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Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean

Valletta - Athens

Dates:
6/1/2026
to  6/9/2026

9
days
8
nights on board
Starting from*
$6,000
per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Between Greece and Italy, set off aboard Le Bougainville for a cruise discovering two civilisations that have left traces of their intertwined presence in the Mediterranean. During an extraordinary nine-day odyssey, you will hear accounts of the history and secrets of the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
 
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 Reggio Calabria and the famous Riace bronzes during a visit to its prestigious Museum of Magna Graecia; dive into Sicilian baroque architecture with a visit to the village of Noto from Syracuse;.or visit the ruins of Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).
 
Italy, with its ancient archaeological sites, Renaissance palaces, citrus perfumes and internationally recognised cuisine, will welcome you for a few days of unforgettable visits. In the southernmost part of the Boot, you will sail towards Sicily, the Puglia region and Calabria, with three ports of call. Stroll the paved streets with their unique charm in Syracuse, walk on the lungomare, the sea front promenade, in Reggio di Calabria with the majestic Etna as a backdrop, and travel through time and history as you discover the former Greek city of Gallipoli.
 

It will now be time to set sail towards Greece. The legendary Peloponnese will plunge you into the country’s tumultuous and glorious past. Nafplio is an opportunity to discover the mythical sites of Epidaurus and Mycenae, respectively a ancient theatre and a pre-Hellenic city, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Monemvasia, a gem breathing poetry and revealing its Venetian and Byzantine architecture, commingles with the hustle and bustle and charm of Gythio, which was a former seaport of Sparta then a Roman naval base. In Epirus, you will be transported by your exploration of Parga, bathed by the Ionian Sea, with its fortress, built by the Normans in the 14th century, overlooking the pretty fishing port.


Ref : EG010626


Your itinerary

Your itinerary - Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean

A cruise between Greece and Italy, to discover some of the most beautiful sites on the Mediterranean shores. Make the most of an excursion included* per person per port of call during your cruise thanks to the...


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Choose your stateroom

Choose your stateroom

Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
 

(204 ft²)

From $6,000 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
 

(204 ft²)

From $6,300 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
 

(204 ft²)

From $6,600 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
 

(204 ft²)

From $6,970 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 4
 

(290 ft²)

From $11,120 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 5
 

(290 ft²)

From $11,120 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 3
 

(290 ft²)

From $11,120 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(290 ft²)

From $11,120 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 5
 

(409 ft²)

From $12,330 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 6
 

(409 ft²)

From $12,620 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Privilege Suite Deck 5
 

(344 ft²)

From $13,230 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Privilege Suite Deck 6
 

(344 ft²)

From $13,230 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(484 ft²)

From $15,930 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Owner's Suite Deck 5
 

(484 ft²)

From $22,490 per person



Complete your trip

Complete your trip

Additional services
For more peace of mind, PONANT selects stays and flights then takes care of your transfers for your trip as well as shore visits before and after the cruise.


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