scm1012

Good evening everyone! First and foremost, I so appreciate all of the recommendations and photos and experiences some of you have shared of your travels to Marseile - Arles, Les Baux, St. Remy & Avignon. So much so that this port stop is completely consuming all of my thoughts!

So my question to a few of you that have already been:

Hlitner, Caripoo, MsKaufman, and Marazul -- from what I read it sounds as though you have each spent considerable amounts of time in each of these places, so perhaps not necessarily just one day. Would you say it is possible to get to see all four places completely DIY via cabs from our ship? I have now spent my free time in the evening for almost two weeks trying to put together a group with one of the major tour companies and have had no luck. Any recommendations as to how to get around? Do you think a tour is absolutely necessary? Even if my husband can get to two of the towns on our own, we would be so pleased.

NYBumpkin -- I read that you have toured with ItalyTours before and I think this Marseile - Arles, Les Baux, St. Remy & Avignon tour specifically? I have been corresponding with them almost ad nauseum it seems and just can't seem to reach a happy medium where we officially book the tour but with even a fraction of a discount. It'd be a private group of 5, two of us and 3 additional which we have yet to find to offset the cost. I'm not quite ready to throw in the towel and just pay the full tour fare for just the two of us, but wanted to ask you if you thought it'd be worth it? Any additional selling points on the tour?

I value everyone's thoughts and all you've so willingly shared thus far! Thanks so much!

INEZ

I used Italytours.eu for 3 fantastic tours in Rome, Florence and Naples. Each guide went out of their way to accommodate our small group tour. Many even added places to see. All guides were knowledgeable and friendly. I was on cruise from Oct.29 to Nov. 5 2017. Go with this company you will have a great and carefree time.

 

Sealady1948

Thank you! Wanting to use them for Marseille and Naples!

We would definitely choose the Italytours itinerary...although we cannot speak to the quality of that tour company. The problem with the other tour (which goes to places we know well) is that its not what we would normally recommend for a first visit to Europe. Isle sur la Sorgue is certainly where we want to be on a Sunday morning (when the weather is good) which is when they have their fantastic Sunday market (probably the 2nd best market in all of France). But on a weekday it would not be our choice for a tour...although it is a cute water-side town which is always good for those wants to look for antiques

We would be doing the #1:Tour #1: Arles, Les Baux , St Remy & Avignon on a Wednesday. Do you think it's silly to do on a weekday? Hadn't even thought about it being a workday. Please advise. Thanks.

Hello everyone,

Myself (56) and husband (60) are sailing Princess Cruises in 3 weeks and thanks to all of you who have shared your experiences and photos, we will go with ItalyTours #1: Tour #1: Arles, Les Baux , St Remy & Avignon

crossing my fingers there is still room for us. I so appreciate everyone's input, suggestions, experiences, and photos. Hoping to get a small glimpse of these unforgettable places and go back to truly live the experience.

Have a great weekend all.