
Ancient jewels of the Mediterranean
- ItineraryAthens to VallettaDuration9 days
- Dates23 Jun 26 to 1 Jul 26Prices from
Come aboard Le Bougainville for an unforgettable voyage.
Starting in Athens, step aboard Le Bougainville for an 9-day cruise between Greece and the majestic Maltese coast.
Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, discover the typical villages of Lefkes and Naoussa on the island of Paros; visit the ancient theatre of Taormina; or dive into Sicilian baroque architecture with a visit to the village of Noto from Syracuse. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).
Your ship will call at Patmos, known as “the Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea”, reveals itself to offer you a moment suspended between unique landscapes of white-sand beaches and rocky bays.
The birthplace of Artemis and Apollo, Delos is rich in archaeological ruins, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, illustrating its prestigious history. A journey back in time almost 2,000 years, between millennia-old heritage and sumptuous panoramas.
Le Bougainville will then head towards Paros. Nestling in the heart of the Cyclades archipelago, this island reputed for its sublime white marble offers a real concentration of Greek beauty, from whitewashed houses to olive groves to ancient monuments.
This cruise will also enable you to discover Hydra, a small island with yesteryear charm, where all motor traffic is forbidden. You will then sail along the Corinth Canal and will call at Galaxidi. You will be charmed by this picturesque village where calm and tranquillity reign.
Southern Italy promises suspended moments where the beauty of the shores combines with the beauty of its historical remnants, which remain fascinating. In Puglia, Gallipoli, meaning “beautiful town” in Greek, reveals its Hellenic origins and offers up its singular atmosphere, where life is good.
You will take the sea to discover Taormina, overlooking Etna’s blanket of snow. Its streets will lead you to its famed ancient Greek theatre, where the quality of the acoustics is exceptional. In Syracuse, the Sicilian soul unfolds across the island of Ortygia - the oldest part of the city -, a maze of small streets dotted with churches, palaces, ancient remnants, sheltering a majestic cathedral in its very heart.
Your cruise will come to an end in Valletta, capital of the island of Malta and former stronghold of the Knights of the Order of Malta.
Your voyage
All-inclusive

Destination
Mediterranean
Athens to Valletta
Duration
9 days, 8 nights on board
Timeless
Offers
PONANT Bonus 15%
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Journey
Your daily itinerary
- A trip discovering ancient and natural Mediterranean treasures, from Greece to Malta via the Sicilian coastlines.
- A dive into Mediterranean history (Syracuse, Greek theatre in Taormina, both UNESCO sites, and Gallipoli) and sailing in the Corinth Canal.
- Among your included excursions*: visits of the pretty villages of Noto (Syracuse), Lefkes and Naoussa (Paros) among others.

Customize your journey:

Date
23 Jun 26

Date
1 Jul 26
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and refinement

Deluxe Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
19 m²

Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
19 m²

Deluxe Suite
Guests
3
Size
27 m²

Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Size
38 m²

Privilege Suite
Guests
3
Size
32 m²

Grand Deluxe Suite
Guests
4
Size
45 m²

Owner's Suite
Guests
4
Size
45 m²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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