Under Sail from Sicily to the Greek Islands

📅 Tuesday, June 8, 2027 🏁 Tuesday, June 15, 2027 🌙 7 Nights Palermo 🚢 Le Ponant
Balcony $16,900 per person
Suite $14,180 per person
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Palermo Italy Wander through the chaotic Vucciria Market where vendors hawk fresh seafood and street food that tastes like Sicily's salty soul.
Arrive 2027-06-08 00:00:00 Depart 2027-06-08 18:00:00
Day 2
Reggio di Calabria Italy Marvel at the Riace Bronzes, two perfectly preserved ancient Greek statues that stand as masterpieces of classical sculpture in the archaeological museum.
Arrive 2027-06-09 12:00:00 Depart 2027-06-09 18:30:00
Day 3
Taormina Italy Wander through the ancient Greek Theatre perched dramatically above the Ionian Sea with Mount Etna as your breathtaking backdrop.
Arrive 2027-06-10 00:01:00 Depart 2027-06-10 20:00:00
Day 4
🌊 At Sea
Day 5
Fiskárdo Greece Wander cobblestone streets lined with pastel Venetian mansions and sample fresh seafood while gazing at turquoise waters and pine-covered hills.
Arrive 2027-06-12 07:00:00 Depart 2027-06-12 14:00:00
Day 6
Pýlos Greece Explore the perfectly preserved Venetian Castle of Neokastro perched dramatically above the charming harbor town.
Arrive 2027-06-13 07:00:00 Depart 2027-06-13 13:30:00
Day 7
Spetses Greece Wander cobblestone streets lined with elegant neoclassical mansions while sipping local wine in charming waterfront tavernas.
Arrive 2027-06-14 08:30:00 Depart 2027-06-14 18:00:00
Day 8
Lavrion Greece Dive into the Athenian silver mines where ancient Greeks extracted their wealth, then explore the charming seaside town's maritime museums and pristine beaches.
Arrive 2027-06-15 06:00:00

About This Cruise

<p>Aboard Le Ponant, you will sail between Italian effervescence and the gentle Greek way of life. From Palermo to Athens, from Roman villas to Greek temples, from lively markets to little-known villages, you will explore the countless facets of these shores shaped by a unique cultural melting pot.  In Sicily, guided by the imposing silhouette of the restless Mount Etna, you will plunge into an ancient and volcanic world, steeped in history and passion. Then the Greek islands will offer themselves up like a luminous poem. Between the sun-bleached villages, perfumed pine trees and turquoise coastlines home to historic treasures, you will be lulled by myths of ancient times, the very essence of the region.  <p></p>Whether you are a lover of the sea or a curious traveller, experience once again the indescribable joy of navigating under sail surrounded by the elements. Take your place aboard Le Ponant, a majestic three-mast yacht with elegant lines and an interior designed by the Jean-Philippe Nuel studio to be a warm and intimate setting with a highly distinctive character. As if on your very own yacht, savour the freedom of living in the moment.</p>
From $8,750 per person 7 nights on Le Ponant with PONANT EXPLORATIONS
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