Ancient civilisations of the Eastern Mediterranean10 nights, call for pricing

Le Bougainville

17 Mar - 27 Mar 2022

Departs
'Aqaba
Arrives
Valletta

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Itinerary

Board Le Bougainville for a brand-new 11-day cruise from Aqaba and the Jordanian shores to the capital of Malta, Valletta.  As you sail along the waters of the Near East on this journey through the Eastern Mediterranean, the cultural discoveries and stunning landscapes are sure to impress you. After your embarkation in Aqaba, your first port of call will be Eilat in Israel. You will be able to discover the majestic fortress of Massada looming over the Dead Sea. You will sail on to Egypt, where you will call at Ain Sukhna in the northern Gulf of Suez. This Egyptian city is the ideal departure point for discovering the wonders of Ancient Egypt, such as the pyramids of Giza and the Colossus of Ramesses II. You will cross the world-famous Suez Canal, built by Ferdinand de Lesseps and widened recently to facilitate trade. You will then join 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.  You will then set a course for Turkey, where you will call at Kusadasi. 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. Your ship will take you to the southern Aegean Sea to discover the capital of Crete, Heraklion, built on a hillside overlooking the port and encircled by formidable Venetian walls. 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.

Day 1
'Aqaba, Jordan 17 Mar 2022
Day 2
Eilat, Israel 18 Mar 2022
Day 3
At Sea 19 Mar 2022
Day 4
Ain Sukhna, Egypt 20 Mar 2022
Day 5
At Sea 21 Mar 2022
Day 6
At Sea 22 Mar 2022
Day 7
Rhodes, Greece 23 Mar 2022
Day 8
Kusadasi, Turkey 24 Mar 2022
Day 10
At Sea 26 Mar 2022
Day 11
Valletta, Malta 27 Mar 2022

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Le Bougainville

Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.

As the third ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Bougainville will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.

Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service.

Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.

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