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Le Dumont D'Urville, 7 Night Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean ex Athens (Piraeus) Greece to Valletta, Malta
Cruise Le Dumont D'Urville, 7 Night Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean ex Athens (Piraeus) Greece to Valletta, Malta
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Dumont D'Urville
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Athens (Piraeus) Greece onboard Le Dumont D'Urville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 22 Oct 2026
Cruise Description 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 Puglia, Gallipoli, 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.
Sailing Dates
22 Oct 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $11,270 AU $7,680 ‐ ‐
PR4 AU $11,880 AU $8,090 ‐ ‐
PR5 AU $12,480 AU $8,490 ‐ ‐
PR6 AU $13,210 AU $8,980 ‐ ‐
DS3 AU $21,500 AU $14,510 AU $7,510 ‐
DS5 AU $21,500 AU $14,510 AU $7,510 ‐
DS6 AU $21,500 AU $14,510 AU $7,510 ‐
PS5 AU $23,920 AU $16,120 AU $8,320 ‐
PS6 AU $24,520 AU $16,520 AU $8,520 ‐
PV5 AU $25,730 AU $17,320 AU $8,920 ‐
PV6 AU $25,730 AU $17,320 AU $8,920 ‐
GD6 AU $31,140 AU $20,930 AU $10,720 ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
22 Oct 2026 Athens (Piraeus) Greece 6:00 PM
23 Oct 2026 Nafplion, Greece 7:30 AM 10:00 PM
24 Oct 2026 Monemvasia, Greece 7:30 AM 9:00 PM
25 Oct 2026 Gythion, Greece 7:30 AM 12:30 PM
26 Oct 2026 Corfu, Greece 1:00 PM 8:00 PM
27 Oct 2026 Gallipoli, Italy 7:30 AM 5:00 PM
28 Oct 2026 Syracuse, Sicily. IT 12:30 PM 9:00 PM
29 Oct 2026 Valletta, Malta 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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