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Deluxe Kabine Deck 3
5% Ponant Bonus
19 m²
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Von der Stadt der Götter zur Stadt in der Lagune
Athen - Venedig
Datum:
26.06.2023
bis
03.07.2023
Tage
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Entdecken sie mit PONANT die Kunstschätze und kulturellen Wunder der Ägäis, des Ionischen Meers und der Adria. Auf einer 8-tägigen Kreuzfahrt mit der Le Bougainville fahren Sie nach Griechenland, Montenegro, Kroatien und Italien.
Die Reise beginnt in Athen. Von dort fahren Sie durch den Kanal von Korinth, die berühmte Wasserstraße, die im 19. Jahrhundert gebaut wurde.
Dann nehmen Sie Kurs auf Galaxidi. Lassen Sie sich von diesem malerischen Dorf in seinen Bann ziehen, in dem Ruhe und Beschaulichkeit den Ton angeben.
Anschließend steuert die Le Bougainville Parga an, eine charmante kleine Stadt in einer abgelegenen Bucht. Ihre bunten, am Hang gelegenen Häuser genießen einen einzigartigen Blick auf das Ionische Meer und die wunderschönen Strände.
Sie laufen die schöne, geheimnisvolle Insel Paxos im ultramarinblauen Meer an, die mit Olivenbäumen bedeckt und von Legenden umwoben ist.
Sie fahren in nördlicher Richtung nach Montenegro, wo die Bucht von Kotor, Welterbe der UNESCO, zu einer herrlichen Fahrt einlädt. Im Herzen von vier gebirgigen Buchten werden steile Klippen von einem tiefblauen Meer umspült.
Sie fahren an der kroatischen Küste entlang nach Dubrovnik, der „Perle der Adria“, das zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe zählt, und beenden Ihre Erkundung der kroatischen Küsten mit dem Besuch von Hvar und Rovinj.
Als krönender Abschluss führt Sie die Reise nach Venedig, der Serenissima, und ihrer Lagune. Der Markusplatz, der Dogenpalast, der Canal Grande und die Palazzi an den Kanälen machen diese letzte Etappe der Reise zu einer unvergesslichen Zeit.
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Kreuzfahrt zwischen der Ägäis, dem Ionischen Meer und der Adria, zur Entdeckung von vier Mittelmeerländern: Griechenland, Montenegro, Kroatien und Italien UNESCO-Welterbestätten: die Akropolis in Athen...
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LE LYRIAL
07.11.2023 bis 22.11.2023
LE LYRIAL
01.10.2023 bis 08.10.2023
LE PAUL GAUGUIN
LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
06.02.2024 bis 03.03.2024
LE BORÉAL
07.07.2024 bis 20.07.2024
*Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit und basiert auf der Auslastung des jeweiligen Schiffes. Die Kabinenkategorie, für die dieser Preis gilt, ist möglichweise nicht mehr verfügbar
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
- 110/220 Volt Steckdosen
- Zwei barrierefreie Kabinen
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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
Highlights
- Kreuzfahrt zwischen der Ägäis, dem Ionischen Meer und der Adria, zur Entdeckung von vier Mittelmeerländern: Griechenland, Montenegro, Kroatien und Italien
- UNESCO-Welterbestätten: die Akropolis in Athen (Einschiffungshafen), die archäologische Stätte Delphi (von Galaxidi aus), die Altstädte von Dubrovnik, die Ebene von Stari Grad auf der Insel Hvar, die Lagune von Venedig (Ausschiffungshafen)
- Ein neuer Ausflug in das malerische, idyllische Dorf Galaxidi
- Fahrt durch den Kanal von Korinth
- Kreuzen in der Bucht von Kotor
- Panorama der kroatischen Inseln: Hvar and Rovinj
Häfen & Landausflüge
26. Juni 2023 - Athen
Einschiffung 26.06.2023 von 16:00 bis 17:00
Abfahrt 26.06.2023 um 23:00
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.
27. Juni 2023 - Fahrt durch den Kanal von Korinth
Ankunft 27.06.2023
Abfahrt 27.06.2023
Der Kanal von Korinth trennt die griechische Region Peloponnes vom Kontinent und lässt sie so zur Insel werden. Er wurde 1893 eröffnet, hat eine Länge von etwas mehr als sechs Kilometern und ermöglicht Handels- und Tourismusschiffen einen 400 Kilometer langen Umweg um die Halbinsel zu vermeiden. Die beiden Seiten des Kanals erreichen eine Höhe von etwa fünfzig Metern. Das Verfolgen von den Außendecken aus der Fahrt des Schiffes über diese schmale, von hohen, ockerfarbenen Felsen umgebene Wasserstraße stellt ein einzigartiges Erlebnis dar, das Sie nicht verpassen sollten.
27. Juni 2023 - Galaxidi
Ankunft 27.06.2023 mittags
Abfahrt 27.06.2023 abends
Eingebettet in eine atemberaubende karge Gebirgslandschaft, direkt am unvergleichlich schönen Meer im Golf von Korinth in der Krisaikos-Bucht, liegt das malerische Städtchen Galaxidi. Unverfälscht und majestätisch ... lassen Sie sich vom authentischen Charakter der Stadt mit ihren gepflasterten Gässchen und neoklassischen Wohnhäusern aus der Seefahrer-Epoche und den prächtigen religiösen Bauwerken verzaubern, darunter auch eines der Symbole der Stadt: die Kirche Agios Nikolaos. Das Bauwerk byzantinischer Architektur thront mit zwei Glockentürmen und einer eindrucksvollen Kuppel über der Stadt.
28. Juni 2023 - Parga
Ankunft 28.06.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 28.06.2023 am späten Nachmittag
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.
28. Juni 2023 - Paxos
Ankunft 28.06.2023 abends
Abfahrt 28.06.2023 am späten Abend
In der Nähe des hübschen Hafens Gaios entdecken Sie Paxos, ein grünes Versteck auf dem Ionischen Meer. Sie ist mit Zypressen und hundertjährigen Olivenbäumen bepflanzt, die einst Venedig mit Öl versorgten. Der venezianische Einfluss macht sich auch bei der Architektur bemerkbar. Lassen Sie sich verzaubern von dieser Insel mit ihrer wunderschönen, allgegenwärtigen Natur. Von Gebirgsreliefs bis zu reizenden Fischerdörfern und geheimen Buchten wartet die Insel mit einer bemerkenswerten Ursprünglichkeit auf.
29. Juni 2023 - Kreuzen in der Bucht von Kotor
Ankunft 29.06.2023
Abfahrt 29.06.2023
Die langen Mauern der befestigten Stadt Kotor offenbaren sich dem Blick, während Sie von der Brücke aus die wundervolle mittelalterliche Stadt zwischen Meer und zerklüfteten Felsen bewundern. Das ruhige und tiefe Wasser der Bucht und hier und dort schwebender Dunst schaffen eine irreale und märchenhafte Atmosphäre. Kleine, mit Kirchen und Befestigungsanlagen bebaute Inseln erinnern daran, dass ein Volk stolzer Seefahrer seit Jahrhunderten in dieser Bucht lebt, deren natürlichen Schutz schon die Seefahrer der Antike schätzten. Diese unvergessliche Reise führt Sie an den Kreuzungspunkt der lateinischen und der byzantinischen Kulturen zum Naturschatz Montenegro.
30. Juni 2023 - Dubrovnik
Ankunft 30.06.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 30.06.2023 am späten Abend
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.
1. Juli 2023 - Hvar
Ankunft 01.07.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 01.07.2023 am späten Abend
Im Meer vor Split gelegen, erstaunt Hvar durch seine auf die Antike zurückgehenden Traditionen. Auf dieser dalmatinischen Insel soll sich die älteste Stadt des Landes befinden: Stari Grad. Die Stadt liegt gebettet in eine kleine Bucht der Nordwestküste und ist von in Trockenbauweise errichteten ländlichen Anwesen umgeben. Sie wurden aufgrund ihrer Nutzung seit der Zeit der Griechen in die Liste des UNESCO-Weltkulturerbes aufgenommen. Aus deren Bewirtschaftung sind Weine und Olivenöl handwerklicher Herstellung hervorgegangen. Auf den Hügeln der Stadt kann man lokalen Erzeugern von Schinken und Käse begegnen.
2. Juli 2023 - Rovinj
Ankunft 02.07.2023 am frühen Nachmittag
Abfahrt 02.07.2023 abends
Rovinj liegt in Istrien, eine an Slowenien grenzende Region. Sie können dies bei einem Spaziergang durch die Altstadt mit ihren gepflasterten Straßen feststellen.Dieseist mit venezianisch inspirierten Baudenkmälern geschmückt. Sie fallen Ihnen sofort auf, wenn Sie Ihre Augen auf die Porta Balbi mit dem geflügelten Löwen, Symbol von Venedig, sowie den neben der Kathedrale der heiligen Euphemia stehenden Kampanile richten. Von der Spitze aus genießen Sie eine Panoramaaussicht auf das historische Viertel. Um in dessen malerische Atmosphäre einzutauchen, bummeln Sie entlang der Gassen in Ocker- und Sepiafarben, die Sie zu belebten Plätzen mit von Stoffvordächern vor der Sonne geschützten Terrassen führen.
3. Juli 2023 - Venedig
Ankunft 03.07.2023 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 03.07.2023 um 08:00
Stolz und unvergänglich herrscht Venedig seit dem 6. Jh. über ihre Lagune. Man glaubt, sie zu kennen, bevor man überhaupt ihren Boden berührt hat. Dennoch erliegen Sie unweigerlich dem Charme der unzähligen Schätze der „Serenissima“: Markusplatz, Basilika, Dogenpalast, Canal Grande und die Gondeln. Sie möchten sicherlich auch ein weniger bekanntes Venedig entdecken, sich in dem Gewirr aus Gässchen und Kanälen verlieren, die Plätze besichtigen und hinter die Türen der Kirchen schauen. Das außergewöhnliche Kulturerbe sollte Sie aber nicht vergessen lassen, Ihre Gaumen rund um ein Glas Spritz und einige Tramezzini zu verwöhnen.
Monastery of Saint Lucas & Arachova
From the pier, board your coach for the one hour and 30 mintute drive to the Monastery of Saint Lucas.
The historic walled monastery is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art and is listed on UNESCO's World Heritage Sites in Greece. It was founded in the early 10th century by the hermit Saint Lucas, whose relics are kept in the monastery. The main shrine is the tomb of Saint Lucas, originally situated in the vault, but later placed at the juncture of the two churches, the church of Theotokos and the Catholic Church which is the oldest in the complex.
Continue your journey with the visit of Arachova village. Arachova is a mountain small village and its quaint houses are built up on the north slopes of Mount Parnassos, with 3,300 inhabitants, at 800 - 1,100m altitude. In 2000 B.C. Homer mentioned in the Iliad two famous generals who took part in the Trojan War Epistrophos and Schedias from the old towns of Anemoria and Kiparissos. These towns were situated around where Arachova stands today. Later, in about 334 B.C. Philip the Second King of Macedonia destroyed both towns and their populations dispersed over the hills until a new town, Arachova, was built. Today the 'jewel' of Parnassos Arachova remains vital because it keeps its traditions alive and the residents remain simple and hospitable. From the first moment, you will feel a different wind blowing up here, and understand why the locals work so hard to upkeep the areas natural beauty. This town is famous for its carpets and blankets woven by hand and for its wines and cheeses.
After a short walking tour and time to browse through the narrow streets with the numerous souvenir and local product shops, you will return to the ship.
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This tour involves one hour of walking over uneven and flat cobblestones streets and many steps (approximately 50 steps on the Monastery). We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate dress is recommended: shoulders and knees covered.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 80
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Sacred site of Delphi
From the pier, board your coach for a 1 hour drive to the Archaeological Site of Delphi.
Once arriving, you will take the Sacred Way that was followed by ancient pilgrims and visitors to the site. The path begins at the southeast corner of the site and winds its way up the hillside, past ancient treasuries and monuments, to the temple of Apollo.
It is an imposing temple of the Doric order whose existence was woven through the turbulent history of the site and endured numerous incarnations. The remains that you can see date back to the 4th century B.C. The Temple of Apollo was first built around the 7th century B.C. by the two legendary architects Trophonios and Agamedes. The exterior was decorated with shields captured from the Persians at Plataea. This temple was also of the Doric order and had 6 columns at the front, and 15 columns at the flanks. Today, you can see one complete column of the facade and portions of five more columns. Also visible are the foundations of the outer colonnade and the interior sekos.
You will continue your walk and pass the spare ruins of the Senate of Delphi, followed be a pile of rocks, marking the site of the early Delphi Oracle which according to legend was guarded by the snake Python. For those who wish, the Theatre can be visited.
A few steps from the sanctuary of Apollo, the Delphi museum has exhibited for over a century, the objects found at the archaeological site. He is one of the four largest museums in Greece, with Athens and Olympia. Vases, bronzes, sculptures found in temples, offerings made to Apollo by the pilgrims, objects of gold and ivory found under the slabs of the Sacred Way can be admired in this museum.
You will then return to the port.
- This tour involves 3 hours of walking over uneven ground with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 85
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Hiking & rafting at Acheron River
After five minutes walk through the town of Parga, you will board your coach for a 30-minute drive to Gliki village.
This little village sits next to the picturesque Acheron River known as the mystical river Styx of Greek mythology believed to lead to the entrance of the underworld and Kingdom of Hades. According to tradition, Zeus was devastated when the Titans drunk from the water and then he condemned the river to remain eternally under the earth.
In this beautiful surrounding with rich vegetation and crystalline waters which comprise a unique natural landscape you will start a 45-minute guided walk and exploration through the banks of the river. In some parts of your walk there are lakes and water pits.
Returning back to the starting point, you will board the rafting boats in groups of 6 per boat and together with your boat instructor you will raft for approximately 7 minutes in the transparent waters of the river which flows through the forest slopes of the canyon and the Gliki gorge.
Then, you will enjoy refreshments with local snacks in one of the river side taverns before you board your coach and return to Parga.
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This tour involves approximately 45 minutes of walking on uneven paths with, sometimes, water up to the knees. The water level can be rise until upper thighs. This tour is not recommended for guests with any mobility challenges. Participants must be able to embark and disembark from a rafting boat. We recommend you wear water shoes and waterproof clothes or clothes that you can get wet. The boat instructor is English speaking. The water temperature is often fresh. Each rafting boat can welcome 6 participants and the rafting boat lasts less than ten minutes. The minimum age to participate in this excursion is 10 years. This tour is limited to 36 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 95
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
City of Arta & Archaeological Museum
From the pier, board your coach 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.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 70
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Walking on Ston walls & oyster tasting
From the pier, board your coach for a 1-hour scenic drive along the Adriatic Road toward the town of Ston.
Ston was built according to the plans approved by the Dubrovnik government in 1335 and amended in 1370 and is considered one of the best planned and best structured cities in Europe. The walls of Ston were a massive architecture and construction feat. Originally 7,000 metre long (22,965 ft.), they consist of several parts; the Ston city walls, the Mali Ston city walls and the Big wall with its three forts. Its forts and towers are strengthened by 10 round and 31 square flanking towers, as well as 6 semicircular bastions. It took almost four centuries to finish these complex defence walls, as the builders had to adapt to the rough terrain and advancements in warfare technology. The walls were last used for defence in the 19th century, and today they are a priceless monument of immense architectural and cultural value.
Once arriving at Ston’s walls, you will start your hiking passing distance of almost 900 meters over demanding terrain with more than 150 steps before joining your coach for a ride to Mali Ston, the 'oysters capital' of Croatia.
Upon arrival in Mali Ston, you will board a local boat which will take you to oyster and mussel beds. Your host will welcome you on board and introduce you with oyster & mussel farming in this area. You will have the opportunity to learn about the oyster & mussel production as well as to taste freshly prepared oysters & mussels including mussel buzara (mussels cooked with wine, garlic and olive oil).
Finally, re-board your coach for a 1-hour return ride back to Dubrovnik along the old historical road passing through the old villages of Dubrovacko Primorje.
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This tour is an active hiking tour and involves approximately 2 miles (3 km) of walking on uneven and sloping grounds with over 250 steps. We recommend you wear comfortable hiking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. The tasting is included on your tour. This tour is limited to 40 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 80
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Treasures & panorama of Dubrovnik
From the pier, meet your guide and start your stroll through the streets of this medieval town.
Along the way you will visit, among other places, the Franciscan Monastery whose cloister ranks among the most inspiring sites of the city. The Monastery houses also the oldest still working pharmacy in Europe and the third oldest pharmacy in the world founded in 1317. It is still active and still offers creams manufactured according to ancestral recipes.
After visiting the monastery, you will go to the Assumption Cathedral built in the 18th century on the ruins of a church dating from the 12th century destroyed by an earthquake in 1667. This one might surprise you by its simplicity and the clarity of its interior, but its treasure is among the richest in Europe, with a unique collection of relics in gold and silver.
You will continue with the Dominican Monastery, soberer than the previous one, and its museum with a fine collection of Renaissance paintings, including the triptych of N. Bozidarevic representing Dubrovnik before the earthquake or the table of Titian representing Sainte Madeleine and Saint Blaise.
Other fine buildings will be viewed from the outside, like the Sponza Palace notable for its columned courtyard with elaborate stone carvings, Church of Saint Blaise, Onofriou's Fountain, etc.
Then, enjoy some time on your own in the Old Town, before proceeding to the Dubrovnik cable car. A short ride will take you up to the top of Srd hill from where you can admire Dubrovnik Old town, Elaphite Islands and Lokrum.
Enjoy a refreshment before heding back to your ship.
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This tour is mainly done by foot on cobblestone streets with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate clothing is recommended to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered. In case of religious office, the visit of the Cathedral will be cancelled. It is not permitted to take photos of the treasures. According to the period, some waiting time can be expected at the cable car.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 75
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Culinary traditions with Miloslavic family
During this tour, you will be immersed in the lively and nature-oriented daily life of the Miloslavic family. They open their doors and their hearts to share their way of life and their love for their land, and what it has to offer, with you.
The Miloslavic family is now composed of six persons. Pero and Marija, the parents, and their 4 daughters Nevia, Mara, Pere and Nika. Pero's father was among the first in the civil parish to have the OPG label, which stands for "Obiteljsko poljoprivredno gospodarstvo" (literally translates to a family farm, and more specifically an agricultural business made up of members of the same family), and Pero inherited it. This tradition has continued, and our hosts have passed it on to their 4 daughters. Today, you will be part of the family.
Away from the habitual kitchens and regular restaurants, discover the local cuisine full of homemade olive oil, wines, seasonal vegetables, homemade prosciutto and pancetta.
With the help of the Miloslavic family, you will prepare savoury meals, full of heritage and tastes of the Dubrovnik region. In this unique cooking class, you will learn how to appreciate each of the ingredients to their fullest, how to treat them, and how to savour their essence. The menu depends as much on the availability of ingredients. You will have the opportunity to get know and appreciate all the flavours of this cuisine using all your senses, in the comfortable setting of the rural family home.
Their farming philosophy meets the needs of existing and future generations, while also ensuring profitability, environmental health, and social and economic equity.
At the end of your experience, you will get acquainted with the Dubrovnik region with the help of locals, who are not only passionate about what they do for living, but also just as passionate about the land where they live.
Finally, it will be time to head back to your ship.
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This tour involves very few walking but on uneven and cobblestone paths with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Tastings are included in the tour.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 220
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Elafiti Islands by speedboat and lunch
From the pier, you will board a speedboat and start a 30-minute scenic cruise along the walled city towards the Elaphite Islands.
You will sail along the Elaphite Islands discovering this preserved natural beauty with its cliffs and sea caves. This tiny archipelago, full of history and legends, has been inhabited for many years.
You will visit Kolocep Island, the closest to Dubrovnik. Kolocep, the smallest of the three main Elafiti islands, is covered from east to west with a pine forest whose branches descend to the surface of the sea. Here, you will enjoy a refreshment before sailing to Lopud Island.
The “middle” island of the Elafiti trio, Lopud is home to just over 200 people although is considered the most developed of the three islands. This island houses many ruins from all periods.
Enjoy lunch served in front of the sea, then you will have 2 hours of free time to stroll or relax on a beach.
You will get back to you ship after 30 minutes of sailing.
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We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes, wear your swimsuit under your clothes and take a towel from the ship. The time spent on the island is free, sunbeds and umbrellas are not included in the price. Lunch is included on your tour. This tour is limited to 36 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 200
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Sea kayaking
From the pier, you will walk 15 minutes to join the kayak centre.
Your tour will allow you to combine shore-side and offshore visits. You will have the chance to paddle and swim across the exotic coastal scenery of the small islands.
After receiving your safety instructions, board your kayak and start your adventure towards hidden coves and secluded pebble beaches.
Then, you will head to a beach for some time to relax or go for a refreshing swim while a local snack and a refreshment will be served.
Finally, you will head back to your ship.
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Children under the age of 12 and pregnant women may not participate. Participants must be good swimmers and physically fit. Please take a hat, sunglasses, shoes that can get wet, a towel from the ship, your reusable bottle and sunscreen. Please wear your swimwear under your clothes as there are no changing facilities or toilets available. You will be required to wear a life jacket. Waterproof compartments are available to store your belongings, however please keep these to a minimum. This tour is limited to 24 participants. 2-seater kayaks are available.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 65
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Hvar & its religious heritage
This small and charming town is located around a natural port and it is undoubtedly one of the most famous seaside resorts of Dalmatian coast.
A lot of splendid monuments as the Cathedral, the ancient Arsenal and different palaces are bearing witness to a rich history of Gothic and Renaissance arts.
From the pier, follow your guide through narrow tiny streets to the 15th century Franciscan Monastery. The cloister with its rounded arches and a well in the middle dominates the Renaissance monastery. The former spacious refectory and a small, adjacent room have been turned into the monastery museum. Along with a collection of old books and coins, the famous "Last Supper", a work belonging to the Venetian School of Palma the Younger from the end of the 16th century, has the strongest claims on the attention of the numerous visitors.
After crossing the main square, you will pass by the Cathedral of Saint Stephan (outside visit). It was built in stages during the 16th and 17th centuries, while the interior was not wholly completed until the 18th century. From outside, it has the characteristics of the Renaissance style and inside the baroque style.
Then, you will visit the Benedictine Monastery, which holds a rich collection of lace made of agave leaves.
After this walking tour you may follow your guide back to the pier or stay in town for some time at leisure.
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This excursion involves 2 hours of walking, covering approximately 1 mile (1.5 km) over cobblestone streets and some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate dress is recommended to enter religious sites (shoulders and knees must be covered).
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 40
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Hvar highlights by VW Beetle
From the pier, follow your guide on a 30-minute walking tour of the old town on the way to the parking area, where you will meet up with your convoy leader.
The Volkswagen beetles are the old model and have all been restored by this family owned company. After a safety briefing, follow the lead car on a 3-hour drive through Hvar’s hinterland discovering abandoned villages and learning about their rich history. Enjoy the panoramic views from the Fortica fortress dominating Hvar offering breathtaking views over the old harbour and outlying islands.
Follow your guide on a walking tour of Stari Grad, the second largest town on Hvar and one of the oldest towns in Europe. Stari Grad was originally named Faros by the Greek settlers, it lies on the north side of the island and it is known as the most fertile plain, farmed since pre-historic times. This most ancient part of Stari Grad falls within the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Finally, you will head back to your ship.
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The driver must be at least 21 years old and present a valid driver’s license and will be asked to sign a waiver. The vehicles are manual shift, open top, and 2-door. The roads you will be driving on are mainly asphalted, there is no off-roading. There will be a lead car and a car in the back closing the convoy. We recommend you wear a hat and protect yourself from the sun. The minimum to operate this tour is 3 cars. This excursion is not recommanded for children.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 250
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Porec and its Basilica
From the pier, board your coach and start your 45-minute scenic drive to Porec.
Once arriving, you will start your walking tour of the old town.
You will begin with the Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the historic centre of Porec. The group of religious monuments in Porec, where Christianity was established as early as the 4th century, constitutes the most complete surviving complex of its type. The basilica, atrium, baptistery and Episcopal palace are outstanding examples of religious architecture, while the basilica itself combines classical and Byzantine elements.
This complex was enrolled in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1997.
After the visit to the Episcopal Complex, you will have some free time in Porec before rejoining your coach for the drive back to Rovinj.
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This excursion involves around 1.5 miles (2 km) of walking on cobblestone ground with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate dress is recommended to enter religious sites (shoulders and knees must be covered).
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 45
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Rovinj & its cathedral
From the pier, follow your guide and start your walking tour of the historical centre of Rovinj. The historical centre is almost entirely built on a rocky island and connected to the mainland since the 13th century. During your tour, you will discover the Venetian influence and its rich cultural legacy, omnipresent in the architecture of the tall houses with warm red tiled roofs and the narrow streets intersected by covered passageways and archways, decorated with ancient frescoes.
The highlight of your visit will most certainly be the Church of Saint Euphemia, a prestigious building dating from the 8th century. Its 63-metre high bell tower rises out of the city centre, and is the most remarked symbol in the Istria region.
Built on the ancient ruins of a Roman church, it was altered in the 17th century in the Baroque style, and houses the relics of Saint Euphemia. They were brought from Constantinople in the 9th century for their safekeeping in a marble sarcophagus. There is also a mural depicting the life and the martyrdom of the saint. Every year on 16 September, the faithful gather around her tomb.
The church contains several treasures and works of art like Gothic statues from the 15th century and paintings from the 16th and the 17th centuries (The Last Supper and Christ in the Gethsemane).
At the end of your visit, you will enjoy a local snack before returning to your ship.
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This excursion involves approximately 1.5 hour of walking on cobblestone streets with some steps. We recommend you to wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate dress is recommended to enter religious sites (shoulders and knees must be covered).
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 30
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Le Bougainville
Gemütliche und gut belüftete Gemeinschaftsräume, puristisches Design und Blick aufs Meer, markante Außenlinien, eine Marina, die den Zodiac-Schlauchbooten Ausfahrt und Rückkehr erleichtert, HiTech-Ausrüstung, ein Außenpool, ein multisensorischer Unterwassersalon... Le Bougainville repräsentiert die neue Schiffsgeneration, die Entdeckung und Luxus auch in den abgelegensten Weltgegenden verbindet.
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Spa
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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.
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24.06.2023 - FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + ATHENS CITY BREAK 2N (PRE) + DIRECT TRANSFER FROM PORT TO VENICE AIRPORT (POST)
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€ 690
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.
Monastery of Saint Lucas & Arachova
From the pier, board your coach for the one hour and 30 mintute drive to the Monastery of Saint Lucas.
The historic walled monastery is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art and is listed on UNESCO's World Heritage Sites in Greece. It was founded in the early 10th century by the hermit Saint Lucas, whose relics are kept in the monastery. The main shrine is the tomb of Saint Lucas, originally situated in the vault, but later placed at the juncture of the two churches, the church of Theotokos and the Catholic Church which is the oldest in the complex.
Continue your journey with the visit of Arachova village. Arachova is a mountain small village and its quaint houses are built up on the north slopes of Mount Parnassos, with 3,300 inhabitants, at 800 - 1,100m altitude. In 2000 B.C. Homer mentioned in the Iliad two famous generals who took part in the Trojan War Epistrophos and Schedias from the old towns of Anemoria and Kiparissos. These towns were situated around where Arachova stands today. Later, in about 334 B.C. Philip the Second King of Macedonia destroyed both towns and their populations dispersed over the hills until a new town, Arachova, was built. Today the 'jewel' of Parnassos Arachova remains vital because it keeps its traditions alive and the residents remain simple and hospitable. From the first moment, you will feel a different wind blowing up here, and understand why the locals work so hard to upkeep the areas natural beauty. This town is famous for its carpets and blankets woven by hand and for its wines and cheeses.
After a short walking tour and time to browse through the narrow streets with the numerous souvenir and local product shops, you will return to the ship.
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This tour involves one hour of walking over uneven and flat cobblestones streets and many steps (approximately 50 steps on the Monastery). We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate dress is recommended: shoulders and knees covered.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 80
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Sacred site of Delphi
From the pier, board your coach for a 1 hour drive to the Archaeological Site of Delphi.
Once arriving, you will take the Sacred Way that was followed by ancient pilgrims and visitors to the site. The path begins at the southeast corner of the site and winds its way up the hillside, past ancient treasuries and monuments, to the temple of Apollo.
It is an imposing temple of the Doric order whose existence was woven through the turbulent history of the site and endured numerous incarnations. The remains that you can see date back to the 4th century B.C. The Temple of Apollo was first built around the 7th century B.C. by the two legendary architects Trophonios and Agamedes. The exterior was decorated with shields captured from the Persians at Plataea. This temple was also of the Doric order and had 6 columns at the front, and 15 columns at the flanks. Today, you can see one complete column of the facade and portions of five more columns. Also visible are the foundations of the outer colonnade and the interior sekos.
You will continue your walk and pass the spare ruins of the Senate of Delphi, followed be a pile of rocks, marking the site of the early Delphi Oracle which according to legend was guarded by the snake Python. For those who wish, the Theatre can be visited.
A few steps from the sanctuary of Apollo, the Delphi museum has exhibited for over a century, the objects found at the archaeological site. He is one of the four largest museums in Greece, with Athens and Olympia. Vases, bronzes, sculptures found in temples, offerings made to Apollo by the pilgrims, objects of gold and ivory found under the slabs of the Sacred Way can be admired in this museum.
You will then return to the port.
- This tour involves 3 hours of walking over uneven ground with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 85
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Hiking & rafting at Acheron River
After five minutes walk through the town of Parga, you will board your coach for a 30-minute drive to Gliki village.
This little village sits next to the picturesque Acheron River known as the mystical river Styx of Greek mythology believed to lead to the entrance of the underworld and Kingdom of Hades. According to tradition, Zeus was devastated when the Titans drunk from the water and then he condemned the river to remain eternally under the earth.
In this beautiful surrounding with rich vegetation and crystalline waters which comprise a unique natural landscape you will start a 45-minute guided walk and exploration through the banks of the river. In some parts of your walk there are lakes and water pits.
Returning back to the starting point, you will board the rafting boats in groups of 6 per boat and together with your boat instructor you will raft for approximately 7 minutes in the transparent waters of the river which flows through the forest slopes of the canyon and the Gliki gorge.
Then, you will enjoy refreshments with local snacks in one of the river side taverns before you board your coach and return to Parga.
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This tour involves approximately 45 minutes of walking on uneven paths with, sometimes, water up to the knees. The water level can be rise until upper thighs. This tour is not recommended for guests with any mobility challenges. Participants must be able to embark and disembark from a rafting boat. We recommend you wear water shoes and waterproof clothes or clothes that you can get wet. The boat instructor is English speaking. The water temperature is often fresh. Each rafting boat can welcome 6 participants and the rafting boat lasts less than ten minutes. The minimum age to participate in this excursion is 10 years. This tour is limited to 36 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 95
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
City of Arta & Archaeological Museum
From the pier, board your coach 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.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 70
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Walking on Ston walls & oyster tasting
From the pier, board your coach for a 1-hour scenic drive along the Adriatic Road toward the town of Ston.
Ston was built according to the plans approved by the Dubrovnik government in 1335 and amended in 1370 and is considered one of the best planned and best structured cities in Europe. The walls of Ston were a massive architecture and construction feat. Originally 7,000 metre long (22,965 ft.), they consist of several parts; the Ston city walls, the Mali Ston city walls and the Big wall with its three forts. Its forts and towers are strengthened by 10 round and 31 square flanking towers, as well as 6 semicircular bastions. It took almost four centuries to finish these complex defence walls, as the builders had to adapt to the rough terrain and advancements in warfare technology. The walls were last used for defence in the 19th century, and today they are a priceless monument of immense architectural and cultural value.
Once arriving at Ston’s walls, you will start your hiking passing distance of almost 900 meters over demanding terrain with more than 150 steps before joining your coach for a ride to Mali Ston, the 'oysters capital' of Croatia.
Upon arrival in Mali Ston, you will board a local boat which will take you to oyster and mussel beds. Your host will welcome you on board and introduce you with oyster & mussel farming in this area. You will have the opportunity to learn about the oyster & mussel production as well as to taste freshly prepared oysters & mussels including mussel buzara (mussels cooked with wine, garlic and olive oil).
Finally, re-board your coach for a 1-hour return ride back to Dubrovnik along the old historical road passing through the old villages of Dubrovacko Primorje.
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This tour is an active hiking tour and involves approximately 2 miles (3 km) of walking on uneven and sloping grounds with over 250 steps. We recommend you wear comfortable hiking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. The tasting is included on your tour. This tour is limited to 40 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 80
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Treasures & panorama of Dubrovnik
From the pier, meet your guide and start your stroll through the streets of this medieval town.
Along the way you will visit, among other places, the Franciscan Monastery whose cloister ranks among the most inspiring sites of the city. The Monastery houses also the oldest still working pharmacy in Europe and the third oldest pharmacy in the world founded in 1317. It is still active and still offers creams manufactured according to ancestral recipes.
After visiting the monastery, you will go to the Assumption Cathedral built in the 18th century on the ruins of a church dating from the 12th century destroyed by an earthquake in 1667. This one might surprise you by its simplicity and the clarity of its interior, but its treasure is among the richest in Europe, with a unique collection of relics in gold and silver.
You will continue with the Dominican Monastery, soberer than the previous one, and its museum with a fine collection of Renaissance paintings, including the triptych of N. Bozidarevic representing Dubrovnik before the earthquake or the table of Titian representing Sainte Madeleine and Saint Blaise.
Other fine buildings will be viewed from the outside, like the Sponza Palace notable for its columned courtyard with elaborate stone carvings, Church of Saint Blaise, Onofriou's Fountain, etc.
Then, enjoy some time on your own in the Old Town, before proceeding to the Dubrovnik cable car. A short ride will take you up to the top of Srd hill from where you can admire Dubrovnik Old town, Elaphite Islands and Lokrum.
Enjoy a refreshment before heding back to your ship.
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This tour is mainly done by foot on cobblestone streets with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate clothing is recommended to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered. In case of religious office, the visit of the Cathedral will be cancelled. It is not permitted to take photos of the treasures. According to the period, some waiting time can be expected at the cable car.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 75
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Culinary traditions with Miloslavic family
During this tour, you will be immersed in the lively and nature-oriented daily life of the Miloslavic family. They open their doors and their hearts to share their way of life and their love for their land, and what it has to offer, with you.
The Miloslavic family is now composed of six persons. Pero and Marija, the parents, and their 4 daughters Nevia, Mara, Pere and Nika. Pero's father was among the first in the civil parish to have the OPG label, which stands for "Obiteljsko poljoprivredno gospodarstvo" (literally translates to a family farm, and more specifically an agricultural business made up of members of the same family), and Pero inherited it. This tradition has continued, and our hosts have passed it on to their 4 daughters. Today, you will be part of the family.
Away from the habitual kitchens and regular restaurants, discover the local cuisine full of homemade olive oil, wines, seasonal vegetables, homemade prosciutto and pancetta.
With the help of the Miloslavic family, you will prepare savoury meals, full of heritage and tastes of the Dubrovnik region. In this unique cooking class, you will learn how to appreciate each of the ingredients to their fullest, how to treat them, and how to savour their essence. The menu depends as much on the availability of ingredients. You will have the opportunity to get know and appreciate all the flavours of this cuisine using all your senses, in the comfortable setting of the rural family home.
Their farming philosophy meets the needs of existing and future generations, while also ensuring profitability, environmental health, and social and economic equity.
At the end of your experience, you will get acquainted with the Dubrovnik region with the help of locals, who are not only passionate about what they do for living, but also just as passionate about the land where they live.
Finally, it will be time to head back to your ship.
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This tour involves very few walking but on uneven and cobblestone paths with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Tastings are included in the tour.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 220
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Elafiti Islands by speedboat and lunch
From the pier, you will board a speedboat and start a 30-minute scenic cruise along the walled city towards the Elaphite Islands.
You will sail along the Elaphite Islands discovering this preserved natural beauty with its cliffs and sea caves. This tiny archipelago, full of history and legends, has been inhabited for many years.
You will visit Kolocep Island, the closest to Dubrovnik. Kolocep, the smallest of the three main Elafiti islands, is covered from east to west with a pine forest whose branches descend to the surface of the sea. Here, you will enjoy a refreshment before sailing to Lopud Island.
The “middle” island of the Elafiti trio, Lopud is home to just over 200 people although is considered the most developed of the three islands. This island houses many ruins from all periods.
Enjoy lunch served in front of the sea, then you will have 2 hours of free time to stroll or relax on a beach.
You will get back to you ship after 30 minutes of sailing.
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We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes, wear your swimsuit under your clothes and take a towel from the ship. The time spent on the island is free, sunbeds and umbrellas are not included in the price. Lunch is included on your tour. This tour is limited to 36 participants.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 200
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Sea kayaking
From the pier, you will walk 15 minutes to join the kayak centre.
Your tour will allow you to combine shore-side and offshore visits. You will have the chance to paddle and swim across the exotic coastal scenery of the small islands.
After receiving your safety instructions, board your kayak and start your adventure towards hidden coves and secluded pebble beaches.
Then, you will head to a beach for some time to relax or go for a refreshing swim while a local snack and a refreshment will be served.
Finally, you will head back to your ship.
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Children under the age of 12 and pregnant women may not participate. Participants must be good swimmers and physically fit. Please take a hat, sunglasses, shoes that can get wet, a towel from the ship, your reusable bottle and sunscreen. Please wear your swimwear under your clothes as there are no changing facilities or toilets available. You will be required to wear a life jacket. Waterproof compartments are available to store your belongings, however please keep these to a minimum. This tour is limited to 24 participants. 2-seater kayaks are available.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 65
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Hvar & its religious heritage
This small and charming town is located around a natural port and it is undoubtedly one of the most famous seaside resorts of Dalmatian coast.
A lot of splendid monuments as the Cathedral, the ancient Arsenal and different palaces are bearing witness to a rich history of Gothic and Renaissance arts.
From the pier, follow your guide through narrow tiny streets to the 15th century Franciscan Monastery. The cloister with its rounded arches and a well in the middle dominates the Renaissance monastery. The former spacious refectory and a small, adjacent room have been turned into the monastery museum. Along with a collection of old books and coins, the famous "Last Supper", a work belonging to the Venetian School of Palma the Younger from the end of the 16th century, has the strongest claims on the attention of the numerous visitors.
After crossing the main square, you will pass by the Cathedral of Saint Stephan (outside visit). It was built in stages during the 16th and 17th centuries, while the interior was not wholly completed until the 18th century. From outside, it has the characteristics of the Renaissance style and inside the baroque style.
Then, you will visit the Benedictine Monastery, which holds a rich collection of lace made of agave leaves.
After this walking tour you may follow your guide back to the pier or stay in town for some time at leisure.
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This excursion involves 2 hours of walking, covering approximately 1 mile (1.5 km) over cobblestone streets and some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate dress is recommended to enter religious sites (shoulders and knees must be covered).
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 40
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Hvar highlights by VW Beetle
From the pier, follow your guide on a 30-minute walking tour of the old town on the way to the parking area, where you will meet up with your convoy leader.
The Volkswagen beetles are the old model and have all been restored by this family owned company. After a safety briefing, follow the lead car on a 3-hour drive through Hvar’s hinterland discovering abandoned villages and learning about their rich history. Enjoy the panoramic views from the Fortica fortress dominating Hvar offering breathtaking views over the old harbour and outlying islands.
Follow your guide on a walking tour of Stari Grad, the second largest town on Hvar and one of the oldest towns in Europe. Stari Grad was originally named Faros by the Greek settlers, it lies on the north side of the island and it is known as the most fertile plain, farmed since pre-historic times. This most ancient part of Stari Grad falls within the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Finally, you will head back to your ship.
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The driver must be at least 21 years old and present a valid driver’s license and will be asked to sign a waiver. The vehicles are manual shift, open top, and 2-door. The roads you will be driving on are mainly asphalted, there is no off-roading. There will be a lead car and a car in the back closing the convoy. We recommend you wear a hat and protect yourself from the sun. The minimum to operate this tour is 3 cars. This excursion is not recommanded for children.
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 250
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Porec and its Basilica
From the pier, board your coach and start your 45-minute scenic drive to Porec.
Once arriving, you will start your walking tour of the old town.
You will begin with the Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the historic centre of Porec. The group of religious monuments in Porec, where Christianity was established as early as the 4th century, constitutes the most complete surviving complex of its type. The basilica, atrium, baptistery and Episcopal palace are outstanding examples of religious architecture, while the basilica itself combines classical and Byzantine elements.
This complex was enrolled in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1997.
After the visit to the Episcopal Complex, you will have some free time in Porec before rejoining your coach for the drive back to Rovinj.
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This excursion involves around 1.5 miles (2 km) of walking on cobblestone ground with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate dress is recommended to enter religious sites (shoulders and knees must be covered).
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 45
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
Rovinj & its cathedral
From the pier, follow your guide and start your walking tour of the historical centre of Rovinj. The historical centre is almost entirely built on a rocky island and connected to the mainland since the 13th century. During your tour, you will discover the Venetian influence and its rich cultural legacy, omnipresent in the architecture of the tall houses with warm red tiled roofs and the narrow streets intersected by covered passageways and archways, decorated with ancient frescoes.
The highlight of your visit will most certainly be the Church of Saint Euphemia, a prestigious building dating from the 8th century. Its 63-metre high bell tower rises out of the city centre, and is the most remarked symbol in the Istria region.
Built on the ancient ruins of a Roman church, it was altered in the 17th century in the Baroque style, and houses the relics of Saint Euphemia. They were brought from Constantinople in the 9th century for their safekeeping in a marble sarcophagus. There is also a mural depicting the life and the martyrdom of the saint. Every year on 16 September, the faithful gather around her tomb.
The church contains several treasures and works of art like Gothic statues from the 15th century and paintings from the 16th and the 17th centuries (The Last Supper and Christ in the Gethsemane).
At the end of your visit, you will enjoy a local snack before returning to your ship.
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This excursion involves approximately 1.5 hour of walking on cobblestone streets with some steps. We recommend you to wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate dress is recommended to enter religious sites (shoulders and knees must be covered).
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 30
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.
DIRECT TRANSFER FROM PORT TO VENICE AIRPORT
Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between your port of disembarkation and the airport.
Venice
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative. You will be taken by coach to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.
Your programme includes:
- Transfers by coach.
- Services of a local English-speaking assistant.
Your programme does not include:
- Personal expenses.
- Other services not mentioned in the programme.
- Tips for the driver and local guide.
To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel advisor; 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 : € 50
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.
FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + ATHENS CITY BREAK 2N (PRE) + DIRECT TRANSFER FROM PORT TO VENICE AIRPORT (POST)
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 1'910
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) + DIRECT TRANSFER FROM PORT TO VENICE AIRPORT (POST)
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 690
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.