Treasures of the Mediterranean - Northbound 2020

11 days
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$8,990
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Trip last updated: 2/17/2023
Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
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Overview

Highlights

    • This is the Mediterranean as you’ve always dreamed it should be... explored aboard a sailing ship small enough to reach remote
    • treasured islands that larger vessels overlook... a Mediterranean cruise doesn't get any better than this!Discover the islands of Lipari
    • Ponza
    • Stromboli
    • Corsica
    • Sicily
    • Elba and Malta... see fortified medieval towns
    • ornate cathedrals
    • ancient castles
    • and the dramatic cliffside drive along the Amalfi Coast on the Italian mainland... feel like a jetsetter pulling into ports aboard Le Ponant
    • designed to access small harbors and remote destinations that large ships can’t maneuver. And on land... spend two nights in glittering Monte-Carlo along the French Riviera
    • where you'll explore Provence and the tiny principality of Monaco
    • and enjoy one night on Malta.

What's this trip about?

    Sail aboard Le Ponant through the Mediterranean on one of our most popular small ship cruises – a weeklong voyage to Corsica, Sicily, Malta and the Amalfi Coast, plus the islands of Lipari, Ponza, and Stromboli – and take in the Côte d'Azur, Provence and Monte-Carlo on a two-night land stay.
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Valletta, Malta
End CityMonte-Carlo

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Activities

Trip includes

    • Visit six Mediterranean islands best accessed by small ship Explore the walled medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Monte-Carlo and Nice All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff and local guides included Only 32 guests aboard Le Ponant – for club-like cruising that rewards with more personalized services Tauck’s private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,965

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1 Welcome to Malta

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, The Phoenicia Malta.
A transfer is included from Malta International Airport to the The Phoenicia Malta. Rich in historic treasures, Valletta was founded by the Knights of St. John in the 16th century. Join us tonight for a Tauck Exclusive welcome reception and dinner at your hotel, commandi...
Day 2 A day in Malta then embark your yacht
A guided tour of Malta includes the medieval walled city of Mdina, perched atop a cliff, and a drive around St. Julian’s Bay, a favorite setting for the colorful Maltese boats that are often photographed here for worldwide enjoyment. In Valletta, enjoy a walking tour and...
Day 3 Cliff-top Taormina in Sicily
With Le Ponant anchored at Giardini-Naxos, transfer ashore by Zodiac for sightseeing in Sicily. Begin with a visit to Taormina, a terraced town clinging to high cliffs on the east coast of Sicily with Mt. Etna towering in the distance sightseeing. A guided tour takes you...
Day 4 Lipari by day and a night sail by fiery Stromboli
The largest of the Aeolian Islands and noted for its colorful houses, Lipari sits on red volcanic rock and resembles “a wall of bronze,” according to the Greek poet Homer. Archaeological remains found have yielded clues to civilizations which date to 1700 BC, including t...
Day 5 The spectacular Amalfi Coast & Ravello
Today, Le Ponant calls on mainland Italy and the picturesque towns of Amalfi and Ravello on the fabled Amalfi Coast. Go ashore via Zodiac and explore the region on a guided walking tour of the town of Amalfi, and a drive along the dramatic Amalfi Coast, one of the most s...
Day 6 Island life in Ponza
Head for shore via Zodiac as Le Ponant anchors in Ponza this morning, giving you lots of time to explore this largest island in Italy’s Pontine Archipelago on your own. Your visual take-away will be the island's dramatic coves and cliffs, the main town's yellow and pink ...
Day 7 Corsica's hidden harbor of Bonifacio
Sail into the nearly hidden Corsican port of Bonifacio with a deep, narrow harbor sitting at the base of sheer limestone cliffs; your entrance into the harbor aboard Le Ponant will be remembered forever... keep your camera at the ready! The fortified 12th-century town is...
Day 8 Explore Napoleon's Elba
Awaken today in the secluded harbor of Portoferraio on the island of Elba. Here you'll learn about the isolated life of Napoleon Bonaparte on Elba, who spent a brief exile here in 1814 prior to his daring escape. Visit Villa San Martino, where the erstwhile Emperor of Fr...
Day 9 Disembark in Nice & on to Monte-Carlo
Disembark Le Ponant in Nice, France, for a brief sightseeing tour and time to explore on your own. Next, travel to the medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence for a walking tour that introduces centuries of history, chronicled in the architectural treasures that are foun...
Day 10 A Monte-Carlo farewell
See more of Monte-Carlo today... visiting the royal palace and gardens in Monaco-Ville in the morning, and exploring as you please or going for a swim in the afternoon. Join us this evening at the hotel for a farewell cocktail reception and dinner to toast warm memories ...
Day 11 Journey home

Tour ends: Nice, France.
A transfer is included from the Fairmont Monte Carlo to Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport; you should allow a minimum of 3 hours for check-in. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Monte-Carlo, Monaco

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Standard Group - 25 + people

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