PONANT – European autumn in the Aegean Sea
Athens to Athens
25/10/2025 to 1/11/2025 OR 1/11/2025 to 8/11/2025 (8 days / 7 nights on board Le Bougainville)
Starting price: AU $6,470 per person with 30% PONANT Bonus available*
Additional information: Grand Voyage possible (option to add back-to-back cruise on itinerary linked here)
Description: Set sail from Athens on an 8-day journey through Greece, exploring Thessaly, Macedonia, and the Peloponnese. Discover unspoiled islands, ancient monasteries, and iconic archaeological sites. Enjoy one included excursion per port, such as visiting the royal tombs of Vergina, Meteora’s sky-high monasteries, and the ruins of Philippi, a UNESCO site. Wander through Skiathos, visit Volos, and sail past Mount Athos’ imposing monasteries. Explore Kavala’s aqueduct and Myrina’s Venetian castle on Limnos. Conclude in Athens, where the Acropolis and ancient monuments await, completing your journey through Greece’s rich history and stunning landscapes.
Itinerary: 25/10/2025 to 1/11/2025 / 1/11/2025 to 8/11/2025
PONANT THEMED VOYAGE – Epicurean Delights of Sicily and the Adriatic Coast of Italy
Valetta to Venice
10/6/2025 to 18/6/2025 (9 days / 8 nights on board Le Bougainville)
Starting price: AU $10,430 per person with 25% PONANT Bonus available*
Description: Join acclaimed Italian chef Denny Imbroisi for an unforgettable culinary journey aboard featuring authentic Italian dishes throughout the voyage. After departing Valletta, Malta, explore Sicily, starting with Syracuse’s ancient Ortygia and archaeological park, with wine and food tastings. In Taormina, enjoy its stunning Greek theater and views of Mt. Etna. In Puglia, visit Otranto’s Baroque towns and taste local wines, or explore Bari’s Old Town and mozzarella farms. Discover the Marche region in Ancona, with trips to Jesi, San Marcello, or Urbino. Admire Ravenna’s Byzantine mosaics, then conclude with Venice, enjoying local crafts, cicchetti or a Prosecco tour.
Itinerary: linked here
