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Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean

Athens - Valletta

Dates:
10/22/2026
to  10/29/2026

8
days
7
nights on board
Starting from*
$5,920
per person
20% Ponant Bonus

In partnership with Connaissance des Arts and with the exceptional presence of Guy Boyer, editorial director of Connaissance des Arts, and Christelle Téa, artist-draughtsman. 

 

Between Greece and Italy, set off aboard Le Dumont d’Urville for a cruise discovering two civilisations that have left traces of their intertwined presence in the Mediterranean. During an extraordinary eight-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 the theatre of Epidaurus, considered one of the masterpieces of Greek architecture, during a stopover in Nafplio, explore Lecce, nicknamed “the Florence of the South”, from Gallipoli, or dive into Sicilian baroque architecture with a visit to the village of Noto from Syracuse. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

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.

Next Corfu, the most famous Ionian island, will reveal the hidden treasures of its Greco-Byzantine and Venetian architectural heritage. It is the northernmost island in the Ionia Sea, both mountainous and woody, and its fascinating landscapes have inspired painters and writers such as Goethe, Alfred Sisley and Lawrence Durrell. 

It will now be time to set sail towards Italy. Its ancient archaeological sites, Renaissance palaces, citrus perfumes and internationally recognised cuisine, will welcome you for a few days of unforgettable visits. In PugliaGallipoli, meaning “beautiful town” in Greek, reveals its Hellenic origins and offers up its singular atmosphere, where life is good. In Syracuse, the Sicilian soul unfolds across the island of Ortygia - the oldest part of the city -, a maze of small streets dotted with churches, palaces, ancient remnants, sheltering a majestic cathedral in its very heart.

Your cruise will come to an end in Valletta, capital of the island of Malta and former stronghold of the Knights of the Order of Malta. 


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In partnership with Connaissance des Arts and with the exceptional presence of Guy Boyer, editorial director of Connaissance des Arts, and Christelle Téa, artist-draughtsman.  A cruise between Greece and...


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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
 

(204 ft²)

From $5,920 per person
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
 

(204 ft²)

From $6,230 per person
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
 

(204 ft²)

From $6,530 per person
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
 

(204 ft²)

From $6,890 per person
20% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 5
 

(290 ft²)

From $11,040 per person
20% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 3
 

(290 ft²)

From $11,040 per person
20% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(290 ft²)

From $11,040 per person
20% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 4
 

(290 ft²)

Fully booked
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 5
 

(409 ft²)

From $12,250 per person
20% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 6
 

(409 ft²)

From $12,550 per person
20% Ponant Bonus

Privilege Suite Deck 6
 

(344 ft²)

From $13,150 per person
20% Ponant Bonus

Privilege Suite Deck 5
 

(344 ft²)

From $13,150 per person
20% Ponant Bonus

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(484 ft²)

From $15,860 per person
20% Ponant Bonus

Owner's Suite Deck 5
 

(484 ft²)

From $19,690 per person



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