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At the heart of the Greek islands

In alliance with Festival de Pâques

At the heart of the Greek islands

  • Itinerary
    Athens to Athens
    Duration
    8 days
  • Dates
    10 Jul 26 to 17 Jul 26
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Come aboard Le Boréal for an unforgettable voyage.

In partnership with the Festival de Pâques Aix en Provence, this cruise, both musical and spiritual, will be a space for reflection, with sacred music as its framework and culminating point.

This cruise, 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 Greek Islands, from the Peloponnese to the Cyclades via the Dodecanese, are enchanting, bewitching and captivating. From the sheer coastlines bordered by paradisiacal turquoise waters to the archaeological sites that are as emblematic as they are monumental, let yourself fall under the spell of these jewels of the Aegean Sea. From Athens, set sail aboard Le Boréal for 8-day cruise in the heart of the most beautiful Greek islands.

Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. 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, admire the ancestral history of Hydra through its famous monuments and museums, discover the monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse where the last book of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle, from Patmos, or admire the sumptuous archaeological sites, from the Temples of Zeus, Apollo and Athena to the Terrace of the Lions, from Delos. 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 diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab).

In the Dodecanese archipelago, the island of Patmos, known as “the Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea”, reveals itself to offer you a moment suspended between unique landscapes of white-sand beaches and rocky bays.

Planted with forests of cypress trees and olive groves, Symi is bewitching. The shimmering colours of its dwellings and surrounding nature make it a real paradise for those seeking tranquillity and serenity.

You will now head towards the most easterly part of the Cyclades. Amorgos, or the island in the Big Blue film, as it is nicknamed, is a rough gem. Fall under the spell of its volcanic and mountainous landscapes diving into the bordering crystal-clear waters and its paved small streets edged by traditional whitewashed houses.

After an unforgettable cruise in Santorini’s captivating caldera, where high cliffs surround the majestic ancient crater engulfed by water in the 2nd millennium BC, you will set sail north west. On Milos, the limestone cliffs and small hidden coves are yours to discover in a soothing atmosphere.

The birthplace of Artemis and Apollo, Delos is rich in archaeological ruins, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, illustrating its prestigious history. A journey back in time almost 2,000 years, between millennia-old heritage and sumptuous panoramas.

Le Boréal will then head towards Paros. Nestling in the heart of the Cyclades archipelago, this island reputed for its sublime white marble offers a real concentration of Greek beauty, from whitewashed houses to olive groves to ancient monuments.

You will now sail towards the east of the Peloponnese, to reach your final port of call. Here, a gem named Hydra reveals its old-world charm in a stunning setting. With its hidden coves and its mountains topped with monasteries, this jewel of the Saronic Islands completely devoid of cars offers a total change of scenery against the spellbinding blue of the Aegean Sea.

Athens, the mythical city dominated by the Acropolis and its monuments, which form the most extraordinary architectural and artistic ensemble bequeathed to the world by Ancient Greece, will mark the end of this exceptional odyssey.

 

*for children aged 4 to 13 years old

Overview

Your voyage

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Destination

Destination

Mediterranean

Athens to Athens

Duration

8 days, 7 nights on board

Timeless, Music and Dance

Festival de Pâques

Festival de Pâques

Dominique Bluzet

Dominique Bluzet, Gérard Kurkdjian, Jorge Gonzalez Buajasan, Manon Galy, Alain Cabras, Nicole Corti

Offers

PONANT Bonus 20%

Kid Explorers

Kid Explorers

Ref: BO100726

Journey

Your daily itinerary

  • Three concerts and moments of discussion and reflection bringing together philosophers, anthropologists, and theologians.
  • Kids Explorer team for 4-13 year-olds, organising customised activities on board and on shore (outings, swimming sessions, workshops, paper chases, etc.).
  • Sunset sailing in the Santorini caldera and exploration of ancient treasures of the Cyclades (Amorgos, Milos, Paros, Delos, etc.).
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Guests

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Dominique Bluzet

Gérard Kurkdjian null

Gérard Kurkdjian

Jorge Gonzalez Buajasan null

Jorge Gonzalez Buajasan

Manon Galy null

Manon Galy

Alain Cabras TreizeLux

Alain Cabras

Nicole Corti Joelle Dollé

Nicole Corti

Staterooms and suites

Elegance and refinement

*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.

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At the heart of the Greek islands

Itinerary

Embarkation 10/07/26 from 16:00 to 17:00 Departure 10/07/26 at 18:00

10 Jul 26 - Athens
10 Jul 26 - Athens

Arrival 11/07/26 early morning Departure 11/07/26 early evening

11 Jul 26 - Patmos
11 Jul 26 - Patmos

Arrival 12/07/26 early morning Departure 12/07/26 early evening

12 Jul 26 - Symi
12 Jul 26 - Symi

Arrival 13/07/26 early morning Departure 13/07/26 mid afternoon

13 Jul 26 - Amorgos
13 Jul 26 - Amorgos

Arrival 13/07/26 Departure 13/07/26

13 Jul 26 - Sailing in the Santorini Caldera
13 Jul 26 - Sailing in the Santorini Caldera

Arrival 14/07/26 early morning Departure 14/07/26 late afternoon

14 Jul 26 - Adamas, Milos
14 Jul 26 - Adamas, Milos

Arrival 15/07/26 early morning Departure 15/07/26 midday

15 Jul 26 - Delos
15 Jul 26 - Delos

Arrival 15/07/26 early afternoon Departure 15/07/26 evening

15 Jul 26 - Paros
15 Jul 26 - Paros

Arrival 16/07/26 early morning Departure 16/07/26 late afternoon

16 Jul 26 - Hydra
16 Jul 26 - Hydra

Arrival 17/07/26 early morning Disembarkation 17/07/26 at 8:00

17 Jul 26 - Athens
17 Jul 26 - Athens

At the heart of the Greek islands

Customize your journey

Panoramic tour of athens before being transferred to the port of piraeus

PANORAMIC TOUR OF ATHENS BEFORE BEING TRANSFERRED TO THE PORT OF PIRAEUS
Details

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between the airport and your port of embarkation.

Athens

Meet at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos - Arrival Hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT.

You will depart the airport by coach for a scenic tour of Athens en route to the port of Piraeus.

When you will reach Athens, you will make your first stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, a 19th-century reconstruction on Roman foundations, in which the first modern Olympic Games took place. This stadium is also known as the Kallimármaro which means “the beautiful marbled” because it is the only major stadium in the world built entirely of white marble. It was also restored to host some competitions during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

You will enjoy a photo stop at the bottom of the Acropolis Hill with its spectacular view of the Parthenon before being transferred to the port of Piraeus where you will embark on your ship.

Your programme includes:

·        Transfer by air-conditioned coach.

·        Services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Note:

·        Optional photo stops depending on embarkation time and traffic conditions.

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.


Total

£50/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Athens, the byzantine & christian museum and plaka

ATHENS, THE BYZANTINE & CHRISTIAN MUSEUM AND PLAKA
Details

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your day time between your port of disembarkation and the airport.

Athens

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative. Then, you will depart the port of Piraeus by coach for an exploration of one of the oldest city in Europe, Athens.

On your way to Athens centre, you will pass by the Zea and Microlimano marinas, two of the most attractive spots in Piraeus.

Your next visit will be at the Byzantine Museum & Christian Museum, one of Greece's national museums. Its areas of competences are centred on - but not limited to - religious artefacts of the Early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval, post-Byzantine and later periods which it exhibits, but also acquires, receives, preserves, conserves, records, documents, researches, studies, publishes and raises awareness of. The museum has over 25,000 artefacts in its possession. The artefacts date from between the 3rd and 20th century AD, and their provenance encompasses the entire Greek world, as well as regions in which Hellenism flourished. The size and range of the collections and value of the exhibits makes the museum a veritable treasury of Byzantine and post-Byzantine art and culture.

At the end of the morning, you will be taken to the Plaka Old District located at the bottom of the Acropolis, in the historic heart of Athens. You will have some free time (about 45 minutes) to explore on foot Plaka's pedestrian shopping streets where you will find jewellery stores, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants.

You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

Your programme includes:

·        Transfers, visits and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.

·        Services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Lunch.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel advisor; they are also shown on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

In the event of schedule changes of PONANT's selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.


Total

£110/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.