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Kid Explorers 
Deluxe Kabine Deck 3
10% Ponant Bonus
19 m²
2
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Antike Schätze des Mittelmeers
Athen - Istanbul
Datum:
02.08.2023
bis
09.08.2023
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Kid Explorers Club in Partnerschaft mit der MAUD FONTENOY FOUNDATION.
Erliegen Sie dem Reiz der schönsten Orte des Mittelmeers auf einer 8-tägigen Kreuzfahrt mit PONANT. Ab Athen machen Sie an Bord der Le Jacques-Cartier eine unvergessliche Fahrt und entdecken außergewöhnliche Inseln und Städte.
Ihre Kreuzfahrt beginnt mit der Entdeckung zweier bedeutender Sehenswürdigkeiten Griechenlands von Nafplio aus: die Ruinen von Mykene und das Theater von Epidauros, die zum Weltkulturerbe der UNESCO zählen.
Dann steuert die Le Jacques-Cartier Paros an. Diese Insel im Herzen der Kykladen ist für ihren wunderschönen weißen Marmor berühmt. Mit ihren weiß getünchten Häusern, Olivenhainen und alten Bauwerken bietet sie ein Konzentrat der griechischen Schönheiten.
Zunächst entdecken Sie Delos, eine winzige Insel der Kykladen. Hier wurde der Mythologie zufolge Apollon geboren. Wie ein wahres Freilichtmuseum bietet Delos ein einzigartiges Zeugnis vergangener Zivilisationen, die in der Ägäis aufeinander folgten.
Es geht weiter in nördlicher Richtung nach Mykonos. Sie entdecken die Windmühlen, die Wahrzeichen der Insel, ihre Strände, ihre unzähligen Kirchen und weiß getünchten Häuser.
Nach einem Zwischenstopp in Patmos verlässt die Le Jacques-Cartier 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.
Sie entdecken die Vulkaninsel Limnos in der Nähe der Dardanellen. Die in der Antike von dem Feuergott Hephaistos beschützte üppig bewachsene, grüne Insel ist heute einer der beliebtesten Badeorte Griechenlands.
Diese wunderschöne Kreuzfahrt endet in der geschichtsträchtigen Stadt Istanbul, die zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehört.
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Serviceleistungen
- 24-Stunden-Roomservice
- Kostenfreier Internetanschluss und WLAN-Zugang (Verfügbarkeit abhängig vom Navigationsgebiet)
- Individuell einstellbare Klimaanlage
- Kleiderschrank mit Regalen und Staufläche
- Frisiertisch und Haartrockner
- Auswahl hochwertiger Pflegeprodukte von Dyptique Paris
- Minibar
- Nespresso Kaffeemaschine und Wasserkocher
- Elektronischer Safe
- Telefon per Satelittenverbindung
- Bluetooth-Lautsprecher von Bose
- Flachbildfernseher mit internationalen Kanälen (Verfügbarkeit abhängig vom Navigationsgebiet) und großer Filmauswahl
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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.
For women:
- Simple dress
- Skirt or trousers
- Blouse
- Polo
For men:
- Pleated trousers or chinos
- Sports jacket
- Shirt
- Polo
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.
For women:
- Cocktail attire
- Evening dress (if you wish to)
For men:
- Dark suit
- Tie recommended, possibly bow tie (if you wish to)
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.
ACCESSORIES:
- Polarized sunglasses
- Swimsuit (for the Spa on board)
- Gym wear (fitness)
- Battery charger and memory cards for your camera
- Mobile phone charger
- Hat/cap
HEALTH CARE:
- Sunscreen and after-sun lotion
- Medications and prescriptions
OUTFITS ON BOARD:
- Casual outfits for the day
- Smarter outfits for dinners
- Elegant outfits for Gala evenings
- White or black and white outfit
PRECAUTIONS:
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.
PONANT Aktivitäten
Kid Explorers
PONANT has joined forces with the Maud Fontenoy Foundation to run its Kid Explorers children’s club.
As part of its commitment to safeguarding the oceans, during your cruise PONANT offers an activity programme for children aged 4 to 13 years old to familiarise them with issues related to protecting our oceans. We have special educational kits, activity sheets and themed videos all provided by the Foundation.
Every day a team of activity leaders organises creative activities (crafts, painting, etc.), fun educational workshops, board games, introduction to meditation sessions and more, as well as activities specific to the cruise itinerary and number of participants. There are also activities ashore to prolong the experience for your Kid Explorers such as walks, treasure hunts and swimming.
The activity programme is available every day up to 9.30pm (and as an exception until 10.30pm on gala evenings). To best meet your needs, the schedule is adapted to fit in with your cruise programme. For more information, contact the team organising the activities.
Activity schedules are posted daily in the logbook.
Every child receives a welcome kit with gifts enclosed.
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Activities will depend on the number and age of the children who register and the weather conditions.
Parents or guardians must read the ‘General information on the PONANT Kid Explorers Club’ and sign a form authorising the Kid Explorers Club to look after their child on board and for outings ashore.
Maud Fontenoy Foundation
Since 2008, the Maud Fontenoy Foundation has been operating in France and internationally to protect our oceans. We organise educational activities focused on the environment for the younger generation and general public, with support from scientific partners and the French Ministry of National Education. The latter has made us responsible for its Sea Education programme and relaunch of the Sea Classes initiative. Our aim is both ecological and social: to protect the ocean and save people. We start from a strong principle that protecting the environment, particularly the ocean, is a humanitarian issue that affects all mankind, without exception. For us, the oceans are a powerful force, a potential for the future. Every year, 700,000 children benefit from our programmes.
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Highlights
- Kid Explorers Club in Partnerschaft mit der MAUD FONTENOY FOUNDATION.
- 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 Epidauros (von Nafplio aus), die heilige Insel Delos, das Kloster des Apostels Johannes und die Höhle der Apokalypse auf Patmos, die Stadt Ephesos (von Kusadasi aus), Istanbul (Ausschiffungshafen)
- Abwechslungsreiche Route mit lebendigen Städten, einzigartigen Stränden und zahlreichen historischen und kulturellen Stätten
- Fahrt durch die Dardanellen
Häfen & Landausflüge
2. August 2023 - Athen
Einschiffung 02.08.2023 von 16:00 bis 17:00
Abfahrt 02.08.2023 um 18:00
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.
3. August 2023 - Nafplio
Ankunft 03.08.2023 am späten Vormittag
Abfahrt 03.08.2023 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.
4. August 2023 - Paros
Ankunft 04.08.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 04.08.2023 abends
Die für ihren weißen Marmor berühmte Insel Paros liegt in den Kykladen. An den Kais des Hauptortes Parikia stehen byzantinische Kirchen und neoklassizistische Gebäude. Um sich an dem türkisfarbenen Wasser der Küste zu erfreuen, können Sie in Naoussa Halt machen.
5. August 2023 - Delos
Ankunft 05.08.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 05.08.2023 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.
5. August 2023 - Mykonos
Ankunft 05.08.2023 am frühen Nachmittag
Abfahrt 05.08.2023 am späten Abend
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.
6. August 2023 - Patmos
Ankunft 06.08.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 06.08.2023 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.
7. August 2023 - Kusadasi
Ankunft 07.08.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 07.08.2023 mittags
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.
8. August 2023 - Insel Limnos
Ankunft 08.08.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 08.08.2023 mittags
Die Vulkaninsel Limnos in der Nähe der Dardanellen wurde in der Antike als heiliger Ort verehrt. Der griechischen Mythologie zufolge hatte dort der Feuergott Hephaistos seine Schmiede. Die heute zu den beliebtesten griechischen Badeorten gehörende Insel verwöhnt ihre Besucher mit zahlreichen wunderschönen Sandstränden. Auch mehrere archäologische Stätten wie die Türme von Kastro, die antike Akropolis, die von den Venezianern befestigt wurde, oder der neolithische Ort Poliochni und die Stadt Hephaestia sind zu bewundern. Limnos ist berühmt für den Anbau von Oliven, Obst und Weizen und seinen Honig sowie für die Authentizität seiner Einwohner. Hervorragende Restaurants, in denen die typischen Gerichte der griechischen Küche zu genießen sind, runden das Bild ab.
8. August 2023 - Fahrt durch die Dardanellen
Ankunft 08.08.2023
Abfahrt 08.08.2023
Die Dardanellen sind eine Meerenge, die die Ägäis mit dem Marmarameer verbindet. Sie ist von symbolischer und strategischer Bedeutung für die Kontrolle der Verbindungen zwischen dem Mittelmeer und dem Schwarzen Meer. Wie der Bosporus trennen die Dardanellen Europa von Asien. Die Meerenge ist 61 km lang und wird von einer Oberflächenströmung und einer Bodenströmung mit höherem Salzgehalt in umgekehrter Richtung beherrscht. An den Ufern können Sie Hügellandschaften oder trockene Ebenen, aufgelockert durch Wäldchen und Olivenhaine, betrachten.
9. August 2023 - Istanbul
Ankunft 09.08.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 09.08.2023 um 08:00
Das am Bosporus gelegene Istanbul ist eine der schönsten Städte der Türkei. Erst Byzanz bei der Gründung durch die Griechen, dann Konstantinopel unter dem Römischen Reich genannt, enthüllt Sie Ihnen heute eine reiche historische Altstadt, die zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe erklärt wurde. Auf dem Hügel von Sultanahmet erheben sich die grandiose Blaue Moschee, die mysteriöse Basilika Hagia Sophia und der riesige Topkapi-Palast, der mit unzähligen Mosaiken verziert ist, über dem Marmarameer. Im Viertel Beyazit sind die eleganten überdachten Passagen des Großen Basars zu bewundern. Etwas weiter strömen delikate Aromen der Lokums und Gewürze aus dem Ägyptischen Basar.
Ancient Corinth & Canal crossing
From the pier, board your coach for a 1 ½-hour drive to the ancient town of Corinth where Saint Paul lived and preached for two years.
Back in the ancient times, Corinth was amongst the richest cities and this is quite evident by its remains, including the huge Agora (Market Place) and the Temple of Apollo (6th century BC). The systematic excavations of the area, initiated by the American School of Classical Studies in 1896, are still continuing today. They have brought to light the agora, temples, fountains, shops, porticoes, baths and various other monuments. The investigations extended also to the fortress on Acrocorinthos. But also, the prehistoric settlements, the Theatre, the Odeon, the Asklepeion, the cemeteries, the Quarter of the Potters, and other buildings outside the main archaeological site.
Then, you will discover is the famous Corinth Canal. The canal is 4 miles (6.3 km) long, 70 feet (21 m) wide and has sloping sides, which reach 170 feet (52 m). The depth is at 26 feet (8 m). Its construction commenced in 1881, although the idea of connecting the Ionian and Aegean Seas to provide a short cut seems to date back to at least Roman times.
To complete this experience, you will board a local boat from the village of Isthmia, to navigate along the canal. Refreshments will be served on board.
Following your crossing of the canal, you will enjoy a buffet lunch before boarding your coach and return to Nafplion.
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This tour involves approximately 1 ½ hours of extensive walking and standing on uneven surfaces with some steps which could be slippery. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. The local boat is not private for PONANT guests. The refreshment and the lunch are included on your tour. Pre-booking is required to participate in this tour.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 150
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Epidaurus & Mycenae
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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This tour involves approximately 2 hours of walking over uneven surfaces with some steps which could be slippery. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and sun protection.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 85
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Parikia & Naoussa
From the pier, board your coach for a 10-minute drive to the famous Byzantine Church of Ekatontapyliani. Also named the “Lady of the hundred doors”, this church is one of the greatest early Christian monuments in Greece. The name was a creation of the 17th century scholars who wanted to compare the splendour of the church to that of the Temple of Hundred Doors (Ekatonpylon) in ancient Thebes of Egypt.
Following your visit, you will board your coach for a panoramic drive to the traditional village of Lefkes.
Lefkes is the most mountainous village of Paros and the most verdurous one. It was the first capital of Paros. The village is located under a pineforest on the hill. Follow your guide on a walking tour through its narrow streets with white walls. See the old wash-houses that are still used by some housewives, the House of Literature, the picturesque Ramnos, a street with taverns and other stores and the wonderful view: the sea and Naxos in the background. The houses are built amphitheatrical. The first residents were immigrants that came from Crete and Naoussa and locals who chose to build their village on the mountain, in order to be protected from the pirates. The town hall was built with the famous marble of Paros.
Once leaving Lefkes, you will head for the picturesque village of Naoussa. The port of Naoussa is protected by a separate fortification, the Venetian Castle. The fortification was built in the 15th century by the dynasty of Sommaripas and emerges from the sea behind the small harbour with the traditional fish boats. Today, although half sunk, the castle offers a very impressive sight worth seeing.
Before rejoining your ship, you will have some free time to stroll around its narrow streets, little squares and traditional whitewashed houses.
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This tour involves approximately 2 hours of moderate walking mainly on flat ground, a few steps are to be expected at the Church of Ekatontapyliani. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate clothing is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 65
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Panorama & winery
Your tour starts off with a panoramic drive to the traditional village of Lefkes, a beautiful hilltop village built in an amphitheatre shape, offering wonderful vistas all around. The town hall is especially nice, being built with the famous marble of Paros.
After a short visit, continue towards the traditional Moraitis Winery, see the vineyards, visit the production areas and the old winery basement, where the famous red wines of Moraitis are still aged. Your visit of the property will end with a wine tasting accompanied by local snacks.
You will then continue to the nearby village of Naoussa, considered to be one of the prettiest in the Cyclades. Despite the development of tourism, the village has managed to keep its authenticity, its character and its charm, with its whitewashed and flowered little houses and its tiny whitewashed churches and chapels, surrounded by labyrinth-like narrow, stone-paved streets.
Your last stop will be in Parikia town, where you will visit the famous Church of a Hundred Doors. This church is the holy place of Paros and is linked to the history and myths of Byzantium.
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This tour involves approximately two hours of walking over flat but uneven terrain and a few steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 90
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Paros by boat & swimming
From the pier, board your motorboat and start your cruise around Antiparos Island.
Antiparos is a small and quiet island which houses only one village built around the Venetian fort, example of fortification of the 15th century. Hosting many sandy beaches, this island became famous the last couple of years, as many Hollywood actors and singers like Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie and Madonna have their own properties.
During your boat trip, you will have the opportunity to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea.
Stops at anchorage will be made, where you will enjoy time for swimming and snorkeling. After enjoying a final swim in crystal clear waters, you will have some refreshment.
Finally, you will return to the port of Alyki, where your coach will be waiting for you to get back to your ship.
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We recommend you wear your swimsuit under your clothes, bring a towel from the ship and protect yourself from the sun. Guests wishing to participate in this excursion must be able to embark and disembark the local boat without assistance. The boat is roof covered. The boat is equipped with toilets, ladders, fresh water shower. Masks and snorkel are provided onboard. This tour is limited to 30 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 110
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
The archaeological site of Delos
Your tour will start directly from the pier where you will have disembarked by ship's tender. Follow your guide and go discover one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Greece.
Both the oldest and the largest open-air site in Europe, this antique site has many houses, temples and sacred shrines. Emerging from a burned grass carpet, the ruins are spread out below Mount Kynthos. At the top of this small hill and only relief of the island, the Sanctuary of Zeus and Athena Cynthiens dating from the 3rd century BC. Overlooking the area, as on the hillside, you can see a range of cultural institutions dedicated to oriental divinities. Frozen by 2,000 years of abandonment, the city ruins draw an impressive maze of white stone in which one can get lost like the pilgrims and the merchants of yesteryear, when Delos was beaming on the Aegean.
You will reach the sanctuary of Apollo, known as the “Temple of the Athenians”, where you will admire the temples dedicated to this god, their altars, their votive offerings and other buildings.
Then, you will discover the Terrace of the Lions, with its famous marble lions that dominated and protected the town. You will continue until the Theatre District, the most luxurious district of the ancient city with the mansions known as the home “of Dionysus”, “of Cleopatra” and “of Dioscuri”. You will see the different mosaics that adorned the floors of Hellenistic houses, and the streets, the houses, the workshops and the shops that made Delos a bustling city.
- This excursion is entirely on foot. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. The museum is closed for revonation.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Walking tour of Mykonos
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.
- This is a walking tour and involves some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. All the visits are outside visits. Paraportiani church is closed to the public due to safety reasons.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 35
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Religious heritage
From the pier, board your coach for a drive to the Saint John Monastery. Overlooking Skala port and the island’s southern region this medieval monastery looks more like a fortress than a house of prayer. It was built to repel attacks by pirates.
In the year 95 AD, Saint John the Evangelist was banished from Ephesus and exiled to Patmos, which in the days of the Roman Empire was where those who were exiled were sent.
In 1088, the Byzantine Emperor Alexios Komnenos authorised Saint Christodoulos, an abbot from Asia Minor, to erect a monastery in memory of Saint John. The whole island was yielded to the monastery. The adjoining Theotokos Chapel has frescoes dating back to the 12th century. Other Byzantine treasures are found in the monastery. Today this holy place is a veritable museum of Byzantine art thanks to the countless frescoes, icons, holy objects and manuscripts contained within its walls.
Then you will walk to Zoodochos Pigi Convent where you will visit the church and the museum. Built in 1607 the convent houses a wealth of Icons and frescoes. Here we will discover the history and symbolism of iconography and meet one of the resident nuns. Nowadays, 15 nuns live in this convent respecting strict rules. They occupy with the art of needlework and embroideries of clerical vestments.
Finally, a short drive away is the Apocalypse Cave where the final chapter of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle. The Book of Revelation prophecy came to him through a symbolic vision and was written in Greek. This cave was the house of the evangelist and now is surrounded by a monastery and school of theology. You can see the resting place outlined in beaten silver where St John laid his head every night. To the right the rock is shaped like a pulpit and is where the disciple, Prochoros, wrote the revelation as dictated by John.
Finally, you will re-board your coach and join your ship.
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This excursion is not suitable for people who have difficulty walking. The coach will drop you near the old town, and access to the monastery is on foot via cobblestone streets. Appropriate clothing is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered. It is not permitted to take photos inside the chapel or the cave. This tour is limited to 20 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 80
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Saint John Monastery & Apocalypse Cave
From the pier, board your coach for a drive to the Saint John Monastery. Overlooking Skala port and the island’s southern region, this medieval monastery looks more like a fortress than a house of prayer. It was built to repel attacks by pirates.
In the year 95 AD, Saint John the Evangelist was banished from Ephesus and exiled to Patmos, which in the days of the Roman Empire was where those who were exiled were sent.
In 1088, the Byzantine Emperor Alexios Komnenos authorised Saint Christodoulos, an abbot from Asia Minor, to erect a monastery in memory of Saint John. The whole island was yielded to the monastery. The adjoining Theotokos Chapel has frescoes dating back to the 12th century. Other Byzantine treasures are found in the monastery. Today this holy place is a veritable museum of Byzantine art thanks to the countless frescoes, icons, holy objects and manuscripts contained within its walls.
After visiting the monastery, a short drive away, will take you to the Apocalypse Cave where the final chapter of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle. The Book of Revelation prophecy came to him through a symbolic vision and was written in Greek. This cave was the house of the evangelist and now is surrounded by a monastery and school of theology. You can see the resting place outlined in beaten silver where St John laid his head every night. To the right the rock is shaped like a pulpit and is where the disciple, Prochoros, wrote the revelation as dictated by John.
Finally, you will re-board your coach for the drive back to the pier.
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This excursion is not suitable for people who have difficulty walking. The coach will drop you near the old town, and access to the monastery is on foot via cobblestone streets. Altogether you will have to go up and down about 100 steps. Appropriate clothing is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered. It is not permitted to take photos inside the chapel or the cave.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 75
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Capturing the images of Patmos
This tour, covering the south side of the island, not only gives you the opportunity of discovering hidden places but also an opportunity to photograph the most amazing land and seascapes along.
From the pier, board your minibus to the old village of Chora, the island’s capital and a photographer’s paradise! Your first experience is a panoramic view right over the island and over the 11th century monastery built like a fort, standing with proud dominance. You will be guided through Chora’s labyrinth of winding cobbled streets and maze of arched alleyways. The settlement of white-washed houses dating from 16th century, reflects the light casting shadows and creating geometric patterns. The alleys, arches and doorways display a harmonious balance revealing subtle architectural details which, through your lens, can become exciting atmospheric images trapped in time.
Continue to Diakofti stopping off to photograph the view of the mystical rock of Petra and then go to a boatyard. Here you will have the opportunity to photograph the local islanders at work and the streamline shapes of vessels in dry dock.
After a local refreshment, and your camera full of great images, you will return to Skala port.
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This tour involves approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) of walking over uneven surfaces, narrow and cobblestone streets. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. You will use your own camera on this tour. A supplement of €25 per person will be applied if there are less than 10 participants. This tour is conducted by an English-speaking photography oriented guide. The guide will not give any information regarding the use of your camera. The observation of the workers and vessels in dry dock is not guaranteed. This tour is limited to 15 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 85
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Ephesus & Roman Villas
From the pier, you will embark your coach for a 30-minute drive to the Ephesus site, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean basin.
Originally dedicated to Cybele, the goddess of fertility, during the prehistoric times, the city was claimed by the Ionians for Artemis and later to Diana by the Romans. Ephesus is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman sites of the ancient world in the whole Mediterranean. Excavated since 1869, most of the main streets and public buildings have been unearthed and opened for visitors. Everything is here: town hall, dwellings, shops and even public toilets. A town of white marble dazzling in the sunshine, Ephesus is like a stone history book recounting the story of what daily life must have been like in the time of the Greeks and Romans.
During your tour, you will discover the Roman Ephesus. Most of the monuments were built during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Due to its location, the city was developed into two sections: the upper part of the city was the administrative sector with the town hall, a civil basilica and the Odeon aligned on the north side of the State Agora. The lower section facing the port houses religious, commercial and cultural buildings, such as the famous Celsius Library, Roman Villas, commercial agora and its theatre, which accommodated up to 24,000 spectators, and the stadium.
You will start your tour at the upper gate of Ephesus, which is also known as the Magnesium Gate. Your guide will lead you on a leisurely downhill walking tour through Ephesus’ marble streets, passing and pointing out all the historically important buildings on the way.
You will move on to the recently excavated Terrace Houses complex which are also known as the houses of the rich Ephesians. Located on the northern slope of Bulbul Mountain next to Curetes Street and opposite the Temple of Hadrian, these houses were built in the peristyle form with a courtyard surrounded by Ionic colonnades. They are finely decorated with mosaics and frescoes. Built in the period of Augustus, they were inhabited until the 7th century AD according to evidence from excavations.
Then, you will visit one of the most impressive sites of Ephesus, the Library of Celsus. Built in 135 BC by a son in homage to his father, this library is finely decorated with columns and sculptures.
Finally, after just a short walk away, you will join the Grand theatre where St Paul preached to the Ephesians, imploring them to give up their worship of Artemis and embrace the Christian faith.
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This tour involves two and a half hours of walking on uneven ground with many steps. The surface can be slippery. We recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. This tour is limited to 40 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 70
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
The Ephesus archaeological site
From the pier, embark your coach for a 30-minute drive to the Ephesus site, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean basin.
Originally dedicated to Cybele, the goddess of fertility, during the prehistoric times, the city was claimed by the Ionians for Artemis and later to Diana by the Romans.
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman sites of the ancient world in the whole Mediterranean. Excavated since 1869, most of the main streets and public buildings have been unearthed and opened for visitors. Everything is here: town hall, dwellings, shops and even public toilets. A town of white marble dazzling in the sunshine, Ephesus is like a stone history book recounting the story of what daily life must have been like in the time of the Greeks and Romans.
During your tour, you will discover the Roman Ephesus. Most of the monuments were built during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Due to its location, the city was developed into two sections: the upper part of the city was the administrative sector with the town hall, a civil basilica and the Odeon aligned on the north side of the State Agora. The lower section facing the port houses religious, commercial and cultural buildings, such as the famous Celsius Library, Roman Villas, commercial agora and its theatre, which accommodated up to 24,000 spectators, and the stadium.
Residences of the town’s nobility are grouped on the slopes of Mount Pion and Mount Coressos on either side of Couretes Street, which links the town’s two districts. The site is also famous for its Hercules Gate, the ancient Scholastikia baths, the Marble Street and Hadrian’s temple.
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This tour involves one hour and a half of walking on uneven ground with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 65
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Limnos boat tour
The best way to discover Limnos Island is by the sea. Admire the landscapes with romantic beaches, coves and bays with crystal-clear waters.
From the pier, board your private caique (traditional wooden boat) for a cruise along the coast of Limnos to the sandy beaches of the northeastern cape.
Your one-hour cruise will lead you to a beach where you can relax or swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea.
Finally, you will re-embark your caique for your one-hour sail back to the ship. Refreshments and snacks will be served on board.
- This tour involves few walking times with some steps. We recommend you wear your swimsuit under your clothes, bring a towel from the ship, wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Refreshment and snacks are included on your tour. Snorkel equipment is provided. The boat is equipped with toilets and changing room but not with a covered-roof. Sun chair and umbrella at the beach are included in your price. The tour is limited to 25 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 100
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Relax at Plati Beach
Enjoy two and a half hours at Plati Beach, one of the best-loved stretches on the island.
Just a few minutes’ drive from Myrina, it’s got all the essentials – soft sand for relaxing under the sun and a crystal-clear sea for swimming.
Sun beds and umbrellas will be reserved ahead of time for your convenience.
You will then board your coach for the drive back to Myrina’s port.
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This tour includes transportation and a 2.5-hour package including a set of two sunbeds and one umbrella. The price is based on 2 persons per set; single guest will have to pay a supplement. We recommend you wear comfortable footwear, your swimsuit and a beach towel, and protect yourself from the sun with a hat and sunscreen. A beach bar is available for refreshments and ice cream (on a supplement basis). The tour is limited to 70 persons.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 60
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Countryside hike
Get acquainted with the natural beauty of Lemnos by taking an approximately 5- to 6-kilometre, easy and pleasant walk through greenery, pleasant scenery, beautiful trees and mountains.
From the pier, board your coach for a 20-minute drive to Agios Dimitrios, the starting point of your hike. The hike takes about one and a half hours at a gentle pace, enabling people to enjoy the walk.
There are two small churches you’ll pass during your walk, which are always open and available for guests to have a look inside; one is at the beginning of the walk and the second towards the end of it.
Your hike will end at the village of Kondias, where you will have some time to rest and have a drink with a local sweet at a “kafeneio” in the village, before you board your coach for your return drive to the pier.
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This tour involves approximately one and a half hours of walking (about 4 mi or 6km) at a gentle pace. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes, protect yourself from the sun and take a backpack with water. Participants should be in good physical condition and have a level of fitness which allows them to walk the aforementioned distance. This tour is limited to 20 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 70
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Le Jacques-Cartier
Getreu der Philosophie von PONANT und der PONANT EXPLORERS verbindet Le Jacques-Cartier Abenteuerlust mit dem Luxus einer 5-Sterne-Reise. Das moderne Schiff besticht nicht nur durch seine schnittigen Linien, sondern ist auch mit innovativen und umweltfreundlichen Technologien ausgestattet.
Mit seiner geschmackvollen Einrichtung spiegelt Le Jacques-Cartier die Welt von PONANT wider: Die klaren Farben und das zum Meer hin offene Design des Schiffes sorgen zu jedem Zeitpunkt des Tages für ein mildes Licht. Sein schickes Ethno-Ambiente ist eine Hommage an die Reiseziele, die wir ansteuern.
Unterhalb der Wasserlinie bietet Ihnen das Blue Eye, der erste Salon für alle Sinne, ein einzigartiges Erlebnis: Genießen Sie einen Unterwasserblick und Meeresgeräusche bei einem gemeinsamen Gläschen.
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Lektor
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.
Kid Explorers
Herzlich willkommen an alle jungen Entdecker! Dank des Kid Explorers Club der Maud-Fontenoy-Stiftung können Kinder ab 4 Jahren an einer Vielzahl von Aktivitäten teilnehmen, die von einem Team von Betreuern organisiert werden: kreative Aktivitäten, Brettspiele, DVD-Abende, Entdeckungsreisen der Besatzung oder betreute Ausflüge und Spaziergänge an Land für die Altersgruppe ab 4 Jahren. Im Mittelpunkt unseres Konzepts steht die Vermittlung von Wissen über die Ozeane und die Notwendigkeit, sie zu schützen. Genießen Sie also den Zauber Ihres Reiseziels in aller Ruhe und mit dem Wissen, dass Ihr Kind mit einem Aktivitätsprogramm beschäftigt ist, das in Zusammenarbeit mit der Maud-Fontenoy-Stiftung speziell für sie entwickelt wurde und jeden Tag in dem Tages Programm eingetragen wird.
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DetailsPANORAMIC TOUR OF ATHENS BEFORE BEING TRANSFERRED TO THE PORT OF PIRAEUS
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.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 80
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
ATHENS CITY BREAK (2 NIGHTS)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 - Athens
Meet at Athens 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 Athens Capital Centre – Collection Mgallery 5*, perfectly located at Syntagma Square in the heart of Athens.
Official check-in at 15 :00.
Afternoon at leisure.
Dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Athens
After breakfast, your walking guided visit will be first focus on Anafiotika district.
This picturesque old quarter is located under the Acropolis. This very typical architecture looks like to the Cycladic islands, with narrow streets and white-washed houses with colorful shutters.
You will learn more about its history with your guide. And you will have the perfect opportunity to take the most beautiful photos, through the lens of a professional photograph at your disposal to give you tips and help you..
Later, you will walk until a local tavern in the Plaka district and you will enjoy a traditional Greek lunch followed by a short time at leisure in Plaka.
During the afternoon, you will visit the Acropolis Museum, which is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built in order to house every artifact found on the rock and at its foot, covering a large period of time from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. Nearly 4,000 objects are exhibited over an area of 14,000 square metres.
After the Museum visit, time at leisure to strool around the Museum area (about 1 hour). Then short drive back to your hotel (about 15 minutes).
Evening and dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 - Athens
Breakfast followed by hotel check-out procedures.
You will walk with your guide until Benaki Museum located in Kolonaki Square (about 10 minutes).
The Benaki Museum ranks among the great benefactions which have enriched the material assets of the Greek State. It is also the oldest museum in Greece. The Museum houses a set of collections comprising many distinct categories and totalling more than 30,000 items that illustrate the Greek world through a spectacular historical panorama: from Antiquity and the age of Roman domination to the medieval Byzantine period, from the fall of Constantinople (1453) and the centuries of Frankish and Ottoman occupation to the outbreak of the struggle for independence in 1821, and from the formation of the modern state of Greece (1830) to 1922, the year in which the Asia Minor disaster took place. Board your vehicle again for a short drive to your hotel.
Following your visit, board your vehicle for a short drive to the meeting point where your local chef will await for you.
Combine the best flavors of Athens has to offer, in a master class that involves putting together a menu, shopping for the ingredients in the vibrant central markets of Athens, and actually preparing it, all under the care of a professional chef and expert on Mediterranean cuisine.
After collecting everything, you will head to a venue with all the necessary equipment to turn the fresh ingredients into delicious delicacies. With the guidance of the chef, you will enjoy the best meal prepared by yourselves.
You will then be transferred to the pier of Athens to embark on board your ship.
Your hotel:
The Athens Capital Center Hotel - MGallery Collection is a boutique hotel ideally located in the heart of Athens, in the upscale Kolonaki neighbourhood, two minutes from Syntagma Square. Its contemporary interior houses works of art celebrating Greek culture. The fully-appointed Deluxe rooms offer a tranquil haven with an elegant atmosphere. From the rooftop terrace with swimming pool, the view of the Acropolis is uninterrupted and cloaked in magic at nightfall. Greek and Mediterranean specialities are served at MFlavours, the first of the hotel’s restaurants, while creative cuisine awaits guests at the second, Mappemonde.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
- 2-nights accommodation in Deluxe room at Athens Capital Centre – Collection Mgallery 5* (local standard) or similar, breakfast included.
- Meals as mentioned in the programme.
- Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine or 1 local beer and 1 coffee or tea).
- Welcome drink voucher of 20 € to enjoy a cocktail at the rooftop Mappemonde during open hours (non refundable)
- Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
- The services of a local English-speaking escort on the day of arrival.
- The services of a local English-speaking guide during visits.
Your programme does not include:
- Dinner on days 1 & 2.
- Personal expenses.
- Visa if necessary.
- Tips for the driver and local guide.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- Other services not mentioned in the programme.
- Entry fees and guided visit of the Acropolis.
Please note:
- It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
- On day 2, the photo tour of the Anafiotika district requires about 2 hours of walking on flat and uneven ground with uneven level.
- The visit of the Acropolis Museum (day 2), the Benaki Museum and the walk at Central Market (day 3) require moderate walking on flat or uneven ground (paved terrain and a few steps).
- The Benaki Museum is closed on Tuesday.
- The Central Market is closed on Sunday.
- The official check-in in room at 15:00.
Contact of your hotel:
Athens Capital Centre – Collection Mgallery
4 Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenue and 2 Kriezotou street Syntagma Square,
Athens 105 64,
Greece
Telephone number: +30 21 4444 2000
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 : € 1'300
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
Ancient Corinth & Canal crossing
From the pier, board your coach for a 1 ½-hour drive to the ancient town of Corinth where Saint Paul lived and preached for two years.
Back in the ancient times, Corinth was amongst the richest cities and this is quite evident by its remains, including the huge Agora (Market Place) and the Temple of Apollo (6th century BC). The systematic excavations of the area, initiated by the American School of Classical Studies in 1896, are still continuing today. They have brought to light the agora, temples, fountains, shops, porticoes, baths and various other monuments. The investigations extended also to the fortress on Acrocorinthos. But also, the prehistoric settlements, the Theatre, the Odeon, the Asklepeion, the cemeteries, the Quarter of the Potters, and other buildings outside the main archaeological site.
Then, you will discover is the famous Corinth Canal. The canal is 4 miles (6.3 km) long, 70 feet (21 m) wide and has sloping sides, which reach 170 feet (52 m). The depth is at 26 feet (8 m). Its construction commenced in 1881, although the idea of connecting the Ionian and Aegean Seas to provide a short cut seems to date back to at least Roman times.
To complete this experience, you will board a local boat from the village of Isthmia, to navigate along the canal. Refreshments will be served on board.
Following your crossing of the canal, you will enjoy a buffet lunch before boarding your coach and return to Nafplion.
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This tour involves approximately 1 ½ hours of extensive walking and standing on uneven surfaces with some steps which could be slippery. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. The local boat is not private for PONANT guests. The refreshment and the lunch are included on your tour. Pre-booking is required to participate in this tour.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 150
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Epidaurus & Mycenae
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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This tour involves approximately 2 hours of walking over uneven surfaces with some steps which could be slippery. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and sun protection.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 85
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Parikia & Naoussa
From the pier, board your coach for a 10-minute drive to the famous Byzantine Church of Ekatontapyliani. Also named the “Lady of the hundred doors”, this church is one of the greatest early Christian monuments in Greece. The name was a creation of the 17th century scholars who wanted to compare the splendour of the church to that of the Temple of Hundred Doors (Ekatonpylon) in ancient Thebes of Egypt.
Following your visit, you will board your coach for a panoramic drive to the traditional village of Lefkes.
Lefkes is the most mountainous village of Paros and the most verdurous one. It was the first capital of Paros. The village is located under a pineforest on the hill. Follow your guide on a walking tour through its narrow streets with white walls. See the old wash-houses that are still used by some housewives, the House of Literature, the picturesque Ramnos, a street with taverns and other stores and the wonderful view: the sea and Naxos in the background. The houses are built amphitheatrical. The first residents were immigrants that came from Crete and Naoussa and locals who chose to build their village on the mountain, in order to be protected from the pirates. The town hall was built with the famous marble of Paros.
Once leaving Lefkes, you will head for the picturesque village of Naoussa. The port of Naoussa is protected by a separate fortification, the Venetian Castle. The fortification was built in the 15th century by the dynasty of Sommaripas and emerges from the sea behind the small harbour with the traditional fish boats. Today, although half sunk, the castle offers a very impressive sight worth seeing.
Before rejoining your ship, you will have some free time to stroll around its narrow streets, little squares and traditional whitewashed houses.
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This tour involves approximately 2 hours of moderate walking mainly on flat ground, a few steps are to be expected at the Church of Ekatontapyliani. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate clothing is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 65
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Panorama & winery
Your tour starts off with a panoramic drive to the traditional village of Lefkes, a beautiful hilltop village built in an amphitheatre shape, offering wonderful vistas all around. The town hall is especially nice, being built with the famous marble of Paros.
After a short visit, continue towards the traditional Moraitis Winery, see the vineyards, visit the production areas and the old winery basement, where the famous red wines of Moraitis are still aged. Your visit of the property will end with a wine tasting accompanied by local snacks.
You will then continue to the nearby village of Naoussa, considered to be one of the prettiest in the Cyclades. Despite the development of tourism, the village has managed to keep its authenticity, its character and its charm, with its whitewashed and flowered little houses and its tiny whitewashed churches and chapels, surrounded by labyrinth-like narrow, stone-paved streets.
Your last stop will be in Parikia town, where you will visit the famous Church of a Hundred Doors. This church is the holy place of Paros and is linked to the history and myths of Byzantium.
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This tour involves approximately two hours of walking over flat but uneven terrain and a few steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 90
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Paros by boat & swimming
From the pier, board your motorboat and start your cruise around Antiparos Island.
Antiparos is a small and quiet island which houses only one village built around the Venetian fort, example of fortification of the 15th century. Hosting many sandy beaches, this island became famous the last couple of years, as many Hollywood actors and singers like Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie and Madonna have their own properties.
During your boat trip, you will have the opportunity to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea.
Stops at anchorage will be made, where you will enjoy time for swimming and snorkeling. After enjoying a final swim in crystal clear waters, you will have some refreshment.
Finally, you will return to the port of Alyki, where your coach will be waiting for you to get back to your ship.
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We recommend you wear your swimsuit under your clothes, bring a towel from the ship and protect yourself from the sun. Guests wishing to participate in this excursion must be able to embark and disembark the local boat without assistance. The boat is roof covered. The boat is equipped with toilets, ladders, fresh water shower. Masks and snorkel are provided onboard. This tour is limited to 30 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 110
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
The archaeological site of Delos
Your tour will start directly from the pier where you will have disembarked by ship's tender. Follow your guide and go discover one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Greece.
Both the oldest and the largest open-air site in Europe, this antique site has many houses, temples and sacred shrines. Emerging from a burned grass carpet, the ruins are spread out below Mount Kynthos. At the top of this small hill and only relief of the island, the Sanctuary of Zeus and Athena Cynthiens dating from the 3rd century BC. Overlooking the area, as on the hillside, you can see a range of cultural institutions dedicated to oriental divinities. Frozen by 2,000 years of abandonment, the city ruins draw an impressive maze of white stone in which one can get lost like the pilgrims and the merchants of yesteryear, when Delos was beaming on the Aegean.
You will reach the sanctuary of Apollo, known as the “Temple of the Athenians”, where you will admire the temples dedicated to this god, their altars, their votive offerings and other buildings.
Then, you will discover the Terrace of the Lions, with its famous marble lions that dominated and protected the town. You will continue until the Theatre District, the most luxurious district of the ancient city with the mansions known as the home “of Dionysus”, “of Cleopatra” and “of Dioscuri”. You will see the different mosaics that adorned the floors of Hellenistic houses, and the streets, the houses, the workshops and the shops that made Delos a bustling city.
- This excursion is entirely on foot. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. The museum is closed for revonation.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Walking tour of Mykonos
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.
- This is a walking tour and involves some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. All the visits are outside visits. Paraportiani church is closed to the public due to safety reasons.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 35
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Religious heritage
From the pier, board your coach for a drive to the Saint John Monastery. Overlooking Skala port and the island’s southern region this medieval monastery looks more like a fortress than a house of prayer. It was built to repel attacks by pirates.
In the year 95 AD, Saint John the Evangelist was banished from Ephesus and exiled to Patmos, which in the days of the Roman Empire was where those who were exiled were sent.
In 1088, the Byzantine Emperor Alexios Komnenos authorised Saint Christodoulos, an abbot from Asia Minor, to erect a monastery in memory of Saint John. The whole island was yielded to the monastery. The adjoining Theotokos Chapel has frescoes dating back to the 12th century. Other Byzantine treasures are found in the monastery. Today this holy place is a veritable museum of Byzantine art thanks to the countless frescoes, icons, holy objects and manuscripts contained within its walls.
Then you will walk to Zoodochos Pigi Convent where you will visit the church and the museum. Built in 1607 the convent houses a wealth of Icons and frescoes. Here we will discover the history and symbolism of iconography and meet one of the resident nuns. Nowadays, 15 nuns live in this convent respecting strict rules. They occupy with the art of needlework and embroideries of clerical vestments.
Finally, a short drive away is the Apocalypse Cave where the final chapter of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle. The Book of Revelation prophecy came to him through a symbolic vision and was written in Greek. This cave was the house of the evangelist and now is surrounded by a monastery and school of theology. You can see the resting place outlined in beaten silver where St John laid his head every night. To the right the rock is shaped like a pulpit and is where the disciple, Prochoros, wrote the revelation as dictated by John.
Finally, you will re-board your coach and join your ship.
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This excursion is not suitable for people who have difficulty walking. The coach will drop you near the old town, and access to the monastery is on foot via cobblestone streets. Appropriate clothing is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered. It is not permitted to take photos inside the chapel or the cave. This tour is limited to 20 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 80
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Saint John Monastery & Apocalypse Cave
From the pier, board your coach for a drive to the Saint John Monastery. Overlooking Skala port and the island’s southern region, this medieval monastery looks more like a fortress than a house of prayer. It was built to repel attacks by pirates.
In the year 95 AD, Saint John the Evangelist was banished from Ephesus and exiled to Patmos, which in the days of the Roman Empire was where those who were exiled were sent.
In 1088, the Byzantine Emperor Alexios Komnenos authorised Saint Christodoulos, an abbot from Asia Minor, to erect a monastery in memory of Saint John. The whole island was yielded to the monastery. The adjoining Theotokos Chapel has frescoes dating back to the 12th century. Other Byzantine treasures are found in the monastery. Today this holy place is a veritable museum of Byzantine art thanks to the countless frescoes, icons, holy objects and manuscripts contained within its walls.
After visiting the monastery, a short drive away, will take you to the Apocalypse Cave where the final chapter of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle. The Book of Revelation prophecy came to him through a symbolic vision and was written in Greek. This cave was the house of the evangelist and now is surrounded by a monastery and school of theology. You can see the resting place outlined in beaten silver where St John laid his head every night. To the right the rock is shaped like a pulpit and is where the disciple, Prochoros, wrote the revelation as dictated by John.
Finally, you will re-board your coach for the drive back to the pier.
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This excursion is not suitable for people who have difficulty walking. The coach will drop you near the old town, and access to the monastery is on foot via cobblestone streets. Altogether you will have to go up and down about 100 steps. Appropriate clothing is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered. It is not permitted to take photos inside the chapel or the cave.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 75
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Capturing the images of Patmos
This tour, covering the south side of the island, not only gives you the opportunity of discovering hidden places but also an opportunity to photograph the most amazing land and seascapes along.
From the pier, board your minibus to the old village of Chora, the island’s capital and a photographer’s paradise! Your first experience is a panoramic view right over the island and over the 11th century monastery built like a fort, standing with proud dominance. You will be guided through Chora’s labyrinth of winding cobbled streets and maze of arched alleyways. The settlement of white-washed houses dating from 16th century, reflects the light casting shadows and creating geometric patterns. The alleys, arches and doorways display a harmonious balance revealing subtle architectural details which, through your lens, can become exciting atmospheric images trapped in time.
Continue to Diakofti stopping off to photograph the view of the mystical rock of Petra and then go to a boatyard. Here you will have the opportunity to photograph the local islanders at work and the streamline shapes of vessels in dry dock.
After a local refreshment, and your camera full of great images, you will return to Skala port.
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This tour involves approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) of walking over uneven surfaces, narrow and cobblestone streets. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. You will use your own camera on this tour. A supplement of €25 per person will be applied if there are less than 10 participants. This tour is conducted by an English-speaking photography oriented guide. The guide will not give any information regarding the use of your camera. The observation of the workers and vessels in dry dock is not guaranteed. This tour is limited to 15 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 85
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Ephesus & Roman Villas
From the pier, you will embark your coach for a 30-minute drive to the Ephesus site, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean basin.
Originally dedicated to Cybele, the goddess of fertility, during the prehistoric times, the city was claimed by the Ionians for Artemis and later to Diana by the Romans. Ephesus is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman sites of the ancient world in the whole Mediterranean. Excavated since 1869, most of the main streets and public buildings have been unearthed and opened for visitors. Everything is here: town hall, dwellings, shops and even public toilets. A town of white marble dazzling in the sunshine, Ephesus is like a stone history book recounting the story of what daily life must have been like in the time of the Greeks and Romans.
During your tour, you will discover the Roman Ephesus. Most of the monuments were built during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Due to its location, the city was developed into two sections: the upper part of the city was the administrative sector with the town hall, a civil basilica and the Odeon aligned on the north side of the State Agora. The lower section facing the port houses religious, commercial and cultural buildings, such as the famous Celsius Library, Roman Villas, commercial agora and its theatre, which accommodated up to 24,000 spectators, and the stadium.
You will start your tour at the upper gate of Ephesus, which is also known as the Magnesium Gate. Your guide will lead you on a leisurely downhill walking tour through Ephesus’ marble streets, passing and pointing out all the historically important buildings on the way.
You will move on to the recently excavated Terrace Houses complex which are also known as the houses of the rich Ephesians. Located on the northern slope of Bulbul Mountain next to Curetes Street and opposite the Temple of Hadrian, these houses were built in the peristyle form with a courtyard surrounded by Ionic colonnades. They are finely decorated with mosaics and frescoes. Built in the period of Augustus, they were inhabited until the 7th century AD according to evidence from excavations.
Then, you will visit one of the most impressive sites of Ephesus, the Library of Celsus. Built in 135 BC by a son in homage to his father, this library is finely decorated with columns and sculptures.
Finally, after just a short walk away, you will join the Grand theatre where St Paul preached to the Ephesians, imploring them to give up their worship of Artemis and embrace the Christian faith.
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This tour involves two and a half hours of walking on uneven ground with many steps. The surface can be slippery. We recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. This tour is limited to 40 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 70
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
The Ephesus archaeological site
From the pier, embark your coach for a 30-minute drive to the Ephesus site, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean basin.
Originally dedicated to Cybele, the goddess of fertility, during the prehistoric times, the city was claimed by the Ionians for Artemis and later to Diana by the Romans.
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman sites of the ancient world in the whole Mediterranean. Excavated since 1869, most of the main streets and public buildings have been unearthed and opened for visitors. Everything is here: town hall, dwellings, shops and even public toilets. A town of white marble dazzling in the sunshine, Ephesus is like a stone history book recounting the story of what daily life must have been like in the time of the Greeks and Romans.
During your tour, you will discover the Roman Ephesus. Most of the monuments were built during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Due to its location, the city was developed into two sections: the upper part of the city was the administrative sector with the town hall, a civil basilica and the Odeon aligned on the north side of the State Agora. The lower section facing the port houses religious, commercial and cultural buildings, such as the famous Celsius Library, Roman Villas, commercial agora and its theatre, which accommodated up to 24,000 spectators, and the stadium.
Residences of the town’s nobility are grouped on the slopes of Mount Pion and Mount Coressos on either side of Couretes Street, which links the town’s two districts. The site is also famous for its Hercules Gate, the ancient Scholastikia baths, the Marble Street and Hadrian’s temple.
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This tour involves one hour and a half of walking on uneven ground with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 65
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Limnos boat tour
The best way to discover Limnos Island is by the sea. Admire the landscapes with romantic beaches, coves and bays with crystal-clear waters.
From the pier, board your private caique (traditional wooden boat) for a cruise along the coast of Limnos to the sandy beaches of the northeastern cape.
Your one-hour cruise will lead you to a beach where you can relax or swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea.
Finally, you will re-embark your caique for your one-hour sail back to the ship. Refreshments and snacks will be served on board.
- This tour involves few walking times with some steps. We recommend you wear your swimsuit under your clothes, bring a towel from the ship, wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Refreshment and snacks are included on your tour. Snorkel equipment is provided. The boat is equipped with toilets and changing room but not with a covered-roof. Sun chair and umbrella at the beach are included in your price. The tour is limited to 25 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 100
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Relax at Plati Beach
Enjoy two and a half hours at Plati Beach, one of the best-loved stretches on the island.
Just a few minutes’ drive from Myrina, it’s got all the essentials – soft sand for relaxing under the sun and a crystal-clear sea for swimming.
Sun beds and umbrellas will be reserved ahead of time for your convenience.
You will then board your coach for the drive back to Myrina’s port.
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This tour includes transportation and a 2.5-hour package including a set of two sunbeds and one umbrella. The price is based on 2 persons per set; single guest will have to pay a supplement. We recommend you wear comfortable footwear, your swimsuit and a beach towel, and protect yourself from the sun with a hat and sunscreen. A beach bar is available for refreshments and ice cream (on a supplement basis). The tour is limited to 70 persons.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 60
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Countryside hike
Get acquainted with the natural beauty of Lemnos by taking an approximately 5- to 6-kilometre, easy and pleasant walk through greenery, pleasant scenery, beautiful trees and mountains.
From the pier, board your coach for a 20-minute drive to Agios Dimitrios, the starting point of your hike. The hike takes about one and a half hours at a gentle pace, enabling people to enjoy the walk.
There are two small churches you’ll pass during your walk, which are always open and available for guests to have a look inside; one is at the beginning of the walk and the second towards the end of it.
Your hike will end at the village of Kondias, where you will have some time to rest and have a drink with a local sweet at a “kafeneio” in the village, before you board your coach for your return drive to the pier.
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This tour involves approximately one and a half hours of walking (about 4 mi or 6km) at a gentle pace. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes, protect yourself from the sun and take a backpack with water. Participants should be in good physical condition and have a level of fitness which allows them to walk the aforementioned distance. This tour is limited to 20 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 70
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
PREMIUM TRANSFER FROM ISTANBUL PIER TO THE AIRPORT
Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between your port of disembarkation and the airport.
Istanbul
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative.
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight and you will enjoy fast track assistance services from the airport entrance until the aircraft gate.
Your programme includes:
- Transfer as mentioned in the programme.
- Services of a local English-speaking guide.
- Services of a fast track assistance (meet and greet by personal assistant at airport entrance, buggy service, fast-track security, luggage porterage, lounge use, accompagny until the aircraft gate).
Your programme does not include:
- Visa fees if necessary.
- Tips for the driver and local guide.
- Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.
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 : € 200
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
ISTANBUL, WHERE EAST MEETS WEST (2 NIGHTS)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 - Istanbul
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.
You will head for the Asian side of Istanbul. To get there, you will cross the Bosphorus Bridge, connecting the European and Asian shores.
Built along the Bosphorus, a 32-km-long (30 miles) strip of sea connecting the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea, Istanbul is a megalopolis straddling both Europe and Asia. Each of the two shores has its own charm, personality and history. Inhabited since the 7th century BC, Istanbul has had many rulers and several names, including Byzantium and Constantinople. The sultans and emperors made this city their place of residence, and it served as the capital of the Roman and Ottoman empires, as well as a number of other kingdoms.
Your first stop will be Beylerbeyi Palace. This palace with a French Baroque architecture was built from white marble in 1865. Originally a summer palace, it became the residence of heads of state. It interior decor blends Eastern and Western influences.
Next, you will visit the charming Kuzguncuk neighbourhood, which has successfully preserved the traditional atmosphere of villages along the Bosphorus. You will be able to soak it in as you enjoy a coffee break in a historical café.
As you wander through its streets, you will see the typical architecture of the neighbourhood’s traditional wooden houses overlooking small gardens. As evidenced by the different places of worship (synagogues, Armenian and orthodox churches, mosques), a unique atmosphere of tolerance also reigns here, maintained over the years as different waves of people settled in this part of the city. At first, Jewish, Armenian, and Greek communities could be found in the neighbourhood. Then, in the 1960s, a small group of farmers from the Black Sea moved in, and more recently, in the past 20 years, it has been attracting artists and intellectuals.
Your next stop will be Kadikoy, where lunch will be served at a local restaurant popular with Istanbul locals. After your meal, you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of this district founded in ancient times by the Chalcedonians. Its bustling, narrow streets and its markets are an opportunity to observe the frantic pace of local life.
After this immersion on the Asian side of the city, you will embark on a private cruise along the Bosphorus. This will be a chance to rest while enjoying a not-to-be-missed experience in Istanbul.
The boat will drop you off at your hotel for check-in in your room.
The rest of the day, including dinner, will be free time to spend at your leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Istanbul
After the breakfast, you will leave your hotel to explore the European side of Istanbul.
You will start your discovery by visiting Topkapi Palace, the political centre of the Ottoman Empire and the main residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years (from 1465 to 1853). The visit also includes the separate entrance to the palace harem, where the sultan lived with his family and concubines.
(When Topkapi Palace is closed, on Tuesdays, this visit is replaced by Dolmabahçe Palace. Boasting a monumental architecture, Dolmabahçe Palace – also called the “Ottoman Versailles” – was the final residence of the Ottoman sultans and their families, from 1853 to 1922).
You will stroll along a few of the streets in the historical centre to reach the local restaurant where you will be having lunch.
Not far from there, the afternoon’s activities will continue with a paper marbling workshop, a traditional Turkish art called “Ebru”. This book art was introduced to Turkey via the Silk Road in the 15th century and is now on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It consists in creating colourful patterns by applying coloured pigments and then transferring them to paper. You will learn more about the different techniques used and the importance of this tradition.
You will then be transferred to the hotel.
End of the day and dinner are at leisure.
Or you may choose:
Optional dinner - Fish dinner in a local restaurant of Arnavutkoy district.
From your hotel, you will be driven to the vibrant Arnavutkoy district, a pleasant place along the Bosphorus, popular with the Istanbul elite. You will enjoy a menu of local fish-based specialities (including 2 glasses of local beverages with or without alcool). Then transfer back to your hotel.
Day 3 - Istanbul
After breakfast and check-out, time at leisure depending on your flight schedule.
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
Your hotel:
Formerly home to Ottoman sultans, The Ciragan Palace Kempinski is a luxury hotel sits right on the shore of the Bosphorus, the scenic strait that separates Europe from Asia Minor.
The property includes two grand buildings: a restored 19th century Ottoman palace reserved for special suites and banquet facilities, and a modern annex housing most of the rooms, suites and restaurants. Situated right on the water, the garden has the grandest open area, stretching along nearly a mile of seafront.
The Istanbul hotel’s old-style interior architecture blends the two structures. The grandeur of the historic palace continues into the modern building with antique furniture, abundant velvet and satin upholstery, wooden panelling, ornate rugs and textiles and marble detailing.
This 5-star hotel features a heated outdoor infinity pool with views of the Bosphorus. It has a spa and wellness centre.
Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.
Your programme includes:
- 2-night accommodation in Standard Park room at Ciragan Palace Kempinski 5* (local standard) or similar, breakfast included.
- Meals as mentioned in the programme.
- Beverage package during meals (1 mineral water +1 soft drink or 1 local beer or local glass of wine and 1 coffee or tea).
- Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
- The services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
- Dinner on day 1 & 2.
- Optional dinner.
- Personal expenses.
- Visa if necessary.
- Tips for the driver and local guide.
- Other services not mentioned in the programme.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
Please note:
- It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.
- Turkey’s unit is the Turkish Lira.
- When Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, Dolmabahce Palace will be visited.
- During religious festivals and public holidays, the Spice Bazaar and the Grand Bazaar will be closed. Museum hours are also subject to change.
- Women must cover their heads when visiting religious sites, we recommend to bring a scarf in particular to visit the relics room of Topkapi Palace.
- This programme is done mostly on foot and involves some stairs. We advise you to wear comfortable walking shoes.
- This programme is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Contact of your hotel:
The Ciragan Palace Kempinski
Yildiz Mh., Ciragan Cd. No: 32
34349 Besiktas – Istanbul
Turkey
Telephone number: +90 212 326 46 46
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 : € 1'290
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + ATHENS CITY BREAK 2N (PRE) + PREMIUM TRANSFER BETWEEN ISTANBUL PIER AND AIRPORT (POST)
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 2'490
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + ATHENS CITY BREAK 2N (PRE) + ISTANBUL, WHERE EAST MEETS WEST 2N (POST)
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 3'420
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + PANORAMIC TOUR OF ATHENS BEFORE BEING TRANSFERRED TO THE PORT OF PIRAEUS (PRE) + PREMIUM TRANSFER BETWEEN ISTANBUL PIER AND AIRPORT (POST)
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 1'110
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + PANORAMIC TOUR OF ATHENS BEFORE BEING TRANSFERRED TO THE PORT OF PIRAEUS (PRE) + ISTANBUL, WHERE EAST MEETS WEST 2N (POST)
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 2'200
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.