Deluxe Kabine Deck 3
30% Ponant Bonus
19 m²
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Vom Ionischen Meer in die Adria
Valletta - Dubrovnik
Datum:
09.08.2025
bis
18.08.2025
Tage
Nächte an Bord
Kid Explorers Club in Partnerschaft mit der MAUD FONTENOY FOUNDATION.
Entdecken Sie das Ionische und das Adriatische Meer mit PONANT. Auf einer 10-tägigen Kreuzfahrt von Valetta aus reisen Sie auf der Le Dumont-d’Urville nach Italien, Griechenland, Montenegro und Kroatien.
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. Besuchen Sie auf dieser Kreuzfahrt von Taormina aus die alte Schiffswerft Aci Trezza, sehen Sie sich eine Moreška-Aufführung im Freilufttheater von Korcula an oder lernen Sie von Dubrovnik aus die kulinarischen Traditionen Kroatiens kennen. Die Vielfalt der angebotenen Erlebnisse verspricht ebenso intensive wie abwechslungsreiche Momente (gesamtes Angebot unter dem Reiter „Reiseroute" einsehbar).
Sie fahren von Valletta, der Hauptstadt von Malta und ehemaligen Hochburg des Ritterordens, nach Sizilien. In Taormina bummeln die Besucher durch die Gassen zum beeindruckenden antiken Theater, einem Wunderwerk der Akustik, vor dem Hintergrund des majestätischen Ätna. In Apulien offenbart Ihnen Gallipoli, was auf Griechisch „die schöne Stadt“ bedeutet, seine hellenischen Ursprünge und besticht mit einer einzigartigen Atmosphäre, in der das Dolce Vita großgeschrieben wird.
Die Le Dumont-d’Urville erreicht Griechenland, wo Sie die raffinierte, blumenbewachsene Insel Fiskardo mit italienischen Einflüssen entdecken können, ein Geheimtipp im Ionischen Archipel In Epirus bewundern Sie Parga und seine Festung, die im 14. Jahrhundert von den Normannen über dem attraktiven Fischerhafen erbaut wurde.
Genießen Sie unvergessliche Momente beim Stopp in der Bucht von Kotor in Montenegro. Bewundern Sie die mittelalterliche, zwischen Meer und zerklüfteten Felsen eingeschlossene Stadt und ihre historischen Denkmäler. Das ruhige und tiefe Wasser der Bucht und hier und dort schwebender Dunst schaffen eine irreale und märchenhafte Atmosphäre.
Sie nähern sich der kleinen Insel Vis, ein Geheimtipp, der nicht auf den Kreuzfahrtrouten steht. Lassen Sie sich vom historischen Erbe zwischen römischen Ruinen und venezianischer Architektur des ältesten Fischerhafens an der Adria verzaubern.. Dann bietet der Nationalpark der Insel Mljet mit seiner Küstenlinie von wilder Schönheit die Gelegenheit, im Schatten von Stein-Eichen und Aleppokiefern zwischen üppigem Grün und Salzseen die Zeit zu vergessen.
Schließlich legen Sie einen Zwischenstopp in der mittelalterlichen Stadt Korcula ein, die auf einem Felsvorsprung erbaut wurde und von Festungsanlagen geschützt wird, bevor Sie nach Dubrovnik weiterreisen, der treffend benannten „Perle der Adria“, die zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe gehört. Mit ihren roten Ziegeldächern, Palästen, Klöstern und Brunnen, die Sie in das Herz der kroatischen Geschichte eintauchen lassen, hat die von mittelalterlichen Stadtmauern umschlossene Stadt einiges zu bieten.
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- 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 on all our ships, and from 6 to 13 years on board Le Commandant Charcot 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 and treasure hunts .
The activity programme is available every day. (The precise times will be provided by animators). 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.
- Eine Kreuzfahrt, auf der Sie Fischerhäfen, mittelalterliche Städte, vertrauliche Inseln und wunderschöne Orte entdecken und in die Geschichte der römischen, hellenischen und kroatischen Kultur eintauchen können.
- UNESCO-Welterbestätten: Valletta, Dubrovnik
- Während der Kreuzfahrt von einem inkludierten Landausflug* pro Anlaufhafen und Person profitieren, die von unseren Experten zusammengestellt wurden
- Ein neuer Zwischenstopp in Gallipoli, um das Flair Apuliens zu atmen und die antike Geschichte dieser alten griechischen Stadt zu entdecken
- Sizilien mit Taormine
- Die kleinen kroatischen Inseln abseits der traditionellen Kreuzfahrtrouten
- Kreuzen in der Bucht von Kotor
*Vorreservierungen der Landausflüge ab etwa zwei Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt möglich. Anfragen werden nach Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs und unter Berücksichtigung einer entsprechenden Verfügbarkeit bearbeitet.
Häfen & Landausflüge
9. August 2025 - Valletta
Einschiffung 09.08.2025 von 16:00 bis 17:00
Abfahrt 09.08.2025 um 18:00
Die vollständig zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe erklärte Hauptstadt Valletta erstreckt sich über eine Halbinsel im Nordwesten von Malta. Vom Tritonbrunnen bis zum Fort St. Elmo biete die Stadt ebenso vielen majestätischen Straßen wie treppenförmig angelegten Gassen. Die farbigen Loggien und die verzierten Erker der hohen Wohngebäude begleiten Sie bei Ihrer Entdeckungstour, die selten von Autos gestört wird. Besichtigen Sie den mit Wappen und Fresken geschmückten Großmeisterpalast. Die St.-Johannes-Kathedrale sowie die seit dem 16. Jh. die Stadt schützenden Wehrmauern gehören auch zu den bedeutendsten Bauwerken der Stadt. Die in Terrassen angelegten Gärten von Barraca verleihen Ihrem Rundgang eine grüne und blühende Note.
10. August 2025 - Taormina, Sizilien
Ankunft 10.08.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 10.08.2025 mittags
Der an der Ostküste Siziliens in der Provinz Messina gelegene Badeort Taormina gilt als Saint-Tropez der Insel: Kulturerbe, lauschige Strände und Luxus-Shopping haben sich hier vereint. Sie können das 300 Meter über dem Wasser befindliche mittelalterliche Zentrum besichtigen, dessen Terrassen einen freien Blick auf das Mittelmeer eröffnen. Ein weiteres Zeugnis der Vergangenheit der Stadt sind die Ruinen des griechisch-römischen Theaters. Diese äußerst gut erhaltene Stätte zieht Besuchern an, die von der natürlichen Schönheit des Ortes oberhalb einer türkisfarbenen Bucht fasziniert sind.
11. August 2025 - Gallipoli
Ankunft 11.08.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 11.08.2025 abends
Gallipoli, das von dem griechischen Wort kalle polis – schöne Stadt – abstammen soll, macht seinem Namen alle Ehre. Die am Absatz des Stiefels gelegene Stadt, die auch als „die Perle Apuliens“ bezeichnet wird, hat viele Attraktionen zu bieten. Das Weiß ihrer Fassaden erinnert an ihre griechischen Wurzeln, während ihre Architektur ihre vielfältigen Einflüsse widerspiegelt. In der Altstadt, die auf einer Kalksteininsel liegt, konzentriert sich das kulturelle Erbe dieser Stadt mit tausend Gesichtern, die mal römische Kolonie, dann byzantinisch, im Besitz der Päpste, normannisch oder unter der Herrschaft von Tarent war. Sie allein erzählt die ganze Geschichte der Zivilisationen des Mittelmeers.
12. August 2025 - Fiskardo, Kefalonia
Ankunft 12.08.2025 am frühen Nachmittag
Abfahrt 12.08.2025 am späten Abend
Sie entdecken Fiskardo im Nordosten der raffinierten, blumenbewachsenen Insel Kefalonia, ein Geheimtipp im Ionischen Archipel. Bunte Häuser an den Kais bieten eine ungewöhnliche, von italienischen Einflüssen geprägte Architektur. Von der Pier aus können Sie die Küste von Ithaka sehen, die legendäre Heimat von König Odysseus. Lassen Sie sich von den schattigen Terrassen am Wasser locken: Sie bieten eine herrliche Umgebung zum Entspannen. Genießen Sie das Schauspiel der Boote im Hafen, während Sie Kreatopita essen, kleine Fleischpasteten, eine Spezialität der griechischen Küche.
13. August 2025 14. August 2025 - Parga
Ankunft 13.08.2025 mittags
Abfahrt 14.08.2025 mittags
Parga, antiker Hafen der Region Epirus, liegt an der Westküste der Hellenischen Republik. In dieser Gegend des Balkans treffen grüne Gipfel auf weite azurblaue Wasserflächen. Die antiken Ruinen und die venezianische Zitadelle zeugen von dem historischen Reichtum und den verschiedenen kulturellen Einflüssen der Stadt. Entdecken Sie dieses ehemalige Fischerdorf, das wie ein Amphitheater gebaut ist, und seine steilen Gässchen, die von herrlich blumengeschmückten, kleinen Häusern gesäumt werden.
15. August 2025 - Kotor
Ankunft 15.08.2025 amormittag
Abfahrt 15.08.2025 abends
Die von den letzten abrupten und ausgewaschenen Gipfeln der Dinarischen Alpen umgebene mittelalterliche Stadt Kotor, schmiegt sich tief in ihre Bucht. Wie ein Heiligenschein steigt ein irrealer Dunst aus dem unbeweglichen Wasser und umgibt die spärlich gesäten kleinen Inseln mit einer märchenhaften Atmosphäre. An Bord Ihres Schiffes fahren Sie durch ruhige, klare Gewässer, zwischen schwindelerregenden Felsen und geschützten, in der Sommersonne schlafenden Buchten, in denen hin und wieder ein kleines Dorf von der Geschichte seiner Gebäude erzählt.
16. August 2025 - Vis, Vis Island
Ankunft 16.08.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 16.08.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Entdecken Sie die Schönheit von Vis auf der gleichnamigen Insel. Diese unberührten Oase wurde seit 1990, nach der Unabhängigkeit Kroatiens, zaghaft für den Tourismus geöffnet. Lassen Sie sich von ihrem historischen Erbe mit römischen Ruinen und venezianischer Architektur betören. Einfachheit und Authentizität kennzeichnen diese ländliche Region, die sich der biologischen Landwirtschaft sowie dem verantwortungsvollen Weinbau und der Fischerei verschrieben hat.
16. August 2025 - Komiza, Vis Island
Ankunft 16.08.2025 amormittag
Abfahrt 16.08.2025 mittags
Sie nähern sich der kleinen Insel Vis, ein Geheimtipp, der nicht auf den Kreuzfahrtrouten steht. Während die Segelyacht vor Anker liegt, fahren Sie mit dem Zodiac nach Komiža in den ältesten Fischereihafen der Adria, wo Sie einen herrlichen Moment in zauberhafter Umgebung verbringen. Weitab vom Trubel der Stadt erkunden Sie zu Fuß oder mit dem Fahrrad den Hafen, die alten Fischerhäuser aus Stein, die kleinen Geschäfte und Café-Terrassen und kosten die süße Lebensart, die hier herrscht. Das Ballett der Fischerboote erinnert an die wichtigste Aktivität der Stadt und ihre enge Verbindung mit dem Meer. Nur wenige Minuten entfernt können Sie an einem hübschen Kieselstrand im Meer baden. In der hübschen Kirche Gospa gusarica (Piratenmadonna) befindet sich die älteste Orgel Dalmatiens. Sie können auch an Eingeschlossene Ausflügen teilnehmen wie einem Tauchgang zu den Schiffswracks des Zweiten Weltkriegs oder einer Tour im Geländewagen bis nach Vis, bei der Sie die einzigartige Geschichte der Insel kennenlernen.
16. August 2025 - Vis, Vis Island
Ankunft 16.08.2025 am frühen Nachmittag
Abfahrt 16.08.2025 abends
Entdecken Sie die Schönheit von Vis auf der gleichnamigen Insel. Diese unberührten Oase wurde seit 1990, nach der Unabhängigkeit Kroatiens, zaghaft für den Tourismus geöffnet. Lassen Sie sich von ihrem historischen Erbe mit römischen Ruinen und venezianischer Architektur betören. Einfachheit und Authentizität kennzeichnen diese ländliche Region, die sich der biologischen Landwirtschaft sowie dem verantwortungsvollen Weinbau und der Fischerei verschrieben hat.
17. August 2025 - Mljet
Ankunft 17.08.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 17.08.2025 mittags
Die bewahrte Insel Mljet befindet sich im Meer vor der Halbinsel Pelješac. Diese kroatische Insel ist berühmt für ihren Nationalpark und ihre geschützte Wälder, die zahlreichen Möglichkeiten zum Wandern bieten. Eine Wanderung auf den höchsten Punkt der Hügel eröffnet Ausblicke auf miteinander verbundene Buchten mit zwei Salzwasserseen. Auf dem größten, dem Veliko Jezero, kann man ein ehemaliges Benediktinerkloster sehen.
17. August 2025 - Korcula
Ankunft 17.08.2025 am frühen Nachmittag
Abfahrt 17.08.2025 abends
Der ganze Reiz dieser Hafenstadt beruht auf deren Lage: Sie befindet sich auf einem Felsvorsprung an der Nordostküste der Insel Korcula. Die Befestigungen des mittelalterlichen Viertels eröffnen Ihnen schöne Ausblicke auf die Halbinsel Pelješac. Um zu diesen zu gelangen, können Sie die monumentale Treppe des Revelin-Turms benutzen.Andere Strecke: die Stufen unter Schatten spendenden Palmen des Meerestors. Irgendwo zwischen den Gassen taucht der Glockenturm der St.-Markus-Kathedrale auf. Dieses Emblem der Stadt ermöglicht Ihnen, mühelos das ganz nah gelegene Haus auszumachen, wo Marco Polo geboren sein soll. Die Insel wartet auch mit namhaften Weinen auf wie rotem Plavac oder weißem Posip.
18. August 2025 - Dubrovnik
Ankunft 18.08.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 18.08.2025 um 08:00
Dubrovnik, emblematische Stadt der dalmatinischen Küste, erstreckt sich auf einem uneinnehmbaren Felsvorsprung. In ihrer Altstadt, die zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe erklärt wurde, steht die Geschichte im Mittelpunkt. Vielleicht sind Sie von den Abmessungen der Hauptpromenade, derPlaca, erstaunt. Ihre Breite kommt daher, dass sie eine ehemalige Lagune bedeckt. Die Gebäude, die sie säumen, sind aus elegantem Travertin. Am Pile-Tor empfängt Sie die Statue des Schutzpatrons von Dubrovnik, und Sie können das Küstengebiet während eines Spaziergangs auf den Befestigungsanlagen bewundern. Was befindet sich in der an die Mauer angrenzenden Festung des heiligen Johannes? Ein maritimes Museum und ein Aquarium mit seltenen Fischarten der Adria.
Taormina & Greek Theatre
From the pier, you will be transferred by coach to the ancient Greek town of Taormina, a 30-minute drive.
Called Tauromenium in ancient times, Taormina clings to the side of Mount Tauro and offers superb views, splashed with the vibrant colours of bougainvillea and oleanders, of the Mediterranean Sea, Isola Bella and a snow-capped Etna in the background.
A maze of narrow streets, stairs and tiny squares, Taormina has attracted many civilisations over the centuries. It is home to theatres and a gymnasium from the Greek period, an Odeon and baths from Roman times, buildings blending Arab and Norman cultures, traces of Byzantine, and villas belonging to European aristocracy in the 18th and 19th centuries.
You will start your excursion with a visit on foot to the historic centre. You will cross the famous Corso Umberto to discover numerous monuments from several eras, and admire Porta Catania, the Cathedral, Piazza IX Aprile and Palazzo Corvaja.
You will then arrive at Teatro Antico, a theatre built by the Greeks in the 3rd century BC, and almost completely rebuilt by the Romans who created a gladiatorial arena. The theatre is the second largest in Sicily after the one in Syracuse. Due to its size and acoustic quality the theatre is still used to host festivals and concerts. Seated on the stone terraces, the audience can enjoy the concert while admiring a breath-taking panoramic view of the sea, Mount Tauro and Etna.
After your visit, you will enjoy a refreshment at a local bar and some free time.
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As this excursion involves a walk of around 1.5 miles (2 km) on rough terrain with several stairways, we advise you wear comfortable shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate clothing is required when visiting religious monuments, with knees and shoulders covered.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Walking tour of Gallipoli, pearl of the Ionian Sea
Fall under the spell of one of Puglia’s jewels, Gallipoli, listen to its history in the old town’s maze of narrow lanes and admire its historic and architectural heritage.
A visit through its enigmatic lanes is like a journey back in time, a living exploration of the cultural strata that make Gallipoli such a rare pearl. Time here sometimes seems to stand still. Near the port, where your guided tour will begin, the fisherman are hard at work. Some are gathering together the catch of the day, whereas others are repairing their nets. Off in the distance, the gates of the old town open onto a maze of narrow lanes edged withbright- and warm-coloured dwellings, where the shade of the buildings draws a mystical labyrinth. Each street corner tells its own story of this medieval city, with its multiple heritages and cultural influences. Take the time to listen to the stories told by your local guide, as you admire the surprising St. Agatha’s Cathedral, its columns and its stunning baroque frescoes.
The sun-drenched hills of Gallipoli, bathed by the blue waters of the Mediterranean, made it a regional stronghold in olive-oil production as of the 15th century. The exports of this “liquid gold” were so significant that its production was stored in the four corners of the city in underground cisterns dug out of the local limestone, called carparo. You will have the opportunity to discover the production techniques that were used in the past, as you visit one of the 35 recently renovated underground oil mills.
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This excursion includes three hours of walking on uneven surfaces. This visit is not accessible for persons with reduced mobility or in a wheelchair. We recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes and sun protection.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Lecce, a Baroque jewel
Stroll around Lecce, the "Baroque Florence", and discover the countless churches, palaces and monuments carved out of this soft and almost golden limestone that gives the city a glowing look, like the chubby cherubins that decorate its façades.
A veritable open-air museum, Lecce is a microcosm of Baroque splendours, located only one hour's drive from Gallipoli. The cherubins, gargoyles, plant patterns, columns and capitals, each more extravagant than the last, are legion here - to the extent that the city lays claim to its own style, the "Barocco Leccese"- since the sculptors and architects of the 16th and 17th centuries had a field day with the regional stone, a marvel of malleability and delicacy.
The Centro Storico historic centre is proof of this, with its cobbled streets and shady squares teeming with incredible rococo treasures, including the Basilica of Santa Croce - with a constellation of sublime ornaments - and the Governor's Palace.
Not far from there, on the Piazza Santa Oronzo, the palazzos, church and Roman amphitheatre dating from the 2nd century try to outdo each other with their beauty.
A few metres away, the Piazza del Duomo, in spectacular golden monochrome, proudly displays a cathedral, its bell tower and the archbishop's palace, making it one of Italy's most beautiful squares. Your exploration of the city centre will finish with a gourmet break in a café.
· This excursion involves a coach journey to Lecce as well as walking 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) on uneven surfaces, with some steps to negotiate. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. Appropriate clothing is recommended when visiting places of worship: trousers for men, and skirts covering the knees for women. The tasting is included in your excursion.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Ancient Nikopolis & Preveza
After a 10-minute walk from the pier, you will board your coach for Ancient Nikopolis, 45 minutes drive from Parga. The city of victory was founded in 31 BC by Augustus, in honour of his victory over Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium.
Your first stop will be made at Nikopolis archaeological site. The town grew and flourished both in Roman times, which numbered about 30,000 residents but also later in Christian times. This archaeological site houses many monuments scattered over an area of about 600 ha (1500 acres). Among the most important monuments, you will admire Roman and especially Byzantine walls, a theatre, baths, aqueducts and parts of the old churches.
Then, you will visit the Nikopolis museum which contains collections of architectural parts and sculptures from the ancient city and offerings from the cemetery of Nikopolis.
Following your visit, you will board your coach for a short drive to the town of Preveza. During your walking tour around the picturesque small port, you will visit the old town streets, passing by the public market building. Built in 1939 to house the grocery and butchery shops of the city, the building houses today the Municipality’s Cultural Centre.
Then, you will walk to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Agios Charalampos (outside visit) before continuing passing by the Venetian Clock Tower. This building, built in 1752, is a typical example of the architecture of the Venetian domination. Its solar clock and the older temple contributed to the reputation of the town.
Finally, you will return to your ship in Parga.
- This excursion involves 0.62 mile (1 km) of walking on uneven terrains with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and protect yourself from the sun. This tour is limited to 90 participants.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.City of Arta & its Archaeological Museum
The coach is parked 10 minutes'walk from the pier. Once you have boarded the coach, you will depart for a 1 ¼ -hour drive to Arta, region of Greece still largely untouched by tourism.
The modern town of Arta sits on the ancient site of Ambracia. An ancient Corinthian colony dating back to the 7th century B.C. which later became the capital of the Kingdom of Pyrrhus in about 295 B.C.
Arriving into Arta, who means “fortress”, you will see the famous stone bridge standing over the river Arachthos. The bridge dates back to the 17th century but it is built on the site of older bridges that go back even further to the time of Pyrrus. Legend has it that the bridge's builder, frustrated with each day’s work being ruined by the river, was advised by a bird that the problem could be solved by putting his wife in the foundations which he actually did.
You will enjoy the panoramic view from the bridge on the river and its surroundings before continuing to the Archaeological Museum of Arta, located just a short distance from the bridge and near the banks of Arachthos River.
This museum, fully renovated, houses the antiquities from the wider region of Arta and the exhibits cover a time span from the Palaeolithic to the Roman times. The collection includes funerary stelae and burial offerings from the cemeteries of ancient Ambracia finds from the ancient city of Ambracia, as well as from the "Koudounotrypa" cave, and several other sites in the region of Arta.
Arta is also famous for its Byzantine architecture and churches, the most beautiful and famous one being the church of Panagia Parigoritissa, dating from the 13th century. This church, crowned with towers and domes, is ornate with wall paintings inside dating back hundreds of years that you can discover during your visit.
Following your visit to the church take a stroll around the colourful pedestrian street of the town with its little shops and cafes before you board your coach again for your return drive to the port of Parga.
- This tour involves approximately 1 hour of walking, over flat and paved terrain. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate clothe is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Le Dumont-d'Urville
Le Dumont-d'Urville gehört zu einer neuen Schiffsgeneration, die innovativ und umweltfreundlich ausgestattet ist. Das Schiff verfügt über nach außen weit offene Salons, einen Außenpool und ein Blue Eye, eine Unterwasserlounge. All dies für ein außergewöhnliches Kreuzfahrterlebnis. Nunmehr ist es möglich, an Bord eines Schiffes mit luxuriösen Annehmlichkeiten zu Abenteuern an den entlegensten Orten der Welt aufzubrechen.
Decks
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.
Einzelkabinenzuschlag geschenkt
EINZELKABINENZUSCHLAG GESCHENKT*
*Einzelkabinenzuschlag entfällt. Begrenztes Kontingent, abhängig von Verfügbarkeit.
Kid Explorers
Willkommen bei den jungen Entdeckern! Dank des Kid Explorers Club der Maud Fontenoy Foundation können Kinder ab 4 Jahren an Bord unserer Schiffe und ab 6 Jahren an Bord der Le Commandant Charcot an zahlreichen Aktivitäten teilnehmen, die speziell von einem Team an Bord organisiert werden. Dazu gehören Basteln, Gesellschaftsspiele, DVD-Abende, Entdeckung der Berufe an Bord oder betreute Ausflüge und Landgänge für Kinder 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.
Inkludierte Landausflüge
Während der Reise profitieren Sie von einem im Reisepreis inbegriffenen Landausflug pro Person und pro Anlaufhafen, auszuwählen aus einem von PONANT zusammengestellten Angebot. Ob Sie nun ein Museum oder eine UNESCO-Welterbestätte besuchen, eine Aktivität in der Natur unternehmen oder lokale Produkte probieren oder an einer der vielen anderen einmaligen Aktivitäten teilnehmen, eine Vielfalt von ansprechenden und sorgfältig vorbereiteten Ausflügen erwartet Sie unterwegs.
*Die Vorreservierungen werden etwa zwei Monate vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt geöffnet.Anfragen werden je nach Verfügbarkeit in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs bearbeitet.
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VISIT OF MDINA AND PALAZZO PARISIO
Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your daytime between airport and embarkation port.
Valletta
Meet at the airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT.
Then, proceed to Mdina - Malta’s Old Capital, one of the locations used by the film “Black Eagle” featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme, and by “Game of Thrones” series. Mdina is one of Europe’s finest examples of an ancient walled city, with its extraordinary mix of medieval and Baroque architecture.
Continue with the visit of Palazzo Parisio, a unique 19th century palace in the heart of the Mediterranean. Palazzo Parisio is not only another palace of the legendary Knights of St. John, but the ultimate memorial of ambitions, aspirations and pretensions of a 19th century noble family. It houses two baroque walled gardens, including a lovely orangery – a miniature Versailles.
Enjoy a small snack in the Palace.
You will then be transferred to the pier to embark on your ship.
Your programme includes:
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Transfers, and visits as mentioned in the programme.
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Services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
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Tips for the driver and local guide.
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Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.
Duration and price of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. 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 : € 210
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.VISIT OF MDINA, GOURMET LUNCH AND WINE TASTING (1 NIGHT)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 – Valletta
Meet and greet at the airport arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the PONANT selected flight or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).
You will be transferred to your hotel The Phoenica 5*.
Check-in in your room.
The end of the day and dinner are at leisure.
Day 2 – Valletta
Set off from your hotel with a local guide and start your day by visiting Mdina. Take a stroll through the Silent City’s narrow streets and visit the Mdina cathedral and fortifications. Mdina, Malta’s Old Capital, was used as a filming location for the movie Black Eagle, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, and for the Game of Thrones series. With its extraordinary mix of medieval and Baroque architecture, Mdina is one of Europe’s finest examples of an ancient walled city.
You will then proceed to a local boutique winery, where wine is produced on an estate comprising four hectares of terraced vineyards. It was built with weathered limestone blocks that perfectly blend old-world charm with practical, modern architectural touches. About 15,000 vines are planted on this estate, along with around 200 olive trees plus fig trees, carob trees, and other indigenous Maltese flora. After the visit, you will have the opportunity to taste three fine wines.
This will be followed by a fine meal at a local gourmet restaurant.
You will then be transferred to the port in time for embarkation onboard your ship.
Your hotel:
The luxurious Phoenicia Hotel 5* dates back to 1935. Surrounded by seven acres of gardens, it is ideally located next to the Triton Fountain in Valletta's City Gate Square, just outside the ancient city walls. The rooms are spacious and elegant with modern furnishings. You have a choice of three restaurants, serving a range of Maltese and Mediterranean food. The pool bar and restaurant offer a resort-style setting overlooking Grand Harbour. The hotel is also equipped with a gym and spa. Wi-Fi is available to all guests, throughout the hotel.
Your programme includes:
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1-night accommodation at the Phoenicia Hotel 5* (or similar) in Executive room, breakfast included.
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Meals as mentioned in the programme.
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Beverages package during meals (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee or tea).
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Transfers, visits and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
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Local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
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Lunch and dinner of day 1.
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Tips for the guide and the driver.
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Personal expenses
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Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note:
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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.
Contact of your hotel:
Phoenicia Hotel
The Mall Floriana
FRN 1478, MALTA
Telephone number: +356 2122 5241
Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. 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 : € 740
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.Taormina & Greek Theatre
From the pier, you will be transferred by coach to the ancient Greek town of Taormina, a 30-minute drive.
Called Tauromenium in ancient times, Taormina clings to the side of Mount Tauro and offers superb views, splashed with the vibrant colours of bougainvillea and oleanders, of the Mediterranean Sea, Isola Bella and a snow-capped Etna in the background.
A maze of narrow streets, stairs and tiny squares, Taormina has attracted many civilisations over the centuries. It is home to theatres and a gymnasium from the Greek period, an Odeon and baths from Roman times, buildings blending Arab and Norman cultures, traces of Byzantine, and villas belonging to European aristocracy in the 18th and 19th centuries.
You will start your excursion with a visit on foot to the historic centre. You will cross the famous Corso Umberto to discover numerous monuments from several eras, and admire Porta Catania, the Cathedral, Piazza IX Aprile and Palazzo Corvaja.
You will then arrive at Teatro Antico, a theatre built by the Greeks in the 3rd century BC, and almost completely rebuilt by the Romans who created a gladiatorial arena. The theatre is the second largest in Sicily after the one in Syracuse. Due to its size and acoustic quality the theatre is still used to host festivals and concerts. Seated on the stone terraces, the audience can enjoy the concert while admiring a breath-taking panoramic view of the sea, Mount Tauro and Etna.
After your visit, you will enjoy a refreshment at a local bar and some free time.
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As this excursion involves a walk of around 1.5 miles (2 km) on rough terrain with several stairways, we advise you wear comfortable shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate clothing is required when visiting religious monuments, with knees and shoulders covered.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Walking tour of Gallipoli, pearl of the Ionian Sea
Fall under the spell of one of Puglia’s jewels, Gallipoli, listen to its history in the old town’s maze of narrow lanes and admire its historic and architectural heritage.
A visit through its enigmatic lanes is like a journey back in time, a living exploration of the cultural strata that make Gallipoli such a rare pearl. Time here sometimes seems to stand still. Near the port, where your guided tour will begin, the fisherman are hard at work. Some are gathering together the catch of the day, whereas others are repairing their nets. Off in the distance, the gates of the old town open onto a maze of narrow lanes edged withbright- and warm-coloured dwellings, where the shade of the buildings draws a mystical labyrinth. Each street corner tells its own story of this medieval city, with its multiple heritages and cultural influences. Take the time to listen to the stories told by your local guide, as you admire the surprising St. Agatha’s Cathedral, its columns and its stunning baroque frescoes.
The sun-drenched hills of Gallipoli, bathed by the blue waters of the Mediterranean, made it a regional stronghold in olive-oil production as of the 15th century. The exports of this “liquid gold” were so significant that its production was stored in the four corners of the city in underground cisterns dug out of the local limestone, called carparo. You will have the opportunity to discover the production techniques that were used in the past, as you visit one of the 35 recently renovated underground oil mills.
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This excursion includes three hours of walking on uneven surfaces. This visit is not accessible for persons with reduced mobility or in a wheelchair. We recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes and sun protection.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Lecce, a Baroque jewel
Stroll around Lecce, the "Baroque Florence", and discover the countless churches, palaces and monuments carved out of this soft and almost golden limestone that gives the city a glowing look, like the chubby cherubins that decorate its façades.
A veritable open-air museum, Lecce is a microcosm of Baroque splendours, located only one hour's drive from Gallipoli. The cherubins, gargoyles, plant patterns, columns and capitals, each more extravagant than the last, are legion here - to the extent that the city lays claim to its own style, the "Barocco Leccese"- since the sculptors and architects of the 16th and 17th centuries had a field day with the regional stone, a marvel of malleability and delicacy.
The Centro Storico historic centre is proof of this, with its cobbled streets and shady squares teeming with incredible rococo treasures, including the Basilica of Santa Croce - with a constellation of sublime ornaments - and the Governor's Palace.
Not far from there, on the Piazza Santa Oronzo, the palazzos, church and Roman amphitheatre dating from the 2nd century try to outdo each other with their beauty.
A few metres away, the Piazza del Duomo, in spectacular golden monochrome, proudly displays a cathedral, its bell tower and the archbishop's palace, making it one of Italy's most beautiful squares. Your exploration of the city centre will finish with a gourmet break in a café.
· This excursion involves a coach journey to Lecce as well as walking 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) on uneven surfaces, with some steps to negotiate. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. Appropriate clothing is recommended when visiting places of worship: trousers for men, and skirts covering the knees for women. The tasting is included in your excursion.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Ancient Nikopolis & Preveza
After a 10-minute walk from the pier, you will board your coach for Ancient Nikopolis, 45 minutes drive from Parga. The city of victory was founded in 31 BC by Augustus, in honour of his victory over Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium.
Your first stop will be made at Nikopolis archaeological site. The town grew and flourished both in Roman times, which numbered about 30,000 residents but also later in Christian times. This archaeological site houses many monuments scattered over an area of about 600 ha (1500 acres). Among the most important monuments, you will admire Roman and especially Byzantine walls, a theatre, baths, aqueducts and parts of the old churches.
Then, you will visit the Nikopolis museum which contains collections of architectural parts and sculptures from the ancient city and offerings from the cemetery of Nikopolis.
Following your visit, you will board your coach for a short drive to the town of Preveza. During your walking tour around the picturesque small port, you will visit the old town streets, passing by the public market building. Built in 1939 to house the grocery and butchery shops of the city, the building houses today the Municipality’s Cultural Centre.
Then, you will walk to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Agios Charalampos (outside visit) before continuing passing by the Venetian Clock Tower. This building, built in 1752, is a typical example of the architecture of the Venetian domination. Its solar clock and the older temple contributed to the reputation of the town.
Finally, you will return to your ship in Parga.
- This excursion involves 0.62 mile (1 km) of walking on uneven terrains with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and protect yourself from the sun. This tour is limited to 90 participants.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.City of Arta & its Archaeological Museum
The coach is parked 10 minutes'walk from the pier. Once you have boarded the coach, you will depart for a 1 ¼ -hour drive to Arta, region of Greece still largely untouched by tourism.
The modern town of Arta sits on the ancient site of Ambracia. An ancient Corinthian colony dating back to the 7th century B.C. which later became the capital of the Kingdom of Pyrrhus in about 295 B.C.
Arriving into Arta, who means “fortress”, you will see the famous stone bridge standing over the river Arachthos. The bridge dates back to the 17th century but it is built on the site of older bridges that go back even further to the time of Pyrrus. Legend has it that the bridge's builder, frustrated with each day’s work being ruined by the river, was advised by a bird that the problem could be solved by putting his wife in the foundations which he actually did.
You will enjoy the panoramic view from the bridge on the river and its surroundings before continuing to the Archaeological Museum of Arta, located just a short distance from the bridge and near the banks of Arachthos River.
This museum, fully renovated, houses the antiquities from the wider region of Arta and the exhibits cover a time span from the Palaeolithic to the Roman times. The collection includes funerary stelae and burial offerings from the cemeteries of ancient Ambracia finds from the ancient city of Ambracia, as well as from the "Koudounotrypa" cave, and several other sites in the region of Arta.
Arta is also famous for its Byzantine architecture and churches, the most beautiful and famous one being the church of Panagia Parigoritissa, dating from the 13th century. This church, crowned with towers and domes, is ornate with wall paintings inside dating back hundreds of years that you can discover during your visit.
Following your visit to the church take a stroll around the colourful pedestrian street of the town with its little shops and cafes before you board your coach again for your return drive to the port of Parga.
- This tour involves approximately 1 hour of walking, over flat and paved terrain. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate clothe is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.OVERNIGHT IN DUBROVNIK (1 NIGHT)
Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.
Day 1 - Dubrovnik
Once you have completed your disembarkation formalities, our local representative will welcome you on the quayside. You will then be transferred to the Peljesac peninsula, approximately an hour away from Dubrovnik.
The Pelješac wineries are reputed the world over for producing some of the best wines and for representing Croatia’s unique terroir and wine cultures abroad.
You will visit the Grgic Vina and Matusko Vina wineries, two family businesses run by passionate winemakers who place their experience and tradition at the heart of their products. Your morning programme will continue with the discovery of Edivo Vina, the only producer of wine aged in amphoras under the sea. These bottles and amphoras of Navis Mysterium (the mystery of the sea) are stored at a depth of 14 metres (46 feet) in a wreck, near the coast of Drace.
You will then take a private boat to Lopud Island and have lunch at a restaurant boasting uninterrupted sea views.
You will be transferred to your hotel Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik.
Time and dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Dubrovnik
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Day and meals at leisure.
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in of the PONANT selected flight.
Your hotel:
The Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik is situated right by the Old City of Dubrovnik, listed as UNESCO World Heritage, and is set in an elegant historical building from the late 19th century. The hotel features an indoor pool as well as a wellness centre including saunas, a hammam, a gym, and a massage parlour. The Imperial Terrace serves a wide selection of Mediterranean dishes paired with Dalmatian wines. The lounge and the large terrace off the executive lounge offer a panoramic view of the Adriatic Sea and the old city walls.
Your programme includes:
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1-night accommodation in Bay View room at Hilton Hotel 5* (or similar) including breakfast.
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Lunch as described in the programme with beverage package (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee or tea).
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Transfers, visits and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
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Services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
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Dinner on Day 1.
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Tips for the driver and local guide.
-
Personal expenses.
-
Other services not mentioned in the programme.
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.
Contact of your hotel:
Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. For the times of your PONANT flight, please contact your travel agent; they are also shown on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 950
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.