Deluxe Kabine Deck 3
30% Ponant Bonus
19 m²
2
Antike Wunder des Mittelmeers
Athen - Antalya
Datum:
19.10.2025
bis
29.10.2025
Tage
Nächte an Bord
Der milde Herbst auf den Gewässern der Ägäis verspricht eine unvergessliche 11-tägige Reise zwischen Griechenland und der Türkei. Lassen Sie sich an Bord der Le Dumont-d’Urville von der mediterranen Landschaft und den antiken Überresten verzaubern, die eine faszinierende Geschichte erzählen.
Während Ihrer gesamten Reise profitieren Sie von einem bereits im Reisepreis inkludierten Landausflug pro Anlaufhafen und Person. Dieser ist aus einem vom PONANT sorgfältig zusammengestellten Angebot auszuwählen. Entdecken Sie auf dieser Kreuzfahrt von Kusadasi aus die archäologische Stätte von Ephesus, von Patmos aus das Johanneskloster und die Höhle der Apokalypse, wo dem Apostel Johannes das letzte Kapitel des Neuen Testaments offenbart wurde , oder bewundern Sie die prächtigen archäologischen Stätten, von den Heiligtümern des Zeus, des Apollons und der Athena über die Löwenterrasse bis Delos. Die Vielfalt der angebotenen Erlebnisse verspricht ebenso intensive wie abwechslungsreiche Momente (gesamtes Angebot unter dem Reiter „Reiseroute" einsehbar).
Depuis Athènes, vous rejoignez Kusadasi, en Turquie. Das alte Fischerdorf in der Nähe von Ephesos, das auf 5.000 Jahre Geschichte zurückblickt, ist heute einer der beliebtesten Badeorte des Landes.
Die Insel Patmos, die auch als „Jerusalem der Ägäis“ bekannt ist, einen Moment der Stille zwischen einzigartigen Landschaften mit weißen Sandstränden und felsigen Buchten.
Delos, die Wiege von Artemis und Apollon, besitzt zahlreiche Ruinen, die zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehören und von einer reichen Vergangenheit erzählen. Eine Zeitreise von fast 2000 Jahren zwischen tausendjährigem Erbe und prächtigen Panoramen.
Paros ist für ihren wunderschönen weißen Marmor berühmt. Mit ihren weiß getünchten Häusern, Olivenhainen und alten Bauwerken bietet sie ein Konzentrat der griechischen Schönheiten. Anschließend läuft die Le Dumont-d’Urville die Insel Hydra an, die für ihr unvergleichliches Licht und die Stille ihrer Gassen berühmt ist, in denen Autos verboten sind.
Weiter nördlich erreichen Sie Nafplio, Ausgangspunkt für den Besuch des berühmten Theaters in Epidauros und der archäologischen Stätte Mykene,, die beide zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehören.
Monumental wie ein steinernes Schiff ragt die befestigte Halbinsel Monemvasia bei Ihrem nächsten Zwischenstopp auf dem Peloponnes aus dem azurblauen Meer.
Santorin, eine der Perlen des Archipels, erwartet Sie zu einer zauberhaften Auszeit und wird Sie mit seiner spektakulären Caldera in seinen Bann ziehen.
Sie laufen Kreta und seine Hauptstadt Heraklion an. In der auf einem Hügel über dem Hafen liegenden Stadt können Sie unter anderem die alten venezianischen Stadtmauern besichtigen, von denen aus Sie einen einzigartigen Blick auf die Stadt haben.
Lassen Sie sich auf der mythischen Insel Rhodos vom Charme der mittelalterlichen Stadt mit ihrer gotischen Architektur verführen, die zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehört.
Schließlich erreichen Sie Antalya, eine alte römische Hafenstadt mit malerischen Gassen und schönen osmanischen Häusern.
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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
- Eine Kreuzfahrt, bei der Sie einige der schönsten Orte und Landschaften Griechenlands und der Türkei entdecken können.
- UNESCO-Welterbestätten: die Akropolis in Athen, die Ruinen von Mykene und das Theater von Epidauros (von Nafplio aus), die heilige Insel Delos, das Kloster des Apostels Johannes und die Höhle der Apokalypse auf Patmos, die Stadt Ephesos (von Kusadasi aus)
- Während der Kreuzfahrt von einem inkludierten Landausflug* pro Anlaufhafen und Person profitieren, die von unseren Experten zusammengestellt wurden
- Abwechslungsreiche Route mit lebendigen Städten, einzigartigen Stränden und zahlreichen historischen und kulturellen Stätten
- Das charmante, befestigte mittelalterliche Dorf Monemvasia, das für seinen authentischen und malerischen Charakter bekannt ist
- Entdeckung der Perlen der Kykladen: Santorini, Delos, Paros
*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
19. Oktober 2025 - Athen
Einschiffung 19.10.2025 von 16:00 bis 17:00
Abfahrt 19.10.2025 um 18:00
Die griechische Hauptstadt liegt am Rande des Saronischen Golfs im Osten des Landes. Der Name Athen stand einst im Plural und bezog sich auf die ersten Dörfer, welche die Akropolis umgaben. Dieses Felsplateau mit historischen Bauwerken, die zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe gehören, ist einfach bezaubernd. Weiter unten haben Sie die Gelegenheit, eines der lebhaftesten Viertel von Athen zu besichtigen: Plaka mit seinem Gewirr aus bunten Gässchen, die am Abend nach Moussaka und Garnelen mit Knoblauch duften. Das Archäologische Nationalmuseum und das Museum für kykladische Kunst gehören auch zu den wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt und erlauben es, die glanzvolle kulturelle Vergangenheit Athens zu entdecken.
20. Oktober 2025 - Kusadasi
Ankunft 20.10.2025 mittags
Abfahrt 20.10.2025 abends
Der reizvolle Badeort Kusadasi liegt an einem Golf an der türkischen Westküste. Sie können in einem glasklaren Wasser baden oder entlang der Küstenpromenade unter Palmen flanieren. Im historischen Viertel gehen Sie durch schmale Gassen, um in Ruhe die bunten Läden des Basars zu erkunden. Da die Ausgrabungsstätte von Ephesos nicht weit entfernt in den Hügeln liegt, haben Sie die Gelegenheit die bedeutenden Überreste dieser Stadt, eine der berühmtesten der Antike, zu entdecken.
21. Oktober 2025 - Patmos
Ankunft 21.10.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 21.10.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Patmos stellt ein legendäres Etappenziel des Dodekanes dar: Hier lebte Johannes, der mutmaßliche Autor des letzten Buches der Bibel. Die Apokalypsengrotte und das Kloster von Johannes dem Theologen sind ihm gewidmet. Sie entdecken diese zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe gehörenden Stätten auf einem mit Weinreben und Obstbäumen bepflanzten Hügel. An der Küste bieten die kristallklaren Buchten von Kambos und Lampi wunderbare Badefreuden.
22. Oktober 2025 - Delos
Ankunft 22.10.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 22.10.2025 mittags
Dieses legendäre Etappenziel der Kykladen erstreckt sich südwestlich von Mykonos. Der feierliche Anblick dieses antiken, heiligen Ortes fällt gleich bei der Ankunft auf. Es ist beeindruckend, dass die zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe gehörende Ausgrabungsstätte nicht weniger als die Hälfte der Insel bedeckt. Vom Antigone-Portikus bis zur Löwenterrasse mit in Marmor gehauenen Skulpturen gehen Sie von Entdeckung zu Entdeckung mit der Ägäis als Hintergrund. Am Hang eines Hügels ermöglichen Ihnen die Sitzreihen eines Theaters einen besonders weiten Panoramaausblick auf die Küste.
22. Oktober 2025 - Paros
Ankunft 22.10.2025 am frühen Nachmittag
Abfahrt 22.10.2025 abends
Die für ihren weißen Marmor berühmte Insel Paros liegt in den Kykladen. An den Kais des Hauptortes Parikia stehen byzantinische Kirchen und neoklassizistische Gebäude. Um sich an dem türkisfarbenen Wasser der Küste zu erfreuen, können Sie in Naoussa Halt machen.
23. Oktober 2025 - Hydra
Ankunft 23.10.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 23.10.2025 abends
Dieses ungewöhnliche Etappenziel der Saronischen Inseln liegt östlich des Peloponnes. Hydra ist autofrei. Die gleichnamige Hafenstadt liegt stufenförmig an den Hängen einer bergigen Bucht. Sie erstaunt durch ihre unverputzten Häuser. Diese gehören zu den Traditionen, ebenso wie die an den Kais festgemachten farbenfrohen Kaiks. Etwas weiter an der Küste haben Sie die Möglichkeit zur Entdeckung des Historisches Archiv-Museums, sowie der Sammlungen des Museums für nationale Geschichte von Athen, die in der eleganten Villa Koundouriotis ausgestellt werden.
24. Oktober 2025 - Nafplio
Ankunft 24.10.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 24.10.2025 abends
Die schöne Stadt Nauplio erstreckt sich stufenförmig an den grünen Hängen des Argolischen Golfs im Osten des Peloponnes. Sie ermöglicht Ihnen, ein sehr mannigfaltiges Kulturerbe zu entdecken. Sehenswert sind zum Beispiel die antike Agora auf dem Akronafplia-Plateau, die Arkaden im italienischen Stil des Syntagma-Platzes und die barocke Festung Palamidi auf dem gleichnamigen Hügel. Von ganz oben bezaubert die Panoramaaussicht auf den Golf und die umliegenden Berge. Um sich am Wasser zu entspannen, folgen Sie der Arvanitia-Promenade zu einer schönen kleinen Felsbucht im Schatten von Zedern und Zypressen.
25. Oktober 2025 - Monemvasia
Ankunft 25.10.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 25.10.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Monemvasia im Süden des Peloponnes ist bei romantiksuchenden Athenern ein beliebtes Ausflugsziel. Am Fuße des steilen Felsens dieser majestätischen Halbinsel, die den poetischen Beinamen „Steinschiff, das die Segel setzt“ trägt, steht eine verblüffende mittelalterliche Festungsstadt, die wie von Gotteshand aus der Ägäis aufgetaucht zu sein schein. Beobachten Sie auf der Festungsmauer, die zum Schutz vor den Wellen errichtet wurde, den Horizont, und flanieren Sie unter den Gewölben durch die ockerfarbenen Gässchen. Am Zusammenfluss der östlichen und westlichen Einflüsse und der Meeresrouten zwischen dem Kontinent, Kreta und den Kykladen birgt Monemvasia vor dieser märchenhaften Kulisse kostbare Schätze der venezianischen und byzantinischen Architektur.
26. Oktober 2025 - Santorini
Ankunft 26.10.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 26.10.2025 abends
Die spektakuläre Vulkaninsel Santorin erhebt sich in den Kykladen aus dem Meer. Ihre Basaltklippen bieten Ihnen besonders weite Panoramaausblicke auf die Ägäis. Um diese zu genießen, können Sie sich zum Hauptort Fira begeben. Von den mit Bougainvilleen geschmückten Aussichtspunkten überschauen Sie aus mehreren hundert Metern Höhe die Küste. Etwas weiter erscheint Ihnen das bezaubernde Dorf Oia wie eine Treppe aus weißen und blauen Häusern an den Hängen des Vulkans. Im Süden der Insel haben Sie die Möglichkeit, die eindrucksvollen Überreste der antiken Stadt Akrotiri zu besichtigen. Sie wurde von einem Vulkanausbruch zerstört und mit einer dichten Schicht Bimsstein bedeckt.
27. Oktober 2025 - Heraklion, Kreta
Ankunft 27.10.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 27.10.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Heraklion, die Hauptstadt der Insel Kreta, ist die bevölkerungsreichste Stadt der Insel. Trubel und lebendiges Treiben sind ein wesentlicher Bestandteil des Charmes dieser Hafenstadt. Sie wurde an einem Hang mit Blick auf den Hafen erbaut und ist von beeindruckenden venezianischen Festungsmauern umgeben. Auf ihrem Gipfel können Sie einen der schönsten Ausblicke auf die Stadt genießen. Die Altstadt wimmelt von kleinen Geschäften, Plätzen, Cafés und lebendigen architektonischen Zeugnissen ihrer langen Geschichte. Der Palast von Knossos veranschaulicht den Reichtum und die Macht seines legendären Herrschers, König Minos. Das archäologische Museum, das eine der größten Sammlungen minoischer Kunstobjekte besitzt, ist einen Besuch wert.
28. Oktober 2025 - Rhodos
Ankunft 28.10.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 28.10.2025 am späten Nachmittag
Die Insel Rhodos lädt mit ihrem milden Klima zum Wandern auf zahlreichen Pfaden, zum Besuch makelloser kleiner Ortschaften und der prachtvollen mittelalterlichen Stadt ein, die zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehört. Die Berge in der Mitte der Insel sind von Wald bedeckt, und an den Westhängen liegen Weinberge und Kulturen. Ihren Charme und ihren Charakter verdankt die Insel auch den Rittern des Johanniterordens, die von 1310 bis 1522 die Insel beherrschten und beeindruckende Wehrmauern mit majestätischen Toren bauten. Auf dieser malerischen Insel mit ruhigen Stränden und ausgedehnten Wanderwegen befand sich der berühmte Koloss, eine legendäre Statue, die zu den sieben Weltwundern zählte.
29. Oktober 2025 - Antalya
Ankunft 29.10.2025 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 29.10.2025 um 08:00
An der türkischen Mittelmeerküste entdecken Sie den Badeort Antalya. Die Stadt besitzt herrliche feine Sandstrände und ist auch für ihr bedeutendes historisches Erbe bekannt. Zahlreiche Überreste zeugen von der Bedeutung dieses antiken römischen Hafens, wie beispielsweise das Hadrianstor, das 130 n. Chr. anlässlich des Besuchs des Kaisers errichtet wurde. In der Altstadt sind wunderschöne osmanische Häuser mit blühenden Gärten sowie das Minarett zu bewundern, das auf den Ruinen einer alten byzantinischen Kirche errichtet wurde. Die Umgebung der Stadt bietet Gelegenheit zur Entdeckung bedeutender archäologischer Stätten wie die antike Stadt Aspendos, die für ihr beeindruckendes römisches Theater bekannt ist.
The Ephesus archaeological site
From the pier, embark your coach for a 30-minute drive to the Ephesus site, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean basin.
Originally dedicated to Cybele, the goddess of fertility, during the prehistoric times, the city was claimed by the Ionians for Artemis and later to Diana by the Romans.
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman sites of the ancient world in the whole Mediterranean. Excavated since 1869, most of the main streets and public buildings have been unearthed and opened for visitors. Everything is here: town hall, dwellings, shops and even public toilets. A town of white marble dazzling in the sunshine, Ephesus is like a stone history book recounting the story of what daily life must have been like in the time of the Greeks and Romans.
During your tour, you will discover the Roman Ephesus. Most of the monuments were built during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Due to its location, the city was developed into two sections: the upper part of the city was the administrative sector with the town hall, a civil basilica and the Odeon aligned on the north side of the State Agora. The lower section facing the port houses religious, commercial and cultural buildings, such as the famous Celsus Library, Roman Villas, commercial agora and its theatre, which accommodated up to 24,000 spectators, and the stadium.
Residences of the town’s nobility are grouped on the slopes of Mount Pion and Mount Coressos on either side of Couretes Street, which links the town’s two districts. The site is also famous for its Hercules Gate, the ancient Scholastikia baths, the Marble Street and Hadrian’s temple.
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This tour involves one hour and a half of walking on uneven ground with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Ephesus & Roman Villas
From the pier, you will embark your coach for a 30-minute drive to the Ephesus site, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean basin.
Originally dedicated to Cybele, the goddess of fertility, during the prehistoric times, the city was claimed by the Ionians for Artemis and later to Diana by the Romans. Ephesus is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman sites of the ancient world in the whole Mediterranean. Excavated since 1869, most of the main streets and public buildings have been unearthed and opened for visitors. Everything is here: town hall, dwellings, shops and even public toilets. A town of white marble dazzling in the sunshine, Ephesus is like a stone history book recounting the story of what daily life must have been like in the time of the Greeks and Romans.
During your tour, you will discover the Roman Ephesus. Most of the monuments were built during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Due to its location, the city was developed into two sections: the upper part of the city was the administrative sector with the town hall, a civil basilica and the Odeon aligned on the north side of the State Agora. The lower section facing the port houses religious, commercial and cultural buildings, such as the famous Celsius Library, Roman Villas, commercial agora and its theatre, which accommodated up to 24,000 spectators, and the stadium.
You will start your tour at the upper gate of Ephesus, which is also known as the Magnesium Gate. Your guide will lead you on a leisurely downhill walking tour through Ephesus’ marble streets, passing and pointing out all the historically important buildings on the way.
You will move on to the recently excavated Terrace Houses complex which are also known as the houses of the rich Ephesians. Located on the northern slope of Bulbul Mountain next to Curetes Street and opposite the Temple of Hadrian, these houses were built in the peristyle form with a courtyard surrounded by Ionic colonnades. They are finely decorated with mosaics and frescoes. Built in the period of Augustus, they were inhabited until the 7th century AD according to evidence from excavations.
Then, you will visit one of the most impressive sites of Ephesus, the Library of Celsus. Built in 135 BC by a son in homage to his father, this library is finely decorated with columns and sculptures.
Finally, after just a short walk away, you will join the Grand theatre where St Paul preached to the Ephesians, imploring them to give up their worship of Artemis and embrace the Christian faith.
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This tour involves two and a half hours of walking on uneven ground with many steps. The surface can be slippery. We recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. This tour is limited to 40 participants.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Saint John Monastery & Apocalypse Cave
From the pier, board your coach for a drive to the Saint John Monastery. Overlooking Skala port and the island’s southern region, this medieval monastery looks more like a fortress than a house of prayer. It was built to repel attacks by pirates.
In the year 95 AD, Saint John the Evangelist was banished from Ephesus and exiled to Patmos, which in the days of the Roman Empire was where those who were exiled were sent.
In 1088, the Byzantine Emperor Alexios Komnenos authorised Saint Christodoulos, an abbot from Asia Minor, to erect a monastery in memory of Saint John. The whole island was yielded to the monastery. The adjoining Theotokos Chapel has frescoes dating back to the 12th century. Other Byzantine treasures are found in the monastery. Today this holy place is a veritable museum of Byzantine art thanks to the countless frescoes, icons, holy objects and manuscripts contained within its walls.
After visiting the monastery, a short drive away, will take you to the Apocalypse Cave where the final chapter of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle. The Book of Revelation prophecy came to him through a symbolic vision and was written in Greek. This cave was the house of the evangelist and now is surrounded by a monastery and school of theology. You can see the resting place outlined in beaten silver where St John laid his head every night. To the right the rock is shaped like a pulpit and is where the disciple, Prochoros, wrote the revelation as dictated by John.
Finally, you will re-board your coach for a photo stop at the three windmills located at the top of Chora hill. You will then return returning to the pier.
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This excursion is not suitable for people who have difficulty walking. The coach will drop you near the old town, and access to the monastery is on foot via cobblestone streets. All together you will have to go up and down about 100 steps. Appropriate clothing is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered. It is not permitted to take photos inside the chapel or the cave.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.The archaeological site of Delos
Your tour will start directly from the pier where you will have disembarked by ship's tender. Follow your guide and go discover one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Greece.
Both the oldest and the largest open-air site in Europe, this antique site has many houses, temples and sacred shrines. Emerging from a burned grass carpet, the ruins are spread out below Mount Kynthos. At the top of this small hill and only relief of the island, the Sanctuary of Zeus and Athena Cynthiens dating from the 3rd century BC. Overlooking the area, as on the hillside, you can see a range of cultural institutions dedicated to oriental divinities. Frozen by 2,000 years of abandonment, the city ruins draw an impressive maze of white stone in which one can get lost like the pilgrims and the merchants of yesteryear, when Delos was beaming on the Aegean.
You will reach the sanctuary of Apollo, known as the “Temple of the Athenians”, where you will admire the temples dedicated to this god, their altars, their votive offerings and other buildings.
Then, you will discover the Terrace of the Lions, with its famous marble lions that dominated and protected the town. You will continue until the Theatre District, the most luxurious district of the ancient city with the mansions known as the home “of Dionysus”, “of Cleopatra” and “of Dioscuri”. You will see the different mosaics that adorned the floors of Hellenistic houses, and the streets, the houses, the workshops and the shops that made Delos a bustling city.
- This excursion is entirely on foot. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. The museum is closed for revonation.
Inbegriffen
Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Parikia & Naoussa
From the pier, board your coach for a 10-minute drive to the famous Byzantine Church of Ekatontapyliani. Also named the “Lady of the hundred doors”, this church is one of the greatest early Christian monuments in Greece. The name was a creation of the 17th century scholars who wanted to compare the splendour of the church to that of the Temple of Hundred Doors (Ekatonpylon) in ancient Thebes of Egypt.
Following your visit, you will board your coach for a panoramic drive to the traditional village of Lefkes.
Lefkes is the most mountainous village of Paros and the most verdurous one. It was the first capital of Paros. The village is located under a pineforest on the hill. Follow your guide on a walking tour through its narrow streets with white walls. See the old wash-houses that are still used by some housewives, the House of Literature, the picturesque Ramnos, a street with taverns and other stores and the wonderful view: the sea and Naxos in the background. The houses are built amphitheatrical. The first residents were immigrants that came from Crete and Naoussa and locals who chose to build their village on the mountain, in order to be protected from the pirates. The town hall was built with the famous marble of Paros.
Once leaving Lefkes, you will head for the picturesque village of Naoussa. The port of Naoussa is protected by a separate fortification, the Venetian Castle. The fortification was built in the 15th century by the dynasty of Sommaripas and emerges from the sea behind the small harbour with the traditional fish boats. Today, although half sunk, the castle offers a very impressive sight worth seeing.
Before rejoining your ship, you will have some free time to stroll around its narrow streets, little squares and traditional whitewashed houses.
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This tour involves approximately 2 hours of moderate walking mainly on flat ground, a few steps are to be expected at the Church of Ekatontapyliani. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate clothing is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered.
Panorama & winery
Your tour starts off with a panoramic drive to the traditional village of Lefkes, a beautiful hilltop village built in an amphitheatre shape, offering wonderful vistas all around. The town hall is especially nice, being built with the famous marble of Paros.
After a short visit, continue towards the traditional Moraitis Winery, see the vineyards, visit the production areas and the old winery basement, where the famous red wines of Moraitis are still aged. Your visit of the property will end with a wine tasting accompanied by local snacks.
You will then continue to the nearby village of Naoussa, considered to be one of the prettiest in the Cyclades. Despite the development of tourism, the village has managed to keep its authenticity, its character and its charm, with its whitewashed and flowered little houses and its tiny whitewashed churches and chapels, surrounded by labyrinth-like narrow, stone-paved streets.
Your last stop will be in Parikia town, where you will visit the famous Church of a Hundred Doors. This church is the holy place of Paros and is linked to the history and myths of Byzantium.
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This tour involves approximately two hours of walking over flat but uneven terrain and a few steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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The charm of Hydra town certainly lies in her rich history, port and waterfront unspoiled by motorised vehicles. This island offers a rugged charm and many scenes to discover.
From the pier, follow your guide on a walking exploration through the island's historical landmarks. Your first stop will be the Hydra Museum - Historical Archives where you may admire 19th century paintings of considerable artistic value as well as rich documental and photographic material detailing the long maritime tradition and history of the island.
Continuing your walk around the port, you will visit the Church of the Dormitian, which houses icons, chandeliers and other offerings from the wealthy seafarers of the island. It is even said one of the chandeliers was stolen from Louis XIV and given to the church.
Enjoy a coffee break or a refreshment together with Hydra's local sweet "amygdaloto".
Next, reach Koundouriotis Mansion, one of the finest examples of the traditional 18th and 19th century architecture of Hydra. Built in 1780 by the ship owner Lazaros Koundouriotis, it now houses various items from the National Historical Museum of Athens, such as traditional costumes, jewellery, fine embroideries, pottery and wood-carvings.
Enjoy a leisurely walk through Hydra's little alleys and stone houses before your return to the port.
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This tour is entirely on foot, walking over uneven ground, cobble stone streets and steps (70-80 steps). You must be in relatively good physical condition to participate. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate clothing is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered. The refreshment is included on your tour.
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From the pier, board your coach for a 45-minute ride to Epidaurus.
Lying 30 km (18.6 miles) east of Nafplion, Epidaurus is known for its ancient theatre. Considered one of the most important sanctuaries in the ancient world, Epidaurus was dedicated to the god of medicine, Asclepius. The world-famous Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, built in the 4th century BC, is a marvel of harmony and acoustics and the best-preserved ancient theatre in Greece. Built in limestone, it can accommodate 12,000 spectators.
Next, re-board your coach for a ride to the archaeological site of Mycenae. The first in-depth excavations were carried out in 1876 by the German archaeologist Schliemann, who was obsessed with finding the grave of King Agamemnon. His diligent work exposed the famous Lion Gate, the entrance to the city which contains the shaft burial graves of some ancient nobles. A short distance away is the Beehive Tomb, so called due to its unusual shape.
Finally, you will board your coach for a 30-minute ride to Nafplion.
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This tour involves approximately 2 hours of walking over uneven surfaces with some steps which could be slippery. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and sun protection.
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Monemvasia, often referred as the “Gibraltar of Greece”, is undoubtedly unique with its fortified medieval town built on a reddish-brown rock and surrounded by the blue sea.
Board your shuttle bus from the tender point and start your exploration by entering the one and only gate of the city (Monemvasia comes from Moni = sole and Emvasia = entrance). The old stone built mansions, the picturesque lanes and the numerous Byzantine churches create an environment of superb beauty.
Monemvasia is split in two: the lower town and the upper town. Walking on the main alley and admiring the wonderful architecture of the houses on your left and right, you will end up at the square of Elkomenos. The square is dominated by the church of Elkomenos on the left, a mosque converted into a museum on the right and an old Turkish cannon in the middle of it.
You will admire the highlights of the medieval town during your walking tour before returning back to the pier and your awaiting ship.
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This excursion involves extensive walking on flat, uneven ground, cobblestones and several steps. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. This tour is not recommended to guests with limited mobility or in a wheelchair.
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Among the most fascinating aspects of Santorini are the scoria clad cliffs which remind you that the island is perched on the rim of a dormant volcano. Every square metre is cultivated: tomatoes, pistachios and vines, notably the Assyrtiko grapes which produce one of Greece’s best wines.
From the pier, board your coach and drive to the village of Oia. En-route, you will pass through several small villages perched above the sea and see the different lava flows which for centuries have fashioned the island’s landscape. You will eventually arrive in Oia, a little jewel of a place on the side of a cliff overlooking the old crater (caldera) on the coast forming the north-west point of the island. The traditional Cyclades architecture has been scrupulously respected here and offers some stunning perspectives.
Your next stop is Fira where you will visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thira. This museum houses finds from the excavations at Akrotiri of which a gold ibex as well as many frescoes.
At the end of your tour, take the cable car down to the port of Fira, form here you will rejoin the ship’s tender back to your ship.
- The excursion involves approximately 2h30 of walking with some steps. We recommend you wear non-slip and comfortable shoes and to protect yourself from the sun. The return ticket for the cable car to the port is included in the price of this excursion.
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From your pier, board your coach for a 15-minute drive to Akrotiri.
The prehistorical site of Akrotiri, also called “the Pompeii of the Aegean” has reopened very recently after several years of closure. Akrotiri is known for the famous ruins dating back to the Neolithic, five thousand years before our era. In the Bronze Age, in the 17th century BC, the town was destroyed by a volcanic eruption and buried in volcanic ash. Archeological excavations have yielded urban remains in excellent state of preservation. This site was discovered in 1967 by Pr. Spyros Marinatos and his team. The archeological excavations are still in process nowadays.
Following your visit, reboard your coach for a drive to the village of Oia. En-route, you will pass through several small villages perched above the sea and see the different lava flows which have fashioned the island’s landscape for centuries. You will eventually arrive in Oia, a little jewel of a place on the side of a cliff overlooking the old crater (caldera) on the coast forming the north-west point of the island. The traditional Cyclades architecture has been scrupulously respected here and offers some stunning perspectives.
Then, you will join Fira town. You will walk a few hundred metres to the cable car station and take a cable car to the old port, where you will board your tender back to the ship.
- The return ticket for the cable car to the port is included in the price of this excursion. As the excursion involves around two and a half hours of walking over cobblestone streets and uneven ground, we advise you to wear non-slip and comfortable shoes and to protect yourself from the sun. In addition to the extensive amount of walking on this tour, there is a 5 to 10-minute walk from the bus parking area in Oia and a lengthy walk from the bus stop to the cable car station in Fira, all over cobblestones and with some steps.
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From the pier, board your coach and drive across Crete and towards the Libyan Sea to Phaestos.
One of the most important centres of the Minoan civilization, Phaestos was the wealthiest and most powerful city in Southern Crete. It was inhabited from the Neolithic Age until the development of the Minoan palaces in the 15th century BC. Upon arrival, proceed to a visit of the Phaestos Palace, also known as the ‘Phaistos Palace’, and commence your guided walking tour.
The Phaestos Palace’s superb architectural design and near-perfect construction is one of the finest and most typical of all Minoan palaces. The ruins of the Old and New Palace are both preserved; the Old Palace is protected under a shed, with some remains dating back to Neolithic times. The New Palace consists of a central peristyle court flanked by storerooms and shrines on the west side, the royal quarters on the north and the workshops on the east. The ‘theatral area’ with the ‘processional ways’ is situated west of the storerooms, and the granaries of the Old Palace are located in the lower strata. The West Propylon, the palace’s monumental entrance, is the most impressive known structure of its kind. The artefacts from the palace are now exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
Following your guided tour, depart the archaeological site of Phaestos for the drive back to the pier.
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This excursion involves approximately 2.4 km (1 ½ miles) of walking on uneven ground and several steps. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. This tour is not recommended to guests with limited mobility.
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Crete’s fertile soil and towering peaks witnessed the development of one of the earliest recorded civilizations on earth: the Minoan.
Knossos is the most important of the Minoan palaces and the most famous Cretan site since its discovery in 1878. Occupied for 9,000 years before present and associated with the legend of the palace of King Minos, the site was the capital of Crete during the Minoan period. It was the court of the legendary King Minos, whose wife Pasiphae gave birth to the Minotaur, half-bull, half-man. The excavations on the site were begun in 1893 by the English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans and his team and lasted 35 years.
From the pier, you will board your coach for the 30-minute drive to Knossos.
During this tour, you will discover the Great Palace through the West Court, where one can easily understand why the legend of the labyrinth grew up here. It takes about one hour and a half to walk around the site and explore all the parts of the Palace. See the Royal Quarters’ Throne room with its antechamber and main throne, as well as the Queen’s Quarters, whose wall above the entrance door is decorated with a copy of the famous dolphin frescos. Your guide will also tell about the Minotaur legend.
You will continue your journey with a visit of the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion. The museum houses archaeological finds from all over Crete, covering over 5,500 years of the island's history. With its twenty halls, the museum presents the finds from the Minoan era, including the frescoes from the Royal Palace of Knossos.
After your visit of the museum, you will board your coach and join your ship after a 15-minute drive.
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This excursion involves 1,5 km (1 mile) of walking with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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The Acropolis of Lindos, a rocky promontory that towers over the town, has been used since the 6th century B.C. as a citadel and place of worship successively by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, the Knights of St. John, and the Ottomans. It is one of the most important archaeological sites on the island of Rhodes, and it is also one of the most picturesque locations, attracting artists from around the world.
Your excursion begins with a scenic drive south from the city of Rhodes, through orange and lemon groves, prosperous vineyards, and gnarled olive trees. As your motorcoach rounds the last bend of the road, your first views of Lindos are of the rocky cliffs of the acropolis surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Spread out below you is the village of Lindos, clustered with pretty, whitewashed houses, its streets paved with intricately patterned black and white pebbles collected from the sea.
As you begin your climb up the footpath to the summit, the first ruins you will encounter are walls built by crusaders in the early 14th century atop ancient fortifications. When you reach the top, you’ll pass through battlements constructed by the Knights of St. John to defend against the Ottomans and enter the acropolis complex. Here, with absolutely stunning views in all directions, you will discover the ancient remains of the 4th-century B.C. Doric Temple of Athena Lindia and the imposing columns of the Hellenistic Stoa, as well as a Byzantine church and additional remnants of the knights' citadel.
After making your way back down to the modern town, you will have some time at leisure to browse the shops brimming with attractive souvenirs, before returning to Rhodes.
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This excursion involves as much as two hours of walking, and although the distances are not great, the approach to the acropolis is steep, and there is no shade at the top. You must be in relatively good physical condition to participate and take extra precautions against the sun. We recommend wear good walking shoes.
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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.
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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PANORAMIC 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 : 50 €
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), or to visit on your own, the Acropolis site (this visit is not accessible to disabled people). 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:
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2-nights accommodation in Deluxe room at Athens Capital Centre – Collection Mgallery 5* (local standard) or similar, breakfast included.
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Meals as mentioned in the programme.
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Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine or 1 local beer and 1 coffee or tea).
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Welcome drink voucher of 20 € to enjoy a cocktail at the rooftop Mappemonde during open hours (non refundable)
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Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.
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The services of a local English-speaking escort on the day of arrival.
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The services of a local English-speaking guide during visits.
Your programme does not include:
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Dinner on days 1 & 2.
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Personal expenses.
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Visa if necessary.
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Tips for the driver and local guide.
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Early check-in and late check-out.
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Other services not mentioned in the programme.
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Entry fees and guided visit of the Acropolis.
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.
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On day 2, the photo tour of the Anafiotika district requires about 2 hours of walking on flat and uneven ground with uneven level.
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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).
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The Acropolis visit site is not included to the program and is not recomanded for disabled people.You can visit it on your own during leisure time.
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The Benaki Museum is closed on Tuesday.
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The Central Market is closed on Sunday.
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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 : 1.920 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.The Ephesus archaeological site
From the pier, embark your coach for a 30-minute drive to the Ephesus site, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean basin.
Originally dedicated to Cybele, the goddess of fertility, during the prehistoric times, the city was claimed by the Ionians for Artemis and later to Diana by the Romans.
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman sites of the ancient world in the whole Mediterranean. Excavated since 1869, most of the main streets and public buildings have been unearthed and opened for visitors. Everything is here: town hall, dwellings, shops and even public toilets. A town of white marble dazzling in the sunshine, Ephesus is like a stone history book recounting the story of what daily life must have been like in the time of the Greeks and Romans.
During your tour, you will discover the Roman Ephesus. Most of the monuments were built during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Due to its location, the city was developed into two sections: the upper part of the city was the administrative sector with the town hall, a civil basilica and the Odeon aligned on the north side of the State Agora. The lower section facing the port houses religious, commercial and cultural buildings, such as the famous Celsus Library, Roman Villas, commercial agora and its theatre, which accommodated up to 24,000 spectators, and the stadium.
Residences of the town’s nobility are grouped on the slopes of Mount Pion and Mount Coressos on either side of Couretes Street, which links the town’s two districts. The site is also famous for its Hercules Gate, the ancient Scholastikia baths, the Marble Street and Hadrian’s temple.
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This tour involves one hour and a half of walking on uneven ground with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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From the pier, you will embark your coach for a 30-minute drive to the Ephesus site, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean basin.
Originally dedicated to Cybele, the goddess of fertility, during the prehistoric times, the city was claimed by the Ionians for Artemis and later to Diana by the Romans. Ephesus is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman sites of the ancient world in the whole Mediterranean. Excavated since 1869, most of the main streets and public buildings have been unearthed and opened for visitors. Everything is here: town hall, dwellings, shops and even public toilets. A town of white marble dazzling in the sunshine, Ephesus is like a stone history book recounting the story of what daily life must have been like in the time of the Greeks and Romans.
During your tour, you will discover the Roman Ephesus. Most of the monuments were built during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Due to its location, the city was developed into two sections: the upper part of the city was the administrative sector with the town hall, a civil basilica and the Odeon aligned on the north side of the State Agora. The lower section facing the port houses religious, commercial and cultural buildings, such as the famous Celsius Library, Roman Villas, commercial agora and its theatre, which accommodated up to 24,000 spectators, and the stadium.
You will start your tour at the upper gate of Ephesus, which is also known as the Magnesium Gate. Your guide will lead you on a leisurely downhill walking tour through Ephesus’ marble streets, passing and pointing out all the historically important buildings on the way.
You will move on to the recently excavated Terrace Houses complex which are also known as the houses of the rich Ephesians. Located on the northern slope of Bulbul Mountain next to Curetes Street and opposite the Temple of Hadrian, these houses were built in the peristyle form with a courtyard surrounded by Ionic colonnades. They are finely decorated with mosaics and frescoes. Built in the period of Augustus, they were inhabited until the 7th century AD according to evidence from excavations.
Then, you will visit one of the most impressive sites of Ephesus, the Library of Celsus. Built in 135 BC by a son in homage to his father, this library is finely decorated with columns and sculptures.
Finally, after just a short walk away, you will join the Grand theatre where St Paul preached to the Ephesians, imploring them to give up their worship of Artemis and embrace the Christian faith.
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This tour involves two and a half hours of walking on uneven ground with many steps. The surface can be slippery. We recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. This tour is limited to 40 participants.
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From the pier, board your coach for a drive to the Saint John Monastery. Overlooking Skala port and the island’s southern region, this medieval monastery looks more like a fortress than a house of prayer. It was built to repel attacks by pirates.
In the year 95 AD, Saint John the Evangelist was banished from Ephesus and exiled to Patmos, which in the days of the Roman Empire was where those who were exiled were sent.
In 1088, the Byzantine Emperor Alexios Komnenos authorised Saint Christodoulos, an abbot from Asia Minor, to erect a monastery in memory of Saint John. The whole island was yielded to the monastery. The adjoining Theotokos Chapel has frescoes dating back to the 12th century. Other Byzantine treasures are found in the monastery. Today this holy place is a veritable museum of Byzantine art thanks to the countless frescoes, icons, holy objects and manuscripts contained within its walls.
After visiting the monastery, a short drive away, will take you to the Apocalypse Cave where the final chapter of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle. The Book of Revelation prophecy came to him through a symbolic vision and was written in Greek. This cave was the house of the evangelist and now is surrounded by a monastery and school of theology. You can see the resting place outlined in beaten silver where St John laid his head every night. To the right the rock is shaped like a pulpit and is where the disciple, Prochoros, wrote the revelation as dictated by John.
Finally, you will re-board your coach for a photo stop at the three windmills located at the top of Chora hill. You will then return returning to the pier.
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This excursion is not suitable for people who have difficulty walking. The coach will drop you near the old town, and access to the monastery is on foot via cobblestone streets. All together you will have to go up and down about 100 steps. Appropriate clothing is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered. It is not permitted to take photos inside the chapel or the cave.
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Your tour will start directly from the pier where you will have disembarked by ship's tender. Follow your guide and go discover one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Greece.
Both the oldest and the largest open-air site in Europe, this antique site has many houses, temples and sacred shrines. Emerging from a burned grass carpet, the ruins are spread out below Mount Kynthos. At the top of this small hill and only relief of the island, the Sanctuary of Zeus and Athena Cynthiens dating from the 3rd century BC. Overlooking the area, as on the hillside, you can see a range of cultural institutions dedicated to oriental divinities. Frozen by 2,000 years of abandonment, the city ruins draw an impressive maze of white stone in which one can get lost like the pilgrims and the merchants of yesteryear, when Delos was beaming on the Aegean.
You will reach the sanctuary of Apollo, known as the “Temple of the Athenians”, where you will admire the temples dedicated to this god, their altars, their votive offerings and other buildings.
Then, you will discover the Terrace of the Lions, with its famous marble lions that dominated and protected the town. You will continue until the Theatre District, the most luxurious district of the ancient city with the mansions known as the home “of Dionysus”, “of Cleopatra” and “of Dioscuri”. You will see the different mosaics that adorned the floors of Hellenistic houses, and the streets, the houses, the workshops and the shops that made Delos a bustling city.
- This excursion is entirely on foot. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. The museum is closed for revonation.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.Parikia & Naoussa
From the pier, board your coach for a 10-minute drive to the famous Byzantine Church of Ekatontapyliani. Also named the “Lady of the hundred doors”, this church is one of the greatest early Christian monuments in Greece. The name was a creation of the 17th century scholars who wanted to compare the splendour of the church to that of the Temple of Hundred Doors (Ekatonpylon) in ancient Thebes of Egypt.
Following your visit, you will board your coach for a panoramic drive to the traditional village of Lefkes.
Lefkes is the most mountainous village of Paros and the most verdurous one. It was the first capital of Paros. The village is located under a pineforest on the hill. Follow your guide on a walking tour through its narrow streets with white walls. See the old wash-houses that are still used by some housewives, the House of Literature, the picturesque Ramnos, a street with taverns and other stores and the wonderful view: the sea and Naxos in the background. The houses are built amphitheatrical. The first residents were immigrants that came from Crete and Naoussa and locals who chose to build their village on the mountain, in order to be protected from the pirates. The town hall was built with the famous marble of Paros.
Once leaving Lefkes, you will head for the picturesque village of Naoussa. The port of Naoussa is protected by a separate fortification, the Venetian Castle. The fortification was built in the 15th century by the dynasty of Sommaripas and emerges from the sea behind the small harbour with the traditional fish boats. Today, although half sunk, the castle offers a very impressive sight worth seeing.
Before rejoining your ship, you will have some free time to stroll around its narrow streets, little squares and traditional whitewashed houses.
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This tour involves approximately 2 hours of moderate walking mainly on flat ground, a few steps are to be expected at the Church of Ekatontapyliani. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate clothing is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered.
Panorama & winery
Your tour starts off with a panoramic drive to the traditional village of Lefkes, a beautiful hilltop village built in an amphitheatre shape, offering wonderful vistas all around. The town hall is especially nice, being built with the famous marble of Paros.
After a short visit, continue towards the traditional Moraitis Winery, see the vineyards, visit the production areas and the old winery basement, where the famous red wines of Moraitis are still aged. Your visit of the property will end with a wine tasting accompanied by local snacks.
You will then continue to the nearby village of Naoussa, considered to be one of the prettiest in the Cyclades. Despite the development of tourism, the village has managed to keep its authenticity, its character and its charm, with its whitewashed and flowered little houses and its tiny whitewashed churches and chapels, surrounded by labyrinth-like narrow, stone-paved streets.
Your last stop will be in Parikia town, where you will visit the famous Church of a Hundred Doors. This church is the holy place of Paros and is linked to the history and myths of Byzantium.
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This tour involves approximately two hours of walking over flat but uneven terrain and a few steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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The charm of Hydra town certainly lies in her rich history, port and waterfront unspoiled by motorised vehicles. This island offers a rugged charm and many scenes to discover.
From the pier, follow your guide on a walking exploration through the island's historical landmarks. Your first stop will be the Hydra Museum - Historical Archives where you may admire 19th century paintings of considerable artistic value as well as rich documental and photographic material detailing the long maritime tradition and history of the island.
Continuing your walk around the port, you will visit the Church of the Dormitian, which houses icons, chandeliers and other offerings from the wealthy seafarers of the island. It is even said one of the chandeliers was stolen from Louis XIV and given to the church.
Enjoy a coffee break or a refreshment together with Hydra's local sweet "amygdaloto".
Next, reach Koundouriotis Mansion, one of the finest examples of the traditional 18th and 19th century architecture of Hydra. Built in 1780 by the ship owner Lazaros Koundouriotis, it now houses various items from the National Historical Museum of Athens, such as traditional costumes, jewellery, fine embroideries, pottery and wood-carvings.
Enjoy a leisurely walk through Hydra's little alleys and stone houses before your return to the port.
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This tour is entirely on foot, walking over uneven ground, cobble stone streets and steps (70-80 steps). You must be in relatively good physical condition to participate. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. Appropriate clothing is required to enter religious sites: shoulders and knees must be covered. The refreshment is included on your tour.
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From the pier, board your coach for a 45-minute ride to Epidaurus.
Lying 30 km (18.6 miles) east of Nafplion, Epidaurus is known for its ancient theatre. Considered one of the most important sanctuaries in the ancient world, Epidaurus was dedicated to the god of medicine, Asclepius. The world-famous Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, built in the 4th century BC, is a marvel of harmony and acoustics and the best-preserved ancient theatre in Greece. Built in limestone, it can accommodate 12,000 spectators.
Next, re-board your coach for a ride to the archaeological site of Mycenae. The first in-depth excavations were carried out in 1876 by the German archaeologist Schliemann, who was obsessed with finding the grave of King Agamemnon. His diligent work exposed the famous Lion Gate, the entrance to the city which contains the shaft burial graves of some ancient nobles. A short distance away is the Beehive Tomb, so called due to its unusual shape.
Finally, you will board your coach for a 30-minute ride to Nafplion.
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This tour involves approximately 2 hours of walking over uneven surfaces with some steps which could be slippery. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and sun protection.
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Monemvasia, often referred as the “Gibraltar of Greece”, is undoubtedly unique with its fortified medieval town built on a reddish-brown rock and surrounded by the blue sea.
Board your shuttle bus from the tender point and start your exploration by entering the one and only gate of the city (Monemvasia comes from Moni = sole and Emvasia = entrance). The old stone built mansions, the picturesque lanes and the numerous Byzantine churches create an environment of superb beauty.
Monemvasia is split in two: the lower town and the upper town. Walking on the main alley and admiring the wonderful architecture of the houses on your left and right, you will end up at the square of Elkomenos. The square is dominated by the church of Elkomenos on the left, a mosque converted into a museum on the right and an old Turkish cannon in the middle of it.
You will admire the highlights of the medieval town during your walking tour before returning back to the pier and your awaiting ship.
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This excursion involves extensive walking on flat, uneven ground, cobblestones and several steps. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. This tour is not recommended to guests with limited mobility or in a wheelchair.
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Among the most fascinating aspects of Santorini are the scoria clad cliffs which remind you that the island is perched on the rim of a dormant volcano. Every square metre is cultivated: tomatoes, pistachios and vines, notably the Assyrtiko grapes which produce one of Greece’s best wines.
From the pier, board your coach and drive to the village of Oia. En-route, you will pass through several small villages perched above the sea and see the different lava flows which for centuries have fashioned the island’s landscape. You will eventually arrive in Oia, a little jewel of a place on the side of a cliff overlooking the old crater (caldera) on the coast forming the north-west point of the island. The traditional Cyclades architecture has been scrupulously respected here and offers some stunning perspectives.
Your next stop is Fira where you will visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thira. This museum houses finds from the excavations at Akrotiri of which a gold ibex as well as many frescoes.
At the end of your tour, take the cable car down to the port of Fira, form here you will rejoin the ship’s tender back to your ship.
- The excursion involves approximately 2h30 of walking with some steps. We recommend you wear non-slip and comfortable shoes and to protect yourself from the sun. The return ticket for the cable car to the port is included in the price of this excursion.
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From your pier, board your coach for a 15-minute drive to Akrotiri.
The prehistorical site of Akrotiri, also called “the Pompeii of the Aegean” has reopened very recently after several years of closure. Akrotiri is known for the famous ruins dating back to the Neolithic, five thousand years before our era. In the Bronze Age, in the 17th century BC, the town was destroyed by a volcanic eruption and buried in volcanic ash. Archeological excavations have yielded urban remains in excellent state of preservation. This site was discovered in 1967 by Pr. Spyros Marinatos and his team. The archeological excavations are still in process nowadays.
Following your visit, reboard your coach for a drive to the village of Oia. En-route, you will pass through several small villages perched above the sea and see the different lava flows which have fashioned the island’s landscape for centuries. You will eventually arrive in Oia, a little jewel of a place on the side of a cliff overlooking the old crater (caldera) on the coast forming the north-west point of the island. The traditional Cyclades architecture has been scrupulously respected here and offers some stunning perspectives.
Then, you will join Fira town. You will walk a few hundred metres to the cable car station and take a cable car to the old port, where you will board your tender back to the ship.
- The return ticket for the cable car to the port is included in the price of this excursion. As the excursion involves around two and a half hours of walking over cobblestone streets and uneven ground, we advise you to wear non-slip and comfortable shoes and to protect yourself from the sun. In addition to the extensive amount of walking on this tour, there is a 5 to 10-minute walk from the bus parking area in Oia and a lengthy walk from the bus stop to the cable car station in Fira, all over cobblestones and with some steps.
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From the pier, board your coach and drive across Crete and towards the Libyan Sea to Phaestos.
One of the most important centres of the Minoan civilization, Phaestos was the wealthiest and most powerful city in Southern Crete. It was inhabited from the Neolithic Age until the development of the Minoan palaces in the 15th century BC. Upon arrival, proceed to a visit of the Phaestos Palace, also known as the ‘Phaistos Palace’, and commence your guided walking tour.
The Phaestos Palace’s superb architectural design and near-perfect construction is one of the finest and most typical of all Minoan palaces. The ruins of the Old and New Palace are both preserved; the Old Palace is protected under a shed, with some remains dating back to Neolithic times. The New Palace consists of a central peristyle court flanked by storerooms and shrines on the west side, the royal quarters on the north and the workshops on the east. The ‘theatral area’ with the ‘processional ways’ is situated west of the storerooms, and the granaries of the Old Palace are located in the lower strata. The West Propylon, the palace’s monumental entrance, is the most impressive known structure of its kind. The artefacts from the palace are now exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
Following your guided tour, depart the archaeological site of Phaestos for the drive back to the pier.
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This excursion involves approximately 2.4 km (1 ½ miles) of walking on uneven ground and several steps. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun. This tour is not recommended to guests with limited mobility.
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Crete’s fertile soil and towering peaks witnessed the development of one of the earliest recorded civilizations on earth: the Minoan.
Knossos is the most important of the Minoan palaces and the most famous Cretan site since its discovery in 1878. Occupied for 9,000 years before present and associated with the legend of the palace of King Minos, the site was the capital of Crete during the Minoan period. It was the court of the legendary King Minos, whose wife Pasiphae gave birth to the Minotaur, half-bull, half-man. The excavations on the site were begun in 1893 by the English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans and his team and lasted 35 years.
From the pier, you will board your coach for the 30-minute drive to Knossos.
During this tour, you will discover the Great Palace through the West Court, where one can easily understand why the legend of the labyrinth grew up here. It takes about one hour and a half to walk around the site and explore all the parts of the Palace. See the Royal Quarters’ Throne room with its antechamber and main throne, as well as the Queen’s Quarters, whose wall above the entrance door is decorated with a copy of the famous dolphin frescos. Your guide will also tell about the Minotaur legend.
You will continue your journey with a visit of the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion. The museum houses archaeological finds from all over Crete, covering over 5,500 years of the island's history. With its twenty halls, the museum presents the finds from the Minoan era, including the frescoes from the Royal Palace of Knossos.
After your visit of the museum, you will board your coach and join your ship after a 15-minute drive.
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This excursion involves 1,5 km (1 mile) of walking with some steps. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
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The Acropolis of Lindos, a rocky promontory that towers over the town, has been used since the 6th century B.C. as a citadel and place of worship successively by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, the Knights of St. John, and the Ottomans. It is one of the most important archaeological sites on the island of Rhodes, and it is also one of the most picturesque locations, attracting artists from around the world.
Your excursion begins with a scenic drive south from the city of Rhodes, through orange and lemon groves, prosperous vineyards, and gnarled olive trees. As your motorcoach rounds the last bend of the road, your first views of Lindos are of the rocky cliffs of the acropolis surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Spread out below you is the village of Lindos, clustered with pretty, whitewashed houses, its streets paved with intricately patterned black and white pebbles collected from the sea.
As you begin your climb up the footpath to the summit, the first ruins you will encounter are walls built by crusaders in the early 14th century atop ancient fortifications. When you reach the top, you’ll pass through battlements constructed by the Knights of St. John to defend against the Ottomans and enter the acropolis complex. Here, with absolutely stunning views in all directions, you will discover the ancient remains of the 4th-century B.C. Doric Temple of Athena Lindia and the imposing columns of the Hellenistic Stoa, as well as a Byzantine church and additional remnants of the knights' citadel.
After making your way back down to the modern town, you will have some time at leisure to browse the shops brimming with attractive souvenirs, before returning to Rhodes.
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This excursion involves as much as two hours of walking, and although the distances are not great, the approach to the acropolis is steep, and there is no shade at the top. You must be in relatively good physical condition to participate and take extra precautions against the sun. We recommend wear good walking shoes.
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Je nach Verfügbarkeit Preis pro Person.DIRECT TRANSFER FROM ANTALYA PORT TO ANTALYA AIRPORT
Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between your port of disembarkation and the airport.
Antalya
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative.
You will then be directly transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.
Your programme includes:
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Transfer 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.
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 : 40 €
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.