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Ancient shores of the Mediterranean Cruise

  • Departure DateSat 6th Nov 2027
  • Ponant Le Dumont D'urville
  • 9 Night Cruise From Malta
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Itinerary

  • Malta
  • Syracuse, Italy
  • Porto Empedocle, Sicily
  • Tunis
  • Annaba, Algeria
  • Algiers, Algeria
  • Cartagena, Spain
  • Melilla, Spanien
  • Motril, Granada
  • Malaga

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Day 1 - Malta

Arrive: Sat 06 November 2027 / Depart: Sat 06 November 2027 at 18:00

Day 2 - Syracuse, Italy

Arrive: Sun 07 November 2027 / Depart: Sun 07 November 2027

Syracuse (Italy) was one of Sicily’s most prestigious cities and at the height of its splendour competed with Athens. Visiting Syracuse is like stepping back in time to plunge oneself into the fabulous history of Sicily. Since its role as a central city of ancient Greece, numerous civilisations have followed one another to these shores, each leaving their mark. Arabs, Romans, Normans, Byzantines and Spanish influences give Syracuse its extraordinarily rich culture, a mosaic of perfumes, colours and flavours.

Day 3 - Porto Empedocle, Sicily

Arrive: Mon 08 November 2027 / Depart: Mon 08 November 2027

Porto Empedocle is a town and comune in Italy on the coast of the Strait of Sicily, administratively part of the province of Agrigento. It is the namesake of Empedocles, a Greek pre-Socratic philosopher and a citizen of the city of Akragas, in his day a Greek colony in Sicily.

Day 4 - Tunis

Arrive: Tue 09 November 2027 / Depart: Tue 09 November 2027

Tunis is the sprawling capital of Tunisia, a country in North Africa. It sits along Lake Tunis, just inland from the Mediterranean Sea’s Gulf of Tunis. It’s home to a centuries-old medina and the Bardo, an archaeology museum where celebrated Roman mosaics are displayed in a 15th-century palace complex. The parklike ruins of ancient Carthage sit in the city’s northern suburbs.

Day 5 - Annaba, Algeria

Arrive: Wed 10 November 2027 / Depart: Wed 10 November 2027

Day 6 - Algiers, Algeria

Arrive: Thu 11 November 2027 / Depart: Thu 11 November 2027

Algiers is the capital city of Algeria, on the country’s Mediterranean coast. It’s known for the whitewashed buildings of the Kasbah, a medina with steep winding streets, Ottoman palaces and a ruined citadel. The 17th-century Ketchaoua Mosque is flanked by 2 large minarets. The Great Mosque has marble columns and arches. The clifftop Catholic basilica of Notre-Dame d'Afrique features a large silver dome and mosaics.

Day 7 - Cartagena, Spain

Arrive: Fri 12 November 2027 / Depart: Fri 12 November 2027

Surrounded by hills, the natural site of the Bay of Carthagena presided over the fate of this former fortress which has been home to the greatest European civilisations. Today, these Phoenician, Roman, Carthaginian, Moorish and Christian influences form a rich architectural heritage. Its Roman theatre is one of the most significant and best conserved in Spain. You will also be able to cross the landscapes of vines and citrus groves stretching endlessly towards Murcia, to visit this dynamic regional capital.

Day 8 - Melilla, Spanien

Arrive: Sat 13 November 2027 / Depart: Sat 13 November 2027

Day 9 - Motril, Granada

Arrive: Sun 14 November 2027 / Depart: Sun 14 November 2027

Motril is a town and municipality on the Mediterranean coast in the province of Granada, Spain. It is the second largest town in the province, with a population of 60,368 as of 2016. The town is located near the Guadalfeo River and 69 km from Granada.

Day 10 - Malaga

Arrive: Mon 15 November 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 15 November 2027

A historical and festive town, Malaga is located in Andalusia, on the Costa del Sol. Between the marina and the beaches, the seaside promenade of La Farola offers an ideal setting for strolling and relaxing. Set slightly further back, the Malagueta bullring is one of the emblematic sites of the city. From the hill overlooking the old town, one can see Gibralfaro castle and the Alcazaba, two fortified ensembles rising out from the cypresses and maritime pines. To visit Pablo Picasso’s birthplace, you will go first to the courtly plaza de la Merced. A few streets back from here, you can explore the museum dedicated to the artist, in the Buenavista palace.

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