6th Opera Festival at Sea, with Benjamin Bernheim

 Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your daytime between airport and embarkation port.

Valletta

Meet at the airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT.

Drive to Dingli Cliff for a photostop brefore Mdina visiting. Then, proceed to Mdina - Malta's Old Capital. Mdina is one of Europe's finest examples of an ancient walled city, with its extraordinary mix of medieval and Baroque architecture.

Continue with the visit of Palazzo Parisio, a unique 19th century palace in the heart of the Mediterranean. Palazzo Parisio is not only another palace of the legendary Knights of St. John, but the ultimate memorial of ambitions, aspirations and pretensions of a 19th century noble family. It houses two baroque walled gardens, including a lovely orangery - a miniature Versailles.

Enjoy a small snack in the Palace.

You will then be transferred to the pier to embark on your ship.

 

Your programme includes:

·        Transfers, and visits as mentioned in the programme.

·        Services of a local English-speaking guide.

 

Your programme does not include:

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.

 

Important Information: Depending on the day of embarkation, this program may be subject to change : the Cathedral is closed on Sundays, so you will visit the Mosta Basilica instead. Palazzo Parisio is closed on Mondays; so refreshments and snacks will be served at Casa Bernard instead.

 

Duration and price of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

In the event of schedule changes of PONANT's selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between your port of disembarkation and the airport.

Venice

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative. You will be taken by coach to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

Your programme includes:

·        Transfers by coach.

·        Services of a local English-speaking assistant.

Your programme does not include:

·        Personal expenses.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel advisor; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.

Extend your journey in Venice, where time flows to the rhythm of winding canals and alleyways steeped in history. After your cruise, immerse yourself in the artistic grandeur, historical richness, and artisanal heritage of the Serenissima.

Day 1 - Venice, Italy

Upon disembarkation at San Basilio Port, you will be greeted by our local representative and transferred by private water taxi to St. Mark’s Square, the historic heart of Venice.Accompanied by your local guide, enjoy a walking tour of the city’s highlights. Begin with the majestic St. Mark’s Square, lined with iconic cafés and dominated by the Clock Tower, the Campanile, and the Procuratie. Continue with a guided visit of the splendid Doge’s Palace, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture, followed by entry into the famous St. Mark’s Basilica, a Byzantine jewel renowned for its golden mosaics.

Lunch will be served in a typical Venetian trattoria.

Afternoon and dinner at leisure.

Day 2 - Venice

After breakfast, dive into Venice’s artisanal traditions.

Your guide will take you to one of the city’s oldest mask-making workshops, where you will learn about the history of the Venice Carnival and traditional papier-mâché techniques used to craft, decorate and personalize the masks.

Your immersion continues with a gondola ride along the city’s lesser-known canals, passing under charming bridges and alongside historical façades.

Lunch, afternoon, and dinner at leisure.

Day 3 - Venice | Departure

After breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred from your hotel to Venice Marco Polo International Airport according to your flight schedule (transfer included for guests who booked their flights with Ponant or provided their flight details in advance to their travel advisor).

Your hotel - Palazzo San Lorenzo 4*

Located in the Castello district, just steps from St. Mark’s Square, this elegant boutique hotel combines Venetian charm with modern comfort. Its refined décor and central location make it the perfect base to explore Venice.

This program includes:

·        2 nights at Palazzo San Lorenzo 4* (or similar 4-star hotel)

·        Transfers and luggage handling as per itinerary

·        Assistance from a Ponant representative

·        Breakfast on Days 2 and 3

·        Guided tours of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace

·        Visit to a traditional mask workshop and gondola ride

·        Lunch on Day 1 in a local restaurant

·        Services of a French-speaking local guide

·        Gratuities for drivers and guides

This program does not include:

·        Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

·        Personal expenses

·        Additional nights and early check-in/late check-out (available upon request)

·        Transfers for departures outside of the program dates

Important note:

·        This program involves extensive walking on uneven surfaces; it is not recommended for guests with reduced mobility.

·        The official currency is the euro. Credit cards are widely accepted.

·        This is a package program. No refunds will be given for unused services.

·        The itinerary may be subject to change without prior notice due to local conditions.

Hotel contact information:

Palazzo San Lorenzo 4*

Fondamenta de l'Osmarin, 4981/B

30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Phone: +39 041 4583620

A minimum number of participants is required for this program to operate. As such, the price and itinerary are subject to change depending on the final number of participants. If the minimum is not met, an alternative arrangement will be proposed.