During this trip, I want you to discover the authentic Provence off the beaten path. We'll start this day by a real journey to the past. After the death of Jesus, Mary Magdalene's moved to Provence and spent her last 33 years in the grotto in the Sainte Baume massif. The place is very inspiring. You'll walk there on your own, at your own pace, and you'll have enough time to pray or meditate. Then, I'll offer you a local sandwich & a glass of rosé from my village. We'll reach Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, a small coloured Provencal town : free time for shopping, ice creams, coffee and visit of Mary Magdalene basilica where her skull is preserved. We'll finish the day by a drive through the beautiful Sainte Victoire valley. If we have time, you can have a walk through the vines fields, visit a small, authentic village or taste local wines. Whether you are a pilgrim or simply fascinated by the incredible story of Mary Magdalene, I look forward to welcoming you for this mystical day!
You will hike through the mystic forest till the grotto where lived Mary Magdalene for her last 30 years. Amazing view of Provence and even Alps! Amazing atmosphere there..very inspiring place. Don't forget good shoes.
Nice, authentic little Provencal city where you will stroll, do some shopping, have a lunch and visit the very old basilica where you can even find Mary Magdalene's skull!
Little authentic Provencal hilltop village where you will have a walk and where I have a little surprise visit for you in the very original property. Off the beaten path of course :)
Nice road on Sainte Victoire massif, beautiful landscapes of the vines valley surrounded by several different mountains. Just authentic Provence far away from hustle and bustle of tourism.
The pick up and drop off included in the price : Marseille cruise ship or airport, hotel or train station in Marseille and Aix-en-Provence area.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
On Mary Magdalene Path : Cave, Relics & Sainte-Baume Secrets lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $1,219 per person for this Aix en Provence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. The pick up and drop off included in the price : Marseille cruise ship or airport, hotel or train station in Marseille and Aix-en-Provence area. Pickup points include NEGRECOSTE Hotel & Spa.
The experience is available in EN, PL, FR.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
We had a great day with Thomas! We were a party of 4 with 2 children. Tom’s energy was next level. He picked us up on time from the cruise port. Tom communicated with us about how we would want to spend our day and he helped us do everything and more, all while getting back to our cruise ship with plenty of time to spare. We chatted with Tom about all things and we consider him a friend! I can’t thank you enough Tom!
Nice walk made to the cable. It's fairly style up but slowly it's doable. Once you arrive, the view is breathtaking. The cable itself is wonderfully cool and quiet. Nice place to unwind.
A very special tour through sacred forest and to the grotto of St Mary Magdalene. Tom made this a super day. An awesome friendly guide. And with a lovely tasting of local produce and wine. superb!
Karen, merci beaucoup!! I was happy to show you this nice place and Aix en Provence beautiful countryside off the beaten path! Take, care, Tom
Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! If you feel called to see the countryside of Provence, and are curious about the real story of Mary Magdalene then Tom is your guide. He is a conscious and beautiful soul, and can tailor to your spiritual needs and interests. It was a magical day filled with serendipity as we peacefully moved through the mountains, vineyards, and cathedrals to find the places not typically in your tourist guide. Thank you Tom! I can’t wait to come back already. You’re the best!!! Bisous!!
Melanie...I can also say, wow wow wow! We had such a nice connexion and I am so glad you could spend this day in the way you have imagined..See you soon!!! :) Take care, Tom
We had a truly amazing day! Tom was a great guide and we would definitely do another tour with Happy Day in Provence again.
Thank you Marie for this review! It was super cool having you and your daughters for this trip! If you come back, you know how to find me! Take care, Tom
A truly incredible experience! Our driver Tom was amazing & customized the trip to accommodate our wishes (and the weather)! The hike to the grotto is not an easy one, but the view there and the experience was completely worth the effort. We were never rushed & allowed to take in the sights and truly feel the emotions of the hike at our pace, which was great. If you’re looking for a French experience that is definitely off the beaten path, I highly recommend!
Thank you very much for your lovely review. I had a very nice time with you and your daughters, I wish you the best to you and all the family! Thanks once again
It was a great experience. Tom is really nice and kind. His conversation is good, tells you about the places you'll visit and that makes the drives, very good ones. In my case, I was centered in the experiences of the grotto and St. Maximin's Basilica. We went at my pace, no rushes and made the experience a great one. I'll say mi trip was more on the spiritual side and I felt very comfortable and had Tom's help. It's an experience I'll definitely recommend.
Thank you very much Roger! I'm glad you enjoyed the trip and you were able to live this experience in a spiritual way. I always try to adap to my customer's expectations. See you again! Tom
Tom was an amazing tour guide. Although we didn't get to do the full tour, he was so knowledgeable and fun to be with. I really enjoyed our time. I highly recommend him and would not hesitate to book him again one day. :)
Hey! Thank you so much for your review! Yes, unfortunately the acces to the grotto was closed in the morning because of the big wind but I tried to do my best to provide you a great experience on Mary magdalene's path.
Wonderful moment, thank you! We had a great time, the setting was very beautiful and very good value for money. I recommend
Thank you very much more you review, your time to write it, it was a real pleasure having you. Thank you for choosing Happy Day in Provence, merci !
We had a great day with Tom, seeing Provence and visiting the grotto of Mary Magdelene. Tom was great company and was very knowledgeable and thoughtful. We especoallu enjoyed our suprise picnic!
Dear Gemma and Catherine, It was a pleasure to have you and do this trip together, thank you for your kindness and the nice comment!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Mary Magdalene Path : Cave, Relics & Sainte-Baume Secrets | 7 hours | 5.0 (10) | $1,219 | |
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