# Marseille in 2 days: day by day

> Two days in Marseille cover the city and its famous coves. Day one is the Old Port and its fish market, a boat to the Château d'If, La Major cathedral and sunset at Notre-Dame de la Garde. Day two is a train to Cassis: pastel houses round the harbour, a boat or trail to the Calanques with their white cliffs and turquoise water, lunch by the port and a swim.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/in-2-days

## Day 1

1. [Château d'If](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/chateau-d-if.md) — YesGo score 48/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · Castle ticket + boat
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 26 min by transport
2. [Notre-Dame de la Garde](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/notre-dame-de-la-garde.md) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Free
   ↓ 21 min by transport
3. [Marseille Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/marseille-cathedral.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · Free
   ↓ 13 min on foot
4. [Old Port](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/vieux-port.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free

Total with walks: 7 h 40 min

## Day 2

1. [Cassis](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/cassis.md) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free

Total with walks: 4 h

## Marseille itinerary for 2 days

Day one is the city: the port, the Île d'If, the cathedral and the basilica. Day two takes the TER train from Saint-Charles to Cassis, about 20–25 minutes, then a bus from the station to the harbour.

Boats to the Calanques leave Cassis harbour, with a short trip taking about 45 minutes. If you like walking, the trail to Port-Miou starts at the edge of town, and En-Vau is about an hour and a half over the rocks.

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## Day two: Cassis and the Calanques

In the morning, a boat or trail to the coves of the [Calanques](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/calanques): white cliffs, pines and crystal-clear water. Bring water, a hat and a swimsuit, as there are no cafés in the coves.

At midday, lunch with fish and Cassis white wine by the harbour and a swim at Grande Mer beach. In the evening, the train back to Marseille.

## More to see

With a third day, visit [Aix-en-Provence](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/aix-en-provence) and its fountains and Cézanne's studio. Film lovers will enjoy [La Ciotat](https://yesgo.io/france/marseille/la-ciotat), where the Lumières shot the first film.

## Tips

- Check Calanques access in summer.
- Wear hiking shoes.
- Carry 2 litres of water each.
- France uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere. Buy boat tickets at the Old Port kiosks or online, and metro and tram tickets from machines or the app.

## Questions

### What should I see in Marseille in 2 days?

The Old Port, the Château d'If and Notre-Dame de la Garde, then Cassis and the Calanques.

### How do I get to Cassis?

By train from Saint-Charles in 20–25 minutes.

### How can I see the Calanques without hiking?

By boat from Cassis or Marseille's Old Port.

### When are the Calanques closed?

In summer on hot, windy days because of fire risk.

### How do I pay in Marseille?

France uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere. Buy boat tickets at the Old Port kiosks or online, and metro and tram tickets from machines or the app.

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