Ancient shores of the Mediterranean

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

Malaga

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative.

Start your walking exploration: pass by the Cathedral with its renaissance style, the Picasso Museum, hosted in a 16th-century palace of Andalusian architecture, and the nearby famous painter´s birthplace.

You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

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

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

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 light, PONANT organizes your day between your disembarkation port and the airport.

Day 1: Malaga
After completing disembarkation formalities, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative. You will begin your exploration of the city on foot with your local guide. You will discover the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Incarnation, a must-see Renaissance monument.

You will then be transferred to the Picasso Museum, housed in a 16th-century Andalusian-style palace. This museum features a vast collection of Picasso’s works, retracing his entire career.

After your guided visit, enjoy a coffee break in a charmingly decorated café near the museum. You will then continue exploring the city on foot with your guide.

Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.

After lunch, transfer to Granada.

Check-in and settle into your room.

Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Granada
After breakfast, you will set off with your guide to the old Albaicin quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there, you will enjoy stunning views of the Sierra Nevada, the Darro Valley, and the Alhambra.

You will continue your visit to the gypsy quarter of Sacromonte, famous for its cave dwellings carved into the mountainside. Once home to gypsy communities, these caves have been transformed into residences and cultural venues, including flamenco performance spaces, deeply connected to gypsy heritage.

Lunch in a local restaurant.

After lunch, head to the Alhambra, an architectural jewel and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fortress-palace, with its enchanting gardens and exquisitely decorated halls, embodies the splendor of Islamic art. Wander through its courtyards adorned with fountains, admire breathtaking views over Granada, and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Nasrid sultans.

At the end of your guided tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Granada
Breakfast.

Check-out.

Free morning.

Later, you will head with your guide to Finca. Discover the century-old vineyards of the Montes de Málaga and dive into the history of Vino Malagueño. Just 35 minutes from the city, explore the legendary Pedro Ximénez grape, grown on vertiginous slopes of up to 45%. Your program includes a tour of this unique terroir and a premium tasting of four wines.

Lunch will be served on site with a refined menu.

Transfer to your hotel in Malaga.

Check-in.

Free afternoon.

In the evening, you will be taken to Tablao Flamenco Alegría to attend a flamenco show while savoring traditional tapas.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Malaga
Breakfast.

Check-out.

Free morning.

Transfer to the airport in time for the flight selected by PONANT.

Your Hotels

Barcelo Carmen 4*
Barceló Carmen Granada is a stylish 4-star hotel located in the heart of Granada, Spain. Ideally situated near major attractions such as the Alhambra and Granada Cathedral, the hotel offers modern, comfortable rooms. Guests can enjoy a rooftop terrace with a pool and panoramic views over the city and the Sierra Nevada.

NH Malaga 4*
NH Málaga is a modern 4-star hotel located in central Malaga, near the historic quarter and the Guadalmedina River. It features spacious, elegant rooms in a contemporary design, as well as facilities including an outdoor pool, fitness center, and meeting spaces. Its prime location provides easy access to local attractions such as Malaga Cathedral, the Picasso Museum, shops, and restaurants.

Hotel Contacts

Barcelo Carmen 4*
C. Acera del Darro, 62, Centro, 18005 Granada, Spain
+34 958 25 83 00

NH Malaga 4*
C. San Jacinto, 2, Distrito Centro, 29007 Málaga, Spain
+34 952 07 13 23

Your program includes

• 2 nights in a Standard Room at Barceló Carmen 4* (or similar), breakfast included.

• 1 night in a Standard Room at NH Malaga 4* (or similar), breakfast included.

• Visits and transfers as mentioned in the program.

• Services of a French-speaking guide.

• Meals as specified in the program.

• Drinks with meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer or 1 glass of wine, and 1 coffee or tea).

Your program does not include

• Lunch on Day 4.

• Tips for driver and guide.

• Personal expenses.

• Any other services not mentioned in the program.

For details of your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel consultant or refer to the electronic ticket included in your travel documents. Should there be any changes to your PONANT-selected flight schedule, your program will be adjusted to ensure you continue to enjoy a seamless experience. If applicable, you can access your updated program via the PONANT website, in your My Ponant space, or in the PONANT app. The finalized program will also be included in your travel documents.

 

 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.

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Day 1 – Valletta

Meet and greet at the airport arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

You will be transferred to your hotel The Phoenica 5*.

Check-in in your room.

The end of the day and dinner are at leisure.

Day 2 – Valletta

Set off from your hotel with a local guide and start your day by visiting Mdina. Take a stroll through the Silent City’s narrow streets and visit the Mdina cathedral and fortifications. Mdina, Malta’s Old Capital, was used as a filming location for the movie Black Eagle, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, and for the Game of Thrones series. With its extraordinary mix of medieval and Baroque architecture, Mdina is one of Europe’s finest examples of an ancient walled city.

You will then proceed to a local boutique winery, where wine is produced on an estate comprising four hectares of terraced vineyards. It was built with weathered limestone blocks that perfectly blend old-world charm with practical, modern architectural touches. About 15,000 vines are planted on this estate, along with around 200 olive trees plus fig trees, carob trees, and other indigenous Maltese flora. After the visit, you will have the opportunity to taste three fine wines.

This will be followed by a fine meal at a local gourmet restaurant.

You will then be transferred to the port in time for embarkation onboard your ship.

Your hotel:

The luxurious Phoenicia Hotel 5* dates back to 1935. Surrounded by seven acres of gardens, it is ideally located next to the Triton Fountain in Valletta's City Gate Square, just outside the ancient city walls. The rooms are spacious and elegant with modern furnishings. You have a choice of three restaurants, serving a range of Maltese and Mediterranean food. The pool bar and restaurant offer a resort-style setting overlooking Grand Harbour. The hotel is also equipped with a gym and spa. Wi-Fi is available to all guests, throughout the hotel.

Your programme includes:

·        1-night accommodation at the Phoenicia Hotel 5* (or similar) in Executive room, breakfast included.

·        Meals as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverages package during meals (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee or tea).

·        Transfers, visits and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.

·        Local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Lunch and dinner of day 1.

·        Tips for the guide and the driver.

·        Personal expenses

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

Contact of your hotel:

Phoenicia Hotel
The Mall Floriana
FRN 1478, MALTA
Telephone number: +356 2122 5241

Duration 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.