1 - 2 persons
Owner's Suite
45m2 - Suite
Ancient jewels of the Mediterranean with the L'Austral
8-day cruise holiday from Athens, Greece
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*) Price indication based on Cruise only price for 2 guests and 1 cabin.
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Program and itinerary of this cruise
This cruise, in partnership with the Maud Fontenoy Foundation, will cultivate the art of peaceful travel as well as a family spirit, thanks to its customised activities on board and on shore for youngsters*, with the Kid Explorers Club. Starting in Athens, step aboard L’Austral for an 8-day cruise between Greece and the majestic Maltese coast. Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, admire the ancestral history of Hydra through its famous monuments and museums, meet Daniel Mauceri, a famous puppeteer perpetuating the ancient tradition of the Opera dei Pupi in Syracuse, or discover the former shipyard in Aci Trezza from Taormina. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab). Your ship will then head towards Paros. Nestling in the heart of the Cyclades archipelago, this island reputed for its sublime white marble offers a real concentration of Greek beauty, from whitewashed houses to olive groves to ancient monuments. You will now sail towards the east of the Peloponnese, to reach your final port of call. Here, a gem named Hydra reveals its old-world charm in a stunning setting. With its hidden coves and its mountains topped with monasteries, this jewel of the Saronic Islands completely devoid of cars offers a total change of scenery against the spellbinding blue of the Aegean Sea. You will cross the emblematic Corinth Canal to arrive in picturesque Galaxidi. You will fall in love with the authentic character of this town, encircled by captivating arid mountains and a sea front of unrivalled beauty, with its paved little streets edged with former neo-classical residences, remnants of the naval era, and sumptuous religious buildings. Southern Italy promises suspended moments where the beauty of the shores combines with the beauty of its historical remnants, which remain fascinating. In Puglia, Gallipoli, meaning “beautiful town” in Greek, reveals its Hellenic origins and offers up its singular atmosphere, where life is good. Taormina, overlooking Etna’s blanket of snow. Its streets will lead you to its famed ancient Greek theatre, where the quality of the acoustics is exceptional. In Syracuse, the Sicilian soul unfolds across the island of Ortygia - the oldest part of the city -, a maze of small streets dotted with churches, palaces, ancient remnants, sheltering a majestic cathedral in its very heart. Your cruise will come to an end in Valletta, capital of the island of Malta and former stronghold of the Knights of the Order of Malta. *for children aged 4 to 13 years old
Day 1 - Athens
Day 2 - Páros
Day 3 -
Day 3 - Hydra
Day 4 - Galaxidi
Day 5 - Gallipoli
Day 6 - Taormina
Day 7 - Siracuse, Sicily
Day 8 - Valletta
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On cruise holiday with the L'Austral
Innovative design, sleek shape and profile, refined interior decoration, friendly, intimate atmosphere: French designers and decorators have managed to give this ship a unique style and veritable signature of its own.
- 2011
- Launched
- 264
- Passengers
- 132
- Cabins
- 5
- Decks
- 18
- Width
- 142
- Length
- 145
- Crew
- 14
- Speed
Cabins
1 - 2 persons
Deluxe Suite
27m2 - Suite
1 - 4 persons
Prestige Suite
37m2 - Suite
1 - 3 persons
Superior Stateroom
21m2 - Suite
1 - 2 persons
Prestige Stateroom
18m2 - Outside
1 - 2 persons
Deluxe Stateroom
18m2 - Outside
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*) Price indication based on Cruise only price for 2 guests and 1 cabin. Pricing may vary. Always request a quote for the lowest price!