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Home/Destinations/Marseille/Marseille in 3 days
3 days · Marseille itinerary

Marseille in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Marseille lets you explore deeper Provence alongside the city. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Marseille — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Port & basilica
  2. 2Day 2: Cassis & Calanques
  3. 3Day 3: Aix or Avignon
  4. 4Provençal evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the Old Port, Le Panier, the basilica and the MuCEM.

Day 2: Cassis & Calanques

Visit the port of Cassis and cruise its stunning Calanques.

Day 3: Provence

Choose elegant Aix-en-Provence, or papal Avignon and its surroundings.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Marseille — prices per person.

Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Marseille
Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
5.0(16)·2 hours
from$6/ person
via Viator
Private Tour Aix Cassis Marseille
Marseille
Private Tour Aix Cassis Marseille
5.0(16)·4–8 hours
from$751/ person
via Viator
Luberon Villages Day Trip from Aix en Provence
Aix En Provence
Luberon Villages Day Trip from Aix en Provence
5.0(38)·8 hours
from$687/ person
via Viator
Truffle Hunting in Provence
Avignon
Truffle Hunting in Provence
5.0(65)·3 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator
Marseille Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Marseille
Marseille Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
4.7(75)·2 hours
from$42/ person
via Viator
E-Mountain Bike Tour Cassis Provence
Cassis
E-Mountain Bike Tour Cassis Provence
5.0(14)·6 hours
from$1,380/ person
via Viator
Private Transfer: Marseille Airport to / from Aix-en-Provence (and vicinity)
Marseille
Private Transfer: Marseille Airport to / from Aix-en-Provence (and vicinity)
5.0(16)·30 min
from$103/ person
via Viator
Guided Sea Kayaking Tour in the Calanques
Cassis
Guided Sea Kayaking Tour in the Calanques
5.0(13)·4 hours
from$66/ person
via Viator

Marseille in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Marseille?
Three days is ideal — the city and Calanques, a day in Cassis, and a third day in Aix-en-Provence or Avignon, exploring the best of Marseille and Provence.
What is the best day trip from Marseille for 3 days?
Cassis and its Calanques are the most scenic; Aix-en-Provence is the most elegant; and Avignon offers grand papal history — all easy from Marseille.
How do I plan a 3-day Marseille itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two in Cassis and the Calanques, and day three in Aix or Avignon, using the easy trains and tours across Provence.

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