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Entdecken Sie auf einer außergewöhnlichen Reise die griechischen und türkischen Küsten. Lassen Sie sich auf dieser 8-tägigen Kreuzfahrt an Bord der L'Austral von Inseljuwelen, den jahrhundertealten Städten des östlichen Mittelmeeres, antiken Stätten und herrlichen Landschaften verzaubern.
Während Ihrer gesamten Reise profitieren Sie von einem bereits im Reisepreis inkludierten Landausflug pro Anlaufhafen und Person. Dieser ist aus einem vom PONANT sorgfältig zusammengestellten Angebot auszuwählen. Entdecken Sie auf dieser Kreuzfahrt von Kusadasi aus die archäologische Stätte von Ephesus, von Patmos aus das Johanneskloster und die Höhle der Apokalypse, wo dem Apostel Johannes das letzte Kapitel des Neuen Testaments offenbart wurde , oder bewundern Sie die prächtigen archäologischen Stätten, von den Heiligtümern des Zeus, des Apollons und der Athena über die Löwenterrasse bis Delos. Die Vielfalt der angebotenen Erlebnisse verspricht ebenso intensive wie abwechslungsreiche Momente (gesamtes Angebot unter dem Reiter „Reiseroute" einsehbar).
Ab Antalya, einem alten römischen Hafen mit malerischen Gassen und schönen osmanischen Häusern, segelt die L'Austral nach Süden zur Inselgruppe des Dodekanes. Lassen Sie sich auf der mythischen Insel Rhodos vom Charme der mittelalterlichen Stadt mit ihrer gotischen Architektur verführen, die zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehört. Die Insel Patmos, die auch als „Jerusalem der Ägäis“ bekannt ist, einen Moment der Stille zwischen einzigartigen Landschaften mit weißen Sandstränden und felsigen Buchten.
L’Austral Griechenland und fährt nach Kusadasi in der Türkei. Das alte Fischerdorf in der Nähe von Ephesos, das auf 5.000 Jahre Geschichte zurückblickt, ist heute einer der beliebtesten Badeorte des Landes.
Im Südosten der Ägäis laden die Kykladen ein, die wilde Schönheit zu genießen. Santorin, eine der Perlen des Archipels, erwartet Sie zu einer zauberhaften Auszeit und wird Sie mit seiner spektakulären Caldera in seinen Bann ziehen. Wie ein wahres Freilichtmuseum bietet Delos ein einzigartiges Zeugnis über die Zivilisationen, die während der ägäischen Periode aufeinander folgten. Die nächste Etappe ist Mykonos mit seinen Stränden, Mühlen und Alefkandra, seinem typischen Viertel mit direkt am Wasser gebauten Häusern.
Weiter nördlich erreichen Sie Nafplio, Ausgangspunkt für den Besuch des berühmten Theaters in Epidauros und der archäologischen Stätte Mykene,, die beide zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehören. Athen, die mythische, von der Akropolis und ihren monumentalen Bauwerken überragte Stadt, die eine einmalige künstlerische und architektonische Einheit bilden, Nachlass des antiken Griechenlands für den Rest der Welt, markiert das Ende dieser außergewöhnlichen Odyssee.
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Kreuzfahrt zu den schönsten antiken Stätten Griechenlands mit einem Stopp in der Türkei UNESCO-Welterbestätten: die Akropolis in Athen (Einschiffungshafen), die Ruinen von Mykene und das Theater von...
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Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
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Officer’s evening:
For all cruises longer than 8 nights, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
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SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
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In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.
All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
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Einschiffung 17.05.2025 von 16:00 bis 17:00
Abfahrt 17.05.2025 um 18:00
An der türkischen Mittelmeerküste entdecken Sie den Badeort Antalya. Die Stadt besitzt herrliche feine Sandstrände und ist auch für ihr bedeutendes historisches Erbe bekannt. Zahlreiche Überreste zeugen von der Bedeutung dieses antiken römischen Hafens, wie beispielsweise das Hadrianstor, das 130 n. Chr. anlässlich des Besuchs des Kaisers errichtet wurde. In der Altstadt sind wunderschöne osmanische Häuser mit blühenden Gärten sowie das Minarett zu bewundern, das auf den Ruinen einer alten byzantinischen Kirche errichtet wurde. Die Umgebung der Stadt bietet Gelegenheit zur Entdeckung bedeutender archäologischer Stätten wie die antike Stadt Aspendos, die für ihr beeindruckendes römisches Theater bekannt ist.
Ankunft 18.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 18.05.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Die Insel Rhodos lädt mit ihrem milden Klima zum Wandern auf zahlreichen Pfaden, zum Besuch makelloser kleiner Ortschaften und der prachtvollen mittelalterlichen Stadt ein, die zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehört. Die Berge in der Mitte der Insel sind von Wald bedeckt, und an den Westhängen liegen Weinberge und Kulturen. Ihren Charme und ihren Charakter verdankt die Insel auch den Rittern des Johanniterordens, die von 1310 bis 1522 die Insel beherrschten und beeindruckende Wehrmauern mit majestätischen Toren bauten. Auf dieser malerischen Insel mit ruhigen Stränden und ausgedehnten Wanderwegen befand sich der berühmte Koloss, eine legendäre Statue, die zu den sieben Weltwundern zählte.
Ankunft 19.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 19.05.2025 abends
Patmos stellt ein legendäres Etappenziel des Dodekanes dar: Hier lebte Johannes, der mutmaßliche Autor des letzten Buches der Bibel. Die Apokalypsengrotte und das Kloster von Johannes dem Theologen sind ihm gewidmet. Sie entdecken diese zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe gehörenden Stätten auf einem mit Weinreben und Obstbäumen bepflanzten Hügel. An der Küste bieten die kristallklaren Buchten von Kambos und Lampi wunderbare Badefreuden.
Ankunft 20.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 20.05.2025 abends
Der reizvolle Badeort Kusadasi liegt an einem Golf an der türkischen Westküste. Sie können in einem glasklaren Wasser baden oder entlang der Küstenpromenade unter Palmen flanieren. Im historischen Viertel gehen Sie durch schmale Gassen, um in Ruhe die bunten Läden des Basars zu erkunden. Da die Ausgrabungsstätte von Ephesos nicht weit entfernt in den Hügeln liegt, haben Sie die Gelegenheit die bedeutenden Überreste dieser Stadt, eine der berühmtesten der Antike, zu entdecken.
Ankunft 21.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 21.05.2025 abends
Die spektakuläre Vulkaninsel Santorin erhebt sich in den Kykladen aus dem Meer. Ihre Basaltklippen bieten Ihnen besonders weite Panoramaausblicke auf die Ägäis. Um diese zu genießen, können Sie sich zum Hauptort Fira begeben. Von den mit Bougainvilleen geschmückten Aussichtspunkten überschauen Sie aus mehreren hundert Metern Höhe die Küste. Etwas weiter erscheint Ihnen das bezaubernde Dorf Oia wie eine Treppe aus weißen und blauen Häusern an den Hängen des Vulkans. Im Süden der Insel haben Sie die Möglichkeit, die eindrucksvollen Überreste der antiken Stadt Akrotiri zu besichtigen. Sie wurde von einem Vulkanausbruch zerstört und mit einer dichten Schicht Bimsstein bedeckt.
Ankunft 22.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 22.05.2025 mittags
Dieses legendäre Etappenziel der Kykladen erstreckt sich südwestlich von Mykonos. Der feierliche Anblick dieses antiken, heiligen Ortes fällt gleich bei der Ankunft auf. Es ist beeindruckend, dass die zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe gehörende Ausgrabungsstätte nicht weniger als die Hälfte der Insel bedeckt. Vom Antigone-Portikus bis zur Löwenterrasse mit in Marmor gehauenen Skulpturen gehen Sie von Entdeckung zu Entdeckung mit der Ägäis als Hintergrund. Am Hang eines Hügels ermöglichen Ihnen die Sitzreihen eines Theaters einen besonders weiten Panoramaausblick auf die Küste.
Ankunft 22.05.2025 mittags
Abfahrt 22.05.2025 abends
Die auch Klein-Venedig genannte Stadt Mykonos ist für ihr Viertel Alefkandra mit über dem Wasser gebauten Häusern berühmt. Deren bunte Loggien sind kennzeichnend für dieses Reiseziel der Kykladen, ebenso wie die Pelikane und die Windmühlen. Sie können sich diesen Vögeln an den Kais des alten Hafens nähern, während Sie die sich drehenden Flügel der Mühlen auf dem Hügel betrachten. An den gepflasterten Straßen der Fußgängerzone schmücken Bougainvilleen die Häuser mit strahlend weißen Fassaden. Das beim Streifen durch die Gassen flüchtig wahrgenommene Küstengebiet lädt dazu ein, die Strände der Insel zu besuchen, von denen die ruhigsten an der Nordküste liegen.
Ankunft 23.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 23.05.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Die schöne Stadt Nauplio erstreckt sich stufenförmig an den grünen Hängen des Argolischen Golfs im Osten des Peloponnes. Sie ermöglicht Ihnen, ein sehr mannigfaltiges Kulturerbe zu entdecken. Sehenswert sind zum Beispiel die antike Agora auf dem Akronafplia-Plateau, die Arkaden im italienischen Stil des Syntagma-Platzes und die barocke Festung Palamidi auf dem gleichnamigen Hügel. Von ganz oben bezaubert die Panoramaaussicht auf den Golf und die umliegenden Berge. Um sich am Wasser zu entspannen, folgen Sie der Arvanitia-Promenade zu einer schönen kleinen Felsbucht im Schatten von Zedern und Zypressen.
Ankunft 24.05.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 24.05.2025 um 07:00
Die griechische Hauptstadt liegt am Rande des Saronischen Golfs im Osten des Landes. Der Name Athen stand einst im Plural und bezog sich auf die ersten Dörfer, welche die Akropolis umgaben. Dieses Felsplateau mit historischen Bauwerken, die zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe gehören, ist einfach bezaubernd. Weiter unten haben Sie die Gelegenheit, eines der lebhaftesten Viertel von Athen zu besichtigen: Plaka mit seinem Gewirr aus bunten Gässchen, die am Abend nach Moussaka und Garnelen mit Knoblauch duften. Das Archäologische Nationalmuseum und das Museum für kykladische Kunst gehören auch zu den wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt und erlauben es, die glanzvolle kulturelle Vergangenheit Athens zu entdecken.
Overlooked by its acropolis and enjoying a charming setting, Lindos is one of Rhodes’ natural jewels and has great appeal thanks to its captivating natural environment and its ancient history.
The Acropolis of Lindos, which forms a rocky promontory that towers over the town, has been used since the 6th century BC as a citadel and place of worship successively by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, the Knights of St. John, and the Ottomans. It is one of the most important archaeological sites on the island of Rhodes.
Your excursion begins with a scenic drive amidst orange and lemon groves, prosperous vineyards, and fields of gnarled olive trees. You will discover Lindos through the rocky cliffs of the acropolis surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Spread out below you is the village of Lindos and its pretty whitewashed houses; the streets are paved with intricately patterned black and white pebbles collected from the sea.
As you begin your climb up the footpath to the summit, the first ruins you will see are the walls built by the crusaders in the early 14th century atop ancient fortifications. When you reach the top, you will pass through ramparts constructed by the Knights of St. John to defend against the Ottomans, then enter the acropolis complex. Here, making the most of stunning 360° views, you will discover the remains of the 4th-century Doric Temple of Athena Lindia and the imposing columns of the Hellenistic Stoa, as well as a Byzantine church and other ruins of the Knights' citadel.
Returning to the town, you will have some free time to browse the shops brimming with attractive souvenirs.
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Discover the Medieval City of Rhodes during a guided walking tour. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is remarkable for its Gothic architecture, which coexists with mosques and public baths dating back to the Ottoman period.
Wander through the cobbled streets to the impressive Palace of the Grand Master, constructed in the 14th century, and admire the Greek and Turkish mosaics from the island of Kos. Following the palace visit, you will walk along the famous Street of the Knights of Rhodes, edged with old inns, each dedicated to one of the Order’s different “Tongues”. In fact, between 1309 and 1522, the Inns of Provence, Auvergne, France, Germany, Italy, England and Spain all shared power in the city, with each having its own establishment, recognisable by the coat of arms on the building’s façade. Following an old road, the straight line of this street with its austere buildings crosses through the maze of winding little streets that surrounds it.
You will now have some free time to have a drink and stroll around the streets and shops.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
The minuscule Greek island of Patmos, lost in the middle of the Dodecanese, has something mysterious about it. It was here, in the year 95, that John the Apostle, exiled on the island, had and recorded his vision of the apocalypse, leaving a lasting mark on this jagged piece of land. Centuries later, the fortified monastery devoted to the Apostle and the Cave of the Apocalypse still remains as enigmatic.
Sanctuaries, churches, convents… Patmos has no shortage of religious sites, but none are as eye-catching as the Monastery of Saint John, which tops the village of Chorá and its whitewashed walls. Founded in 1088, the monastery looks like a fortress, visible from miles around. The compound houses a remarkable collection of Byzantine manuscripts, icons, objects and liturgical works, while the Chapel of Theotokos, next to the monastery, has frescoes dating back to the 12th century.
The Cave of the Apocalypse is between Chorá and Skala. The final book of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle between its walls. The cave was the evangelist’s house – one can still see the place where he slept and the rock pulpit on which his disciple Prochorus wrote his dictation – and is now surrounded by a monastery as well as a theological school.
The last stop will be the three windmills nestling on Chorá hill, which will give you breathtaking views over the island and the sea as far as the eye can see.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Explore the religious treasures of Patmos during an excursion in the footsteps of Saint John the Evangelist. From the eponymous fortified monastery to the Cave of the Apocalypse via the Zoodochos Pigi convent, immerse yourself in the island's ancient heritage combining history, art and faith.
With its sanctuaries, churches and convents, Patmos has no shortage of religious sites, but none is as eye-catching as the Monastery of Saint John overlooking the village of Chora and its whitewashed walls. Built in memory of Saint John the Evangelist by Saint Christodoulos in 1088, the monastery, which looks very much like a fortress, was sanctioned by the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, who gave the monk the entire island. The compound houses a remarkable collection of Byzantine manuscripts, icons, objects and Byzantine liturgical works, while the Chapel of Theotokos, next to the monastery, boasts frescoes dating back to the 12th century.
Not far from there, another monastery awaits you: the Zoodochos Pigi convent, built in 1607. Its church and its museum are known for preserving very old icons and frescoes through which you will dive into the history and iconographic symbols. These days, 15 nuns live in this convent, obeying strict rules. They practise the art of sewing and embroidering ecclesiastical garments, as one of them will tell you.
Between Chora and Skala, the Cave of the Apocalypse will reveal itself. The final book of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle between its walls. The cave was the evangelist's house and visitors can still see the place where he slept as well as the rock pulpit on which his disciple, Prochorus, took his dictation.
Preisspanne: Details
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Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
The island of Patmos, sufficiently remote for it to retain its wild character, shrouded in a mysterious aura thanks to the presence of the fortified Monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, is a paradise for photographers. Here, nature, architecture and tradition all mingle to make each scene of life into a new landscape.
Perched on the heights of the island, the small medieval village of Chora dominates Patmos with its impressive fortress of ochre-coloured walls. All around, a narrow maze of whitewashed houses, centenary churches, and minuscule shops, offer, through the small streets and little squares, a whole landscape of contrasts, geometry, and sometimes panoramic views which will appeal to those who love beautiful images.
In Diakofti, on Petra beach, the Kalikatsos rock draws out unusual shapes on the pebbles and the neighbouring azure blue. Not far away, a small shipyard allows visitors to discover the construction of traditional boats.
Preisspanne: Details
€€: zwischen 50 € und 100 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit, Preis pro Person.
Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, the incredible site of Ephesus holds a concentration of some of the most beautiful and most impressive Roman vestiges at the heart of its abundant natural environment. Here, temples, villas and streets paved in sparkling marble immerse you into the daily life of those who once lived in this ancient city.
Also known as the Turkish Pompeii, Ephesus is a veritable open-air museum whose excavation, begun in 1869, brought to light some of the richest Roman vestiges in the Mediterranean. Built in two parts due to the geography of the land, the city boasts an administrative quarter on its heights, with the very beautiful ruins of the city hall, the civil basilica and the Odeon all lined up on the north side of the Agora.
Facing the harbour, the lower town is home to the religious and cultural buildings: the famous Celsus Library, the Roman villas, the Commercial Agora, the stadium, and the largest amphitheatre of the ancient world, able to hold some 24,000 spectators.
Between the two, discover the dwellings of the notables, grouped along the slopes of Mount Pion and Mount Coressos, along with Hercules Gate, the ancient Scholastica Baths, the stunning Marble Road, and the Temple of Hadrian.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
The incredible site of Ephesus holds a concentration of some of the most beautiful and most impressive Roman vestiges. During a guided visit, this ancient city, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, will reveal its temples and its sparkling streets of marble, as well as the terrace houses where lived the rich inhabitants of this place also known as the Turkish Pompeii.
A veritable open-air museum whose excavation, begun in 1869, brought to light some of the richest Roman vestiges in the Mediterranean, Ephesus is spread over two parts, the upper and the lower, to adapt to the relief of the neighbouring mountains.
On the heights, discover the administrative quarter, with the very beautiful ruins of the city hall, the civil basilica and the Odeon, all lined up on the north side of the Agora.
As for the lower city, it houses the religious and cultural buildings that stood facing the ancient port. There, you will discover the famous Celsus Library – which you will have the opportunity to visit –, the Commercial Agora, the stadium, and the largest amphitheatre of the ancient world, able to hold some 24,000 spectators.
Next, head for the Terrace Houses, where recent excavations unearthed the houses of rich Ephesians. Built during the reign of Augustus, and located on the northern slope of Bülbüldag next to Curetes Street and opposite the Temple of Hadrian, these houses were constructed with a peristyle, a courtyard surrounded by Ionic columns, and they are finely decorated with mosaics and frescoes.
Finally, after a short walk, you will arrive at the Great Theatre, where Saint Paul preached to the Ephesians, imploring them to abandon the worship of Artemis and embrace the Christian faith.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Fall under the spell of the breathtaking panoramas to be found in the charming villages of Oia and Fira. Nestling on the Santorini caldera, they are renowned for their delightful whitewashed architecture.
First port of call: Oia. After passing through various villages perched above the Aegean Sea, admire the sumptuous scenery offered by the successive lava flows that shaped these panoramas over the centuries. Oia, a little gem posed on the cliffside, dominates the ancient caldera on the northwestern tip of the island. With its white houses squeezed against each other, the village has architecture that is characteristic of the Cyclades as well as sumptuous views.
In Fira, visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, which exhibits pieces discovered during excavations in Akrotiri - an ancient settlement of Santorini - including a gold ibex figurine as well as many frescoes. You will reach the port of Fira by cable car and embark on a tender to access your moored ship.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
There are two important treasures on the most famous, and perhaps the most spectacular, Greek island. First, the rare prehistoric site of Akrotiri and its city, which were buried under ashes during an eruption. Then, Oia, a gem of a village suspended above Santorini’s iconic caldera.
Nicknamed the “Pompeii of the Aegean Sea”, the Akrotiri site is famous for its ruins dating back to the Neolithic age, i.e. 5,000 years before our era. Destroyed by a volcanic eruption and buried beneath the ashes, the city, probably one of the oldest known in the Mediterranean to this day, was rediscovered in 1967, during archaeological excavations that continue to attract researchers and scientists fascinated by the mysteries surrounding this site.
As you take the road to Oia, an immaculate and labyrinthine village perched on a cliff and plummeting into Greece’s most famous caldera, you will be able to admire the lava flows that have shaped the scenery. Then, once you reach this jewel of the Cyclades, amidst its typical architecture, you can take the measure of the forces that were at work here, opposite the crater forming the northwestern tip of the island.
Finally, you will arrive in Fira and make the most of its cable car to get to the port, with breathtaking views over the azure Mediterranean below.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Delos is considered “the most sacred of all islands” in Ancient Greek culture; according to legend, it is the birthplace of Apollo-Sun and his twin sister Artemis-Moon. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island is both the oldest and largest open air archaeological site in Europe.
Emerging from a carpet of burned grass, the ruins - of many houses, temples and sacred sanctuaries - are spread across the foot of Mount Cynthus, the island’s only hill, which rises 113 metres (370 feet) high. At its summit stands the sanctuary of Zeus and Athena dating from the 3rd century BC while, on its slopes, you will glimpse a whole series of cultural buildings dedicated to various western divinities. Fixed by two thousand years of neglect, the city forms an impressive white stone maze in which to stroll around, like the pilgrims and merchants of the past, when Delos was significant across the Aegean Sea.
You will then reach the Apollonian sanctuary, known as the Temple of the Athenian, where you will be able to admire the different temples devoted to the gods, their altars, their votive offerings and other buildings. Next, discover the Terrace of the Lions and its famous white marble sculptures overlooking and protecting the city.
You will continue the visit with the Theatre Quarter, the most luxurious of the ancient city with the residences known as the “House of Dionysos”, “House of Cleopatra” and “House of the Dioscuri”. You can appreciate the mosaics decorating the floor of the houses from Hellenistic times, as well as the streets, workshops and shops, which made Delos a very lively city.
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Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
From the pier, follow your guide and start your walking tour through the narrow streets of Mykonos town.
Your first stop will be in front of Paraportiani Church dating back to 15th century. This unique church, is in fact an asymmetrical conglomeration of 4 churches and mixes 4 different architectural styles: Byzantine, vernacular, traditional and western style. It is the most important element of the “kastro” or the castle area, the oldest part of the town.
Continue towards Little Venice to discover the old houses situated on the edge of the sea.
After, you will get back to your ship.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
From the pier, board your coach for a 45-minute ride to Epidaurus.
Lying 30 km (18.6 miles) east of Nafplion, Epidaurus is known for its ancient theatre. Considered one of the most important sanctuaries in the ancient world, Epidaurus was dedicated to the god of medicine, Asclepius. The world-famous Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, built in the 4th century BC, is a marvel of harmony and acoustics and the best-preserved ancient theatre in Greece. Built in limestone, it can accommodate 12,000 spectators.
Next, re-board your coach for a ride to the archaeological site of Mycenae. The first in-depth excavations were carried out in 1876 by the German archaeologist Schliemann, who was obsessed with finding the grave of King Agamemnon. His diligent work exposed the famous Lion Gate, the entrance to the city which contains the shaft burial graves of some ancient nobles. A short distance away is the Beehive Tomb, so called due to its unusual shape.
Finally, you will board your coach for a 30-minute ride to Nafplion.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
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Französische Lebenskunst (oder eine entspannte, internationale Atmosphäre an Bord der Paul Gauguin), aufmerksamer Service, feinste Gourmetküche, Freizeitangebote, Spa: Unsere Kreuzfahrten schenken wertvolle Momente voller Ruhe und Entspannung, Abenteuer und Entdeckung. Und mit unserer Vielzahl an bereits inkludierten Leistungen wird aus Ihrer Zeit an Bord eine richtige Auszeit vom Alltag.
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An Bord Ihres Schiffes bieten Ihnen ausgewählte Lektoren kulturelle und historische Einblicke, damit Sie noch mehr über Ihr Reiseziel erfahren können: den Ursprung der lokalen Traditionen, die Geschichte symbolischer Orte, berühmte Persönlichkeiten und historische Helden... Die Experten begleiten Sie während der gesamten Kreuzfahrt, an Bord und bei den Ausflügen an Land, um ihr Know-how und ihre Einsichten mit Ihnen zu teilen.
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16.05.2025 - FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + DISCOVER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN ANTALYA PROVINCE 1N (PRE) + ATHENS, THE ACROPOLIS MUSEUM AND PLAKA (POST)
EUR 1’181
DetailsEnhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Enjoy a few days discovering Cappadocia’s unique scenery in the heart of Turkey. The exceptional landscapes, as beautiful as they are mystical, will fascinate you, as will the history of this striking region. From fairy chimney rock formations to cave dwellings and underground cities, embark on a journey where shimmering colours mingle with the aromas and magic of the Orient.
Day 1 – Kayseri / Uçhisar
Meet at Kayseri airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
You will be transferred to the Argos In Cappadocia Hotel 4*.
Check-in.
Rest of the day and dinner are at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 – Cappadocia
Optional activity - Hot-air balloon ride in Cappadocia
Very early in the morning (weather permitting), you will set off for a hot-air balloon ride to the heart of unique landscapes. The sunrise will take on another dimension.
Dawn is the best time to enjoy this unique experience, as the cooler, calmer air ensures peaceful and stable flights, as well as soft landings. Another advantage is that the superb colours and contrasts at daybreak provide ideal conditions for taking beautiful photos.
The excellent flying conditions allow the hot air-balloons to gently drift over spectacular and surreal landscapes featuring fairy chimneys, dovecotes hewn into the unique rock formations, orchards and vineyards, and impressive valleys.
The flight time will be around 45 minutes (subject to weather conditions and approval from local authorities).
The duration of your flight is around 45 minutes.
After your flight, you will return to your hotel to freshen up and breakfast.
You will visit Pasabag, boasting the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, crowned with double and sometimes even triple rock caps. Even for this region, these formations are truly unique! The locals call them mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys. As you wander around Pasabag, you will see many vineyards.
After lunch, your discovery tour will continue with the Zelve Open-Air Museum, south of Avanos. It encompasses three valleys home to a multitude of crumbling cave dwellings, painted and carved churches, wine-making rooms and wheat grinding mills. Right at the back of the third valley are the deepest and most intact cave dwellings, with many details indicating what life must have been like here a thousand years ago.
Next, in Avanos, the capital of Turkish pottery, a workshop will teach you more about this wonderful local handicraft inherited from the Hittite period.
To wrap up this day spent amid fairy chimneys and Byzantine vestiges, you will stop for a wine tasting at a local vineyard with some of the oldest perched vines in the world. There, you will be able to taste fruity wines made from local grapes.
Back to your hotel.
Dinner in a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 – Cappadocia
Breakfast at the hotel.
Your day will then be spent discovering this unique and colourful natural environment through some of the most well-known sites in the region (a ten to twenty-minute transfer between each visit).
On the road between Uchisar and Goreme, you will start by visiting Pigeon Valley. A short walk will enable you to discover the dovecote tradition in Cappadocia. The locals carve them out of the tuff formations called “fairy chimneys”.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
After a short transfer (approximately ten minutes), you will reach the Goreme Open-Air Museum, the most visited site of the monastic communities in Cappadocia, and one of the most famous sites in the centre of Turkey.
It is a complex comprising more than 30 churches and chapels carved out of rock and containing superb frescoes dating from the 9th century to the 11th. While the exterior seems relatively unremarkable, the interiors are designed in a typical Byzantine style, with a central dome and a floor plan in the shape of a cross or a rectangle. The largest and most well-preserved church in Goreme is Tokali Kilise. Its interior walls are covered in some of the most beautiful frescoes in the region, depicting scenes from the New Testament.
In the early evening, you will be attending a whirling dervish ceremony called “semah”. During this ritual dance, accompanied by Sufi music and symbolising a prayer and divine communion, the Mevlevi Order disciples spin around in a trance-like state.
Dinner at the hotel and overnight.
Day 4 - Cappadocia / Konya
Breakfast at the hotel.
You will head to Kaymakli to visit the UNESCO-listed, largest underground city in the region. Between the 6th and 10th centuries, the city was carved out of volcanic rock, up to a depth of more than 90 metres (295 feet). It is possible to go as deep as eight levels down through an intricate labyrinth of tunnels.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will reach Mustafapasa (Sinasos). Located 5 km (3 miles) south of Urgup, it is one of the most beautiful villages in Cappadocia. The town is famous for its Greek architecture. Greeks and Karamanlides (Turkish-speaking Christians) make up the majority of the population. The rest are Muslim Turks. Its sculpted wooden doors and facade decorations are very typical.
You will then stop at the Sultan Han Caravanserai. This roadside inn built in the 13th century afforded caravaners a place to rest and recover from the day's journey. Caravanserais, or hans in Turkish, supported the flow of commerce across a network of trade routes connecting Asia, North Africa and South-Eastern Europe. The Sultanhani han is one of the most well-preserved along the Silk Road linking Konya to Persia.
You will then be taken to your hotel in Konya.
Check-in in your room.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 5 - Konya/Antalya
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Konya, located at an altitude of 1,000 metres (3,281 feet), is a holy city, the cradle of Sufism and the former capital of the Seljuk Empire. It is there that, in the 13th century, the mystic poet Jalal al-Din Rumi – also called “Mevlana”, meaning ‘erudite’ – founded the Mevlevi Order, also known as the “whirling dervishes”. Today, the city boasts prestigious religious monuments that attract a great many pilgrims, but it is also a significantly urbanised modern metropolis.
You will be taken for a four-and-a-half-hour drive to Antalya (with stops), where you will lunch in a local restaurant.
You will then be transferred to the pier for your embarkation.
Your hotels:
The 4* Argos In Cappadocia Hotel is a former monastery in the village of Uchisar, now turned boutique hotel. Its interior reflects the cave-dwelling tradition yet offers every modern-day comfort. The hotel has been beautifully renovated by integrating the new structures into the heart of the vestiges with the utmost respect for the environment. Guests come here to press pause and take a break from the frantic pace of the modern world. Each room is unique and offers a private space. They are carved right out of the rock, celebrating the region’s cave-dwelling tradition. Lush gardens and sun-drenched terraces reveal picturesque panoramic views.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
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Contact of your hotels:
Argos Cappadocia
Uchisar-Nevsehir
TURKEY
Telephone number: (90) 384 219 31 30.
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.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : EUR 1’750
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 - Antalya
Meet at Antalya Airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
You will be transferred to the hotel Ramada Plaza Antalya 5*.
Check-in.
Rest of the day and dinner are at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Antalya
After breakfast and check-out, you will reach the Aspendos, located at about 1-hour at drive from Antalya. It was a major port city in the Roman period. Its Roman theatre is the best-preserved of any on the Mediterranean coast.
The theatre was built in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Marcus Aurelius and dedicated to "the gods of country and the imperial house" and holds over 20,000 souls. Today, an international Opera and Ballet Festival is organised in the theatre.
After a 30-minute drive, you will continue with the visit of Perge, capital of ancient Pamphylia. Its fantastic ruins date back to around 1000 BC. Walk around a stadium that once housed performances and gladiatorial bouts in front of a roaring crowd of 12,000 spectators, one of the best-preserved stadiums in Anatolia. Walk through the Roman Gate, which was the entrance to the city, into the Baths Complex, and around the Hellenistic Gateway and walls, which are the only pre-Roman structures as yet unearthed.
Then, you will reach Antalya Old City where the lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will enjoy a short walking guided in Antalya's old city.
You will then be transferred to the pier of Antalya to embark on board your ship.
Your hotel:
Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and Bey Mountains, the hotel Ramada Plaza Antalya 5* is a few steps away from the historical old city Kaleiçi. Displaying a contemporary architecture, the resort offers a peaceful atmosphere inspired by the Mediterranean Sea. Each room features complete and modern amenities. It's the perfect place to enjoy pleasant break relaxing by the swimming pool and testing one of the restaurants.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further details.
Your programme includes:
Your programme does not include:
Please note:
Contact of your hotel:
Ramada Plaza Antalya
Gençlik Mah. Fevzi Çakmak mah. No:22
Antalya/Turkey
Telephone number: (90) 242 249 11 12
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.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : EUR 490
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
Overlooked by its acropolis and enjoying a charming setting, Lindos is one of Rhodes’ natural jewels and has great appeal thanks to its captivating natural environment and its ancient history.
The Acropolis of Lindos, which forms a rocky promontory that towers over the town, has been used since the 6th century BC as a citadel and place of worship successively by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, the Knights of St. John, and the Ottomans. It is one of the most important archaeological sites on the island of Rhodes.
Your excursion begins with a scenic drive amidst orange and lemon groves, prosperous vineyards, and fields of gnarled olive trees. You will discover Lindos through the rocky cliffs of the acropolis surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Spread out below you is the village of Lindos and its pretty whitewashed houses; the streets are paved with intricately patterned black and white pebbles collected from the sea.
As you begin your climb up the footpath to the summit, the first ruins you will see are the walls built by the crusaders in the early 14th century atop ancient fortifications. When you reach the top, you will pass through ramparts constructed by the Knights of St. John to defend against the Ottomans, then enter the acropolis complex. Here, making the most of stunning 360° views, you will discover the remains of the 4th-century Doric Temple of Athena Lindia and the imposing columns of the Hellenistic Stoa, as well as a Byzantine church and other ruins of the Knights' citadel.
Returning to the town, you will have some free time to browse the shops brimming with attractive souvenirs.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Discover the Medieval City of Rhodes during a guided walking tour. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is remarkable for its Gothic architecture, which coexists with mosques and public baths dating back to the Ottoman period.
Wander through the cobbled streets to the impressive Palace of the Grand Master, constructed in the 14th century, and admire the Greek and Turkish mosaics from the island of Kos. Following the palace visit, you will walk along the famous Street of the Knights of Rhodes, edged with old inns, each dedicated to one of the Order’s different “Tongues”. In fact, between 1309 and 1522, the Inns of Provence, Auvergne, France, Germany, Italy, England and Spain all shared power in the city, with each having its own establishment, recognisable by the coat of arms on the building’s façade. Following an old road, the straight line of this street with its austere buildings crosses through the maze of winding little streets that surrounds it.
You will now have some free time to have a drink and stroll around the streets and shops.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit, Preis pro Person.
Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
The minuscule Greek island of Patmos, lost in the middle of the Dodecanese, has something mysterious about it. It was here, in the year 95, that John the Apostle, exiled on the island, had and recorded his vision of the apocalypse, leaving a lasting mark on this jagged piece of land. Centuries later, the fortified monastery devoted to the Apostle and the Cave of the Apocalypse still remains as enigmatic.
Sanctuaries, churches, convents… Patmos has no shortage of religious sites, but none are as eye-catching as the Monastery of Saint John, which tops the village of Chorá and its whitewashed walls. Founded in 1088, the monastery looks like a fortress, visible from miles around. The compound houses a remarkable collection of Byzantine manuscripts, icons, objects and liturgical works, while the Chapel of Theotokos, next to the monastery, has frescoes dating back to the 12th century.
The Cave of the Apocalypse is between Chorá and Skala. The final book of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle between its walls. The cave was the evangelist’s house – one can still see the place where he slept and the rock pulpit on which his disciple Prochorus wrote his dictation – and is now surrounded by a monastery as well as a theological school.
The last stop will be the three windmills nestling on Chorá hill, which will give you breathtaking views over the island and the sea as far as the eye can see.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Explore the religious treasures of Patmos during an excursion in the footsteps of Saint John the Evangelist. From the eponymous fortified monastery to the Cave of the Apocalypse via the Zoodochos Pigi convent, immerse yourself in the island's ancient heritage combining history, art and faith.
With its sanctuaries, churches and convents, Patmos has no shortage of religious sites, but none is as eye-catching as the Monastery of Saint John overlooking the village of Chora and its whitewashed walls. Built in memory of Saint John the Evangelist by Saint Christodoulos in 1088, the monastery, which looks very much like a fortress, was sanctioned by the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, who gave the monk the entire island. The compound houses a remarkable collection of Byzantine manuscripts, icons, objects and Byzantine liturgical works, while the Chapel of Theotokos, next to the monastery, boasts frescoes dating back to the 12th century.
Not far from there, another monastery awaits you: the Zoodochos Pigi convent, built in 1607. Its church and its museum are known for preserving very old icons and frescoes through which you will dive into the history and iconographic symbols. These days, 15 nuns live in this convent, obeying strict rules. They practise the art of sewing and embroidering ecclesiastical garments, as one of them will tell you.
Between Chora and Skala, the Cave of the Apocalypse will reveal itself. The final book of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle between its walls. The cave was the evangelist's house and visitors can still see the place where he slept as well as the rock pulpit on which his disciple, Prochorus, took his dictation.
Preisspanne: Details
€€: zwischen 50 € und 100 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit, Preis pro Person.
Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
The island of Patmos, sufficiently remote for it to retain its wild character, shrouded in a mysterious aura thanks to the presence of the fortified Monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, is a paradise for photographers. Here, nature, architecture and tradition all mingle to make each scene of life into a new landscape.
Perched on the heights of the island, the small medieval village of Chora dominates Patmos with its impressive fortress of ochre-coloured walls. All around, a narrow maze of whitewashed houses, centenary churches, and minuscule shops, offer, through the small streets and little squares, a whole landscape of contrasts, geometry, and sometimes panoramic views which will appeal to those who love beautiful images.
In Diakofti, on Petra beach, the Kalikatsos rock draws out unusual shapes on the pebbles and the neighbouring azure blue. Not far away, a small shipyard allows visitors to discover the construction of traditional boats.
Preisspanne: Details
€€: zwischen 50 € und 100 €
Der Preis für den Landausflug ist etwa zwei Monate vor Reiseantritt verfügbar.
Das vollständige Ausflugsprogramm, einschließlich der aktuellen Preise, erhalten Sie mit Ihren Reiseunterlagen vor dem Beginn Ihrer Kreuzfahrt.
Sie können Ihre PONANT Landausflüge ab ca. zwei Monate vor Abfahrt Ihrer Kreuzfahrt* vorab reservieren. Die Abrechnung erfolgt über das Bordkonto.
*Expeditionskreuzfahrten ausgeschlossen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit, Preis pro Person.
Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, the incredible site of Ephesus holds a concentration of some of the most beautiful and most impressive Roman vestiges at the heart of its abundant natural environment. Here, temples, villas and streets paved in sparkling marble immerse you into the daily life of those who once lived in this ancient city.
Also known as the Turkish Pompeii, Ephesus is a veritable open-air museum whose excavation, begun in 1869, brought to light some of the richest Roman vestiges in the Mediterranean. Built in two parts due to the geography of the land, the city boasts an administrative quarter on its heights, with the very beautiful ruins of the city hall, the civil basilica and the Odeon all lined up on the north side of the Agora.
Facing the harbour, the lower town is home to the religious and cultural buildings: the famous Celsus Library, the Roman villas, the Commercial Agora, the stadium, and the largest amphitheatre of the ancient world, able to hold some 24,000 spectators.
Between the two, discover the dwellings of the notables, grouped along the slopes of Mount Pion and Mount Coressos, along with Hercules Gate, the ancient Scholastica Baths, the stunning Marble Road, and the Temple of Hadrian.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
The incredible site of Ephesus holds a concentration of some of the most beautiful and most impressive Roman vestiges. During a guided visit, this ancient city, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, will reveal its temples and its sparkling streets of marble, as well as the terrace houses where lived the rich inhabitants of this place also known as the Turkish Pompeii.
A veritable open-air museum whose excavation, begun in 1869, brought to light some of the richest Roman vestiges in the Mediterranean, Ephesus is spread over two parts, the upper and the lower, to adapt to the relief of the neighbouring mountains.
On the heights, discover the administrative quarter, with the very beautiful ruins of the city hall, the civil basilica and the Odeon, all lined up on the north side of the Agora.
As for the lower city, it houses the religious and cultural buildings that stood facing the ancient port. There, you will discover the famous Celsus Library – which you will have the opportunity to visit –, the Commercial Agora, the stadium, and the largest amphitheatre of the ancient world, able to hold some 24,000 spectators.
Next, head for the Terrace Houses, where recent excavations unearthed the houses of rich Ephesians. Built during the reign of Augustus, and located on the northern slope of Bülbüldag next to Curetes Street and opposite the Temple of Hadrian, these houses were constructed with a peristyle, a courtyard surrounded by Ionic columns, and they are finely decorated with mosaics and frescoes.
Finally, after a short walk, you will arrive at the Great Theatre, where Saint Paul preached to the Ephesians, imploring them to abandon the worship of Artemis and embrace the Christian faith.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit, Preis pro Person.
Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Fall under the spell of the breathtaking panoramas to be found in the charming villages of Oia and Fira. Nestling on the Santorini caldera, they are renowned for their delightful whitewashed architecture.
First port of call: Oia. After passing through various villages perched above the Aegean Sea, admire the sumptuous scenery offered by the successive lava flows that shaped these panoramas over the centuries. Oia, a little gem posed on the cliffside, dominates the ancient caldera on the northwestern tip of the island. With its white houses squeezed against each other, the village has architecture that is characteristic of the Cyclades as well as sumptuous views.
In Fira, visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, which exhibits pieces discovered during excavations in Akrotiri - an ancient settlement of Santorini - including a gold ibex figurine as well as many frescoes. You will reach the port of Fira by cable car and embark on a tender to access your moored ship.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
There are two important treasures on the most famous, and perhaps the most spectacular, Greek island. First, the rare prehistoric site of Akrotiri and its city, which were buried under ashes during an eruption. Then, Oia, a gem of a village suspended above Santorini’s iconic caldera.
Nicknamed the “Pompeii of the Aegean Sea”, the Akrotiri site is famous for its ruins dating back to the Neolithic age, i.e. 5,000 years before our era. Destroyed by a volcanic eruption and buried beneath the ashes, the city, probably one of the oldest known in the Mediterranean to this day, was rediscovered in 1967, during archaeological excavations that continue to attract researchers and scientists fascinated by the mysteries surrounding this site.
As you take the road to Oia, an immaculate and labyrinthine village perched on a cliff and plummeting into Greece’s most famous caldera, you will be able to admire the lava flows that have shaped the scenery. Then, once you reach this jewel of the Cyclades, amidst its typical architecture, you can take the measure of the forces that were at work here, opposite the crater forming the northwestern tip of the island.
Finally, you will arrive in Fira and make the most of its cable car to get to the port, with breathtaking views over the azure Mediterranean below.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit, Preis pro Person.
Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Delos is considered “the most sacred of all islands” in Ancient Greek culture; according to legend, it is the birthplace of Apollo-Sun and his twin sister Artemis-Moon. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island is both the oldest and largest open air archaeological site in Europe.
Emerging from a carpet of burned grass, the ruins - of many houses, temples and sacred sanctuaries - are spread across the foot of Mount Cynthus, the island’s only hill, which rises 113 metres (370 feet) high. At its summit stands the sanctuary of Zeus and Athena dating from the 3rd century BC while, on its slopes, you will glimpse a whole series of cultural buildings dedicated to various western divinities. Fixed by two thousand years of neglect, the city forms an impressive white stone maze in which to stroll around, like the pilgrims and merchants of the past, when Delos was significant across the Aegean Sea.
You will then reach the Apollonian sanctuary, known as the Temple of the Athenian, where you will be able to admire the different temples devoted to the gods, their altars, their votive offerings and other buildings. Next, discover the Terrace of the Lions and its famous white marble sculptures overlooking and protecting the city.
You will continue the visit with the Theatre Quarter, the most luxurious of the ancient city with the residences known as the “House of Dionysos”, “House of Cleopatra” and “House of the Dioscuri”. You can appreciate the mosaics decorating the floor of the houses from Hellenistic times, as well as the streets, workshops and shops, which made Delos a very lively city.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
From the pier, follow your guide and start your walking tour through the narrow streets of Mykonos town.
Your first stop will be in front of Paraportiani Church dating back to 15th century. This unique church, is in fact an asymmetrical conglomeration of 4 churches and mixes 4 different architectural styles: Byzantine, vernacular, traditional and western style. It is the most important element of the “kastro” or the castle area, the oldest part of the town.
Continue towards Little Venice to discover the old houses situated on the edge of the sea.
After, you will get back to your ship.
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Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
From the pier, board your coach for a 45-minute ride to Epidaurus.
Lying 30 km (18.6 miles) east of Nafplion, Epidaurus is known for its ancient theatre. Considered one of the most important sanctuaries in the ancient world, Epidaurus was dedicated to the god of medicine, Asclepius. The world-famous Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, built in the 4th century BC, is a marvel of harmony and acoustics and the best-preserved ancient theatre in Greece. Built in limestone, it can accommodate 12,000 spectators.
Next, re-board your coach for a ride to the archaeological site of Mycenae. The first in-depth excavations were carried out in 1876 by the German archaeologist Schliemann, who was obsessed with finding the grave of King Agamemnon. His diligent work exposed the famous Lion Gate, the entrance to the city which contains the shaft burial graves of some ancient nobles. A short distance away is the Beehive Tomb, so called due to its unusual shape.
Finally, you will board your coach for a 30-minute ride to Nafplion.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit, Preis pro Person.
Landausflüge können ab zwei Monate bis maximal sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt telefonisch bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder bei Ihrem Reisebüro reserviert werden.
Landausflüge können ab vier Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater reserviert werden. Die Kapazität ist begrenzt, daher werden die Reservierungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer 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.
You will be taken by coach for an exploration of one of the oldest cities in Europe, Athens.
You will enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city. 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 arrive at the Acropolis Museum, which was opened in June 2009. The architecture of the whole venue has been designed to emulate the cult of the Temple of Athena. At the foot of the sacred hill, the building’s rear facade of concrete and glass seems to billow out with the weight of its history, and it is from here that you will have your first view of the Parthenon. The museum provides a magnificent setting for the treasures discovered on the hill. The first gallery houses the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens and the glass floor provides a view of the archaeological excavations, giving you the impression of being in the very heart of these ancient ruins.
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 or more depending on your flight return) 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.
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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.
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.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : EUR 131
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : EUR 1’181
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.