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Le Dumont D'Urville, 8 Night From the city of the gods to the Dalmatian coast ex Athens (Piraeus) Greece to Dubrovnik, Croatia

Cruise Le Dumont D'Urville, 8 Night From the city of the gods to the Dalmatian coast ex Athens (Piraeus) Greece to Dubrovnik, Croatia
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Dumont D'Urville
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 8 Night Cruise sailing from Athens (Piraeus) Greece onboard Le Dumont D'Urville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 10 Aug 2025
Cruise Description This cruise, in partnership with the Maud Fontenoy Foundation, will cultivate the art of peaceful travel as well as a family spirit, thanks to its customised activities on board and on shore for youngsters*, with the Kid Explorers Club.

The warmth of the summer on the waters of the Aegean, Ionian and Adriatic Seas promises you an unforgettable 9-day journey between Greece and Croatia. Aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville, fall under the spell of the Mediterranean landscapes and the ancient vestiges that will tell you a fascinating story.

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 ancient town of Corinth and its mythical canal from Nafplio, explore the charming city of Stari Grad and give your senses free rein during a tasting of local wines or fall under the charm of the city of Arta and visit its Archaeological Museum from Parga. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

From Athens, you will sail to Nafplio from where you will have the chance to discover the mythical sites of Epidaurus and Mycenae, respectively an ancient theatre and a pre-Hellenic city, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

At the crossroads of the Agean and Ionian seas and Crete, a lost paradise called Kythira will transport you into a universe whose watchwords are wonderment and tranquillity. The island, the birthplace of Aphrodite in mythology, has inspired poets like Baudelaire and painters like Watteau with its enchanting landscapes.

Further north, in the mythical Peloponnese region, you will go to Pylos, from where you will be able to explore the ruins of the Palace of Nestor, one of the heroes of the Trojan War.

Le Dumont-d’Urville will continue its odyssey towards the Ionian island of Zakynthos, which is teeming with other riches, such as its capital Zante and its famous beach Navagio, one the most beautiful in Greece. In Epirus, you will admire Parga and its fortress, built by the Normans in the 14th century, overlooking the pretty fishing port.

The country’s oldest city, Stari Grad, also carries echoes of the past. Founded by the Greeks 2,400 years ago, its plain is now listed with UNESCO for having retained its original agricultural landscape of vineyards and olive groves.

The stunning city of Dubrovnik is the last leg of your journey. In the old town where you drop anchor, you can read its history in the cobbled streets; meanwhile, you can discover Dalmatia’s traditions on a tour of the Konavle valley with its famous vineyards.
Sailing Dates
10 Aug 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $7,400 AU $7,400
PR4 AU $7,790 AU $7,790
PR5 AU $8,170 AU $8,170
PR6 AU $8,630 AU $8,630
DS3 AU $13,900 AU $13,900 AU $7,240
DS4 AU $13,900 AU $13,900 AU $7,240
DS5 AU $13,900 AU $13,900 AU $7,240
DS6 AU $13,900 AU $13,900 AU $7,240
PS5 AU $15,420 AU $15,420 AU $8,000
PS6 AU $15,800 AU $15,800 AU $8,190
PV6 AU $16,580 AU $16,580 AU $8,580
PV5 AU $16,580 AU $16,580 AU $8,580
GD6 AU $20,020 AU $20,020 AU $10,300
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
10 Aug 2025 Athens (Piraeus) Greece 6:00 PM
11 Aug 2025 Nafplion, Greece 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
12 Aug 2025 Kythira, Greece 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
13 Aug 2025 Pylos, Greece 8:00 AM 11:00 PM
14 Aug 2025 Zakinthos, Greece 7:00 AM 9:00 PM
15 Aug 2025 Parga, Greece 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
16 Aug 2025 At Sea    
17 Aug 2025 Stari Grad, Hvar Island 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
18 Aug 2025 Dubrovnik, Croatia 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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