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Marseille in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Marseille lets you add a Provence day trip. This 2-day Marseille itinerary covers the city on day one and Aix or Cassis on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Port & basilica
  2. 2Calanques boat trip
  3. 3Day 2: Aix or Cassis
  4. 4Provençal food

Day 1: the city

Explore the Old Port and Le Panier, climb to the basilica, and take a Calanques boat trip.

Day 2: Provence

Day-trip to elegant Aix-en-Provence or the pretty port of Cassis.

Evening: bouillabaisse

Back in Marseille, enjoy the famous fish stew by the water.

Marseille in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Marseille?
Two days covers the Old Port, the basilica and a Calanques trip on day one and a Provence day trip to Aix or Cassis on day two — a great balance of city and region.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Marseille?
The Old Port and Le Panier, Notre-Dame de la Garde, a Calanques boat trip, bouillabaisse, and a day trip to Aix-en-Provence or Cassis.
Is Aix or Cassis better from Marseille?
Aix-en-Provence is the elegant inland city of fountains and Cézanne; Cassis is the pretty coastal port and gateway to the Calanques — both are lovely; pick by your taste.