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Mary Magdalen Cave & Basilica of St Maximin on a private tour

By Discover Provence on a private tour
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Free cancellation available
Price is P 69,914 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Mary Magdalene was close to Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
Expelled from Palestine at the beginning of the 1st century, she arrived in Provence by sea in a small boat.
She dedicated her life to carrying the voice of Jesus through Provence, then she retired to the cave of the Massif de la Sainte Baume, where she lived in Hermite the last 30 years of her life.

Whether you are a Pilgrim, or simply fascinated by the incredible history of Saint Mary Magdalene, I suggest you live a journey into the past by discovering the cave.
You will have time to pray or meditate, and if you wish, you will be able to attend the Mass which is held daily at 11am.
You will climb alone, at your own pace.

We will then go to the city of Saint Maximin la Sainte Baume, you can stroll through the alleys and have lunch there.
Finally, you will have free time to visit the basilica where the relics of Mary Magdalene lie.

Activity location

  • Grotte de Sainte Marie Madeleine
    • 83640, Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • MPCT - Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal
    • 13015, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Mary Magdalen Cave & Basilica of St Maximin on a private tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
P 69,913.97 x 1 TravelerP 69,913.97
Total
Price is P 69,913.97
Until Tue, Aug 4

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance cave Sainte Marie Madeleine
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport in Van Mercedes-Benz Air-conditioned
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Basilica entrance of Saint Mary Magdalene
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Grotte de Sainte Marie Madeleine

  • 3h
A true journey into the past, you will discover the cave or Saint Mary Madeleine lived in Hermite the last 30 years of her life. The path that leads through the forest, mixes calm, beauty and serenity. You will all have time to make the ascent at your own pace, as well as to meditate or pray on site. If you wish, you can attend the Mass which is held daily at 11am. Important: Provide walking shoes for the ascent (about 40 minutes)

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume

  • 2h
After visiting the cave, we will go to Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte Baume, a city preserved from Mass tourism. You will have lunch there and you can stroll through the alleys of the old town that leads to the Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene.

Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

  • 1h
You will have free time to visit the basilica and gather in front of the relics of St. Mary Magdalene which are preserved inside the basilica

Location

Activity location

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    Grotte de Sainte Marie Madeleine
    • 83640, Plan-d'Aups-Sainte-Baume, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    MPCT - Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal
    • 13015, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Tourist Information Center
    • 300 Avenue Giuseppe Verdi
    • 13100, Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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