Ancient Cities of The Mediterranean

PONANT EXPLORATIONS · Le Dumont d'Urville, Le Champlain · 8 days

Day 1: The Greek capital city is located on the edge of the Saronic Gulf in the east of the country. It bears a plural name in reference to the first villages that surround the Acropolis. You will be enchanted by the rocky plateau presided by its monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage. In the city below, you can visit some of the liveliest districts in Athens: Plaka with its maze of colourful streets and where in the evenings the drifting aroma of moussaka and garlic prawns will tickle your taste buds. The National Archaeological Museum and the Cycladic Art Museum are also some of the city's key attractions and allow visitors to discover the region's cultural past. Day 2: The engaging…

The sailing, in facts

Operator	PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Ship	Le Dumont d'Urville, Le Champlain
Length	8 days
Region	Mediterranean
Departures	2 listed · 2026-10-22 to 2026-11-08

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
Day	Where
Day 1	Piraeus, Greece
Day 2	Nauplion, Greece
Day 3	Monemvasía, Greece
Day 4	Heraklion, Greece
Day 5	Gythio, Greece
Day 6	Corfu, Greece
Day 7	Gallipoli, Italy
Day 8	Syracuse, Italy
Day 9	Valletta, Malta

Every departure

2 departures of this itinerary in the atlas. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
Departs	Returns	Days	Ship	Offer
2026-10-22	2026-10-29	7	Le Dumont d'Urville	Yes
2026-11-08	2026-11-16	8	Le Champlain	Yes

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