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The mildness of summer on the waters of the Mediterranean Sea promises you an unforgettable 13-day journey between Greece, Corsica and Italy. Aboard Le Boréal, fall under the spell of the Mediterranean landscapes and the ancient vestiges that will tell you a fascinating story. 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, discover the monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse where the last book of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle, from Patmos, set off from Taormina to climb the mythical Mount Etna, or admire the sumptuous archaeological sites, from the Temples of Zeus, Apollo and Athena to the Terrace of the Lions, from Delos. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab). The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments (to discover the full range of excursions, go to the itinerary tab). From Athens, your ship will set sail for Patmos. Known as “the Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea”, the island reveals itself to offer you a dazzling time between unique landscapes of white-sand beaches and rocky bays. In the south-eastern Aegean Sea, the Cyclades archipelago invites you to enjoy the wild and appealing beauty of its islands. Delos, a veritable open-air museum, offers a unique testimony of the succession of different civilisations during the Aegean period. Le Boréal 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. On Milos, the limestone cliffs and small hidden coves are yours to discover in a soothing atmosphere. The Peloponnese and Nafplio - the starting point to discover the Epidaurus theater and the site of Mycenae, both classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites - beckon you, preceding the exploration of the island of Hydra, famous for its incomparable light and the tranquility of its streets where all car traffic is banned. 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. It will now be time to set sail towards Italy. 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. After a timeless moment at sea, you sail further north to Gaeta. Clinging to the cliffs facing the Tyrrhenian Sea, the ancient city with its narrow streets redolent of a fascinating past will captivate you with its many architectural treasures, like the cathedral, an elegant Romanesque and Moorish building with ceramic decoration. You will then stop at Porto Santo Stefano, a town built along a hillside and surrounded by a 17th century fortress. Next, the Cap Corse peninsula reveals itself a little further south. You set sail for Calvi in the heart of the Balagne region. Between steep peaks and sublime beaches with turquoise waters, experience a wild and authentic Corsica. Your cruise ends in Nice, capital of the French Riviera.

Day	Date	Location	Arrival	Departure
1	Jul 17, 2026	Greece, Athens	16:00^*	18:00
2	Jul 18, 2026	Greece, Patmos	-	-
3	Jul 19, 2026	Greece, Delos	-	-
3	Jul 19, 2026	Greece, Paros	-	-
4	Jul 20, 2026	Greece, Adamas	-	-
5	Jul 21, 2026	Greece, Nafplion	-	-
6	Jul 22, 2026	Greece, Hydra	-	-
7	Jul 23, 2026	Greece, Corinth	-	-
7	Jul 23, 2026	Greece, Galaxidi	-	-
8	Jul 24, 2026	cruising	-	-
9	Jul 25, 2026	Italy, Taormina	-	-
10	Jul 26, 2026	Italy, Gaeta	-	-
11	Jul 27, 2026	Italy, Porto Santo Stefano	-	-
12	Jul 28, 2026	France, Calvi	-	-
13	Jul 29, 2026	Italy, Venice	-	08:00^**

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