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European autumn in the Aegean Sea

European autumn in the Aegean Sea

  • Itinerary
    Athens to Athens
    Duration
    8 days
  • Dates
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Come aboard Le Dumont d'Urville for an unforgettable voyage.

With featured guest Julia de Funès, philosopher and writer.

From Athens, set sail for an 8-day cruise in the heart of Greece. From the Thessaly region to the Peloponnese via Macedonia, discover ports nestling in gulfs, unspoiled islands, and ancient monasteries that seem to be hanging from the sky. 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.

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, discover the royal tombs of Vergina in Thessaloniki, visit the Meteora monasteries from Volos, or wander through the remains of the fortified city of Philippi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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).

Discover the charming and verdant island of Skiathos, its beaches, its hiking trails, and its lovely port where some of the scenes in Mamma Mia! were filmed. You will then sail to the port of Volos, nestling in the curve of the Pagasetic Gulf. From there, access Meteora, home to a complex of Orthodox Christian monasteries that blend into the rock and are seemingly suspended in the sky.

Your ship will set a course for Thessaloniki, a big city that is pleasant to wander through and bears the traces of several peoples and civilisations. Your ship will then sail along Mount Athos, a rocky peninsula to which cling twenty imposing monasteries surrounded by superb forests of chestnut trees.

Kavala, a medieval city home to a magnificent aqueduct, marks the spot where East meets West. Inland, the Philippi site is a must-see. Your ship will then take you to the capital of Limnos, Myrina, whose Venetian castle, built on a rocky outcrop, overlooks the sandy shore. From the port, follow the long shopping street lined with houses and shops with small gardens characteristic of the Thracian style.

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.

Overview

Your voyage

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Destination

Destination

Mediterranean

Athens to Athens

Duration

8 days, 7 nights on board

Timeless, Art & Literature

Julia de Funès

Julia de Funès

Ref: EU280925

Journey

Your daily itinerary

  • Lectures by Julia de Funès, offering her philosopher’s view on travel, escape, and the search for meaning through exploring the world.
  • Discovering some of the most beautiful ancient sites in the north of the Aegean Sea in the autumn, far from the crowds.
  • Among your included excursions: visit of the Meteora (UNESCO World Heritage Site) from Volos; the royal tombs of Vergina (UNESCO World Heritage Site) from Thessalonica.
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Julia de Funès ©Hannah Assouline-Editions de l'Observatoire 2022

Julia de Funès

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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European autumn in the Aegean Sea

Itinerary

Embarkation 28/09/25 from 16:00 to 17:00 Departure 28/09/25 at 18:00

28 Sept 25 - Athens
28 Sept 25 - Athens

Arrival 29/09/25 midday Departure 29/09/25 evening

29 Sept 25 - Skiathos
29 Sept 25 - Skiathos

2 available excursionsto this stopover

Arrival 30/09/25 early morning Departure 30/09/25 late afternoon

30 Sept 25 - Volos
30 Sept 25 - Volos

2 available excursionsto this stopover

Arrival 01/10/25 early morning Departure 01/10/25 late afternoon

1 Oct 25 - Thessaloniki
1 Oct 25 - Thessaloniki

2 available excursionsto this stopover

Arrival 02/10/25 early morning Departure 02/10/25 early morning

2 Oct 25 - Sailing along Mount Athos
2 Oct 25 - Sailing along Mount Athos

Arrival 02/10/25 midday Departure 02/10/25 late afternoon

2 Oct 25 - Kavala
2 Oct 25 - Kavala

2 available excursionsto this stopover

Arrival 03/10/25 early morning Departure 03/10/25 early afternoon

3 Oct 25 - Limnos Island
3 Oct 25 - Limnos Island

2 available excursionsto this stopover

Arrival 04/10/25 early morning Departure 04/10/25 early evening

4 Oct 25 - Hydra
4 Oct 25 - Hydra

1 available excursionto this stopover

Arrival 05/10/25 early morning Disembarkation 05/10/25 at 7:00

5 Oct 25 - Athens
5 Oct 25 - Athens

European autumn in the Aegean Sea

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.

European autumn in the Aegean Sea

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