Peaceful islands and ancient treasures of the Mediterranean

📅 Monday, June 14, 2027 🏁 Tuesday, June 22, 2027 🌙 8 Nights Valletta 🚢 Le Dumont-d'Urville
Suite $9,880 per person
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Valletta Malta Wander through magnificent baroque palaces and honey-colored limestone streets in Europe's smallest capital, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress city.
Arrive 2027-06-14 00:00:00 Depart 2027-06-14 18:00:00
Day 2
Taormina Italy Wander through the ancient Greek Theatre perched dramatically above the Ionian Sea with Mount Etna as your breathtaking backdrop.
Arrive 2027-06-15 08:00:00 Depart 2027-06-15 15:00:00
Day 3
Gallipoli Italy Wander through whitewashed piazzas and Byzantine castles while savoring fresh seafood overlooking the sparkling Ionian Sea.
Arrive 2027-06-16 08:00:00 Depart 2027-06-16 14:00:00
Day 4
Parga Greece Wander through pastel-colored villages clinging to emerald cliffs while turquoise waters lap at pristine pebble beaches below.
Arrive 2027-06-17 07:00:00 Depart 2027-06-17 20:15:00
Day 5
Paxos Greece Kayak through luminous blue caves and discover hidden coves with crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
Arrive 2027-06-18 00:00:00 Depart 2027-06-18 12:00:00
Day 6
🌊 At Sea
Day 6
Galaxidi Greece Wander cobblestone streets lined with neoclassical mansions and kayak pristine waters dotted with hidden coves and sea caves.
Arrive 2027-06-19 08:30:00 Depart 2027-06-19 13:00:00
Day 7
Milos Greece Kayak through luminous sea caves and swim in crystal waters beneath dramatic pastel-colored cliffs carved by millennia of volcanic activity.
Arrive 2027-06-20 07:00:00 Depart 2027-06-20 16:00:00
Day 8
Hydra Greece Wander cobblestone streets lined with elegant mansions and discover pristine beaches accessible only by boat in this car-free island paradise.
Arrive 2027-06-21 08:00:00 Depart 2027-06-21 18:00:00
Day 9
Athens Greece Walk among the ancient temples of the Acropolis and stand in awe of the Parthenon, where Western civilization's greatest architectural achievements rise majestically above the bustling city.
Arrive 2027-06-22 00:00:00

About This Cruise

<p>Towns and villages carved out of the water, legendary sites, infinite blue sea: between Italy and Attica, the Mediterranean continues to reveal all its treasures. In Sicily, here is Taormina, its medieval alleyways and its antique ancient theatre watched over by Mount Etna; then come Puglia and Gallipoli, unfolding their baroque pearls before making way for Greek shores. Here, legend and landscape are as one. Paxos, the island born of the gods, Parga and Galaxidi, charming little fishing ports, or Milos and its lunar landscapes, which gave birth to its famous Venus, are all perfect for wandering around. Just like Hydra, the eternal bohemian island, where it is good to lose oneself before reaching the immortal Athens.</p>
From $5,240 per person 8 nights on Le Dumont-d'Urville with PONANT EXPLORATIONS
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