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Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Athens to Venice – with Smithsonian Journeys

Athens - Venice

Dates:
17/09/2023
to  24/09/2023

8
days
7
nights on board
Starting from*
£4,450

Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included


In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travellers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

The eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea – the Dalmatian Coast – is rich in the culture and art of ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque worlds and home to some of the most charming and welcoming towns and villages to be found anywhere.

Your voyage begins when you depart Athens, transit the Corinth Canal, and arrive in the small port town of Itea the following morning. You may choose to visit Delphi, home of the oracle of Apollo, whose massive ruins dominate an entire hillside. Or travel to St. Lucas Monastery, which, like Delphi, is a UNESCO World Heritage site—one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine art and architecture in the world.

A cruise along the shores of the Ionian Sea brings you to the Albanian port of Sarandë, from which you may travel to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Butrint, whose ruins span 2,500 years and include the remains of a Greek acropolis, Roman theater, and 19th-century fortress.

Be on deck as Le Lyrial sails into the deep, fjord-like Bay of Kotor to reach the port town of the same name, also a UNESCO World Heritage site, located at the head of the bay beneath towering mountains. This delightful town is the pride of Montenegro, and you will have a full day to explore its richly varied history.

Set on a rocky peninsula jutting into the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik, despite a devastating earthquake in 1667 and the ravages of many wars, is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities and a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover Dubrovnik's old city on a guided tour or visit the surrounding countryside before enjoying time at leisure to explore this marvelous city on your own in the evening.

The port of Ploče serves as your gateway to the Bosnian city of Mostar, which under the Ottoman Turks became a thriving administrative and cultural center. Severely damaged in the military conflict of the 1990s, the town was declared a World Heritage site and now showcases what the restoration work of UNESCO can accomplish.

During your time on the island of Hvar, tour the island’s charming principal town. Or you may choose to visit a lavender farm in the countryside and enjoy some of the most beautiful views available along the Croatian coast.

Your journey comes to an end as your ship sails into Venice's famous lagoon.


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Superior Stateroom
 

(226 ft²)

Fully booked

Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
 

(193 ft²)

Fully booked

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
 

(193 ft²)

Fully booked

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
 

(193 ft²)

Fully booked

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
 

(193 ft²)

Fully booked

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(290 ft²)

Fully booked

Prestige Suite Deck 5
 

(398 ft²)

Fully booked

Privilège Suite Deck 6
 

(398 ft²)

Fully booked

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(484 ft²)

Fully booked

Grand Privilege Suite
 

(592 ft²)

Fully booked

Owner's Suite Deck 6
 

(592 ft²)

Fully booked



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For more peace of mind, PONANT organizes your trip before or after the cruise. This package is included in the price of your cruise.


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Additional services
For more peace of mind, PONANT selects stays and flights then takes care of your transfers for your trip as well as shore visits before and after the cruise.


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