After breakfast on board, guests who wish may join the optional Aix-en-Provence & Marseille Tour organised by the ship at an additional charge. We begin with a 10-minute walk from Marseille port. After a coach journey of approximately 40 minutes, we reach AIX-EN-PROVENCE, one of southern France's most elegant cities, which has inspired many creative figures such as Paul Cézanne and Émile Zola. In this region famous for its lavender fields, we explore a city steeped in history, with beautiful buildings, flower-filled balconies and fountains that are works of art. After Aix-en-Provence, we return to Marseille and begin our city tour. Passing through the Old Port, we visit Notre-Dame de la Garde, one of the city's most celebrated historic landmarks, set on a high hill. Our second stop is Palais Longchamp. During our visit to this building, which houses the Museum of Fine Arts, we view its gardens and fountains from outside and stop for photographs. At the end of the tour, we return to our ship. Dinner and overnight on board.