Itinerary
PONANT invites you to discover the wonders of the Mediterranean during an extraordinary cruise between Malta, Italy and Spain. Enjoy this unforgettable 8-day trip aboard Le Bougainville, with sumptuous landscapes and exceptional moments exploring fascinating sites. Your cruise will start in Valletta, the capital of the island of Malta, and former stronghold of the Knights of the Order of Malta. You will start your cruise in Sicily with a stopover in Trapani to visit the charming village of Erice. 750 metres (2,460 feet) up, perched on a high triangular plateau sloping down to the sea, this medieval city is a labyrinth of polished, paved narrow streets and alleyways with superb views over the Aegadian Islands and the valley. Le Bougainville will then arrive in Cagliari, capital of Sardinia and one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean; its historic centre is full of charm, with shaded stairs, small squares inundated with light and remains conjuring up its medieval grandeur. You will continue your cruise with the visit to the Balearic Islands with the discovery of the well-preserved Menorca. Mahon, the island' capital, will charm you with its age-old history and its exceptional port, which, at 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) long, is the biggest in the Mediterranean! After a call at Palma de Majorca, one of the jewels of the Balearic Archipelago, known for its four main islands that are charming, picturesque and discreet, sitting atop the clear waters of the Mediterranean like grains of sand, you will join Valencia, with its remarkable architectural splendours. Your last port of call will be Cartagena, an ancient walled city with a remarkable architectural heritage, lying in the heart of a rolling landscape. Finally, you will sail to Malaga, the bustling cultural capital of the Costa del Sol, where you will disembark.
