Jewels of the Aegean Sea6 nights, call for pricing

Itinerary

Succumb to the pleasure of a new 7-day Mediterranean cruise between Greece and Turkey. PONANT invites you aboard Le Bougainville for an unforgettable journey to discover exceptional islands and cities. From Athens, Le Bougainville will set sail to the charming town of Nafplion, the departure point for visiting the famous Epidaurus Theatre and the Mycenae site, listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The island of Syros is the next port of call on your cruise: the Cyclades capital will surprise you with its authenticity and neo-classical architecture. Following this port of call, Le Bougainville will leave Greece to reach Kusadasi, in Turkey. An old fishing village with history going back 5,000 years, not far from the Ephesus site, the town is now one of the country' most famous seaside resorts. Next, you will sail to the island of Patmos. Known as the "Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea", this island, where Saint John is said to have written the Apocalypse, offers unique landscapes combining white sandy beaches and rocky coves. Le Bougainville will sail to Rhodes, whose old medieval town, built by the Knights of St John, is surrounded by ramparts. It is the largest of the Dodecanese islands and was once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: its famous Colossus. Before making your way to Antalya, your final destination.