Panier (an old neighborhood full of narrow streets where French Connection movie was filmed) hotel de Cabre, Hotel Dieu, the Augustines square (Place where Bonaparte lived), St Laurent's church (unique panorama overlooking the entrance of the old port), the Cathedral "La vieille charitee" hospital…This picturesque tour will make you discover the Marseille of the good old times, with this antique fishermen's district and you will reach at the end "La bonne mere" who protects and looks over the city since 1214.   
Many restaurants to choose from for your French appetite...Marseille is worldwide known for their famous "Bouillabaisse" (a delicious soup make with fishes that you are finding only in the waters of south France like "Rascasse"), served with croutons "garlic roasted bread" and rouille sauce. A great meal served with ice cold wine (rose) of the region. Shopping is plenty around for amateur of Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel, Cartier, ect.

Today you will be (after your daily breakfast) visiting the famous CHATEAU D'IF (the jail island where "the Count of Monte Cristo" was supposed to be imprisoned. Everyone saw the movie, here is the real place, the island itself, where Alexander Dumas told us about the stories of EDMOND DANTES and ABBE FARRIA. A great guided visit. You will found out the truth, the history of this place which was built in 1516 by Francois the first (King of France). This place was used for political prisoners, even a rhinoceros was living in this island, present of the king of Portugal. A great historical day, boat round trip included with guide. Don't forget your camera. (Not included is the French governmental fee of € 5.00 payable on the island)
In the afternoon, you will be heading direction "LA CIOTAT" an incredible friendly and superb little town of south of France, near Cassis, Aubagne, le castellet, Bandol, St Cy sur mer, and many more cute villages, where you will be checking in to your hotel. The little ports, niche of sailboats, the beaches, the wonderful smell of restaurants (garlic & Olive oil, herb of Provence are the base of south France cooking) is going to be your destination for your next few days. Surrounded with Lavender, olive trees, and these incredible Calanques (Beautiful Mediterranean little creeks). Checking in at Hotel ETAP (or similar). La Ciotat was famous for many years for their ability to build Cruiseships but this industry, many years ago, was dying and the shipbuilding company closed their door. Now the port is reopening their door for renovation of Rich & Famous Yachts, but La Ciotat is the place for tourists who comes from all over Europe for their beautiful beaches, people and food.

After your daily French baguette, butter, jam, pain au chocolat, croissant or else, you will be in your way to a great local winery in order to taste the "Coup de Rose" (as they say: A shot of Rose).  The wineries (2 locations are expecting your visit, only if you feel like it) will give you a complete tour of their local operation, the guide will explain how, when, where, all you have to know about wine and finally tasting their great wine selection. You will have the opportunity to buy their wine, be careful, United States customs allows you only 2 liters per person. South France is FAMOUS for the Rose of Provence (cote de Provence) which is served iced cold, but also orange, peach and white wine with appetizers (black/green olives macerated with herbs and spices, nuts, chips, cheese, ect.), they call this very important moment: Apero!
A moment which is still in every day's life of a real Marseillais, a daily routine…On the afternoon, you are welcomed to site-seeing the region, spend your time in Cassis (above), a really typical and beautiful village with a gorgeous little marina and surrounded by many bars & restaurants, a special plaza where people are playing "Petanque", tasting great food, shopping, ect.
Cassis have also a small Casino, where people can try their  luck, many locations to visit in this region, all listed on our itineraries, you will be the judge and decide if you are going visiting these special villages or not. This new creation will give you the freedom to see as much as you want or can, and to have fun to doing it as well. Your call really, plenty to do!

Included is our La Ciotat / Cassis boat trip, but we listed below two more options for you to decide once again. People from all over the work are coming to see these incredible "Calanques" so beautiful, water is pristine and colors are so beautiful, the boat will be dragging you from La Ciotat (the port) to these unique creeks, wonders in this world. The visit will be one hour and so, seeing the gorgeous Calanques of Porquerolles, Muget and Cassis. OPTIONS:

#1 Visit of the Calanques from La Ciotat - Cassis - to Marseille (Morgiou) 2:15 minutes $30.00 p/p
#2 Visit of the Calanques from La Ciotat - Cassis - to Marseille (Sormiou) 2:45 minutes $35.00 p/p

Our itineray will let you know where to go, actually your horseback riding ranch is located close to an attraction park called "OK Coral". Over two hours guided, Provence have beautiful parks, smell of thyme, listening to the "cigalles" (locust of Provence), riding along the hills, a wonderful time in the back country of Provence. Your time to enjoy and relax, a real experience in one of the most beautiful region of South France.
During season: A Ocean kayaking to Green Island, off the coast of La Ciotat, can be substituted  instead of the horseback riding tour with guide ($10.00 per person extra) , if you prefer, and the season is of course summer time, mid-June to mid September, ask us if you are interested)
In the evening, you will be driving back to Marseille, in order to check in to HOTEL ETAP, close by to the old port again, the main location for fun & food, spending your last night in this friendly town. Enjoy it

Marseille have a big open market every morning in a great location of the town, it will be easy with our itineray to find it, easy to park and a great place to shop…Many locals sells all kind of stuff, from clothes to food, flowers, souvenir, gadgets, ect. We thought that you may enjoy one free day to shop, walking around, talking to these "Marseillais & Marseillaises" who have such a great reputation for talking and laughing with everyone who is in the mood for it…Le marche du Prado, that is its name and you will enjoy it very much.
In the evening you will be driving to MARIGNANE, and checking in at the HOTEL ETAP, close by of the airport for your last night in France.

It is time to check out after your breakfast, and to jump in your FREE shuttle to the airport, ask the front desk, if you need a wake up call. The shuttle runs all day but is on a routine schedule (ask the schedule).