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2 Oct 25, from 6,250 €
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Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

In partnership with Smithsonian Journeys

Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

  • Itinerary
    Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome)
    Duration
    8 days
  • Dates
    2 Oct 25 to 9 Oct 25
    Starting price
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Onboard onto Le Lapérouse for an exquisite journey

In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

Join us for this voyage along both the French and Italian Rivieras, exploring the rich history and culture of the fabled lands on the northern shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

Setting sail from Barcelona, your discovery of southern France begins from Sète in the Occitanie with the hilltop city of Carcassonne and its medieval citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The ancient port of Marseille is your gateway to either Aix-en-Provence, "city of a thousand fountains" and home to Paul Cézanne, or to Van Gogh's Arles and the UNESCO World Heritage "City of Popes," Avignon.

Nice, the last French port on this leg of your voyage, offers a tour of nearby Monte Carlo and a trip to the medieval hilltop village of Eze, with panoramic views of the Côte d'Azur. Or enjoy a journey to St. Paul de Vence to visit the Maeght Foundation’s collection of modern and contemporary art and sculpture.

The small Italian fishing village of Portofino, now a favored haunt of the rich and famous, welcomes you for a relaxing afternoon and evening of leisurely browsing through its shops and galleries and perhaps a chance to sample the local cuisine.

Porto Venere can serve as your gateway to discovery of the UNESCO World Heritage Cinque Terre, the villages at the heart of the Italian Riviera. Or you may spend the day exploring Romanesque Lucca, birthplace of Giacomo Puccini, and medieval Pisa, with its magnificent Duomo, Baptistry, and Leaning Tower.

From Livorno, a full day excursion to Florence introduces you to the heart of the Italian Renaissance. Or if you prefer, you may explore the Etruscan ruins and museum at nearby Volterra. 

Your voyage ends in the Roman port of Civitavecchia, with easy access to Rome.

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Your voyage

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Destination

Destination

Mediterranean

Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome)

Duration

8 days, 7 nights on board

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Smithsonian Journeys

Smithsonian Journeys

Stephen Clancy

Stephen Clancy, Karl Appuhn

Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included

No single supplement, Ponant Bonus 10%

Ref: BC2745US - ER021025

Journey

Your journey day-by-day

  • A voyage specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers including discussions with experts, transfers before and after your cruise, and an included excursion in each port of call.
  • Engaging lectures and discussions on board with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including historian Karl Appuhn and art and architectural historian Stephen Clancy.
  • UNESCO World Heritage sites in Carcassonne, Avignon, Florence, and the Cinque Terre.
  • The art of Bonnard, Miró, and more in Nice and St. Paul de Vence.
  • The Palace of the Popes in Avignon.
  • An evening in the resort town of Portofino.
  • Pisa's Leaning Tower and the Duomo of Florence.
  • The natural beauty of the Riviera.
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