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Le Bougainville, 11 Night From the city of Gods to the Eternal city ex Athens (Piraeus) Greece to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Cruise Le Bougainville, 11 Night From the city of Gods to the Eternal city ex Athens (Piraeus) Greece to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Bougainville
Destination EU Mediterranean
Brief Description 11 Night Cruise sailing from Athens (Piraeus) Greece onboard Le Bougainville
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 22 Apr 2025
Cruise Description As the cradle of ancient Greek, Roman and Phoenician civilisations, a link between peoples and a cultural crossroads, the Mediterranean embodies the fascinating encounter between East and West, where cultures have blended and intermingled for millennia. Le Bougainville invites you on a new 12-day voyage between the city of the gods and the Eternal City to discover the riches of the Mediterranean, with its ancient remains, legendary tales and magnificent coastline.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. On this cruise, you can go and admire the marvels of the ancient Greek city of Taormina from Catania, explore the historic centre of Chania and visit Phaestos Palace from Heraklion. 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, Le Bougainville sails to the southern part of the Aegean Sea and the splendid ancient island of Crete. In its capital, Heraklion, built on the side of a hill overlooking the harbour, you can enjoy looking at the former Venetian ramparts, providing a unique view of the city. Then you will be enchanted by Chania, an ancient city lying between mountains, endless olive groves, secret coves and marvellous beaches.

Further west, you reach Valletta, capital of the island of Malta. Stronghold of the Knights of the Order of Malta, the town is overflowing with architectural splendours and artistic treasures that you will glimpse as soon as you arrive at the port, which is one of the most beautiful in Europe.

Then you head for Sicily and your next stop is Porto Empedocle, gateway to the fabled Greek temples of Agrigento, among the most captivating ruins in the entire Mediterranean. Then, on Etna’s slopes, you spend a magical moment in Catania, destroyed seven times by the volcano's eruptions. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city will charm you with its incomparable cultural wealth.

Lastly, Le Bougainville sails by Reggio di Calabria before heading for the Tyrrhenian coast. After a timeless moment in Salerno, you sail further north to Gaeta. Clinging to the cliffs facing the Tyrrhenian Sea, the ancient city with its narrow streets redolent of a fascinating past will captivate you with its many architectural treasures, like the cathedral, an elegant Romanesque and Moorish building with ceramic decoration.

You continue to sail along the Italian coast to Civitavecchia, the final stop on your trip to these lands brimming with history.
Sailing Dates
22 Apr 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $14,850 AU $10,170
PR4 AU $15,640 AU $10,700
PR5 AU $16,430 AU $11,220
PR6 AU $17,370 AU $11,850
DS4 AU $28,250 AU $19,100 AU $9,950
DS5 AU $28,250 AU $19,100 AU $9,950
DS6 AU $28,250 AU $19,100 AU $9,950
DS3 AU $28,250 AU $19,100 AU $9,950
PS5 AU $31,400 AU $21,200 AU $11,000
PS6 AU $32,190 AU $21,730 AU $11,270
PV6 AU $33,760 AU $22,780 AU $11,790
PV5 AU $33,760 AU $22,780 AU $11,790
GD6 AU $40,850 AU $27,500 AU $14,150
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
22 Apr 2025 Athens (Piraeus) Greece 8:00 PM
23 Apr 2025 Heraklion, Greece 12:00 PM 7:00 PM
24 Apr 2025 Chania, Crete 7:00 AM 6:30 PM
25 Apr 2025 At Sea    
26 Apr 2025 Valletta, Malta 8:30 AM
27 Apr 2025 Valletta, Malta 9:00 PM
28 Apr 2025 Porto Empedocle, Italy 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
29 Apr 2025 Catania, Sicily. IT 8:00 AM 11:00 PM
30 Apr 2025 Reggio, Italy 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
1 May 2025 Salerno,Italy 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
2 May 2025 Gaeta, Italy 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
3 May 2025 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 6:00 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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