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

7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

Important: Provide walking shoes for climbing to the cave

We will then go to the city of Saint Maximin, 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.

What's Included

Entrance cave Sainte Marie Madeleine
Bottled water
Private transport in Van Mercedes-Benz Air-conditioned
Basilica entrance of Saint Mary Magdalene
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
MPCT - Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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)

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine

    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

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Discover Provence on a private tour

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Religious Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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