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10-night Ancient Shores Of The Mediterranean Cruise

OFFER ID 1597915

Cruise Line
PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Ship
Le Dumont-D'Urville
Destination
Athens (Piraeus)/Malaga
Departure Date
Nov 7, 2025
Length
10
from $8,470

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Exclusive Amenities

  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Ship Info  |  Le Dumont-D'Urville
Overview Statistics Services Staterooms Deck Plans


Up to 30% May Be Available Based on the Voyage Selected! (Click for terms.)

Up to 30% Bonus - Consumer Details:

  • Promotion is ongoing, capacity controlled, subject to availability, and can be withdrawn at any time without notice.
  • Enjoy bonus savings of up to 30% based on the voyage selected and time of booking.
  • Offer combinable with PONANT Bonus, PONANT Yacht Club, current brand offers, onboard savings, and contracted partner amenities.
  • Offer available on new bookings only and is capacity controlled.
  • Rates already reflect promotional savings. No further discounts will apply.
  • Call your travel advisor to book with this promotion.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Athens (Piraeus)
Arrive
11/07/2025
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Depart
11/07/2025
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Piraeus: The Ancient City of Athens - 8 Hours

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Piraeus: The Ancient City of Athens - 8 Hours

Dominated by the remarkable Parthenon, which has stood for over 2,000 years, Athens is a city of major architectural and archaeological treasures. At Piraeus Port you will receive a warm welcome from your guide and driver who provides a captivating insight into the city’s history and culture during your full day tour.

For most, the highlight of a visit to Athens is the world famous Acropolis and the Parthenon. Dedicated to the Goddess Athena, it is one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world. This afternoon, delight in the mesmerising display of eclectic Greek and Oriental art at the Benaki Museum. Complete your day with a drive past the Panethenaic Stadium, the pure marble masterpiece that served as the original site for the modern Olympics. At the end of the tour you are privately transferred back to your cruise ship.

Highlights:

  • Ascend the Acropolis to the Parthenon, one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world
  • Tour the Benaki Museum
Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Private transport by luxury car or minivan
  • An expert local guide for 8 hours
  • Entrance fees to all sights and museums
    All taxes
Exclusions:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities

Piraeus: Cape Sounion - 5 hours

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Piraeus: Cape Sounion - 5 hours

Meet your guide as you disembark your cruise ship in Piraeus and venture along the scenic coast to Cape Sounion where you visit the ancient ruined Temple of Poseidon. This temple is believed to date from the 5th century BC and was built to honour Poseidon, who ranked second only to Athena herself in terms of power. The Temple enjoys an impressive position, high on the cliffs, and has, over the centuries, been marked by many travellers’ carved signatures, including that of Lord Byron. After touring the site, you return to your cruise ship in Piraeus.

Highlights:

  • Venture along the coast to Cape Sounion to the ancient ruins of the Temple of Poseidon
Tour Duration: 5 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
•    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
•    An expert A&K local guide (5 hours)
•    Entrance fees
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities

Destination Guide
Athens (Piraeus)
Arrive
11/08/2025
---
Depart
11/08/2025
04:30 am
Additional Optional Private Excursions

Piraeus: The Ancient City of Athens - 8 Hours

  Close

Piraeus: The Ancient City of Athens - 8 Hours

Dominated by the remarkable Parthenon, which has stood for over 2,000 years, Athens is a city of major architectural and archaeological treasures. At Piraeus Port you will receive a warm welcome from your guide and driver who provides a captivating insight into the city’s history and culture during your full day tour.

For most, the highlight of a visit to Athens is the world famous Acropolis and the Parthenon. Dedicated to the Goddess Athena, it is one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world. This afternoon, delight in the mesmerising display of eclectic Greek and Oriental art at the Benaki Museum. Complete your day with a drive past the Panethenaic Stadium, the pure marble masterpiece that served as the original site for the modern Olympics. At the end of the tour you are privately transferred back to your cruise ship.

Highlights:

  • Ascend the Acropolis to the Parthenon, one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world
  • Tour the Benaki Museum
Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Private transport by luxury car or minivan
  • An expert local guide for 8 hours
  • Entrance fees to all sights and museums
    All taxes
Exclusions:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities

Piraeus: Cape Sounion - 5 hours

  Close

Piraeus: Cape Sounion - 5 hours

Meet your guide as you disembark your cruise ship in Piraeus and venture along the scenic coast to Cape Sounion where you visit the ancient ruined Temple of Poseidon. This temple is believed to date from the 5th century BC and was built to honour Poseidon, who ranked second only to Athena herself in terms of power. The Temple enjoys an impressive position, high on the cliffs, and has, over the centuries, been marked by many travellers’ carved signatures, including that of Lord Byron. After touring the site, you return to your cruise ship in Piraeus.

Highlights:

  • Venture along the coast to Cape Sounion to the ancient ruins of the Temple of Poseidon
Tour Duration: 5 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
•    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
•    An expert A&K local guide (5 hours)
•    Entrance fees
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities

Destination Guide
Corinth Canal
Arrive
11/08/2025
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Depart
11/08/2025
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No information currently available.

Itea
Arrive
11/08/2025
01:00 pm
Depart
11/08/2025
07:00 pm

No information currently available.

At Sea
Arrive
11/09/2025
---
Depart
11/09/2025
---

No information currently available.

Reggio Calabria
Arrive
11/10/2025
08:00 am
Depart
11/10/2025
06:00 pm

No information currently available.

Palermo
Arrive
11/11/2025
08:00 am
Depart
11/11/2025
02:30 pm
Additional Optional Private Excursions

Palermo and Monreale - 8 hours

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Palermo and Monreale - 8 hours

Spend a full day in the capital of Palermo and Monreale.

Added value:
  • Visit of Piazza Pretoria-Quattro Canti-Norman Palace and Monreale
  • Visit of Palermos famous food market Vucciria
  • Time for shopping
Tour duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair accessible
Physical activity: Moderate with a fair amount of walking

Included:
  • Private sedan or van and English speaking guide for the day
  • Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port
Not included: meals

Destination Guide
Tunis
Arrive
11/12/2025
07:00 am
Depart
11/12/2025
02:00 pm
Destination Guide
Annaba
Arrive
11/13/2025
07:00 am
Depart
11/13/2025
12:30 pm
Destination Guide
Algiers
Arrive
11/14/2025
09:15 am
Depart
11/14/2025
06:00 pm
Destination Guide
Cartagena (Spain)
Arrive
11/15/2025
12:00 pm
Depart
11/15/2025
06:00 pm
Destination Guide
Melilla, Spanish Morocco
Arrive
11/16/2025
08:00 am
Depart
11/16/2025
04:00 pm

No information currently available.

Malaga
Arrive
11/17/2025
07:00 am
Depart
11/17/2025
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Spain: Malaga Walk & Taste Tour - 3 hours

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Spain: Malaga Walk & Taste Tour - 3 hours

Highlights
Join for a fun and delicious evening and learn how Malaga has become one of the country’s top dining destinations!

Have a stroll through the beautifully illuminated streets of Malaga, tasting some of the best local wines paired with delicious tidbits. From different typical Malaga sweet wines, to refreshing whites, fruity reds and even artisanal vermouth, you will really get to experience our diverse wine growing regions. Bars, taverns and restaurants will make you feel welcome, offering their tastiest treats like Iberian cold cuts, fresh seafood and other local specialties.
You will pass by some of the most emblematic venues and hidden alleyways of Malaga by night in an enchanting tour that combines food, culture and history.

What's Included?

  • 3 hours private tour with an expert local guide
  • 4 Foodie Stops
  • 8 Tapas & 5 paired Wines.
What Isn't Included? 
  • Meals & Drinks not mentioned
  • Souvenirs

Gibralfaro (4 hours)

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Gibralfaro (4 hours)

Highlights:
Make your way to Mount Gibralfaro to kearn how the famed castle is intertwined with Malaga's millennia of history. Visit the Picasso Museum to witness the magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures from one of Spain's most famed creatives.


Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

  • Private transport by luxury car or minivan
  • An expert local guide for 8 hours
  • Entrance fees to all sights and museums
  • All taxes
Not Included:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities

Destination Guide
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

Up to 30% May Be Available Based on the Voyage Selected! (Click for terms.)

Up to 30% Bonus - Consumer Details:

  • Promotion is ongoing, capacity controlled, subject to availability, and can be withdrawn at any time without notice.
  • Enjoy bonus savings of up to 30% based on the voyage selected and time of booking.
  • Offer combinable with PONANT Bonus, PONANT Yacht Club, current brand offers, onboard savings, and contracted partner amenities.
  • Offer available on new bookings only and is capacity controlled.
  • Rates already reflect promotional savings. No further discounts will apply.
  • Call your travel advisor to book with this promotion.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

Balcony

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 [ PR6 ]

$9,850 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$9,850 per person

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6

Category PR6

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 [ PR5 ]

$9,330 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$9,330 per person

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5

Category PR5

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 [ PR4 ]

$8,910 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$8,910 per person

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4

Category PR4

Deluxe Stateroom [ DEL ]

$8,470 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$8,470 per person

Deluxe Stateroom

Category DEL

Suite

Owner's Suite [ SA ]

CALL

Privilege Suite Deck 6 [ PV6 ]

$18,790 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$18,790 per person

Privilege Suite Deck 6

Category PV6

Privilege Suite Deck 5 [ PV5 ]

$18,790 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$18,790 per person

Privilege Suite Deck 5

Category PV5

Prestige Suite Deck 6 [ PS6 ]

$17,930 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$17,930 per person

Prestige Suite Deck 6

Category PS6

Prestige Suite Deck 5 [ PS5 ]

$17,500 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$17,500 per person

Prestige Suite Deck 5

Category PS5

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 [ GD6 ]

$22,660 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$22,660 per person

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6

Category GD6

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5 [ GD5 ]

$22,660 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$22,660 per person

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5

Category GD5

Deluxe Suite Deck 6 [ DS6 ]

$15,780 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$15,780 per person

Deluxe Suite Deck 6

Category DS6

Deluxe Suite Deck 5 [ DS5 ]

$15,780 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$15,780 per person

Deluxe Suite Deck 5

Category DS5

Deluxe Suite Deck 4 [ DS4 ]

$15,780 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$15,780 per person

Deluxe Suite Deck 4

Category DS4

Deluxe Suite Deck 3 [ DS3 ]

$15,780 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
$15,780 per person

Deluxe Suite Deck 3

Category DS3

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Departure Date
Nov 7, 2025
Number of Nights
10
Cruise Inclusions

Cruise, meals, and more... including:

  • Complimentary Open Bar including alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees, and fully stocked stateroom mini bar
  • Complimentary Fine Cuisine Restaurants
  • Complimentary 24-hour room service for all staterooms and suites
  • Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Complimentary Gratuities
  • Complimentary 24-hour butler service in suites
  • Complimentary use of Wellness facilities
  • Complimentary Concierge Service for all staterooms and suites
  • HERMES amenities
  • Open Bridge Policy
Remarks
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All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
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