The Olympico – Le Choc des Olympiques: Marseille vs Lyon

Marseille - France

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🔥 The Olympico – Le Choc des Olympiques. When Olympique de Marseille hosts Olympique Lyonnais, it’s one of the most electric nights in French football. More than a rivalry, this clash is a meeting of identities: Marseille, the passionate Mediterranean city where football is a religion, against Lyon, a powerhouse of modern French football.

At the Stade Vélodrome, expect an atmosphere like no other. The chants, the colours, the intensity – Marseille’s fanbase is famous worldwide for turning matchdays into a festival of passion. This trip offers not just a ticket to the Olympico, but a full football adventure: discover Marseille’s culture, explore its historic neighborhoods, enjoy Mediterranean views, and then immerse yourself in the build-up before the big game.

Trip Highlights

🔥 The Olympico – Le Choc des Olympiques. When Olympique de Marseille hosts Olympique Lyonnais, it’s one of the most electric nights in French football. More than a rivalry, this clash is a meeting of identities: Marseille, the passionate Mediterranean city where football is a religion, against Lyon, a powerhouse of modern French football.

At the Stade Vélodrome, expect an atmosphere like no other. The chants, the colours, the intensity – Marseille’s fanbase is famous worldwide for turning matchdays into a festival of passion. This trip offers not just a ticket to the Olympico, but a full football adventure: discover Marseille’s culture, explore its historic neighborhoods, enjoy Mediterranean views, and then immerse yourself in the build-up before the big game.

Trip Highlights

  • Official match ticket (Longside Upper seats – great view of the action)

  • 3 nights accommodation in a 3★ hotel in the lively Vieux Port area

  • Be hosted by a local Marseille fan throughout your stay

  • Walking tour of Marseille’s historic neighborhoods and landmarks

  • Discover the Mediterranean Museum, Fort Saint Jean, and the iconic Major Cathedral

  • Pre-match experience in local bars where the atmosphere heats up

  • Small group trip with football fans from around the world

Included in the price

  • Match Ticket

    Longside Upper seats – great view of the action

  • 3 nights (Twin Room)

    Stay in a top-rated 3★ hotel – upgrade to private room available

  • Pre-match Experience

    Join local fans before the match for an authentic pre-game experience.

  • Stadium Tours

    Stadium Tours led by a local

  • Bilingual Local Guide

    Be guided by a passionate local who enhances your experience with insider knowledge.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 – Arrival & Pub Night

    Check into your hotel in the Vieux Port, the heart of Marseille. Meet your host and fellow travellers in the evening over beers at a local spot to kick off your Olympico weekend. (Food & drinks not included)

  2. Day 2 – Lyon Walking Tour & Stadium Visit

    Follow your host through Le Panier, the city’s most picturesque neighborhood. Visit the Mediterranean Museum and Fort Saint Jean, with stunning views over the Vieux Port. Walk past the Major Cathedral and explore colourful shops selling the famous Savon de Marseille.

  3. Matchday: Olympico (OL vs OM)

    Meet your group and host at Vieux Port 3 hours before kick-off. Warm up in the bars near the stadium as the excitement builds. Then head together to the Stade Vélodrome for the Olympico – one of Europe’s most intense rivalries. Experience the match side by side with your host and fellow fans. Return together to the city center after the final whistle.

  4. Day 4 – Departure

    Say goodbye to Marseille after an unforgettable Olympico weekend.

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