Tour on the footsteps of Mary Magdalene – 8 hours

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SKU: N/A Categories: Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, Provence See also : Cruise excursion in Marseille, Cruise excursion in Provence, Private Tours, Tours from Aix-en-Provence, Tours from Marseille, Tours in Provence, Visit Provence, Visit Saint-Maximin

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Tour on the footsteps of Mary Magdalene – 8 hours

Visit the holy cave of Mary Magdelene and the basilica in Saint-Maximin.

Learn everything about her life and explore the places where she lived. You will discover her tomb and relics.

Entrances included in the cave and the basilica of Mary Magdalene.

Meet your professional tour guide at your cruise ship, hotel or private residence.

Tour on the footsteps of Mary Magdalene, Romain Bouchaud

After the death of Jesus the persecuted Christians spread in different parts of the world.

Learn how Mary Magdalene landed with other friends in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer : a small village close to Arles on the coast of Provence.

Visit the crypt of the monastery of Saint Victor in Marseille. This is where she lived during two years in Marseille before she left the town and went to the mountain. (Entrance included)

Follow her path to the mountain of Sainte-Baume. Your guide will lead you to the holy cave where she spent the last thirty three years of her life. The path is easy and large but steep. Consider about 40 minutes walking up the mountain through the forest to reach the cave. (Entrance included)

After your pilgrimage inside the cave you will go to Saint-Maximin.

Mary Magdalene got buried by her friend Maximin in this small town. Your guide will lead you inside the basilica of Mary Magdalene. The huge church has been built in the 13th century over her tomb. In the crypt you will discover her tomb and her relics. The tomb of Mary Magdalene is officially recognized as the third most important tomb of the christian history. (Entrance included)

Enjoy lunch in Saint-Maximin.

Lunch will be organized listening to your wishes and is not included.

Contact us to customize this tour at info@guides-provence.com

Tour on the footsteps of Mary Magdalene :

Price per tour
8 hour tour in private vehicle adapted to the size of your group.
The tour starts where you wish: hotel, cruise ship, private residence…
Tour available from Aix-en-Provence, Marseille and their surroundings.

You will receive the contact of your guide as soon as you book.